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2026-01-25 06:02 UTC
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Putin's New Year Address: Urges Russians to Join War Efforts and Expresses Confidence in Victory
In his annual New Year address, Russian President Vladimir Putin encouraged the Russian populace to remain steadfast in their support for military operations, particularly emphasizing the need for you...
UK Considers Military 'Gap Year' to Boost Defense
The United Kingdom is considering an initiative aimed at increasing its military ranks by offering young individuals paid opportunities for military service. This proposal comes as part of efforts to ...
Budanov: Russia recruited 403,000 soldiers in 2025, will aim higher next year
Russian Deputy Defense Minister Andrei Kartapolov announced that Russia recruited 403,000 soldiers in 2025. The military aims to increase this number further next year through higher contract payments...
Pentagon clarifies Hegseth’s ‘putting hands on recruits’ statement
The U.S. Department of Defense has provided further explanation regarding controversial statements made by new Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth concerning the training and recruitment methods for mil...
Wanna Join the U.S. Army’s Delta Force? Here’s What It Takes
Joining the U.S. Army's elite Delta Force requires candidates to be seasoned soldiers with at least four years of military experience and a Top Secret clearance. Candidates, typically ranked E-4 to E-...
Applications fall despite rising military pay as Ukraine’s demographic crisis bites (INFOGRAPHIC)
Despite an increase in military salaries, which now surpass those of the IT sector, applications for military service in Ukraine have decreased due to a demographic crisis and individuals' risk calcul...
From the Andes to Darfur: Colombians lured to Sudan’s killing fields
Colombian soldiers were recruited with promises of generous salaries by the United Arab Emirates and sent to conflict-ridden areas in Sudan instead, facing grave dangers including death, mass killings...
Gap year military scheme to launch for under-25s in 2026
The UK Ministry of Defence plans to introduce a paid military experience program for individuals aged 18 to 25 across all three services starting in 2026....
How a Marine lost over 100 pounds ahead of basic training enrollment
A former Marine recruit who previously weighed 290 pounds successfully lost over 100 pounds within two years to achieve the physical requirements for enlisting in the Marine Corps and complete basic t...
America's Military Is Back
Senator Jim Banks discusses how Americans are increasingly joining the military due to their belief in the mission, trust in leadership, and pride in the country....