Pentagon Scraps Mandatory Military Flu Shots
#MilitaryPolicy #VaccineMandateDefense Secretary Pete Hegseth ended the military's mandatory flu vaccine, calling it an "absurd" overreach. He cited restoring "medical autonomy" in response to past COVID-19 policies, though the military has a long history of required vaccinations. read more
Hegseth Ends Gun-Free Zones on Military Bases
#MilitaryPolicy #GunRightsDefense Secretary Pete Hegseth will allow US troops to carry personal firearms on military bases, reversing a policy he called "gun-free zones." The move, citing the Second Amendment and recent base shootings, requires commanders to approve requests for personal protection. read more
Hegseth Defends Iran War, Dodges Key Details
#USIranTensions #MilitaryPolicyUS Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth defended the US-Israel operation in Iran, framing it as a break from past "politically correct" wars. He avoided specifics on goals, timeline, or troop deployments, emphasizing a new, unrestrained approach to conflict. read more
#USIranConflict #MilitaryPolicy
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth defended U.S. strikes on Iran, stating the goal is to prevent nuclear weapons, not nation-building. He criticized media and allies, insisted operations will not be endless, and acknowledged U.S. casualties while encouraging Iranian regime change. read more