The Myth and Legend of David Crockett By 1835, Antonio López de Santa Anna had established himself as a dictator in Mexico. Among Anglo-American colonists and Tejanos alike, the call for Texas independence grew louder. On March 2, 1836, a delegation at Washington-on-the-Brazos adopted the Texas Declaration of Independence, and thus …

This week, trials of SAS most decorated officer, Ben Roberts-Smith have continued. A former unnamed SAS soldier denies making up evidence that Ben Roberts-Smith expressed a desire to just “kill” or seeing photographs of dead insurgents on his iPod. The Soldiers were on their third tour in Afghanistan. The ex-special …

During phone call with French Pres Macron, HRH Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman discussed the situation in Ukraine & impact of the crisis on energy markets; HRH affirmed Kingdom’s keenness on stability & balance of oil markets & Kingdom’s commitment to the OPEC Plus agreement. Saudi/russia also have military agreements …

“There’s an investigative process [and] I was cleared by the DOJ [Department of Justice], and FBI and [the D.C.] Metropolitan Police,” he told NBC News, adding that the Capitol Police also cleared him of wrongdoing and decided not to discipline or demote him for the shooting. Fact is, U.S. Capitol …

Some 2 Million illegal immigrants flooded the southern border according to Customs and Border Patrol. Amongst them are members of crime syndicates, human traffickers and terrorists. Americans are distracted as Biden very effectively once more Wagged the Dog, in instigating a new war behind the scenes to protect the Ukrainian …

Department of Defense Statement on Additional Military Assistance for Ukraine Yesterday, the President authorized an additional $350 million of military assistance from Department of Defense inventories, including anti-armor, small arms and various munitions, body armor, and related equipment in support of Ukraine’s front-line defenders facing down Russia’s unprovoked attack. DOD reporting …

“Absolutely all servicemen who have not yet received a raise this year will receive a 30% salary increase,”. the Ministry of Defense update and calls to arms for Ukrainian fighters. Those fighting on the Russian side are warned: “Individually, I appeal to those knowingly collaborating with the Russian occupiers or …

FEB. 25, 2022 | BY C. TODD LOPEZ, DOD NEWS In response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg today announced activation of the alliance’s defense plans, which means also that it can deploy the NATO Defense Force. The U.S. Defense Department now stands ready to provide capabilities …

Message from Afghanistan: The Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan is closely monitoring the situation in Ukraine and expresses concern about real possibility of civilian casualties. The Islamic Emirate calls for restraint by both parties. All sides need to desist from taking positions that could intensify violence. The Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan, …