Here are 10 news briefs about the U.S. military from the past 24 hours:

  1. US Soldier Sentenced in Russia: An American soldier has been convicted by a Russian court for theft and making threats, receiving a nearly four-year prison sentence.
  2. Texas National Guard and Border Issues: Members of the Texas National Guard are using pepper balls to deter migrants at the southern border, which has raised concerns about their direct impact on people.
  3. Pentagon Warns of No Military Value in Border Mission: The chief of the National Guard has criticized the ongoing southern border mission for not contributing to military readiness.
  4. Resumed Attacks in Iraq and Syria: The Pentagon reports that attacks by Iran-backed militias on U.S. bases in Iraq and Syria have resumed, although less frequently than before.
  5. Air Force Rapid Drone Deployment: The Air Force’s Blue Horizons think tank program successfully designed, printed, and launched a drone in less than 24 hours, demonstrating rapid development and deployment capabilities.
  6. Psychological Warfare in Korea: Tensions between North and South Korea have been escalated by psychological tactics involving loudspeakers and balloons carrying unusual payloads across the border.
  7. Navy Civilian Pleads Guilty to Bribery: A civilian associated with the Navy has pleaded guilty to receiving bribes in the form of high-profile event tickets in exchange for assisting companies with securing defense contracts.
  8. Deaths of Prominent Military Figures: William Goines, the first Black Navy SEAL, has passed away. He was known for his distinguished service, including three tours in Vietnam.
  9. Military’s Recruitment Challenges: The Army has urgently assigned hundreds of soldiers to serve as recruiters to address ongoing personnel shortages.
  10. Ukraine Military Aid: Ukrainian President Zelenskyy welcomed new military aid from the U.S., which is crucial for supporting Ukrainian forces against Russian attacks.

These briefs highlight ongoing military operations, legal and ethical challenges, innovations, and international support efforts involving the U.S. military.