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Declassified 1st Civ Div OSINT assessment (28 Jan 2026) on Syria’s new leader Ahmed al-Sharaa (ex-al-Jolani). The report judges he retains a Salafi-jihadist core while pursuing pragmatic governance for stability and legitimacy. U.S. engagement has yielded major strategic gains against Iran and Russia, but risks remain if ideological hardliners reassert control once reconstruction advances.

Understanding "Stack Arms" in the Marine Corps and U.S. Army. The command "Stack Arms" is a historic military tradition, originating in the musket-drill manuals of the 18th and 19th centuries. It instructs soldiers to arrange their rifles into a stable, upright formation typically a tripod-like structure during halts, rest periods, or ceremonial events. Primarily practiced in the U.S. Army and Marine Corps, the command is less relevant or absent in other branches due to their

Military cadences are more than just rhythmic chants. They are the heartbeat of the armed forces, echoing through training grounds and battlefields alike. These chants build unity, boost morale, and keep soldiers in step. As someone who has experienced the power of these calls firsthand, I want to take you on a journey through some of the most iconic military cadences. We'll explore their origins, meanings, and why they still resonate today. The Power Behind Iconic Military C

We’re selling this Afghan Allies gear to support Afghans who risked their lives helping U.S. service members during our 20-year Global War on Terror. The Afghan Special Immigrant Visa (SIV) program, started in 2009, offers a path to the U.S. for these allies and their families, but many applications are still pending over 140,000 as of early 2025. While waiting in Afghanistan, our brothers and their families face extreme danger every day, including threats of violence and per