FORT BRAGG, North Carolina, May 31 -- The U.S. Army Forces Command issued the following news: Fort Liberty Soldiers, Civilians, and Veterans, gathered for a luncheon as part of a National Day of Prayer, to pay tribute to servicemembers who lost their lives during military service. The luncheon was prior to Memorial Day celebrations and highlighted their service with the theme, "Strengthening the Soul of the Leader." Retired Chaplain, Maj. Jeff Struecker, a former U.S. Army Ranger, spoke at the more PR

WASHINGTON, May 27 -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF10275) on May 23, 2024, by Asian affairs specialist Susan V. Lawrence. Here are excerpts: * * * Taiwan: Background and U.S. Relations Introduction Taiwan, which also calls itself the Republic of China (ROC), is a self-governing democracy of 23.4 million people located across the Taiwan Strait from mainland China. The United States terminated diplomatic relations with the ROC on January  more PR

WASHINGTON, May 30 -- Sen. Roger Wicker, R-Mississippi, issued the following commentary on May 29, 2024: * * * America's Military Is Not Prepared for War -- or Peace "To be prepared for war," George Washington said, "is one of the most effectual means of preserving peace." President Ronald Reagan agreed with his forebear's words, and peace through strength became a theme of his administration. In the past four decades, the American arsenal helped secure that peace, but political neglect has l more PR