Nomination of John Caine as Chairman of Joint Chiefs of Staff

John Caine has been nominated as chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, signaling a shift towards irregular warfare and covert operations with less legal constraints. His selection is part of an unprecedented purge by President Trump and Defense Secretary Hegseth, removing top military officials and lawyers. This move may lead to increased focus on secret operations and less reliance on traditional large-force deployments.

Union Army's Failed Attempt to Capture Mosby's Rangers

In 1863, Union Army attempted to capture and destroy Mosby's Rangers, a Confederate guerrilla unit. Despite being outnumbered, Mosby's men successfully repelled the attack, killing and capturing many Union soldiers. The event influenced modern special operations and irregular warfare.