President Trump announced that the U.S. is pulling its troops back from the northern border in Syria. The cooperative patrol agreement between the U.S. and Turkey has ended, and Turkey …
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When you’ve served in uniform, have been a political operative, and now don the mantle of a columnist, you keep your ears open at the inevitable plethora of summer DC …
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Pentagon Sending an Additional 1,000 Troops to Middle East Amid Rising Tensions
Acting Defense Secretary Patrick Shanahan has authorized sending an additional 1,000 troops (approximately) and additional resources to the Middle East. The deployment comes as tensions rise in the region, following …
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244th Army Birthday Honors the History of the Army
by Katie Begleyby Katie BegleyJune 14 marks the 244th anniversary of the creation of America’s Army. Lawmakers, government officials, and Army soldiers around the world celebrate the branch’s birthday with ceremony, reflection, and, of …
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Since resigning, former U.S. Marine Corps general and Secretary of Defense James “Mad Dog” Mattis has largely stayed out of the spotlight. In a rare public appearance, his first since …
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American Military Preparing for Seven-Year Mission to Battle Islamist Militants in Somalia
President Donald Trump signed an executive order that will extend the national emergency declaration in Somalia for at least one more year. The Pentagon, however, is buckling down for an …
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Two U.S. troops have been killed in Afghanistan, according to a statement released by U.S. military officials Friday morning. The New York Times has reported that the troops were killed …
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The Pentagon has delivered a list of military projects that could be delayed in order to fund the construction of the border wall. With Congress refusing to provide funding, President …
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DoD Taking Action on Carcinogenic Chemicals in Drinking Water
by D. Hartby D. HartThe U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) has admitted that it allowed a firefighting foam to contaminate drinking water systems at military bases around the globe. As a result, tens of …
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Pentagon officials will sit down with members of Congress and their staffs to go over the details of how the Pentagon would organize the U.S. Space Force within the Department …