Pentagon IDs Marines killed in anti-ISIS operation in Iraq
The Pentagon has identified the two Marine Raiders who were killed in a gunfight Sunday while clearing Iraqi mountains of ISIS outposts.The Marines killed were Gunnery Sgt. Diego D. Pongo, 34, of Simi...
View ArticleTop general: Taliban attacks 'not consistent' with US deal
The top U.S. general overseeing the Middle East said Tuesday that Taliban attacks against Afghan forces are “not consistent” with the deal the insurgents signed with the United States just over a week...
View ArticleDOD curtailing multinational exercise in Africa amid coronavirus
The Pentagon is scaling back a multinational military exercise in Africa amid concerns over the coronavirus.Military leaders from the United States, Morocco, Tunisia and Senegal “will modify the size...
View ArticleUS, Canadian fighter jets intercept Russian aircraft above Alaska
U.S. and Royal Canadian air force fighter jets on Monday intercepted two Russian reconnaissance aircraft north of Alaska, North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) announced on Tuesday.The U.S....
View ArticleTrump awards Medal of Freedom to retired Gen. Jack Keane
President Trump on Tuesday awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom to retired four-star Army Gen. Jack Keane at a ceremony at the White House on Tuesday, describing him as “a courageous warrior and a...
View ArticleAfghan president orders release of 1,500 Taliban prisoners
Afghan President Ashraf Ghani has issued a decree to release Taliban prisoners ahead of talks between the insurgents and the Afghan government, his spokesman said Tuesday, potentially removing an...
View ArticleOvernight Defense: Esper postpones trip to help with coronavirus response |...
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View ArticlePentagon pulls troops as Arctic military exercises cut short over coronavirus
The Defense Department will pull U.S. forces from a multinational Arctic exercise that has been cut short over coronavirus concerns.“After careful consideration and discussion with Allied and partner...
View ArticleTwo Americans, one British national killed in Iraq rocket attack
A rocket attack on an Iraqi airbase killed two Americans and a British national Wednesday, with a spokesman for coalition forces saying the attack involved more than 15 rockets.The attack on the Taji...
View ArticleHouse passes measure limiting Trump's ability to take military action...
The House has passed a resolution aimed at constraining President Trump’s ability to take military action against Iran, sending it to the president’s desk for his expected veto.In a largely party-line...
View ArticleOvernight Defense: Pentagon curtails more exercises over coronavirus | House...
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View ArticleUS military cuts back troops to participate in European exercise over virus...
The U.S. military will reduce the number of troops expected to participate in a multinational exercise in Europe for the “health protection” of forces, U.S. European Command announced Wednesday, citing...
View ArticlePentagon halts service member travel to countries most affected by...
The Defense Department (DOD) will implement a 60-day travel ban for service members, DOD civilians and their families to and from countries whose populations have been the most stricken by coronavirus,...
View ArticleTop general: Iran-backed militia in Iraq 'only group known' to have...
The top U.S. general overseeing the Middle East suggested Thursday that an Iranian-backed militia was behind an attack the night before in Iraq that killed two U.S. troops, even as he said his command...
View ArticleWhite House, Pentagon shutting down tours amid coronavirus outbreak
The White House and Pentagon announced Thursday that tours will be suspended due to the coronavirus outbreak. The White House Visitors Office information line informs callers that the tours of the...
View ArticlePentagon: 'All options are on the table' after Iran-backed rocket...
The Pentagon’s top leaders on Thursday confirmed that Iranian-backed militia were behind the rocket attack in Iraq that killed two U.S. troops and one British soldier a day earlier, saying that “all...
View ArticleGraham warns of 'aggressive' response to Iran-backed rocket attack...
Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) warned Thursday of an “aggressive” response to a rocket strike in Iraq that killed two U.S. service members that officials are blaming on an Iran-backed militia.“I think...
View ArticleOvernight Defense: Pentagon confirms Iran behind recent rocket attack | Esper...
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View ArticleJudge orders Chelsea Manning's release from jail
Chelsea Manning, a former Army analyst convicted of leaking U.S. military secrets, will be freed from jail after a federal judge ruled on Thursday that her testimony against WikiLeaks publisher Julian...
View ArticleUS retaliates with missile strikes in Iraq
The U.S. launched airstrikes Thursday against an Iran-backed militia group that hit a military base in Iraq, the Pentagon said.On Wednesday, Iranian-backed militia groups in Iraq killed two U.S. troops...
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