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US military flies American released from Syrian prison to Jordan

U.S. officials are also continuing their search for Austin Tice, an American journalist and Marine Corps vet who disappeared 12 years ago near Damascus.

9 days ago

US defense secretary in Japan reaffirms alliance amid regional threats

The Pentagon chief also stressed trilateral cooperation with Tokyo and Seoul is crucial for regional stability even as South Korea is in political turmoil.

12 days ago

US believes Marine vet is alive after disappearing in Syria in 2012

President Joe Biden says the U.S. government believes Austin Tice is alive and Washington is committed to bringing him home after Bashar Assad’s ouster.

By Eric Tucker and Aamer Madhani

13 days ago

Women in combat ‘proficient,’ SecDef says, dismissing calls for change

Austin praised women in the military and said they should not be removed from front-line fighting posts.

By Leo Shane III and Noah Robertson

5 weeks ago

Pentagon chief Austin embarks on his last Asia visit amid uncertainty

The secretary has helped firm America's military alliances in the region. Can it last?

By Noah Robertson

5 weeks ago

Military suicides rose in 2023, continuing a troubling trend

Officials said that the suicide rate among troops has increased steadily over the last decade.

By Leo Shane III

5 weeks ago