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Talk of US Iraq withdrawal is disconnected from ISIS threat
Details of a future U.S. military posture in Iraq remain murky, but consequences of a premature withdrawal are clear, the author of this op-ed argues.
By Cameron McMillan and Bradley Bowman
Pentagon postpones Army exercise amid diplomatic tensions with Georgia
The change of plan comes as Georgia faces accusations that the country is trending toward authoritarianism and strengthening its relationship with Russia.
By Zamone Perez
Navy tests using drones for medical supply deliveries during RIMPAC
A Navy warship launched and recovered six drones used to deliver vital supplies and take the burden off manned aircraft.
By Diana Stancy
US envoy expresses regret over alleged sex crimes by troops on Okinawa
Two alleged sexual assaults by U.S. troops on Okinawa have again stoked resentment of the heavy U.S. troop presence on the island.
By Mari Yamaguchi
US will provide $2.3 billion more in military aid to Ukraine
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin says the U.S. will soon announce security assistance for Ukraine, including anti-tank weapons, interceptors and munitions.
By Tara Copp and Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press
Russia warns of possible response to US drone flights over Black Sea
Russia’s Defense Ministry says officials have been ordered to prepare a response to U.S. drone flights over the Black Sea.
After a savage defeat in the Pacific, this American sub got redemption
Savo Island was one of the worst defeats on Allied surface ships during WWII. Yet this scrappy, largely obsolete American submarine helped redeem the loss.
By Jon Guttman
More of the Air Force’s toughest enlisted jobs qualify for bonus pay
The Air Force and Space Force have approved more job specialties for special duty bonuses in the coming fiscal year.
Pentagon head speaks with Russian counterpart for first time in a year
During the call, the two discussed "maintaining lines of communication" a day after Russia promised retaliation for a Ukrainian strike on Crimea.
US expected to bolster Ukraine’s defense with $150M in munitions
The latest military aid package comes as Russia is accusing Ukraine of using U.S.-provided munitions to strike inside Russia or Russian-held territory.
By Tara Copp, AP
US to vacate first air base within weeks as it withdraws from Niger
The head of U.S. Africa Command says the American withdrawal from Niger is "on pace."
By Jen Judson