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Politics Jan 11

U.S., Japan plan to boost defense cooperation

The United States and Japan are boosting military and security cooperation as their top national security officials hold talks in Washington.

Politics Jan 10

Pentagon drops COVID-19 vaccine requirement for troops

The Pentagon has formally dropped its COVID-19 vaccination mandate, but a new memo signed by Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin also gives commanders some discretion in how or whether to deploy troops who are not vaccinated.

Politics Jan 06

WATCH: Pentagon speaks on announced $3.75 billion in military aid to Ukraine

The U.S. will send $3.75 billion in military weapons and other aid to Ukraine and its neighbors on NATO's eastern flank, the White House announced Friday, as Russia's invasion of Ukraine grinds on.

Politics Jan 06

WATCH: White House announces $3.75 billion in military aid to Ukraine, its neighbors

The White House announced Friday a new $3.75 billion military assistance package to help Ukraine and its neighbors on NATO's eastern flank as Russia's invasion of Ukraine grinds on.

Politics Jan 05

WATCH: Pentagon holds news briefing after U.S. announces more military aid to Ukraine

The U.S. will send Ukraine nearly $3 billion in military aid, in a massive new package that will for the first time include several dozen Bradley fighting vehicles.

Politics Dec 15

WATCH: Pentagon says U.S. will expand combat training for Ukrainian troops

The Pentagon will expand military combat training for Ukrainian forces, using the slower winter months to instruct larger units in more complex battle skills, the Defense Department and U.S. officials said Thursday.

Politics Dec 07

WATCH: Pentagon gives briefing as Congress prepares to rescind COVID vaccine mandate for troops

Congress’ move to eliminate the Pentagon mandate that all U.S. service members get the COVID-19 vaccine delivers a victory for lawmakers and troops who oppose getting the shot.

Politics Nov 10

WATCH: Pentagon says U.S. sending Ukraine $400 million more in military aid

The U.S. is expected to send $400 million more in military aid to Ukraine, several U.S. officials said Thursday, amid concerns that financial assistance for the war against Russia could decline a bit if Republicans take control of Congress.

Politics Oct 27

WATCH: Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin says, despite Russia’s war, China still top threat to U.S.

The Pentagon notes a new reality, where the security environment has deteriorated, and the U.S. may face a situation where it has to deter two nuclear-armed adversaries, China and Russia, simultaneously.

Nation Oct 20

U.S. military suicides drop as leaders push mental health programs

A new report and Pentagon data show that suicides across the active duty U.S. military decreased over the past 18 months, driven by sharp drops in the Air Force and Marine Corps last year and a similar decline among Army…

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