World Jun 18 U.S. has hit agreed troop-cut target of 8,600 in Afghanistan Marine Gen. Frank McKenzie, the commander of Central Command, said that by reducing to 8,600 troops, the United States has fulfilled its part of the February agreement.
Nation Jun 11 Gen. Mark Milley says he was wrong to accompany Trump on church walk The nation's top military officer says it was a mistake for him to have been in Lafayette Square with President Donald Trump last week.
Nation Jun 10 Trump says he won’t consider changing bases named for Confederate officers This comes two days after Defense Secretary Mark Esper indicated he is open to a discussion of such changes, which have been urged by prominent retired Army officers and others.
World Jun 10 U.S. general says Taliban has yet to meet conditions for U.S. withdrawal Gen. Frank McKenzie said the U.S. is ahead of schedule for an initial drawdown by July to 8,600 troops. He stressed, however, that going to zero troops by May 2021 — as envisioned in a U.S.-Taliban deal signed in February…
Nation Jun 10 U.S. military rethinking links to Confederate Army symbols The U.S. military is rethinking its traditional connection to Confederate Army symbols, mindful of their divisiveness at a time the nation is wrestling with questions of race after the death of George Floyd in police hands.
Nation Jun 03 D.C. National Guard to investigate helicopter maneuvers to show force The National Guard of the District of Columbia is investigating the use of one of its helicopters to make a "show of force" against protesters near the White House.
Nation Jun 03 WATCH: Esper breaks with Trump, opposes using military for protests Esper says active-duty troops in a law enforcement role should be used in the United States "only in the most urgent and dire of situations," adding, "We are not in one of those situations now."…
Nation May 30 Pentagon ready to send troops to Minneapolis if state asks The Pentagon said Saturday it was ready to provide military help to authorities scrambling to contain unrest in Minneapolis, where George Floyd's death has sparked widespread protests, but Gov. Tim Walz has not requested federal troops.
World May 20 Quest for ‘super-duper’ missiles pits U.S. against key rivals For decades the United States has searched for ways to get ultra-fast flight right, but now China and Russia are arguably ahead in this chase,…
Nation May 07 Esper, in first trip since March, defends coronavirus efforts Esper flew to the headquarters of U.S. Northern Command in Colorado Springs, Colorado, to meet with Gen. Terrence O'Shaughnessy, who is spearheading the military's support for civilian agencies combating the virus. It is Esper's first trip beyond Washington since he…