Dec 22 How Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell has affected LGBTQ service members, 10 years after repeal By Ali Rogin Many gay and lesbian service members described living and serving in limbo, knowing there was no longer a ban on them per se, but that their careers would still be at risk if they were found out. That began to… Continue reading
Dec 18 AP report: Pentagon memo maps out plan to expand diversity in the force By Lolita C. Baldor, Associated Press The plan, however, skirts the more politically sensitive issues that have roiled the nation and the Trump administration this year, such as the renaming of bases that honor Confederate leaders or removing Confederate statues. Continue reading
Nov 27 Iran scientist linked to military nuclear program killed By Associated Press Iran's foreign minister alleged the killing of Mohsen Fakhrizadeh bore “serious indications” of an Israeli role, but did not elaborate. Continue reading
Nov 13 Military voters fear they’re part of Trump campaign’s unsupported fraud claim By Michelle L. Price, Michael Balsamo, Anthony Izaguirre, Associated Press Lawyers from Trump’s campaign sent a letter to Attorney General William Barr alleging they had uncovered what they described as “criminal voter fraud” in Nevada. Voting rights activists say hundreds of people on the list appear to be linked to… Continue reading
Oct 23 Erdogan confirms Russian S-400 missile defense system tests despite U.S. objections By Associated Press Washington has strongly objected to NATO member Turkey’s acquisition of the Russian anti-aircraft system and suspended Turkey from its F-35 fighter jet program. Continue reading
Aug 03 Afghan troops retake prison attacked by Islamic State group; 29 people killed By Associated Press Even as Afghan troops seized the prison in Jalalabad, the capital of Nangarhar province, some 115 kilometers (70 miles) east of Kabul, IS militants continued to fire on Afghan security forces from a nearby neighborhood. Continue reading
Jul 31 1 dead, 8 missing after U.S. Marine sea tank sinks By Associated Press An amphibious assault vehicle carrying 15 Marines and a Navy sailor sank near a military-owned island off the coast of Southern California. Continue reading
Jul 19 AP FACT CHECK: Trump bending facts on virus, Biden, economy By Hope Yen, Associated Press President Donald Trump clung to the false notion that the coronavirus will just “disappear,” made incorrect claims about a top government expert, Dr. Anthony Fauci, and again insisted that Americans are getting all the COVID-19 tests they need — all… Continue reading
Jul 17 Pentagon bans Confederate flag in way to avoid Trump’s wrath By Lolita C. Baldor, Associated Press The Pentagon is banning displays of the Confederate flag on military installations, using a carefully worded policy that doesn’t mention the word ban or that specific flag. The policy is laid out in a memo signed by Defense Secretary Mark… Continue reading
Jun 30 Hoyer, Democrats speak on White House briefing on reports of Russian bounties By Zeke Miller, James Laporta, Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press The Democrats said their briefing was insufficient. Hoyer said it was White House officials giving “their perspective" when lawmakers really need to hear from members of the intelligence community. Continue reading