Jan 29 Pentagon says 50 troops suffered brain injuries in Iran strike By Associated Press The Pentagon has raised to 50 the number of U.S. service members who suffered traumatic brain injuries in Iran's missile strike earlier this month on an Iraqi air base, It's the third time the number of injuries has been increased. Continue reading
Jan 24 23 more U.S. troops were injured in Iran attack than previously reported, Pentagon says By Robert Burns, Associated Press The military said symptoms were not immediately reported after the strike and in some cases became known days later. Continue reading
Jan 17 11 U.S. troops flown to medical centers after Iran strike By Robert Burns, Associated Press The Pentagon's chief spokesman says 11 U.S. troops were flown out of Iraq for evaluation of concussion-like symptoms in the days following an Iranian missile strike. President Donald Trump had said the strike caused no harm to American forces. Continue reading
Dec 12 Pentagon tests long-banned ballistic missile over Pacific By Robert Burns, Associated Press The Pentagon on Thursday flight-tested a missile that had been banned under a treaty that the United States and Russia abandoned last summer. Some U.S. arms control advocates said the test risks an unnecessary arms race with Moscow. Continue reading
Dec 12 Pentagon watchdog investigating $400 million border wall contract By Colleen Long, Associated Press President Trump campaigned on a promise to build a “big beautiful wall” between the U.S. and Mexico," said Mexico would pay for it. Continue reading
Nov 15 Trump intervenes in military justice cases, grants pardons By Associated Press President Donald Trump has issued a full pardon for a former U.S. Army commando being charged with murder, undermining military justice proceedings. Continue reading
Nov 07 Pence aide offers closed-door testimony to Congress during impeachment investigation By Associated Press Jennifer Williams' appearance comes as higher profile witness, former national security adviser John Bolton, has so far failed to show up for his scheduled interview. Continue reading
Oct 07 Pentagon and budget office subpoenaed in impeachment inquiry By Associated Press House Democrats have subpoenaed the Pentagon and White House budget office for documents on delay of military aid to Ukraine. Continue reading
Sep 26 U.S. deploys air defense systems, troops to Saudi Arabia By Lolita C. Baldor, Associated Press Two more Patriot batteries and a THAAD missile defense system will be prepared to go later if needed, and the deployment will involve about 200 troops. Continue reading
Sep 25 Senate approves measure to block Trump’s wall funding By Andrew Taylor, Associated Press Trump is expected to veto the bill that would block him from using the budget for construction projects on military bases to pay for his border wall. Continue reading