Jets from the UK and Germany are keeping watch. The Pentagon released footage that depicts a portion of the encounter on Tuesday when two Russian fighter jet pilots…
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Russian Jet Forces Down U.S. Drone
Official says such actions “could lead to miscalculation and unintended escalation.“ A U.S. Air Force drone was intercepted and forced down over the Black Sea by a Russian…
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Pentagon to Submit Historic Budget
Defense Department is seeking $835 billion from Congress. The largest, non-inflation-adjusted budget request in history is being submitted to Congress from the Department of Defense for its fiscal…
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Defense Secretary Says Military to Remain in Iraq
He had an unannounced meeting with the Iraqi prime minister. Two days before the 20th anniversary of the U.S. invasion of Iraq, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin interrupted his…
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Defense Secretary Austin Travels to the Middle East
He is expected to deliver a “tough” message to Israel. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin began a one-week visit in the Middle East in Amman, Jordan, where he met…
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Defense Department Says Most Youth Unfit for Military Service
Armed service recruiting targets have largely been unmet. A recent report from the Department of Defense acknowledges that the U.S. Armed Forces are struggling to meet targets for…
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Committee Submits Suicide Prevention Review to Defense Department
Recommendations include firearm registration and improved promotions. The Department of Defense has announced that the independent review team that researched service member suicide prevention released the final report…
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U.S. to Expand Troop Numbers in Taiwan
Officials try to determine the “tipping point.” A report from anonymous U.S. officials claims the Pentagon is planning to at least quadruple America’s troop presence in Taiwan for…
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Policies for Pregnant Service Members and Families Updated
Defense Department creates flexible days off for reproductive health care appointments. The Department of Defense (DoD) has released three policies specific to the care of pregnant service members…
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DOD Urged to Review Health Care System Issues
The latest system disruption kicked soldiers out of health care enrollment. The Senate Veterans Affairs Committee wrote a letter to Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin recently, calling for Department…
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