Action taken under the Design Force 2030 Marine Corps plan. The Marine Corps began shutting down its tank battalions in July. Two battalions in California have already held…
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U.S. to Withdraw About 12,000 Troops from Germany
Nearly half will stay in Europe. On Wednesday, the military unveiled plans to withdraw about 12,000 troops from Germany, although nearly half of those forces will be kept…
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First Female Commander of Army Reserve Confirmed
Former commanding general of the 88th Readiness Division promoted. This past week, the U.S. Senate confirmed the promotion of Major General Jody Daniels to lieutenant general and the dual…
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Defense Secretary Esper Hopes to Visit China
“We are not in search of conflict,” he said. On the same day that the State Department ordered China to close its consulate in Houston, Defense Secretary Mark…
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Pentagon Bans Use of the Confederate Flag Ban
Allowed flags must showcase “dignity and respect”. The official policy released on Friday morning gave a new official list of acceptable flags, omitting the Confederate flag. The statement…
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U. S. Closes 5 Military Bases in Afghanistan
Action comes as part of Taliban peace deal. Five American military bases in Afghanistan have now been closed as part of an agreement the U.S. signed with the…
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Naval Ship Fire Injures 57 in San Diego
Firefighters continue to work to extinguish the blaze. The USS Bonhomme Richard continued to burn on Monday as firefighters attempted to put out the blaze that has injured…
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President Picks General for Defense Intelligence Director
Lieutenant General Scott Berrier is now deputy chief of staff for Army intelligence. The deputy chief of staff for Army intelligence, Lieutenant General Scott Berrier, has been tapped…
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Interior Department Announces July 4 Plans
Washington, D.C. celebrations will include Air Force and fireworks. The Department of the Interior Announced details about the upcoming Independence Day celebrations to take place at the National…
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U.S. Air Force Pilot Dies in North Sea Crash
Crash happened during a training mission off the coast of England. The Defense Department announced on Monday that a member of the 48th Fighter Wing who piloted an…
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