Looks to pursue a joint contract with Microsoft, Amazon, and others. The Defense Department announced on Tuesday that it had canceled a $10 billion contract with Microsoft. The…
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U.S. Transfers Bagram Airfield to Afghan Military
Withdraw from major strategic holding after 20 years. The U.S. military marked a major step in its mission to withdraw from Afghanistan when it transferred control of the…
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U.S. Bombs Iranian-backed Militia Forces
Rockets launched at U.S. forces in retaliation. On Sunday, President Biden authorized the U.S. Air Force to conduct a bombing raid on facilities determined to be used by…
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Christine Wormuth Confirmed as Army Secretary
Procedural mix-ups delayed the appointment. Senator Maria Cantwell of Washington asked the Senate for unanimous consent to confirm the first woman to serve as Secretary of the Army.…
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National Guard Deployment to Washington D.C. Ends
Capitol to remain closed to public. After five months of deployment to Washington, D.C., the National Guard troops are leaving the grounds of the United States Capitol. Their…
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U.S. Military Removing Equipment from Afghanistan
60 planeloads of gear have been removed from the country. The Pentagon is coordinating the removal or destruction of equipment and gear as the United States military goes…
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Vets Motorcycle Rally Permit Denied
Department of Defense will not allow use of Pentagon parking lot. For over 30 years, Memorial Day celebrations have included a “Rolling to Remember” motorcycle ride that honors…
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Russia Building Military Presence in the Arctic
U.S. officials voice concerns over increased weapons testing. U.S. military and civilian officials have voiced concerns about the build-up of the Russian military on the Arctic coast of…
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Pentagon Prepares for Russian Military Action
Response over recent build-up of military. The Pentagon announced on Sunday that it has begun preparations to address the growing threat of Russian military build-up in Eastern Europe.…
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Migrant Children Housed at Military Bases
DOD approves request from HHS to use Texas bases. The Pentagon approved the first of what is expected to be a series of requests to house migrant children…
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