Detention was no longer necessary, Pentagon says. President Biden’s administration, through the Pentagon, took a step toward its goal of shutting down the Guantanamo Bay detention center for…
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Pentagon Admits Taliban Wants Military Victory
U.S. still hopes for a political, diplomatic solution. Pentagon spokesman John Kirby said they acknowledge that the Taliban is seeking a military victory in Afghanistan, not a peace…
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Afghanistan Security Deteriorating, Says Pentagon
Pentagon press secretary John Kirby gives interview This past week, a Taliban negotiator claimed, at a news conference in Moscow, that the group now controls 85% of Afghanistan.…
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Pentagon Cancels Cloud Computing Contract
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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