The troop drawdown continues. As part of the deal reached last February with the Taliban, the United States has closed at least ten bases across Afghanistan. The base…
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Annual Wreath-Laying for Military Cemeteries to Proceed
Decision to cancel annual wreath-laying quickly reversed. Arlington National Cemetery had decided to cancel its annual Wreaths Across America program because of the coronavirus. Lawmakers and U.S. military…
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President to Cut Troop Levels in Iraq, Afghanistan
“Time to come home,” acting Secretary of Defense Christopher Miller said. President Trump and his Administration are expected to cut the number of American troops in Afghanistan nearly…
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President Honors Veterans at Arlington Ceremony
Wreath placed at Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Marking Veterans Day, President Trump attended a ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery accompanied by First Lady Melania Trump as well…
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Navy Will Not Cancel Contract with Catholic Priests
“No longer a point of discussion,” President Trump says. The U.S. Navy has reversed its decision not to renew contracts with Catholic priests, a “cost-cutting” move that would…
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U.S. Drawing Down Troops in Iraq this Month
Some will remain for fight against ISIS. The head of the U.S. Central Command announced Wednesday the withdrawal of about half of the remaining American soldiers in Iraq.…
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Russia Making Provocative Moves Around the Globe
Commander of NATO Allied Air Command says they are disrespecting international standards. The Russian military has been exhibiting challenging behavior as Russia-West relations have continued to deteriorate. In…
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President Says Intel of Russian Bounties Not Credible
Report alleged Russian agencies offered bounties on U.S. troops On Sunday, President Trump shared his reason for not acting on intelligence that Russian agencies had offered cash bounties…
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U.S. Intercepts Russian Bombers, Fighters off Alaska
One formation got within eight miles of U.S. airspace. American fighter jets intercepted two formations of Russian military aircraft off the coast of Alaska early Wednesday morning according…
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President Honors Soldiers on Memorial Day
Honors the hard work of American service members. On Monday, President Trump traveled to Arlington National Cemetery to honor the nation’s fallen soldiers on Memorial Day. After attending…
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