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U.S. Troop Draw Down Accomplished in Middle East
Levels of U.S. military in Afghanistan and Iraq at lowest since 2001. The Pentagon announced last week the completion of the draw down of U.S. troops that was…
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USS Nimitz and Strike Group to Remain in Middle Eastern Waters
Acting Defense secretary responds to Iranian threats. After retaliatory action was threatened by top Iranian officials against the United States on the one-year anniversary of the death of…
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DOD Declassifies Chinese Bounties on American Troops
Intelligence unconfirmed, but has potentially global impact. Two senior administration officials declassified an unconfirmed intelligence report that was given to President Trump in a briefing on December 17.…
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President Pardons Former U.S. Contractors
They were convicted in 2014 for war crimes in Afghanistan. President Trump pardoned four veterans on Tuesday. They were serving extensive time in prison after being convicted for…
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Defense Bill Would Halt Afghan Troop Drawdown
Act would require assessment before troop level can decrease. A congressional conference report released last week includes language aimed at preventing a U.S. troop withdrawal from Afghanistan, in…
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U.S. Begins Base Closures in Afghanistan
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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