Today: September 20, 2024
Today: September 20, 2024

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MidEast|News|World

Israel warned the US that an operation in Lebanon was coming but gave no details, officials say

U.S. officials say Israel warned U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin in a call Tuesday that a military operation was going to take place in Lebanon

Israel warned the US that an operation in Lebanon was coming but gave no details, officials say
Asia|News|Political|World

Lessons from Red Sea and Ukraine's Black Sea fight help prep Navy for possible conflict with China

The Navy is taking lessons from its combat in the Red Sea and from what Ukraine has done to hold off the Russians in the Black Sea, and using them to help U.S. military leaders for a potential future conflict with China

Lessons from Red Sea and Ukraine's Black Sea fight help prep Navy for possible conflict with China
News|Political|World

NATO military committee chair, others back Ukraine's use of long range weapons to hit Russia

The head of NATO’s military committee says that Ukraine has the solid legal and military right to strike deep inside Russia to gain combat advantage, reflecting the beliefs of a number of U.S. allies

NATO military committee chair, others back Ukraine's use of long range weapons to hit Russia
Finance|News|Political|World

Nearly $6 billion in funding for Ukraine will expire if Congress doesn't act by the end of the month

U.S. officials say nearly $6 billion in funding for aid to Ukraine will expire at the end of the month unless Congress acts to extend the Pentagon’s authority to send weapons from its stockpile to Kyiv

Nearly $6 billion in funding for Ukraine will expire if Congress doesn't act by the end of the month
MidEast|News|World

US aircraft carrier in the Middle East is heading home

The Pentagon’s rare move to keep two Navy aircraft carriers in the Middle East over the past several weeks has now finished

News|Opinion

Pentagon chief says a six-month temporary budget bill will have devastating effects on the military

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin says passage of a six-month temporary spending bill would have widespread and devastating effects on the department and the military

Pentagon chief says a six-month temporary budget bill will have devastating effects on the military
Americas|Election|News

The Navy secretary broke the law by voicing his views on Trump and Biden, a watchdog says

The U.S. Office of Special Counsel says Navy Secretary Carlos Del Toro broke the law by publicly endorsing the reelection of President Joe Biden and criticizing former President Donald Trump in several statements he made while on official duty overseas

The Navy secretary broke the law by voicing his views on Trump and Biden, a watchdog says
MidEast|News|World

Challenges of the Gaza humanitarian aid pier offer lessons for the US Army

The Army commander in charge of the U.S. military's Gaza pier project says the mission was the biggest “organizational leadership challenge” he has ever experienced

Challenges of the Gaza humanitarian aid pier offer lessons for the US Army
MidEast|News|Technology|World

US beefs up posture in Middle East, warns an Iran-backed attack on Israel could come this week

The Pentagon says Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has ordered a guided missile submarine to the Middle East and is telling the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier strike group to sail more quickly to the area

US beefs up posture in Middle East, warns an Iran-backed attack on Israel could come this week
Americas|News|Political|World

US leaders call for calm in the Middle East, even as more American forces head to the region

Top U.S. national security leaders are calling for calm in the Middle East and say they are directly pressing Israel, Iran and others to avoid escalating the conflict

US leaders call for calm in the Middle East, even as more American forces head to the region
News|World

A rocket attack at an Iraqi military base injures US personnel, officials tell AP

Defense officials say several U.S. personnel were injured in a suspected rocket attack at a military base in Iraq

A rocket attack at an Iraqi military base injures US personnel, officials tell AP
News|World

As recruiting rebounds, the Army will expand basic training to rebuild the force for modern warfare

The Army will expand its basic combat training for newly enlisted soldiers

As recruiting rebounds, the Army will expand basic training to rebuild the force for modern warfare
News|Political

US will send $1.7 billion in military aid to Ukraine

The U.S. has announced that it will send $1.7 billion in military aid to Ukraine, including an array of munitions for air defense systems, artillery, mortars and anti-tank and anti-ship missiles

US will send $1.7 billion in military aid to Ukraine
News|Political

Senior NORAD Air Force commander nominated to be next National Guard Bureau chief

A top Air Force commander at the North American Aerospace Defense Command has been nominated to be the next chief of the National Guard Bureau

Senior NORAD Air Force commander nominated to be next National Guard Bureau chief
News|Opinion|Political

Pentagon panel to review Medals of Honor given to soldiers at the Wounded Knee massacre

The Defense Department will review the Medals of Honor that were given to 20 U.S. soldiers for their actions in the 1890 battle at Wounded Knee to make sure their conduct merits such an honor

Pentagon panel to review Medals of Honor given to soldiers at the Wounded Knee massacre
Political|Science|Technology|World

Pentagon Arctic report calls for more investment in sensors, equipment to keep up with Russia, China

A new Pentagon strategy says the U.S. must invest more to upgrade sensors, communications and space-based technologies in the Arctic to keep pace with China and Russia who are increasingly operating there, including in joint military exercises

Pentagon Arctic report calls for more investment in sensors, equipment to keep up with Russia, China
News|Political

Nominations for National Guard leaders languish, triggering concerns as top officers retire

The top four officers of the National Guard Bureau have left or are set to retire in about two weeks, and to date no nominations for their replacements have been confirmed by the Senate

Nominations for National Guard leaders languish, triggering concerns as top officers retire
News|Political

NATO to take on coordination of some Ukraine security support. How that will work

NATO is expected to use the summit this week to launch a new program to provide reliable military aid to Ukraine and help it get ready to join the alliance

NATO to take on coordination of some Ukraine security support. How that will work
News|Political

Navy sailor disciplined for trying to access Biden's health records early this year

The Defense Department says a Navy sailor tried to access President Joe Biden’s medical records early this year, but no personal information was compromised

Navy sailor disciplined for trying to access Biden's health records early this year
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US-built pier will be put back in Gaza for several days to move aid, then permanently removed

Several U.S. officials say the pier built by the American military to bring humanitarian aid to Gaza will be reinstalled on the beach to be used for several days, but then the plan is to pull it out permanently

US-built pier will be put back in Gaza for several days to move aid, then permanently removed
News|World

Arrested US soldier to be held for two months in Russia on theft charges

The U.S. Army says the soldier arrested in Russia late last week is being held in a pretrial detention facility

Arrested US soldier to be held for two months in Russia on theft charges
News|Political

US says troops are leaving Niger bases this weekend and in August after coup

The U.S. military commander in Niger says all American forces and equipment will leave a smaller base in the West African country this weekend and fewer than 500 remaining troops will be out of a critical drone base in August

US says troops are leaving Niger bases this weekend and in August after coup
News|Political

Expanding extremist groups in Africa fuel worries that they could attack the US or Western allies

Violent extremist groups linked to al-Qaida and the Islamic State group are growing in size and influence across Africa, fueling worries that as they improve their tactics, they could attack the U.S. or Western allies

Expanding extremist groups in Africa fuel worries that they could attack the US or Western allies
News|Political

Army general suspended and under investigation for alleged interference in command selection process

The Army says a four-star general has been suspended from his job for allegedly trying to use his power to influence the selection of a lower-ranking officer for a command job

News|Political|World

American soldier was arrested in Russia and accused of stealing from a girlfriend, US officials say

An American soldier has been arrested in Russia's port city of Vladivostok and accused of stealing from a Russian girlfriend

American soldier was arrested in Russia and accused of stealing from a girlfriend, US officials say

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