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TARA COPP

TARA COPP

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MidEast|World

Here's a look at the US military presence in the Middle East

The U.S. is sending several additional Air Force fighter jet squadrons to the Middle East, beefing up what has already been an increased military presence there as the region teeters on the brink of all-out war

Here's a look at the US military presence in the Middle East
Health|News

The Navy's highest-ranking military officer is treated successfully for breast cancer

The Navy says its highest-ranking military officer has been successfully treated for early-stage breast cancer

The Navy's highest-ranking military officer is treated successfully for breast cancer
News|US|World

Ukrainian President Zelenskyy will visit a Pennsylvania ammunition factory to thank workers

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is set to visit the Pennsylvania ammunition factory that's producing one of the most critically needed munitions of the war, 155 millimeter artillery shells

Ukrainian President Zelenskyy will visit a Pennsylvania ammunition factory to thank workers
News|US|World

Ukraine's Zelenskyy visits Pennsylvania ammunition plant to thank workers and ask for more

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has visited the Pennsylvania ammunition factory that is producing one of the most critically needed munitions for his country’s fight to fend off Russian ground forces

Ukraine's Zelenskyy visits Pennsylvania ammunition plant to thank workers and ask for more
MidEast|US|World

US is sending more troops to the Middle East as violence rises between Israel and Hezbollah

The Pentagon says the U.S. is sending a small number of additional troops to the Middle East in response to a sharp spike in violence between Israel and Hezbollah forces in Lebanon that is raising the risk of a greater regional war

US is sending more troops to the Middle East as violence rises between Israel and Hezbollah
MidEast|News|US|World

US Navy replenishment ship damaged after refueling warships in the Middle East

A U.S. Navy replenishment ship operating in the Middle East has sustained damage and the cause is under investigation

US Navy replenishment ship damaged after refueling warships in the Middle East
Election|Political|US

Trump picks a former air crewman and space expert to head the Air Force

President-elect Donald Trump has named Troy Meink, a former Air Force KC-135 tanker navigator and former deputy of the National Reconnaissance Office, as his choice to serve as the top civilian leader for the Air Force

Trump picks a former air crewman and space expert to head the Air Force
Asia|News|Technology|US|World

New Chinese nuclear attack submarine sank during construction, US defense official says

A senior U.S. defense official says satellite imagery shows that China's newest nuclear submarine sank while under construction

New Chinese nuclear attack submarine sank during construction, US defense official says
Economy|News|Political|US|World

The US is giving Ukraine billions more in weapons. Here's how they will help

The Biden administration has announced its latest infusion of more than $2.7 billion in weapons for Ukraine and the promise of billions more

The US is giving Ukraine billions more in weapons. Here's how they will help
MidEast|News|US|World

Wrapping up mission, US troops will leave some longstanding bases in Iraq under new deal

The U.S. has announced an agreement with the Iraqi government to wrap up the military mission in Iraq of an American-led coalition fighting the Islamic State group by next year

Wrapping up mission, US troops will leave some longstanding bases in Iraq under new deal
MidEast|News|World

The US is sending a few thousand more troops to the Middle East to boost security

The Pentagon says is sending a “few thousand” additional troops to the Middle East to bolster security and to be prepared to defend Israel if necessary

The US is sending a few thousand more troops to the Middle East to boost security
MidEast|Political|US|World

US warns Israel to boost humanitarian aid into Gaza or risk losing weapons funding

The Biden administration has warned Israel that it must increase the amount of humanitarian aid it is allowing into Gaza within the next 30 days or it could risk losing access to U.S. weapons funding

US warns Israel to boost humanitarian aid into Gaza or risk losing weapons funding
Political|US|World

Hundreds of troops kicked out under 'don't ask, don't tell' get upgraded to honorable discharges

The Pentagon says more than 800 military personnel have seen their service records upgraded to honorable discharges after previously being kicked out of the military under its former “don’t ask, don’t tell” policy

Hundreds of troops kicked out under 'don't ask, don't tell' get upgraded to honorable discharges
MidEast|World

The US is investigating an unauthorized release of classified documents on Israel's attack plans

The United States is investigating an unauthorized release of classified documents that assess Israel’s plans to attack Iran and note that Israel continues to move military assets in place to conduct a military strike in response to Iran’s blistering ballistic missile attack on Oct. 1

The US is investigating an unauthorized release of classified documents on Israel's attack plans
Election|Technology|US

In rare move, Pentagon denies falsehood about troops allowed to use force during election

In a rare move, the Pentagon is strongly pushing back against misinformation spread on social media that falsely suggests U.S. troops have been authorized to use force against American citizens during the election

In rare move, Pentagon denies falsehood about troops allowed to use force during election
Asia|Europe|Political|World

North Korea has sent about 10,000 troops to Russia to likely fight against Ukraine, Pentagon says

Pentagon spokeswoman Sabrina Singh says North Korea has sent about 10,000 troops to Russia to train and likely fight against Ukraine within “the next several weeks.”

North Korea has sent about 10,000 troops to Russia to likely fight against Ukraine, Pentagon says
Political|US|World

North Korean troops in Russian uniforms are heading toward Ukraine, US says

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin says North Korean troops wearing Russian uniforms and carrying Russian equipment are moving toward Ukraine

North Korean troops in Russian uniforms are heading toward Ukraine, US says
Americas|Asia|World

About 8,000 North Korean troops at Ukraine's border are expected in combat in days, US says

The Biden administration says some 8,000 North Korean soldiers are now in Russia near Ukraine’s border and are preparing to help the Kremlin fight against Ukrainian troops in the coming days

About 8,000 North Korean troops at Ukraine's border are expected in combat in days, US says
Business|Economy|Finance|Technology|US

Pentagon audit says Boeing cleaned up on Air Force parts, including soap dispensers marked up 8,000%

According to a Pentagon audit, Boeing has overcharged the Air Force on spare parts for a major cargo plane, including marking up the price of simple lavatory soap dispensers by 8,000%

Pentagon audit says Boeing cleaned up on Air Force parts, including soap dispensers marked up 8,000%
Political|US|World

US is sending $425 million in military assistance to Ukraine

The Pentagon says it is sending an additional $425 million in military assistance to Ukraine as Kyiv prepares to face Russian forces augmented by more than 10,000 North Koreans troops

US is sending $425 million in military assistance to Ukraine
MidEast|Political|US

Pentagon bolsters the US presence in the Middle East with bombers, fighter aircraft and warships

The Pentagon says Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin is sending additional bomber aircraft and Navy warships to the Middle East to bolster the U.S. presence in the region

Pentagon bolsters the US presence in the Middle East with bombers, fighter aircraft and warships
Asia|Technology|World

Japan has grounded its V-22 Osprey fleet again after flight incident

Japan has grounded its fleet of V-22 Osprey aircraft again after an incident last Sunday where one of the hybrid helicopter-aircraft tilted unexpectedly while trying to take off

Japan has grounded its V-22 Osprey fleet again after flight incident
Political|US

Pentagon chief presses military to carry out a smooth transition and obey all lawful orders

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has directed the military to carry out a smooth transition to President-elect Donald Trump with a reminder to the force of its obligation to follow the lawful orders of the next commander in chief

Pentagon chief presses military to carry out a smooth transition and obey all lawful orders
Political|US|World

US military strikes Iranian-backed militia targets in Syria

The U.S. has struck nine targets at two locations in Syria to hit Iranian-aligned militias that had launched attacks on U.S. personnel over the last 24 hours, U.S. Central Command said

MidEast|World

Yemen's Houthi rebels launch drones and missiles at US warships near the Red Sea but do no damage

The U.S. Defense Department says Yemen’s Houthi rebels targeted two U.S. Navy warships with multiple drones and missiles as they were traveling through the Bab el-Mandeb Strait on Tuesday

Yemen's Houthi rebels launch drones and missiles at US warships near the Red Sea but do no damage

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