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August 13, 2020 at 3:23 pm

Half of Pentagon’s schools in US will do virtual learning

WASHINGTON (AP) — Despite President Donald Trump's push to open all schools, half of the Defense Department's schools in America will not open for in-person... Updated 7:28 pm

August 12, 2020 at 2:48 pm

US commander: Islamic State threat in west Syria growing

WASHINGTON (AP) — Elements of the Islamic State group are working to rebuild in western Syria, where the U.S. has little visibility or presence, the...

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August 7, 2020 at 2:37 pm

Fort Hood commander’s transfer on hold amid investigations

WASHINGTON (AP) — Army leaders have delayed the planned transfer of the Fort Hood commander, as a team of independent investigators heads to the base...

August 6, 2020 at 1:30 pm

US aid begins flowing to Lebanon in wake of deadly explosion

WASHINGTON (AP) — The United States on Thursday began delivering aid to Lebanon in the aftermath of a massive deadly explosion, amid longstanding concerns about...

August 5, 2020 at 9:00 am

Trump again says Lebanon blast might have been attack

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Wednesday continued to suggest that the massive explosion that killed at least 135 people in Lebanon might have...

August 3, 2020 at 10:27 am

Trump loyalist gets Defense post as Senate nomination stalls

WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrats are condemning President Donald Trump's appointing of a staunch loyalist to a senior Pentagon job after it became clear that getting...

July 30, 2020 at 9:48 am

Trump nominee hearing pulled after furor over Islam remarks

WASHINGTON (AP) — A Senate committee abruptly canceled a confirmation hearing Thursday on a controversial former general's nomination to a top Pentagon post after a...

July 29, 2020 at 6:02 am

US to bring 6,400 troops home from Germany, move 5,600 more

WASHINGTON (AP) — Spurred on by President Donald Trump's demand to pull troops out of Germany, the U.S. will bring about 6,400 forces home and...

July 24, 2020 at 12:17 pm

More military bases increase health protections due to virus

WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. military has increased health protection requirements in at least 21 bases in recent weeks, particularly across Texas and Florida, as...

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July 17, 2020 at 8:17 am

Pentagon bans Confederate flag in way to avoid Trump’s wrath

WASHINGTON (AP) — After weeks of wrangling, the Pentagon is banning displays of the Confederate flag on military installations, in a carefully worded policy that...