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August 19, 2019 at 11:23 am

Pentagon conducts 1st test of previously banned missile

WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. military has conducted a flight test of a type of missile banned for more than 30 years by a treaty... Updated 3:58 pm

August 12, 2019 at 11:39 am

General orders ethics review of US special operations forces

WASHINGTON (AP) — The head of U.S. Special Operations Command has ordered an ethics review of his commando forces, in the wake of a number...

August 7, 2019 at 10:40 pm

Pentagon chief visits Mongolia to strengthen military bonds VIEW

ULAANBAATAR, Mongolia (AP) — With one hand resting on the mane of a sturdy Mongolian horse, U.S. Defense Secretary Mark Esper invoked the name of...

August 6, 2019 at 1:39 am

Esper: US intends to prevent Turkey invasion into Syria

TOKYO (AP) — U.S. Defense Secretary Mark Esper said Tuesday that the U.S. intends to prevent any unilateral invasion by Turkey into northern Syria, saying...

August 3, 2019 at 11:14 pm

US still seeks allies in Gulf maritime coalition VIEW

SYDNEY (AP) — Senior U.S. leaders expressed confidence that they will be able to convince allies to help protect shipping in the Persian Gulf area...

August 3, 2019 at 3:11 am

Esper: US to soon put intermediate range missile in Asia

SYDNEY (AP) — U.S. Defense Secretary Mark Esper said he wants to deploy an intermediate range conventional missile in the Pacific region within months, now...

July 31, 2019 at 3:46 pm

Senate panel OKs defense pick despite sex assault allegation

WASHINGTON (AP) — A Senate committee on Wednesday approved the nomination of an Air Force general to become the vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs...

July 30, 2019 at 5:39 pm

Pentagon identifies 2 US soldiers killed in Afghanistan

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Pentagon has announced the names of two U.S. soldiers who were killed in Afghanistan on Monday. The Defense Department says 20-year-old...

Gen. John Hyten appears before the Senate Armed Services Committee on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, July 30, 2019, for his confirmation hearing to be Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik) DCAH124 DCAH124

July 29, 2019 at 9:24 pm

Pentagon nominee denies sexual misconduct allegations

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Air Force general nominated to be the nation's number two military officer flatly denied allegations of sexual misconduct Tuesday, and appeared...

July 29, 2019 at 10:43 am

US officials: Afghan soldier kills 2 US troops

WASHINGTON (AP) — An Afghan soldier shot and killed two American service members in Afghanistan, U.S. officials said Monday. The officials spoke on condition of...