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Taliban warns departing US military against new bases in region
The U.S., along with about 7,000 NATO forces, will leave Afghanistan by Sept. 11. CENTCOM said earlier this week it had completed about 25% of its withdrawal.
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Mysterious air base being built on volcanic island off Yemen
The runway on Mayun Island allows whoever controls it to project power into the Bab el-Mandeb Strait and easily launch airstrikes into mainland Yemen.
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Single rocket hits near Iraqi air base hosting American troops
A single rocket struck Monday close to Ain al-Asad air base, which hosts U.S. troops. No injuries were reported, a spokesman for the U.S.-led coalition said.
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CENTCOM commander: As US scales back in Mideast, China may step in
Gen. Frank McKenzie said the strategy of doing more in the region with less military presence may prevent China and Russia from cashing in on any U.S. void.
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CNN: Trump Justice Department seized Pentagon reporter’s phone records
CNN said the Justice Department informed Pentagon correspondent Barbara Starr that it had obtained phone and email records covering a two-month period in 2017.
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Explainer: Much about US withdrawal from Afghanistan is unclear
The Biden administration acknowledges that a full troop withdrawal is not without risks, but it argues waiting for a better time is a recipe for never leaving.
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Growing mystery of suspected energy attacks on US personnel draws concern
At least 130 cases across the government are now under investigation, up from several dozen last year, according to a U.S. defense official.
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US Central Command chief: Important to keep pressure on ISIS
Gen. Frank McKenzie visited four U.S. outposts in Syria. His message Friday was short and direct: U.S. forces remain in Syria to fight the remnants of ISIS.
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Top US general in the Mideast says more work needed to counter small drones
The U.S. must find more ways to counter the use of small drones by America’s enemies in the Mideast and elsewhere, said CENTCOM commander Gen. Frank McKenzie.
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US, Russia at odds over military activity in the Arctic
As Russia assumed the chairmanship of the Arctic Council, the U.S. rallied other members to oppose Moscow’s plans to set maritime rules in the Northern Sea Route.
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Taliban warns departing US military against new bases in region
The U.S., along with about 7,000 NATO forces, will leave Afghanistan by Sept. 11. CENTCOM said earlier this week it had completed about 25% of its withdrawal.
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Mysterious air base being built on volcanic island off Yemen
The runway on Mayun Island allows whoever controls it to project power into the Bab el-Mandeb Strait and easily launch airstrikes into mainland Yemen.
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Single rocket hits near Iraqi air base hosting American troops
A single rocket struck Monday close to Ain al-Asad air base, which hosts U.S. troops. No injuries were reported, a spokesman for the U.S.-led coalition said.
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CENTCOM commander: As US scales back in Mideast, China may step in
Gen. Frank McKenzie said the strategy of doing more in the region with less military presence may prevent China and Russia from cashing in on any U.S. void.
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CNN: Trump Justice Department seized Pentagon reporter’s phone records
CNN said the Justice Department informed Pentagon correspondent Barbara Starr that it had obtained phone and email records covering a two-month period in 2017.
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Explainer: Much about US withdrawal from Afghanistan is unclear
The Biden administration acknowledges that a full troop withdrawal is not without risks, but it argues waiting for a better time is a recipe for never leaving.
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Growing mystery of suspected energy attacks on US personnel draws concern
At least 130 cases across the government are now under investigation, up from several dozen last year, according to a U.S. defense official.
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US Central Command chief: Important to keep pressure on ISIS
Gen. Frank McKenzie visited four U.S. outposts in Syria. His message Friday was short and direct: U.S. forces remain in Syria to fight the remnants of ISIS.
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Top US general in the Mideast says more work needed to counter small drones
The U.S. must find more ways to counter the use of small drones by America’s enemies in the Mideast and elsewhere, said CENTCOM commander Gen. Frank McKenzie.
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US, Russia at odds over military activity in the Arctic
As Russia assumed the chairmanship of the Arctic Council, the U.S. rallied other members to oppose Moscow’s plans to set maritime rules in the Northern Sea Route.
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Taliban warns departing US military against new bases in region
The U.S., along with about 7,000 NATO forces, will leave Afghanistan by Sept. 11. CENTCOM said earlier this week it had completed about 25% of its withdrawal.
-
Mysterious air base being built on volcanic island off Yemen
The runway on Mayun Island allows whoever controls it to project power into the Bab el-Mandeb Strait and easily launch airstrikes into mainland Yemen.
-
Single rocket hits near Iraqi air base hosting American troops
A single rocket struck Monday close to Ain al-Asad air base, which hosts U.S. troops. No injuries were reported, a spokesman for the U.S.-led coalition said.
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CENTCOM commander: As US scales back in Mideast, China may step in
Gen. Frank McKenzie said the strategy of doing more in the region with less military presence may prevent China and Russia from cashing in on any U.S. void.
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CNN: Trump Justice Department seized Pentagon reporter’s phone records
CNN said the Justice Department informed Pentagon correspondent Barbara Starr that it had obtained phone and email records covering a two-month period in 2017.
-
Explainer: Much about US withdrawal from Afghanistan is unclear
The Biden administration acknowledges that a full troop withdrawal is not without risks, but it argues waiting for a better time is a recipe for never leaving.
-
Growing mystery of suspected energy attacks on US personnel draws concern
At least 130 cases across the government are now under investigation, up from several dozen last year, according to a U.S. defense official.
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US Central Command chief: Important to keep pressure on ISIS
Gen. Frank McKenzie visited four U.S. outposts in Syria. His message Friday was short and direct: U.S. forces remain in Syria to fight the remnants of ISIS.
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Top US general in the Mideast says more work needed to counter small drones
The U.S. must find more ways to counter the use of small drones by America’s enemies in the Mideast and elsewhere, said CENTCOM commander Gen. Frank McKenzie.
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US, Russia at odds over military activity in the Arctic
As Russia assumed the chairmanship of the Arctic Council, the U.S. rallied other members to oppose Moscow’s plans to set maritime rules in the Northern Sea Route.



