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Russia’s top military officer airs concern about NATO drills
NATO exercises near the border with Russia reflect the alliance’s preparations for a large-scale military conflict, Russia’s chief military officer said in remarks published Wednesday.
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Russian spy ship lurking off US coast conducting ‘unsafe operation’
Adm. James Foggo III, the commander of U.S. Naval Forces Europe and U.S. Naval Forces Africa, told reporters Wednesday that the Russian spy ship was operating a “couple hundred” miles off the East Coast.
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Moscow eyes major projects in Syria
An agreement with Damascus allows Russia to keep up to 11 warships there, including nuclear-powered ones.
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4,000 more Afghan interpreters could get special immigrant visas, thanks to defense bill
The legislation, if passed in the Senate, means that a total of 22,500 visas through the Special Immigrant Visa program could be issued to former Afghan interpreters — up from the 18,500 limit previously in place.
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No more curfew for US troops in South Korea
“After assessing the curfew data and consulting with USFK leaders including component commanders, I decided to end the curfew effective December 17,” Gen. Robert B. Abrams, United States Forces Korea commander.”
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US says it won’t accept North Korea-set deadline on nuclear talks
A senior U.S. diplomat said Monday that Washington won’t accept a year-end deadline set by North Korea to make concessions in stalled nuclear talks and urged Pyongyang to return to a negotiating table immediately.
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In Afghanistan, Sen. Graham says US troop drawdown coming
Graham said the president could reduce troop numbers to 8,600, down from the current 12,000. He said Afghanistan’s National Security Forces are up to the task of defending their country.
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Esper asks Iraq to help stop attacks on bases housing American troops
“Iran should not mistake the United States’ restraint for an unwillingness to respond with decisive military force should our forces or interests be attacked.”
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Jet Girl: One woman’s story fighting ISIS in the cockpit of an F/A-18 Super Hornet
During the course of the 42 combat missions she flew in 2014, weapons systems officer Caroline Johnson became one of the first women — if not the very first woman — to drop bombs on the Islamic State over Iraq.
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North Korea says new tests will help it counter US threats
North Korea said it successfully performed another “crucial test” at its long-range rocket launch site that will further strengthen its nuclear deterrent.
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Russia’s top military officer airs concern about NATO drills
NATO exercises near the border with Russia reflect the alliance’s preparations for a large-scale military conflict, Russia’s chief military officer said in remarks published Wednesday.
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Russian spy ship lurking off US coast conducting ‘unsafe operation’
Adm. James Foggo III, the commander of U.S. Naval Forces Europe and U.S. Naval Forces Africa, told reporters Wednesday that the Russian spy ship was operating a “couple hundred” miles off the East Coast.
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Moscow eyes major projects in Syria
An agreement with Damascus allows Russia to keep up to 11 warships there, including nuclear-powered ones.
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4,000 more Afghan interpreters could get special immigrant visas, thanks to defense bill
The legislation, if passed in the Senate, means that a total of 22,500 visas through the Special Immigrant Visa program could be issued to former Afghan interpreters — up from the 18,500 limit previously in place.
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No more curfew for US troops in South Korea
“After assessing the curfew data and consulting with USFK leaders including component commanders, I decided to end the curfew effective December 17,” Gen. Robert B. Abrams, United States Forces Korea commander.”
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US says it won’t accept North Korea-set deadline on nuclear talks
A senior U.S. diplomat said Monday that Washington won’t accept a year-end deadline set by North Korea to make concessions in stalled nuclear talks and urged Pyongyang to return to a negotiating table immediately.
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In Afghanistan, Sen. Graham says US troop drawdown coming
Graham said the president could reduce troop numbers to 8,600, down from the current 12,000. He said Afghanistan’s National Security Forces are up to the task of defending their country.
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Esper asks Iraq to help stop attacks on bases housing American troops
“Iran should not mistake the United States’ restraint for an unwillingness to respond with decisive military force should our forces or interests be attacked.”
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Jet Girl: One woman’s story fighting ISIS in the cockpit of an F/A-18 Super Hornet
During the course of the 42 combat missions she flew in 2014, weapons systems officer Caroline Johnson became one of the first women — if not the very first woman — to drop bombs on the Islamic State over Iraq.
-
North Korea says new tests will help it counter US threats
North Korea said it successfully performed another “crucial test” at its long-range rocket launch site that will further strengthen its nuclear deterrent.
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Russia’s top military officer airs concern about NATO drills
NATO exercises near the border with Russia reflect the alliance’s preparations for a large-scale military conflict, Russia’s chief military officer said in remarks published Wednesday.
-
Russian spy ship lurking off US coast conducting ‘unsafe operation’
Adm. James Foggo III, the commander of U.S. Naval Forces Europe and U.S. Naval Forces Africa, told reporters Wednesday that the Russian spy ship was operating a “couple hundred” miles off the East Coast.
-
Moscow eyes major projects in Syria
An agreement with Damascus allows Russia to keep up to 11 warships there, including nuclear-powered ones.
-
4,000 more Afghan interpreters could get special immigrant visas, thanks to defense bill
The legislation, if passed in the Senate, means that a total of 22,500 visas through the Special Immigrant Visa program could be issued to former Afghan interpreters — up from the 18,500 limit previously in place.
-
No more curfew for US troops in South Korea
“After assessing the curfew data and consulting with USFK leaders including component commanders, I decided to end the curfew effective December 17,” Gen. Robert B. Abrams, United States Forces Korea commander.”
-
US says it won’t accept North Korea-set deadline on nuclear talks
A senior U.S. diplomat said Monday that Washington won’t accept a year-end deadline set by North Korea to make concessions in stalled nuclear talks and urged Pyongyang to return to a negotiating table immediately.
-
In Afghanistan, Sen. Graham says US troop drawdown coming
Graham said the president could reduce troop numbers to 8,600, down from the current 12,000. He said Afghanistan’s National Security Forces are up to the task of defending their country.
-
Esper asks Iraq to help stop attacks on bases housing American troops
“Iran should not mistake the United States’ restraint for an unwillingness to respond with decisive military force should our forces or interests be attacked.”
-
Jet Girl: One woman’s story fighting ISIS in the cockpit of an F/A-18 Super Hornet
During the course of the 42 combat missions she flew in 2014, weapons systems officer Caroline Johnson became one of the first women — if not the very first woman — to drop bombs on the Islamic State over Iraq.
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North Korea says new tests will help it counter US threats
North Korea said it successfully performed another “crucial test” at its long-range rocket launch site that will further strengthen its nuclear deterrent.
