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An apolitical military is essential to maintaining balance among American institutions
Together, our U.S. military and civilian leaders must work to keep our military apolitical—as our founding fathers intended.
By Retired Army Gen. Joseph Votel
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The top US general in the Mideast visits troops fighting Islamic State in Syria
The top U.S. commander for the Middle East made an unannounced visit Monday to a key military outpost in southern Syria, pressing the need for a continued U.S. presence there to root out remaining Islamic State fighters and serve as leverage against growing Iranian activity in the region.
By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press
US, Turkey to soon begin joint patrols in north Syria
Turkish and American troops could begin conducting joint patrols in a matter of days around the northern Syrian city of Manbij within the coming days, the top U.S. commander for the Middle East said Sunday.
By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press
American general says battlefield losses for Afghan forces are rising
Afghan military and police forces had higher numbers of battlefield casualties in a “difficult and bloody summer” of fighting the Taliban insurgency, the American general overseeing the war said Thursday.
By Robert Burns, The Associated Press
Why the CENTCOM chief says a long-term presence in Syria is not a war-footing against Iran
“I don’t think we’re seeking to go to war with Iran,” said Army Gen. Joseph Votel, the chief of U.S. Central Command.
US commander: No need for major change in Afghan war plan as new general takes over
The plan calls for destroying the Islamic State affiliate in Afghanistan.
By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press