Agreement helps military spouses keep federal jobs in overseas movesHere's how an agreement between the Pentagon and State Department will help federally employed military spouses move their jobs overseas in a PCS.By Karen Jowers13 days ago
Review says Abbey Gate bombing wasn’t preventableA new review says the suicide bombing at the Kabul airport that killed U.S. troops and Afghans in August 2021 was not preventable.2 weeks ago
Iraq scrambles to contain fighting amid attacks on US troopsDozens of attacks on U.S. military facilities by Iran-backed factions in Iraq over the past two months have forced Baghdad into a balancing act.By Kareem Chehayeb5 months ago
Blinken, Austin say US ready to protect American troops in Middle EastThe two men say the United States is ready to protect American forces or personnel in the Middle East should the Israel-Hamas war escalate.6 months ago
Blinken and Austin bolster US support for IsraelDefense Secretary Lloyd Austin is assuring Israel that “we have your back” as he and America’s top diplomat met with Israeli and Arab leaders.By Lolita C. Baldor7 months ago
US offers Poland rare loan of $2 billion to modernize its militaryThe Biden administration announced it is offering a $2 billion loan to Poland to support the ally's defense modernization.7 months ago
Officials say 5 prisoners sought by US in a swap with Iran left TehranThe exchange was expected to take place after nearly $6 billion in once-frozen Iranian assets reached Qatar.By Jon Gambrell, The Associated Press8 months ago
Tuberville holds ‘paralyzing’ Pentagon, House committee chair saysRep. Michael McCaul tells CNN’s “State of the Union” that the hold on military nominations and promotions is a national security issue.8 months ago
US considering long-range fires for Ukraine, State Dept. official saysThe official noted the Biden administration is "closely considering" sending long-range capabilities to Ukraine.By Bryant Harris8 months ago
Russian shelling in east kills 17 as US Secretary of State visits KyivThe attack came as U.S. Secretary of State Anthony Blinken visited Ukraine’s capital, where he was expected to announce more than $1 billion in new aid.8 months ago
AUKUS standoff: Australia, UK wait on Congress to approve pactAUKUS was announced two years ago. Now Congress must pass several bills to make the pact work, from export controls to submarine transfer authorities.By Bryant Harris8 months ago
840,000 Afghans who applied for US resettlement program still waitingA report released by the State Department’s Inspector General outlines numerous steps the department has taken to speed up visa processing.8 months ago