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Biden seeks better military relations with China when he meets with Xi
The plan is to revive the regular talks under the Military Maritime Consultative Agreement, used to improve safety in the air and sea.
By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press
US, Japan agree to two defense pacts amid China worries
The U.S. and Japan are close to signing a new five-year pact for Japan to support U.S. military forces in the country and a new agreement to research and develop new defense technologies.
By Joe Gould
Extra housing allowance for 200K troops: Here are more details about getting the money
About 200,000 service members could qualify for extra money in their Basic Allowance for Housing, starting Oct. 1, but they must apply for it.
By Karen Jowers
Afghan president blames US ‘speedy’ withdrawal for Taliban rapid advance
The Taliban are now trying to seize provincial capitals after already taking large swaths of land and scores of districts in more rural areas.
Book excerpt: ‘Conscientious Objector: A Journey of Peace, Justice, Culture, and Environment’
What would you do if you were drafted to fight in a war? As a conscientious objector opposed to all wars, Wayne R. Ferren Jr. had to answer that question during the Vietnam War.
By Wayne R. Ferren Jr.
Top US general says security in Afghanistan deteriorating
Gen. Austin S. Miller said the rapid loss of districts around the country to the Taliban — several with significant strategic value — is worrisome.
Philippine president again delays abrogation of key security pact with US
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte suspended the abrogation of the Visiting Forces Agreement for another six months to allow both sides to address his concerns.
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.
Special commission envisions treating public service more like military service
A report from the National Commission on Military, National and Public Service envisions a more universal idea of service that recruits feds in some of the same ways as the military.
By Jessie Bur
Fear of Taliban conquering Kabul are overblown, says US envoy to Afghanistan
Zalmay Khalilzad, Washington’s special envoy to Afghanistan, argued that the Taliban have reason not to push for a military victory and instead pursue a negotiated political settlement.
By Robert Burns, The Associated Press