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New charges for Guard shooting suspect enable death penalty talks
Lakanwal remains charged with first-degree murder, assault with intent to kill and illegal possession of a firearm in the Nov. 26 shooting.
By J.D. Simkins
US, Russia hold parallel military drills in the Balkans
The Serbia-Russia exercises at a training ground near Belgrade comes as large-scale U.S. Army-led drills dubbed Defender Europe 2021 are held across Europe.
Active-duty troops could be deployed along the southern border again
The chief of the National Guard bureau suggested that active-duty troops could replace his forces, which are scheduled to return home by Sept. 30.
China protests latest passage of US Navy ship through Taiwan Strait
The U.S. Navy's 7th Fleet said the guided-missile destroyer USS Curtis Wilbur conducted a routine Taiwan Strait transit on Tuesday in accordance with international law.
Top US general in the Mideast to recommend post-withdrawal plan for Afghanistan
Gen. Frank McKenzie, the commander of U.S. Central Command, said negotiations with Afghanistan's neighbors for overflight rights and troop basing are “moving forward” but will take time.
By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press
Biden celebrates Coast Guard in commencement address, stresses role on world stage
The president used the speech to position the United States as a defender of global rules, trade and marine law, specifically in the South China Sea and the Arctic.
By Jonathan Lemire, The Associated Press
Plan for National Guard security force on Capitol Hill faces political pushback
The idea of a new, permanent 'QRF' dedicated to Capitol Hill is opposed by top Republicans.
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
Guard leaders eye end to Capitol Hill, border security missions
More than 120,000 Guard troops have been deployed in recent months.
US approves release of oldest Guantanamo prisoner, lawyer says
A 73-year-old from Pakistan who is the oldest prisoner at the Guantanamo Bay detention center was notified on Monday that he has been approved for release after more than 16 years in custody at the U.S. base in Cuba.
World War II-era ship played role in career of destroyer Kidd’s new commander
As a youngster, Matt Noland explored the USS Kidd Veterans Museum in Baton Rouge — and the World War II-era ship in his hometown played a part in his decision to follow a career in the Navy.
By Ellyn Couvillion, The (Baton Rouge, La.) Advocate via the AP