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New DoD survey delves into the good and bad of military relationships
The DoD survey is part of a broader effort to identify when couples are most at risk for domestic abuse, and the impact.
By Karen Jowers
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Veterans urge top House Republicans to condemn political violence
Veterans, law enforcement officers, and others signed a letter calling on top Republicans in the U.S. House to publicly condemn political violence.
Acting defense chief visits Afghanistan during troop pullout
Chris Miller met Afghanistan President Ashraf Ghani and Gen. Scott Miller, the top U.S. commander in the country. He also visited with U.S. troops deployed there during the holiday season.
By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press
Optimism for peace process among Afghans decreases significantly amid violence, report says
The Institute of War and Peace Studies found optimism for the country's peace process dropped to 57 percent, down from 86 percent among Afghans surveyed after talks began in September.
Negotiators for Taliban, Afghan government agree Islamic law to guide peace talks
The talks hit an impasse until last week, when in a breakthrough, the two sides agreed on rules and procedures for the negotiations.
Top US general in the Mideast says ISIS in Iraq and Syria still long-term threat
While no longer a major security threat, Marine Gen. Frank McKenzie said ISIS is never going to be defeated unless the international community can address the indoctrination of refugees displaced by years of war.
By Robert Burns, The Associated Press
Lawmakers want DoD Family Advocacy Program improved to better help domestic violence victims
A new proposal would mandate more outreach and information sharing about resources for spouses and troops facing abusive relationships.
Key lawmaker hunts paper trail of Pentagon and State Department resistance to Afghanistan troop cuts
A Democratic-led oversight panel is asking the Trump administration for all documents relevant to the Afghanistan withdrawal decision.
By Joe Gould
Polish leader signs deal increasing US troop presence
The Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement raises the number of U.S. troops in Poland to some 5,500.
Military officials blindsided by Trump announcement of early US troop withdrawal from Afghanistan
Pentagon and State officials fear that putting a definitive date on troop withdrawal could undercut negotiations to finalize a peace deal between the Taliban and the Afghan government.
By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press
US withdrawing thousands of troops from Iraq and Afghanistan
The United States will pull thousands of troops out of Iraq and Afghanistan by November, the top American commander for the Middle East said Wednesday, as President Donald Trump tries to make good on his campaign promise to get America out of “endless wars.”
By Robert Burns, The Associated Press and Zeke Miller, The Associated Press
North Korea waiting for US elections to resume talks, South Korean ambassador says
North Korea is likely waiting until after the U.S. elections to resume negotiations with Washington over its nuclear arsenal, says the South Korean ambassador to the U.S.
By Joe Gould