Commander: More US Troops in Afghanistan Sent 'Strong Message' The commander of U.S. Central Command said Wednesday he doesn't want American troop levels in Afghanistan to drop anytime...
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Iran-Iraq Deal Challenges US Fight Against ISIS Militants Iran and Iraq have reached a cooperation agreement that complicates the U.S.-Iraq arrangement to combat Islamic State...
Republicans Call Iran Nuclear Agreement a Bad Deal for US Obama is preparing to defend the Iran nuclear deal from a group of Republican lawmakers who questioned the historic deal.
Navy Fires Another, Vows Changes in Wake of Iran Riverine Incident This officer is now the third to be fired in connection with an incident that revealed key leadership and training failings.
Mattis Pick Could See Senate Clash on Women in Combat, PTSD President-elect Donald Trump might not get the quick approval he wished for if he chooses James Mattis as defense secretary.
ISIS Claims Responsibility for Pair of Raids in Tehran ISIS on Wednesday claimed responsibility for a pair of attacks in Tehran that included suicide bombers and teams of gunmen.
Nuclear Deal's End to Iran Arms Embargo Worries Pentagon, Analysts The deal to curb Iran's nuclear ambitions may jumpstart the Iranian economy and generate more revenue for the regime's...
Iran Got Apology from US Sailor After Seizing Two Navy Patrol Craft Iranian Revolutionary Guards seized the weapons of the 10 sailors aboard two captured U.S. Navy patrol craft and later got an...
Obama Denies $400 Million Cash to Iran Was Ransom Money President Obama said that the $400M sent to Iran was part of the deal to rein in Iran's nuclear weapons program, not ransom...
Army Disbanding Most Ceremonial Horse Units The Army will begin phasing out five horse-mounted ceremonial units stationed at Fort Irwin, California; Fort Huachuca...
Coast Guard Receives Unprecedented $25 Billion Infusion Under Sweeping 'Big Beautiful Bill' The service will receive funding for more ships, helicopters and unmanned systems and maintenance of installations and...
Navy SEAL Veteran Compares Himself to Trump as He Launches His Bid for Wisconsin Governor A suburban Milwaukee businessman, former Navy SEAL and political newcomer entered Wisconsin's race for governor Wednesday...
Marine Recruiters Promoted an Immigration Benefit Until the Corps Told Them to Stop The military often highlights paths to citizenship as a recruiting tactic, though fulfillment of policies such as PIP has...
Army Policy Severely Limiting Shaving Waivers Goes into Effect Troops will be granted short-term shaving exemptions if they require it, but will be removed from the service if they are on...
