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4,000 more Afghan interpreters could get special immigrant visas, thanks to defense bill
The legislation, if passed in the Senate, means that a total of 22,500 visas through the Special Immigrant Visa program could be issued to former Afghan interpreters — up from the 18,500 limit previously in place.
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No more curfew for US troops in South Korea
“After assessing the curfew data and consulting with USFK leaders including component commanders, I decided to end the curfew effective December 17,” Gen. Robert B. Abrams, United States Forces Korea commander.”
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US says it won’t accept North Korea-set deadline on nuclear talks
A senior U.S. diplomat said Monday that Washington won’t accept a year-end deadline set by North Korea to make concessions in stalled nuclear talks and urged Pyongyang to return to a negotiating table immediately.
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In Afghanistan, Sen. Graham says US troop drawdown coming
Graham said the president could reduce troop numbers to 8,600, down from the current 12,000. He said Afghanistan’s National Security Forces are up to the task of defending their country.
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Esper asks Iraq to help stop attacks on bases housing American troops
“Iran should not mistake the United States’ restraint for an unwillingness to respond with decisive military force should our forces or interests be attacked.”
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North Korea says new tests will help it counter US threats
North Korea said it successfully performed another “crucial test” at its long-range rocket launch site that will further strengthen its nuclear deterrent.
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Pentagon eyes big expansion of foreign military training program
Secretary of Defense Mark Esper called America’s foreign military training program a “critical long-term investment” that he wants to increase by “50 percent over the coming five years.”
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Pompeo warns of ‘decisive US response’ if Iran harms US troops or allies
“We must also use this opportunity to remind Iran’s leaders that any attacks by them, or their proxies of any identity, that harm Americans, our allies, or our interests will be answered with a decisive U.S. response.”
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Mattis says Iran downing a US aircraft should be met with ‘retaliation’
Mattis said when he was the commander of CENTCOM an Iranian fighter made three attempts to shoot down a U.S. drone and missed each time. “Says something about their accuracy that they missed all three times.”
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‘Nuts!’ US troops thwarted Hitler’s last gamble 75 years ago
The Battle of the Bulge “is arguably the greatest battle in American military history,” according to the U.S. army historical center.
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4,000 more Afghan interpreters could get special immigrant visas, thanks to defense bill
The legislation, if passed in the Senate, means that a total of 22,500 visas through the Special Immigrant Visa program could be issued to former Afghan interpreters — up from the 18,500 limit previously in place.
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No more curfew for US troops in South Korea
“After assessing the curfew data and consulting with USFK leaders including component commanders, I decided to end the curfew effective December 17,” Gen. Robert B. Abrams, United States Forces Korea commander.”
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US says it won’t accept North Korea-set deadline on nuclear talks
A senior U.S. diplomat said Monday that Washington won’t accept a year-end deadline set by North Korea to make concessions in stalled nuclear talks and urged Pyongyang to return to a negotiating table immediately.
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In Afghanistan, Sen. Graham says US troop drawdown coming
Graham said the president could reduce troop numbers to 8,600, down from the current 12,000. He said Afghanistan’s National Security Forces are up to the task of defending their country.
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Esper asks Iraq to help stop attacks on bases housing American troops
“Iran should not mistake the United States’ restraint for an unwillingness to respond with decisive military force should our forces or interests be attacked.”
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North Korea says new tests will help it counter US threats
North Korea said it successfully performed another “crucial test” at its long-range rocket launch site that will further strengthen its nuclear deterrent.
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Pentagon eyes big expansion of foreign military training program
Secretary of Defense Mark Esper called America’s foreign military training program a “critical long-term investment” that he wants to increase by “50 percent over the coming five years.”
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Pompeo warns of ‘decisive US response’ if Iran harms US troops or allies
“We must also use this opportunity to remind Iran’s leaders that any attacks by them, or their proxies of any identity, that harm Americans, our allies, or our interests will be answered with a decisive U.S. response.”
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Mattis says Iran downing a US aircraft should be met with ‘retaliation’
Mattis said when he was the commander of CENTCOM an Iranian fighter made three attempts to shoot down a U.S. drone and missed each time. “Says something about their accuracy that they missed all three times.”
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‘Nuts!’ US troops thwarted Hitler’s last gamble 75 years ago
The Battle of the Bulge “is arguably the greatest battle in American military history,” according to the U.S. army historical center.
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4,000 more Afghan interpreters could get special immigrant visas, thanks to defense bill
The legislation, if passed in the Senate, means that a total of 22,500 visas through the Special Immigrant Visa program could be issued to former Afghan interpreters — up from the 18,500 limit previously in place.
-
No more curfew for US troops in South Korea
“After assessing the curfew data and consulting with USFK leaders including component commanders, I decided to end the curfew effective December 17,” Gen. Robert B. Abrams, United States Forces Korea commander.”
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US says it won’t accept North Korea-set deadline on nuclear talks
A senior U.S. diplomat said Monday that Washington won’t accept a year-end deadline set by North Korea to make concessions in stalled nuclear talks and urged Pyongyang to return to a negotiating table immediately.
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In Afghanistan, Sen. Graham says US troop drawdown coming
Graham said the president could reduce troop numbers to 8,600, down from the current 12,000. He said Afghanistan’s National Security Forces are up to the task of defending their country.
-
Esper asks Iraq to help stop attacks on bases housing American troops
“Iran should not mistake the United States’ restraint for an unwillingness to respond with decisive military force should our forces or interests be attacked.”
-
North Korea says new tests will help it counter US threats
North Korea said it successfully performed another “crucial test” at its long-range rocket launch site that will further strengthen its nuclear deterrent.
-
Pentagon eyes big expansion of foreign military training program
Secretary of Defense Mark Esper called America’s foreign military training program a “critical long-term investment” that he wants to increase by “50 percent over the coming five years.”
-
Pompeo warns of ‘decisive US response’ if Iran harms US troops or allies
“We must also use this opportunity to remind Iran’s leaders that any attacks by them, or their proxies of any identity, that harm Americans, our allies, or our interests will be answered with a decisive U.S. response.”
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Mattis says Iran downing a US aircraft should be met with ‘retaliation’
Mattis said when he was the commander of CENTCOM an Iranian fighter made three attempts to shoot down a U.S. drone and missed each time. “Says something about their accuracy that they missed all three times.”
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‘Nuts!’ US troops thwarted Hitler’s last gamble 75 years ago
The Battle of the Bulge “is arguably the greatest battle in American military history,” according to the U.S. army historical center.
