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Iraq’s leader wants US troops out, but there’s no timeline in place
Iraq's prime minister has said it's time for troops to go, but hasn't made any formal requests.
Best pics of the week: June 6, 2021
The 2021 Dragon Challenge, a landing craft departs for an amphibious raid exercise, and more in this week's Best Pics of the Week.
US Central Command chief: Important to keep pressure on ISIS
Gen. Frank McKenzie visited four U.S. outposts in Syria. His message Friday was short and direct: U.S. forces remain in Syria to fight the remnants of ISIS.
By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press
Drone attack on Iraqi base hosting US troops; no casualties
No one has claimed responsibility for the attack.
‘We’re going to stay in Iraq,’ says top US Middle East commander
There are no plans to draw down in Iraq, though the defense secretary and Central Command boss talk about it reguarly.
No timetable for withdrawal of troops after US, Iraq talks
Iraq had requested the latest round, partly in response to pressure from Shiite political factions and militias loyal to Iran that have lobbied for the remaining U.S. troops to leave Iraq
US failed to collect reimbursements from Afghanistan coalition partners for years, IG finds
The U.S. spent $773 million in a four-year span to fly American and coalition forces around Afghanistan. At least part of that was supposed to be reimbursed, but wasn't.
By Aaron Mehta
Lawmakers eye cutting restrictions, expanding infertility help for veterans
Current VA rules limit in vitro fertilization services to married, opposite-sex couples only.
Best pics of the week: Feb. 28, 2021
Paratroopers train in Alaska, Marine recruits take part in Basic Warrior Training at Parris Island, a cadet shapes hot steel at the Air Force Academy, and more in this week's Frontline Photos.
Book excerpt: ‘The West’s War Against Islamic State: Operation Inherent Resolve in Syria and Iraq’
“The West’s War Against Islamic State” offers the first history of Operation Inherent Resolve and the West’s war against ISIS, from its inception in 2014 to the fall of Raqqa in 2017.
By Andrew Mumford