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Smoke is seen in Khartoum, Sudan, Wednesday, April 19, 2023.

US military prepares for possible Sudan embassy evacuation

The Pentagon is moving additional troops and equipment to Camp Lemmonier in Djibouti for the possible evacuation of U.S. Embassy personnel from Sudan.

By Lolita C. Baldor, AP

7 weeks ago

Iranian drone trainers in Crimea to help Russians, White House says

The White House accused Iran of sending its military personnel to Crimea to assist Russian pilots who bombarded Kyiv with Iranian kamikaze drone.

8 months ago

Pentagon names new press secretary

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin announced Air Force Brig. Gen. Patrick Ryder will be the department's next press secretary.

10 months ago

500-plus drones, extra HIMARS headed to Ukraine in latest US package

Plans also call for long-term discussions over what future aircraft Ukrainian pilots could use.

By Leo Shane III

11 months ago

New military suicide prevention study group to begin work this summer

The 10-member panel will offer a report on improvements to suicide prevention efforts within the armed forces early next year.

By Leo Shane III

13 months ago

From howitzers to suicide drones: Pentagon seeks right ‘balance’ on training Ukrainians on new arms

As the war in Ukraine drags into its third month, the United States is trying to figure out the best way – and the best pace – to train Ukrainian troops on how to use the Western arms flooding into the besieged nation.

By Stephen Losey and Joe Gould

13 months ago