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Service members and police are teaming up to stop suicide
The new suicide prevention program, called Operation Better Together, pairs police officers and service members for training.
By Harm Venhuizen
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.
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By Ben Murray
Trump planning to withdraw more US troops from Iraq
The Trump administration will announce Wednesday that it is withdrawing additional troops from Iraq, as President Donald Trump tries to make good on his campaign promise to disentangle the country from “endless wars.”
By Zeke Miller, The Associated Press
Trump’s popularity slips in latest Military Times poll — and more troops say they’ll vote for Biden
About half of troops surveyed for the poll said they have an unfavorable view of the commander in chief.
Amid tensions with US, Iran introduces two new missiles named for leaders killed in airstrike
State TV said the “Martyr Hajj Qassem” missile was not intercepted by a defense system during a test.
Democratic Party platform calls for better pay for troops, ending ‘forever’ wars
The policy guideline is designed to highlight party priorities for the next four years.
Will COVID finally kick-start federal telework efforts?
Telework at federal agencies has the potential to change how government work is done even beyond the COVID-19 pandemic.
By Jessie Bur
Esper seeks to reassure NATO over US troop plans
Last week, Trump said that he is ordering a major reduction in troop strength in Germany, from around 34,500 personnel down to 25,000.
Army reservist, Navy and Air Force vets plotted to terrorize Vegas protests, prosecutors charge
The three men arrested had military experience and ties to right win extremist groups.
Watch coalition aircraft pummeling ISIS fighters in Iraq
“The ISF’s ability to target and punish Daesh in this isolated territory confirms that these Daesh criminals have no safe haven.”
By Shawn Snow