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US troops need to stay in Syria to counter ISIS, Pentagon chief says
U.S forces are still needed in Syria to prevent ISIS from reconstituting as a major threat following Assad's ouster, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said.
By Tara Copp, AP
Russia and China’s space weapon plans spur high-level Pentagon meeting
The classified talks come after after demonstrations by Russia and China last year.
Fewer troops in CENTCOM? No problem, says 3-star air boss
“How do we share information? How do we share intelligence? How do we gain a common understanding with each other?” Lt. Gen. Alexus Grynkewich said.
A center of excellence for preventing civilian harm is coming
A joint office devoted to preventing civilian deaths will stand up over the next three years.
Gunships, artillery retaliate after 3 US troops hurt in Syria attacks
AH-64 Apache helicopters, AC-130 gunships and M777 artillery hit back against the purported militants.
By Zamone Perez
US airstrikes target militia-controlled areas in east Syria
CENTCOM officials said the attack was in response to an Aug. 15 attack targeting U.S. forces.
Largest annual Guard exercise adds big air power at US northern border
This exercise started in 2012 but has increased sevenfold in size and added major air platforms.
By Todd South
US Air Force seeks to extend winning streak in hypersonic weapon tests
Gen. Duke Richardson, head of Air Force Materiel Command, told reporters the upcoming ARRW test will be “a big one.”
Syria denies it is holding missing Marine veteran Austin Tice
President Joseph Biden’s remarks were the clearest indication so far that the U.S. is certain Tice is being held by Syria.
US forces in Syria decry suicide drone and rocket attacks
Coalition forces were attacked by aerial drones Monday at a U.S. base in rebel-held southern Syria.
By Zamone Perez