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Harris, Trump trade barbs over Afghanistan and Ukraine during debate
Both presidential candidates accused the other of endangering national security with questionable military policies.
First trailer for Netflix’s ‘Space Force’ has finally arrived & it does not disappoint
“Space Force” is set for a May 29 launch.
By Jon Simkins
Venezuela: 2 Americans among those nabbed after beach raid
Venezuelan security forces arrested eight people, including two alleged U.S. citizens, following a beach invasion aimed at capturing socialist President Nicolás Maduro, according to information released Monday by authorities, as more than 25,000 troops mobilized to hunt for other rebels operating in the country.
VA names new acting chief of staff, filling another leadership vacancy
Brooks Tucker, who currently works as assistant secretary for the Office of Congressional and Legislative Affairs, will serve as VA Secretary Robert Wilkie's top advisor.
Watchdog group says US not releasing data on Taliban attacks
The decision not to release the data comes as the Trump administration is eager for the U.S.-Taliban agreement to be seen as successful so that President Donald Trump can meet his commitments on pulling troops out of Afghanistan.
Trump praise of ‘tormented’ Flynn raises pardon speculation
President Donald Trump voiced strong support Thursday for his former national security adviser Michael Flynn, raising speculation that a pardon may be coming after Flynn's lawyers disclosed internal FBI documents they claim show the FBI tried to “intentionally frame" him.
By Jill Colvin, The Associated Press
Air National Guard unit activated in counter drug fight after Trump executive order
The Air National Guard unit, which the Pentagon won’t name for OPSEC reasons, is being activated in response to an executive order issued Thursday by President Donald Trump, calling on Defense Secretary Mark Esper to provide additional personnel to support the effort.
By Howard Altman
The new Air Force One just racked up its first cost overrun
The COVID-19 pandemic is to blame for the loss, Boeing says.
By Valerie Insinna
Troops to receive Purple Hearts for injuries during Iranian missile barrage on al-Asad airbase in Iraq
It’s unclear at the moment how many troops will receive the medals. The defense official told Military Times that the medal award packets are still going through the approval process.
Navy Blue Angels, Air Force Thunderbirds slated to conduct flyovers as a thank-you to COVID-19 responders
“Operation America Strong was the idea of our great military men and women — the Thunderbirds and the Blue Angels crews who wanted to show support to the American medical workers."
By Diana Stancy