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Hegseth blasts ‘fat troops’ in rare gathering with military brass
Before hundreds of top brass, Hegseth pledged to create more fitness and grooming rules and encouraged commanders to quit if they don’t like his policies.
By Carla Babb
Accelerated US troop withdrawal rattles Afghan allies and adversaries alike
Analysts fear the accelerated withdrawal could significantly compromise the defense capabilities of Afghanistan’s forces.
Virus won’t stop 65th year of NORAD tracking Santa on Christmas Eve
Due to safety restrictions because of COVID-19, however, fewer volunteers allowed at the call center will mean not every child will get a live person when they call 1-877-Hi-NORAD.
By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press
Acting defense secretary assures end of ‘generational’ Mideast wars in announcement of partial drawdown
Acting Defense Secretary Chris Miller announced the next phase of the Afghanistan withdrawal on Tuesday.
North Carolina governor orders flags to fly at half-staff in honor of soldier killed in Egypt helicopter crash
Chief Warrant Officer 3 Dallas Garza was among five soldiers who were killed Nov. 12 in a helicopter crash while on a peacekeeping mission in Egypt’s Sinai Peninsula.
NORAD’s Canadian troops plan for a different holiday season at Peterson Air Force Base amid pandemic
Canada's quarantine policy has meant that jetting home for a weekend isn’t an option for the Canadian troops at Peterson Air Force Base.
By Tom Roeder, The Colorado Springs (Colo.) Gazette via the AP
Trump to order troop reductions in Afghanistan, Iraq
The order would stop short of outgoing President Donald Trump’s goal to have all troops withdrawn by the end of the year.
5 US soldiers among 7 peacekeepers killed in Sinai helicopter crash
Americans among the dead in Sinai helicopter crash.
How veterans can still serve after they take off the uniform
For many veterans, volunteering can work to ease the transition to civilian life. Here's a round-up of some VSOs veterans can volunteer for.
By Jared Morgan