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Military launches ninth strike against an alleged drug-carrying vessel
The two most recent U.S. strikes occurred in the Pacific Ocean, departures from the previous seven that had targeted vessels in the Caribbean.
‘Let’s go home’: Afghan war vets torn on US-Taliban deal
Veterans of America’s longest war are finding themselves torn as the U.S. signs a potentially historic peace accord with the Taliban in Afghanistan.
Pentagon sees Taliban deal as allowing fuller focus on China
The Trump administration’s peace deal with the Taliban opens the door for an initial American troop withdrawal that Defense Secretary Mark Esper sees as a step toward the broader goal of preparing for potential future war with China.
By Robert Burns, The Associated Press
All US troops to leave Afghanistan in 14 months if Taliban meets commitments of peace deal
The signing could help President Donald Trump fulfill a key campaign promise to extract America from its “endless wars.” Under the agreement, the U.S. will begin withdrawing thousands of troops in exchange for Taliban commitments to prevent Afghanistan from being a launchpad for terrorist attacks.
By Howard Altman
Strategic Command boss warns of nuclear ‘point of no return’
The Pentagon alone plans to spend more than $87 billion on nuclear programs in the next five years.
By Aaron Mehta
Duterte says Philippines can survive without American military help
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte on Wednesday said Filipino forces can fight insurgents and Muslim extremists without American military help, in a defense of his recent decision to terminate a U.S. security pact.
Black History Month a time to thank determination and service for African American veterans
Because of the bravery of these and other people of color before us, the 2 million African Americans who have returned from our more recent conflicts continue to build on a military foundation that is increasingly diverse and inclusive.
By Jeremy Butler
US and South Korea may scale back joint military exercises over coronavirus fears
Cancellation of joint exercises on the Korean peninsula has fanned worries by national security experts and lawmakers that U.S. forces and their South Korean allies are ill prepared to handle a crisis or conflict orchestrated by North Korea.
Best pics of the week: Feb. 23, 2020
Marines and sailors conduct exercises at sea, the A-10C Thunderbolt II Demonstration Team, force skills competition in Egypt and more of this week's best military photos.
Muslim-American advocates protest upcoming Army War College speaker
Controversy over an Army War College speaker this summer has returned this winter.
By Kyle Rempfer