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US withdrawing 5,000 troops from Germany, US officials say

The move comes as a rift over the Iran war widens between President Donald Trump and Europe.

By Phil Stewart and Idrees Ali, Reuters

2 hours ago

‘Engineering casualty’ knocks out electricity and propulsion on USS Higgins

The outage rendered the 300 sailors aboard the ship essentially sitting ducks as they were unable to control the destroyer’s movements for a time.

By Claire Barrett

6 hours ago

US Marine Corps replaces Basic Reconnaissance Course with expanded training

The new Ground Reconnaissance Course is one of two programs replacing the service’s Basic Reconnaissance Course.

By J.D. Simkins

7 hours ago

A history of the War Powers Resolution and what it means for the Iran war

This case of executive overreach by Nixon in Cambodia during the Vietnam War led to the passage of the War Powers Act on Nov. 7, 1973.

By Claire Barrett and Tanya Noury

8 hours ago

New Arctic combat course teaches troops to fight and win in extreme conditions

The five-day course covers arctic medicine, combat patrolling, cold weather weapons and using snow for cover.

By Cristina Stassis

8 hours ago

US Army tests fresh drones, 3D printers at ‘Balikatan’ drill in the Philippines

In addition, the lab was testing a containerized solar-panel micro grid to generate electricity, a quieter alternative to diesel generators.

By Gordon Arthur

11 hours ago