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US military resumes joint patrols in north Syria
U.S. officials had said the patrols that resumed Saturday are not to counter Islamic State group militants.
Taliban’s use of US weapons muddled two death inquiries in Afghanistan
“A call came to a tip line alleging that an individual who killed two Americans recently was released from the hospital," the investigation reads.
By Kyle Rempfer
Bolton says Trump asked China to help him get reelected
President Donald Trump “pleaded” with China’s Xi Jinping during a 2019 summit to help his reelection prospects, according to a scathing new book by former Trump adviser John Bolton that accuses the president of being driven by political calculations when making national security decisions.
By Zeke Miller, The Associated Press and Jill Colvin, The Associated Press
Plan would extend Tricare coverage for dependents to age 26 without additional costs
Currently, military families must pay an additional premium to keep dependents older than 21 on their Tricare plans.
Soldier fired shots on vehicle that posed a threat, Minnesota Guard commander says
"Our soldier fired three rounds from his rifle in response to a perceived and legitimate threat."
By Kyle Rempfer
Minnesota governor orders full Guard mobilization, asks Pentagon for additional help with civil unrest
Minnesota's governor is asking the Pentagon to help with signals intelligence, among other assets.
By Howard Altman
Why are so few military families seeking COVID-related financial help from these relief societies?
Military relief societies are approving virtually all requests for COVID-related financial assistance, but in some cases, there just aren't many requests.
By Karen Jowers
More aid sought for military families stranded by new defense travel rules
The group wants new financial help for families left with two housing payments because of the travel restrictions.
Veterans groups step up efforts to help with coronavirus financial challenges and isolation
Numerous groups are working on ways to help local veterans amid unprecedented job losses and health worries.
What the fight against coronavirus can teach us about veterans suicide
Knowing who’s at risk and why puts all of us in a position to step up and help before the moment a crisis hits.
By Sherman Gillums Jr.
Air Force Super Herk transports patient staging system to Italy, hard hit by COVID-19
This mobile, or fixed system, provides 10 patient holding/staging beds and can support a maximum throughput of 40 patients in a 24-hour period, according to the release.
By Howard Altman