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National Guard troops seen on patrols in Memphis with local police
Guard members patrolling outside a Bass Pro Shops at the Memphis Pyramid were being escorted by a local police officer and posed for photos with visitors.
Satellite images show Russian troops training, more deployments around Ukraine
Maxar Technologies has collected images over the last several months to track Russian military deployments.
New burn pit bill promises immediate help for vets, but some call ‘BS’
The new Senate proposal is at odds with a more ambitious House plan to address toxic exposure injuries.
US and allies have ignored Russia’s security demands, Putin says
In his first comments on the standoff with the West over Ukraine in more than a month, Putin said the Kremlin is still studying the U.S. and NATO’s response.
Ukraine ‘calmly preparing’ for the worst as US-Russia clash at UN
Russia accused the West of "whipping up tensions" over Ukraine, while Ukraine's security chief argues the country needs to revise a 2015 peace deal.
By Edith M. Lederer, The Associated Press
Pentagon boss to brief lawmakers on latest Ukraine threats
The briefings come amid ever-rising concerns about another Russian invasion of Ukraine.
Russia moves planned naval exercise away from Irish coast
The Feb. 3-8 exercises were to be held 150 miles off southwestern Ireland — in international waters but within Ireland’s exclusive economic zone.
Russia can now attack Ukraine with ‘very little warning,’ Pentagon leaders warn
U.S. defense leaders warned Friday that President Vladimir Putin “clearly now has the ability” to have his forces invade Ukraine with “very, very little warning,” but that U.S., NATO and Ukrainian forces stand ready to respond if that happens.
Biden says Russian invasion in February a ‘distinct possibility’
Tensions have soared in recent weeks, as the U.S. and its NATO allies expressed concern about a buildup of approximately 100,000 Russian troops near Ukraine.
History and myths of the dreaded ‘Dear John’ letter
The book "Dear John: Love and Loyalty in Wartime America" explores the history and future of the military breakup.
By Todd South