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Pentagon preparing for Taliban attacks during US withdrawal from Afghanistan
The Taliban said it will consider the United States to be in violation of the agreement for missing the May 1 deadline for full withdrawal.
By Robert Burns, The Associated Press
Troops may spend Christmas on US-Mexico border
The original orders called for troops to be home Dec. 15; now deployment orders may be extended through January.
By Tara Copp, AP
White House approves use of force, some law enforcement roles for border troops
Experts cautioned that the additional authorities may run afoul of the Posse Comitatus Act
By Tara Copp, AP
Mattis: Trump gave him ’100 percent’ support despite president saying defense chief may go
Reassurance came after Trump told a national news program that Mattis may leave his job.
By Robert Burns, The Associated Press
The very few, the proud: 100 years of women in the Marine Corps
Opha May Johnson and the women who enlisted 100 years ago paved the way for other females who have since worn the eagle, globe and anchor.
By Jon Simkins
Report: Spy agencies suspect North Korea is building new missiles
New evidence including satellite photos indicates work is underway on at least one and maybe two ICBMs.
Mattis: US military teams may go to North Korea to look for more war remains
Defense secretary cites thaw in the relationship between the two countries.
By Tara Copp, AP
Off to Europe: Trump to meet worried NATO heads, then Putin
With the established global order on shaky footing, President Donald Trump’s weeklong trip to Europe will test already strained bonds with some of the United States’ closest allies, then put him face to face with the leader of the country whose electoral interference was meant to help put him in office.
By Jill Colvin, The Associated Press and Jonathan Lemire, The Associated Press
More vets had jobs in May
The percentage of veterans without jobs dipped once again in May as the national unemployment rate hit its lowest mark in 18 years.
By Natalie Gross
What DoD can learn from this Star Wars lightsaber
In film and on the battlefield, in fiction and in real life, the most effective designs express a clear preference for thrift and simplicity.
By Dan Ward