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US to withdraw from Chad, Niger amid counterterrorism role questions
The U.S. will relocate most of the forces it's deployed in Chad, and the majority of the U.S. personnel assigned to Niger are also expected to depart.
By Tara Copp, AP
Seoul agrees to pay more for hosting American troops in 2021
Overall, South Korea will be paying about 44 percent of the overall cost of having American troops based on the peninsula.
By Robert Burns, The Associated Press
US presents warring Afghan sides with draft peace agreement
The document outlines the terms of a cease-fire and its enforcement, calls for the protection of the rights of women, children and minorities and envisions a truth and reconciliation commission aimed at healing 42 years of conflict.
Agreement reached on new cost-sharing deal for US troop presence in South Korea
The State Department’s Bureau of Political-Military Affairs said the deal includes a “negotiated increase” in Seoul’s share of the cost, but it provided no details.
By Robert Burns, The Associated Press
National Guard says it inspected vendor kitchens after allegations of poorly prepared meals in DC
About 50 of the 26,000 National Guard troops deployed to the U.S. Capitol have been treated for gastrointestinal complaints since the start of their mission two months ago.
By Kyle Rempfer
This is what it’s like for troops serving at a mass vaccination site
Hundreds of active-duty troops and National Guardsmen are doing up to 6,000 vaccinations a day.
New four-star command allows US general to ‘coordinate closely’ with NATO allies in Africa
Close geography and economic ties between Africa and Europe means that regional security issues can quickly spread across the regions.
By Kyle Rempfer
These forgotten soldiers might have been the first Black troops to wear Union blue in combat
Advocates want the unit better recognized for its historic achievements.
By Todd South
Concerns raised about COVID-19 vaccines reaching deployed troops
Vaccines are making it downrange, but some are wondering when their number will come up.
About a third of troops have turned down the COVID-19 vaccine
More than 300,000 troops have received at least one dose so far.
Biden admin wants new ‘tone’ with NATO, but the old challenges remain
New defense secretary Lloyd Austin will virtually attend his first NATO meeting this week.
By Aaron Mehta