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Trump says he’d use the National Guard to deport migrants if reelected
The presumptive Republican presidential nominee didn't elaborate how he'd carry out deportation operations or what role the Guard would play in them.
Laywer: Forrest Sherman CO was fired for turning rusted AK-47 into war trophy for his ship
Cmdr. Frank Azzarello was not aware of the Defense Department procedure for such things, his attorney said.
US Africa Command official hails ‘new beginning’ in Sudan
A U.S. deputy commander for Africa on Wednesday welcomed a “new beginning” and a “renewed relationship” between the U.S. and Sudan following the African country’s removal from the U.S. list of state sponsors of terrorism.
Excerpt from ‘Call Me Commander’ by Jeff Testerman and Daniel M. Freed
"Call Me Commander" shows how reporters revealed the U.S. Navy Veterans Association was a scam, and uncovered how the man who operated it was a Harvard Law School graduate and former U.S. Army intelligence officer who had been wanted since the 1980s.
By Jeff Testerman and Daniel Freed
Air Force veteran arrested for threatening family of congressman, journalist
A criminal complaint says the former Air Force captain and retired police officer was dissatisfied with the 2020 presidential election results and sent text messages saying thousands of active/retired law enforcement and military were "armed and ready."
Russia, US exchange documents to extend nuclear pact
The pact’s extension doesn’t require congressional approval in the U.S., but Russian lawmakers must ratify the move.
US exploring new bases in Saudi Arabia amid Iran tensions
The announcement comes as Saudi-American relations remain strained by the 2018 killing of Washington Post columnist Jamal Khashoggi and the kingdom’s ongoing war in Yemen.
By Jon Gambrell, The Associated Press
With new Air Force One planes still bare, Biden will choose between the jet’s classic livery or a fresh paint scheme
No paint has been ordered for the new presidential aircraft, leaving it it possible that the iconic blue and gold design may be continued.
By Valerie Insinna
Nearly 200 National Guardsmen have tested positive for COVID-19 since deploying to DC
Hundreds of troops are in isolation in Washington after testing positive for COVID-19.
Biden ends Trump ban on transgender service members
Service members are once again allowed to transition to their preferred gender.
Source: Biden to drop Trump’s military transgender ban
The decision comes as Biden plans to turn his attention to equity issues that he believes continue to shadow nearly all aspects of American life.
By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press and Zeke Miller, The Associated Press