Department of Defense will not allow use of Pentagon parking lot. For over 30 years, Memorial Day celebrations have included a “Rolling to Remember” motorcycle ride that honors…
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Russia Building Military Presence in the Arctic
U.S. officials voice concerns over increased weapons testing. U.S. military and civilian officials have voiced concerns about the build-up of the Russian military on the Arctic coast of…
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Pentagon Prepares for Russian Military Action
Response over recent build-up of military. The Pentagon announced on Sunday that it has begun preparations to address the growing threat of Russian military build-up in Eastern Europe.…
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Migrant Children Housed at Military Bases
DOD approves request from HHS to use Texas bases. The Pentagon approved the first of what is expected to be a series of requests to house migrant children…
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Congress Evaluates Alternatives to F-35 Fighters
House committee chair seeking cost-saving measures. Chair of the House Armed Services Committee, Representative Adam Smith of Washington, is looking for answers to the F-35 Joint Fighter Strike…
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U.S. Sending $125 Million in Aid to Ukraine
Pentagon sending armed naval vessels and counterartillery. The Pentagon announced this week that $125 million in military aid will be delivered to Ukraine. Provided under the Ukraine Security…
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President Authorizes Bombing of Syria
Hoping response acts as a deterrent. On Thursday, President Biden authorized a strike on Iranian forces in Syria, targeting buildings along the Syrian border with Iraq. The Iranian-backed…
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Senate Committee Discusses Defense Cuts
New chairman says reductions “would not be the right way to go.” The new chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, Senator Jack Reed of Rhode Island, has…
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Pentagon Will Lead Review of China Strategy
“Whole of government effort” ordered by President Biden. On Wednesday, President Biden ordered a Pentagon-led review of China strategy as his administration examines the military and national security…
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Defense Department Pledges to Protect Service Members
Pentagon reverses course on vaccinating Guantanamo Bay prisoners. Over the weekend the Pentagon announced that it would roll back its plan to begin vaccinating prisoners at Guantanamo Bay.…
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