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Sep 8, 2024, 9:29 PM
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Defense Secretary Austin tells Congress 6-month funding stopgap would be 'devastating to our readiness'
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin sent a weekend letter to Congressional appropriators urging them to pass government funding bills.Sep 8, 2024, 9:29 PM
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Jun 13, 2024, 5:20 PM
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Pentagon downplays Russian warships arriving in Cuba
The Pentagon is downplaying the arrival of four Russian Navy ships in Cuba although U.S. Navy ships shadowed them as they made their way to Havana.Jun 13, 2024, 5:20 PM
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Apr 26, 2024, 3:55 PM
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Pentagon announces new $6 billion military aid package for Ukraine
The Pentagon has announced new $6 billion military aid package for UkraineApr 26, 2024, 3:55 PM
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Jan 30, 2024, 7:22 PM
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Pentagon identifies Army reservists killed in drone attack on US base in Jordan
The Pentagon announced the identities of three Army Reservists killed in a Sunday drone attack on Tower 22 in Jordan.Jan 30, 2024, 7:22 PM
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Nov 27, 2023, 6:39 PM
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Pentagon says Somali pirates likely behind seizure of commercial ship near Yemen
Ballistic missiles were later fired from Houthi areas in Yemen, officials said.Nov 27, 2023, 6:39 PM
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Jun 1, 2023, 3:06 PM
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Drag show at Nevada's Nellis Air Force Base canceled by Pentagon
A previously approved drag show to be held at Nellis AFB has been canceled by the PentagonJun 1, 2023, 3:06 PM
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May 9, 2023, 1:19 PM
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Fort Hood renamed to Fort Cavazos after Hispanic 4-star general
Gen. Richard Edward Cavazos was the first Hispanic four-star general in the Army.May 9, 2023, 1:19 PM
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Apr 19, 2023, 5:41 PM
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Does motive make a difference in the Pentagon leak case? Experts weigh in
Reports have indicated suspect Jack Teixeira was driven to share classified documents to impress friends he made on the messenger platform Discord.Apr 19, 2023, 5:41 PM
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Feb 28, 2023, 6:41 PM
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Getting F-16s to Ukraine with training could take up to 18 months, Pentagon says
A top official said there would be no advantage to training Ukrainians now.Feb 28, 2023, 6:41 PM
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Dec 16, 2022, 9:31 PM
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Pentagon's UFO investigation finds no evidence of alien origin
In its review of hundreds of UFO incidents, Pentagon officials say they have not seen evidence so far that any are from extraterrestrials.Dec 16, 2022, 9:31 PM
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Aug 31, 2022, 5:41 AM
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US Army grounds entire fleet of Chinook helicopters after engine fires
The U.S. Army has about 400 Chinooks in its fleet around the world, using them to transport troops and equipment as seen in the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq.Aug 31, 2022, 5:41 AM
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Aug 2, 2022, 5:00 PM
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Senate confirms 1st Black 4-star general in Marine history
Lieutenant General Michael E. Langley was confirmed as the first Black Marine Corps four-star general.Aug 2, 2022, 5:00 PM
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Apr 5, 2022, 5:32 PM
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Defense secretary, GOP congressman clash over alleged 'wokeism' in military
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin was visually frustrated as GOP Rep. Matt Gaetz attacked his leadership.Apr 5, 2022, 5:32 PM
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Dec 20, 2021, 6:37 PM
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Pentagon has new definition for extremism in the ranks
The Pentagon has issued a new definition for extremism to identify active participants in prohibited extremist activities.Dec 20, 2021, 6:37 PM
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Aug 4, 2021, 5:01 PM
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Pentagon identifies police officer killed in attack
The Pentagon police officer slain at the Arlington, Virginia, transit center Tuesday was identified as George Gonzalez, an Iraq War veteran.Aug 4, 2021, 5:01 PM
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Aug 3, 2021, 9:42 PM
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Police officer, suspect killed in shooting, stabbing incident at Pentagon: Sources
A Pentagon police officer and his assailant were killed in an incident at the Pentagon Transit Center Tuesday morning, according to two law enforcement sources.Aug 3, 2021, 9:42 PM
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Apr 10, 2021, 3:02 PM
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Pentagon officer charged with murder also pulled gun on homeless woman last year: Police
The Pentagon police officer who has been charged with murder for allegedly killing two people in Maryland this week, also pulled a gun on a homeless woman last year.Apr 10, 2021, 3:02 PM
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Mar 24, 2021, 8:06 PM
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New Pentagon panel to take on sexual assault in the military
New Pentagon panel to take on sexual assault in the military as Sen. Gillibrand makes impassioned call for changes in how military deals with the issue.Mar 24, 2021, 8:06 PM
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Mar 8, 2021, 6:36 PM
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2 female generals, recently promoted, spotlighted in White House remarks
Two female generals who were recently promoted to head four-star combatant commands were spotlighted during remarks in honor of International Women's Day.Mar 8, 2021, 6:36 PM
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Jan 3, 2021, 5:32 PM
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Deaths of 2 female Army soldiers probed in Texas, 1 fatally shot on freeway
They were identified as Sgt. Jessica Mitchell, 30, Pfc. Asia M. Graham, 19.Jan 3, 2021, 5:32 PM
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Dec 10, 2020, 3:16 PM
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Pentagon weighs cutting most of its support to CIA's counterterrorism missions
The Pentagon has informed the CIA that it is weighing an end to most of its support to the CIA's counterterrorism missions.Dec 10, 2020, 3:16 PM
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Nov 14, 2020, 3:25 PM
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US Army identifies 5 soldiers killed in Sinai helicopter crash
The U.S. Army has identified the five soldiers killed in a helicopter crash in Egypt who were serving as peacekeepers in the Sinai Peninsula.Nov 14, 2020, 3:25 PM
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Oct 18, 2020, 1:35 PM
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New monument at Arlington National Cemetery honors women in military
"The Pledge" statue shows a servicewoman bonding with a service dog.Oct 18, 2020, 1:35 PM
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Jul 12, 2020, 10:05 PM
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Officials investigating after 21 sailors, civilians hospitalized in San Diego naval ship explosion
More than a dozen sailors and several civilians have been hospitalized following an explosion on a Navy ship in San Diego on Sunday, officials said.Jul 12, 2020, 10:05 PM
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May 1, 2020, 7:00 PM
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Pentagon report shows 3% increase in sexual assaults
The Pentagon's latest report on sexual assaults in the military showed a 3% increase in the number of sexual assaults reported last year.May 1, 2020, 7:00 PM
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Feb 19, 2020, 1:37 PM
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Pentagon's No. 3 official resigns at Trump's request, but unclear why
The Pentagon's number three official resigned on Wednesday at the request of President Donald Trump.Feb 19, 2020, 1:37 PM
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Jan 16, 2020, 10:16 PM
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Pentagon to decide soon on possible troop cut in West Africa
The Pentagon could decide in six to eight weeks whether there should be a U.S. military troop reduction in west Africa.Jan 16, 2020, 10:16 PM
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Jan 4, 2020, 5:42 PM
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Draft website crashes after Soleimani's death, Selective Service says 'business as usual'
Interest in the draft spiked after a U.S. airstrike killed Iranian Gen. Qassem Soleimani.Jan 4, 2020, 5:42 PM
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Sep 22, 2019, 6:59 PM
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Fort Jackson Army recruit dies preparing for outdoor physical training drill
An 18-year-old Army recruit at Fort Jackson died on Friday night, after a "medical emergency" that occurred before an outdoor physical training exercise, officials said.Sep 22, 2019, 6:59 PM
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Sep 9, 2019, 5:15 PM
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Fort Hood soldier dies from injuries sustained during Bradley vehicle maintenance
A Fort Hood soldier died from injuries sustained while conducting maintenance on a Bradley Fighting Vehicle.Sep 9, 2019, 5:15 PM
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Aug 19, 2019, 3:21 PM
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Pentagon tests first land-based cruise missile after pulling out of INF Treaty
The Pentagon conducted a test of a land-based cruise missile on Sunday, the first such test since the U.S. pulled out of the INF Treaty.Aug 19, 2019, 3:21 PM
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Jul 26, 2019, 8:20 PM
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New Pentagon guidelines reaffirm to top brass that it's OK to talk to press
Pentagon issues new guidelines that will open up more press access to senior military and civilian leaders.Jul 26, 2019, 8:20 PM
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Jul 2, 2019, 4:19 PM
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FBI investigating leak of top-secret Air Force intelligence
The FBI is investigating an Air Force contractor who admitted to printing out and taking home more than 1,000 pages of classified documents marked "top secret."Jul 2, 2019, 4:19 PM
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Jun 17, 2019, 9:54 PM
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Pentagon releases new photos as proof Iran was behind tanker attacks
The Pentagon has released new color images as proof that Iran was behind the attack on tankers in the Gulf of Oman.Jun 17, 2019, 9:54 PM
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Apr 16, 2019, 5:37 PM
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Marines identify Raider killed in vehicle accident at Camp Pendleton
Staff Sgt. Joshua Braica, a Marine Raider, was killed over the weekend in a tactical vehicle accident at Camp Pendleton, California. Two others were injured.Apr 16, 2019, 5:37 PM
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Apr 1, 2019, 7:35 PM
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2 Marines killed in helicopter crash near Yuma, Arizona, identified by officials
The pilots were conducting a routine training mission.Apr 1, 2019, 7:35 PM
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Mar 28, 2019, 6:38 PM
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Pentagon's top enlisted leader reinstated after ethics investigation
The Pentagon's top enlisted leader is back on the job after being disciplined administratively after an investigation found he'd violated two ethics rules.Mar 28, 2019, 6:38 PM
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Mar 20, 2019, 4:16 PM
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Pentagon watchdog to investigate complaints of alleged ethics violations against acting Defense Secretary Patrick Shanahan
The Pentagon's Office of Inspector General has opened an investigation into complaints of alleged ethics violations against acting Defense Secretary Patrick Shanahan.Mar 20, 2019, 4:16 PM
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Mar 14, 2019, 4:04 AM
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The quiet release of the Pentagon's new policy on transgender service: Analysis
The Pentagon quietly released its new policy on transgender service without a statement from the White House, acting Defense Secretary Shanahan or the press office.Mar 14, 2019, 4:04 AM
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Mar 13, 2019, 3:55 AM
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Proposed Pentagon budget includes new funding for border wall and accounting trick
The Pentagon's $718 billion budget includes new funding for the border and relies on accounting tricks to get around legal Pentagon funding caps.Mar 13, 2019, 3:55 AM
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