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Iraqi leader resists U.S. push for Turkish role in Mosul fight

BAGHDAD – U.S. Defense Secretary Ash Carter’s push for Iraq to let Turkey play a role in the Mosul battle encountered resistance Saturday from Iraq’s prime minister, who said his country’s f...

DATE: Oct 22, 2016 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Officials say U.S. missiles destroy radar sites on Yemen coast

Missiles were fired at U.S. ships earlier this week

DATE: Oct 13, 2016 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Official: Yemen rebels fire 2 missiles at U.S. ship

WASHINGTON – For the second time this week, two missiles were fired at a U.S. Navy ship in the Red Sea, and officials believe they were launched by the same Yemen-based Houthi rebels involve...

DATE: Oct 12, 2016 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

U.S. launches airstrikes targeting ISIS in Libya

WASHINGTON – The United States launched multiple airstrikes against Islamic State militants in Libya on Monday, opening a new, more persistent front against the group at the request of the U...

DATE: Aug 1, 2016 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Pentagon ends ban on transgender troops in military

Individuals must be stable in gender identity for 18 months before enlisting

DATE: Jun 30, 2016 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

U.S. to rethink troop levels in Afghanistan

BRUSSELS – U.S. Defense Secretary Ash Carter has told NATO allies America will take a new look at its plans to withdraw thousands of troops from Afghanistan by the end of the year, a British...

DATE: Jun 15, 2016 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Generals want women to register for draft

WASHINGTON – The top Army and Marine Corps generals told senators Tuesday that it will take up to three years to fully integrate women into all combat jobs, adding that women also should hav...

DATE: Feb 2, 2016 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Pentagon seeks to improve family leave

WASHINGTON – Defense Secretary Ash Carter on Thursday unveiled a series of family-friendly proposals for the military that would increase parental leave, child care and health care coverage ...

DATE: Jan 29, 2016 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Iran: Detained sailors are fine

U.S. says Navy ships, crew to be released

DATE: Jan 12, 2016 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Marine Corps debate over women in combat continues to roil

WASHINGTON – A top Marine general predicted Friday that the Defense Department’s vows to maintain the same standards for women and men in combat jobs won’t last, saying the military will eve...

DATE: Jan 8, 2016 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Academies see jump in assault reports

Military not sure if rise is due to better reporting

DATE: Jan 8, 2016 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Women may face fight with commandos

Survey: Many men don’t think they have what it takes for the job

DATE: Dec 10, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World