Thousands of National Guard troops were recalled to their home states over the weekend by governors who were furious that the troops were banished to a nearby parking garage after securing the U.S. Capitol for President Biden’s inauguration. The governors of Florida, Texas and New Hampshire immediately moved to bring home the troops saying they …
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A group of 15 Chinese warplanes intruded into Taiwan’s air defense zone on Saturday prompting the new Biden administration State Department to voice its concern for military pressure by Beijing on the island state. Taiwan’s defense ministry announced eight Chinese bombers and four fighters jets were detected entering the southwestern corner of the air defense …
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A SEAL Team 6 member who pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter in the hazing death of Army Staff Sgt. Logan Melgar in 2017 was sentenced to 10 years of confinement and a dishonorable discharge, his lawyer confirmed Sunday. Chief Special Warfare Operator Anthony DeDolph was one of four operators accused in Melgar’s death during a …
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U.S. Army Forces Command has reinstated the top enlisted leader at Fort Hood, Texas after an investigation cleared him of allegations that he used unprofessional language with subordinates last year. Lt. Gen. Pat White, commanding general of III Corps, suspended Command Sgt. Maj. Arthur “Cliff” Burgoyne III in December after allegations involving a specific incident …
Newly installed Defense Secretary Lloyd J. Austin spoke by phone over the weekend with his counterparts from South Korea and Japan, longtime allies who will be key to the U.S. path ahead in dealing with China and North Korea. A Pentagon readout of the calls said Mr. Austin underscored the U.S. commitment to defend both …
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