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His country trained him to fight. Then he turned against it.
The U.S. military trained him in explosives and battlefield tactics. Now the Iraq War veteran was calling for taking up arms against his own country.
Russia casualties reach 600,000 during war in Ukraine, Pentagon says
While staggering, the losses don't mean a clear victory for Ukraine either, U.S. officials said.
Israel defense minister delays DC visit amid Iran strike planning
The Pentagon said the Israeli Defense Ministry hadn't yet offered an alternative date.
USS Abraham Lincoln to remain in Middle East amid rising tensions
The announcement comes amid heightened tensions between Israel and Hezbollah.
By Diana Stancy
White House announces billions in new Ukraine aid, new F-16 training
The almost $8 billion in assistance will empty out the money approved in an April supplemental defense bill passed by Congress.
What will the surge of US forces to the Middle East cost the military?
The Pentagon says its surge in forces has helped avert a regional war. But officials warn that it could wear down the services.
US close to sending $567 million in immediate security aid to Taiwan
The package, awaiting final approval, would be almost double the size of a tranche sent last year.
Iran sending Russia batch of close-range missiles, Pentagon says
The missiles will help Russia preserve its stores of longer-range fires that could strike deeper into Ukraine, U.S. officials said.
Senator blocks promotion of Pentagon chief’s aide to top Army post
Sen. Tommy Tuberville is blocking Lt. Gen. Ronald Clark's promotion over concerns he didn't immediately disclose the defense secretary's hospitalization.
Pentagon leaders head to Germany for talks on Ukraine military aid
Top U.S. military leaders will be in Germany to discuss Ukraine’s wartime needs as Russia has conducted one of its deadliest airstrikes.
By Tara Copp, AP
US Navy sailor detained in Venezuela, Pentagon says
The enlisted sailor was detained last week by Venezuelan law enforcement, two defense officials said.
By Tara Copp, AP