DC Guard slated to deploy by mid-week, defense official says
The Army has activated about 800 D.C. National Guard soldiers to support law enforcement across the nation’s capital.
By Carla Babb
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House advances $832 billion military budget plan for next fiscal year
Only a few Democrats broke ranks to support the House's spending plan for Defense Department operations in fiscal 2026.
XVIII Airborne Corps commander set to be next CENTCOM boss
Lt. Gen. Erik Kurilla has been nominated for the military's top Middle East job.
Rally in Baghdad on anniversary of Iranian general’s death
The January 2020 strike killed Gen. Qassem Soleimani.
Biden and Putin to speak again amid Russian military buildup at Ukraine’s border
The world leaders last spoke directly on Dec. 7.
Inflation and budget gridlock take a toll on the Pentagon
The prospect of increased weapons costs and rising wages are already causing significant problems for Pentagon planners as they craft President Joe Biden’s upcoming budget proposal for fiscal 2023, defense experts say.
By Joe Gould
Troops find religious exemption for COVID-19 vaccines unattainable
Obtaining a religious exemption is rooted in a process that predates the pandemic and has been used for decisions such as whether troops on duty can wear head coverings or beards for religious reasons.
By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press
Army announces 3 unit rotations to Mideast, Europe and Korea
The Army has announced three brigade combat team deployments in the coming months as part of a regular rotation of forces.
By Army Times staff
Troops to Teachers program to restart under just-passed defense bill
Defense officials had shut down the program to new applicants earlier this fall.
Air Force discharges 27 for refusal to get COVID vaccine
The Air Force gave its forces until Nov. 2 to get the vaccine, and thousands have either refused or sought an exemption.
By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press
General says US troops to remain in Iraq
America invaded Iraq in 2003, and at the peak point had more than 170,000 troops battling insurgents in the country and later working to train and advise Iraqi forces.
By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press and Robert Burns, The Associated Press