US Military
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Top U.S. general drops opposition to change in military sexual assault policy“We’ve been at it for years, and we haven’t effectively moved the needle,” Gen Mark Milley said. “We have to. We must.”WorldMay 3
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U.S. military sex assault cases should be prosecuted outside chain of command: panelAdvocates and lawmakers have for years been calling for the military commanders to be taken out of the decision making process when it comes to prosecuting sexual assault cases.WorldApr 22
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Fact check: Trump’s claims on role of U.S. military in COVID-19 vaccine planU.S. President Donald Trump has miscast or exaggerated the military's role in the crash program to accelerate the development, production and eventual distribution of COVID-19 vaccines.PoliticsNov 28, 2020
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Biden’s election victory means some Guantanamo Bay prisoners may be releasedThose pushing for its closure now see a window of opportunity, hoping Biden's administration will find a way to prosecute those who can be prosecuted and release the rest.WorldNov 28, 2020
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Top Pentagon official test positive for coronavirus, several contacts await resultsAnthony Tata, who is serving as the undersecretary of defence, is just the latest top Trump administration member to become infected.WorldNov 20, 2020
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Members of 17 Wing Winnipeg create bumper stickers to help fellow U.S. air force membersThe hope is the bumper stickers will help stop any potential acts of vandalism or hostility towards American troops in Winnipeg.NewsNov 17, 2020
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Trump asked for options to attack Iran nuclear site, was talked out of it: reportsSources told Reuters and the New York Times that advisors convinced Trump not to proceed, as it would risk sparking a broader conflict.WorldNov 16, 2020
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U.S. military voters fear they’ve been drawn into unsubstantiated election fraud claimsVoting rights activists say hundreds of people on a list of Nevada voters who "improperly" cast ballots appear to be linked to the U.S. military.WorldNov 13, 2020
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No requests have been made for use of U.S. troops for post-election civil unrest: armyArmy Secretary Ryan McCarthy said no government agencies have asked for military troops.PoliticsOct 13, 2020
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Trump says all remaining U.S. troops in Afghanistan will be ‘home by Christmas’Trump's comment came just hours after his national security adviser said Washington would reduce its forces in Afghanistan to 2,500 by early next year.WorldOct 7, 2020
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