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US strikes set back Iran’s nuclear program up to 2 years, DOD says
“We’re thinking probably closer to two years — like degraded their program by two years,” Pentagon spokesperson Sean Parnell said Wednesday.
Esper says new virus won’t prevent military operations
The U.S. military and its warfighting command centers in the Pentagon are prepared to continue operations even if there is a local outbreak of the new coronavirus, Defense Secretary Mark Esper said Thursday, as the department began finalizing its response plans.
By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press
Suicide remains growing challenge for younger veterans, survey shows
The survey of IAVA members saw increases in the number of individuals who have thought about harming themselves or lost a friend to suicide.
Defense Department linguist charged with leaking classified information to terrorist organization
Mariam Taha Thompson, a linguist with the Defense Department, allegedly delivered classified information to a co-conspirator who has “apparent connections” to Hezbollah, the Lebanese Shiite group designated a foreign terrorist organization. Thompson held a Top Secret clearance at the time of her arrest, where she was attached to a special operations unit in Iraq.
By Dylan Gresik
US resumes airstrikes against Taliban to halt attack on Afghan forces
The U.S. carried out an airstrike against Taliban forces preparing to attack an Afghan checkpoint today, a U.S. military spokesman announced.
Capable security partners are more important than increased payments
U.S. national security is enhanced when its partners around the world are not only willing to spend their own resources on the right military capabilities, but are also willing to serve as the first-line of defense for their people, says the author of this commentary.
By Daniel R. DePetris
Esper gives go-ahead to begin drawdown of American forces in Afghanistan
That deal is “conditions based,” Esper explained.
By Shawn Snow
Best pics of the week: March 1, 2020
Drinking snake blood at Exercise Cobra Gold, freestyle drill routines, the agreement that may result in all foreign troops leaving Afghanistan, and more of this week's best military photos.
‘Let’s go home’: Afghan war vets torn on US-Taliban deal
Veterans of America’s longest war are finding themselves torn as the U.S. signs a potentially historic peace accord with the Taliban in Afghanistan.
Pentagon sees Taliban deal as allowing fuller focus on China
The Trump administration’s peace deal with the Taliban opens the door for an initial American troop withdrawal that Defense Secretary Mark Esper sees as a step toward the broader goal of preparing for potential future war with China.
By Robert Burns, The Associated Press
The case for staying in Iraq just got weaker
America’s overreach and never-ending footprint in Iraq is exacerbating strains in that country, says the author of this commentary.
By Willis Krumholz