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I sounded the alarm on burn pits — now I see smoke at the VA
The impact of VA Secretary Collins' staffing cuts remains hazy, not unlike the downwind side of a burn pit, Dan Clare of DAV argues in this op-ed.
By Dan Clare
Mattis to Spicer: ‘I’ve killed people for a living. If you call me again, I’m going to f--king send you to Afghanistan’
According to one passage in Bob Woodward's new book, an exasperated Mattis lashed out at former Press Secretary Sean Spicer.
By J.D. Simkins
After pressure, Trump orders flags lowered to honor John McCain
The White House had come under intense criticism Monday for disrespecting McCain, who fought with the president on a host of issues.
National Guard troops may see even more missions in South America following Mattis trip to the region
The National Guard is playing a pivotal role in Defense Secretary Jim Mattis' strategy to cultivate allies, particularly those in South America — where he just returned from a trip to evaluate the United States' military relationship with Brazil, Argentina, Chile and Colombia.
By Kyle Rempfer
2 detained after shots are fired at US Embassy in Turkey
Shots were fired from a moving car at the U.S. Embassy in Turkey before dawn Monday, an attack that came during heightened tensions between the two NATO allies. Officials said two people with criminal records were detained.
As US pushes Tehran, Iran recalls American-backed 1953 coup
The coup, 65 years ago this week, lit a fuse for an Islamic revolution.
Mattis says US will work more closely with Argentina
The U.S. and Argentinian militaries will pursue closer cooperation on numerous fronts, including military education and training, U.S. Defense Secretary Jim Mattis said Wednesday after meeting with his counterpart during the first visit to Argentina by an American defense chief in 13 years.
By Robert Burns, The Associated Press
Poland wants permanent US forces stationed there
Poland's president says more U.S. troops would “scare away every potential attacker.”
Judge sets deadline for Army specialist’s citizenship ruling
Immigration officials have three weeks to decide whether to approve the citizenship application of a South Korean-born U.S. Army specialist who is suing after the military discharged her, a judge ruled Tuesday.
Mattis: US needs Space Force to counter Russia, China
The U.S. doesn't intend to militarize space, but will defend itself there, defense secretary says.
By Robert Burns, The Associated Press