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VFW condemns federal layoffs as ‘indiscriminately harming’ veterans
Veterans accounted for 30% of the federal workforce in 2021. "These veterans are now being told their skills are no longer useful," the VFW commander said.
US-South Korea alliance ‘has never been more important,’ says Defense Secretary Austin
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrived in South Korea with Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin as part of their regional tour aimed at boosting America’s Asian alliances to better deal with growing challenges from China and North Korea.
Japan, US officials share their challenges with China in Tokyo talks
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said the Biden administration is committed to work with U.S. allies and those in the region as they face challenges from China and its ally North Korea, which is pursuing an illicit nuclear weapons program.
2 key US Cabinet members visit Japan for China-focused talks
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin and Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrived in Tokyo on Monday for meetings meant to reaffirm America’s commitment to the region.
What we owe foreign-born recruits
The Biden administration should fully reinstate the MAVNI program, quickly process naturalization applications and wave penalties for troops who fell out of status while awaiting their orders, says the author of this commentary.
By Ankit Gajurel
China says Japan-US security treaty a product of Cold War
The 1960 security treaty assures the U.S. would come to Japan's aid in the event of an outside attack on Japanese forces or territory.
Pentagon: Troop numbers under review, role in Yemen shifts and extremism takes center stage
The review will inform troop levels and placements across the world.
By Todd South
Biden strikes tough tone on Russia in diplomatic push
Biden’s comments on Russia came as he asserted a broad reset of American foreign policy, including reversing Trump’s order to withdraw U.S. troops stationed in Germany and ending support for Saudi Arabia’s military offensive in Yemen.
Foreign training programs could become a priority in Biden administration, experts say
Despite the changes in priorities under Trump, international military training programs continue to be a key pillar of U.S. foreign policy.
By Augusta Saraiva, Medill News Service