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Two troops killed, one seriously injured in vehicle accident at border
The service members were deployed in support of ongoing security operations at the southern border.
By Tara Copp, AP
Iraq will investigate attack on base that killed US troops
Iraq’s military said Thursday it opened an investigation into a rocket attack that killed three service members, including two Americans, at an Iraqi base housing coalition forces, igniting fears of an escalation in U.S.-Iran tensions after months of detente.
Two US troops, 1 British soldier killed, as more than 15 rockets slam Iraqi base
OIR has confirmed whether there were any casualties or wounded as a result of the rocket attack.
US begins troop withdrawal from Afghanistan, official says
Hundreds of troops are heading out of the country as previously planned, but they will not be replaced as the U.S. moves ahead with plans to cut the number of forces in the country from about 13,000 to 8,600, the official said.
By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press
Esper says Taliban not honoring deal as US warplanes bail out Afghan forces
Defense Secretary Mark Esper said that the Taliban were honoring the agreement in terms of “not attacking U.S. and coalition forces, but not in terms of sustaining a reduction of violence."
By Shawn Snow
Top Pentagon doctor says most troops not at great risk for coronavirus
A young and generally healthy force reduces the risk, according to the Joint Staff surgeon.
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
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