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Agreement helps military spouses keep federal jobs in overseas moves
Here's how an agreement between the Pentagon and State Department will help federally employed military spouses move their jobs overseas in a PCS.
By Karen Jowers
Confederate memorial to be removed from Arlington National Cemetery
A Confederate memorial is to be removed from Arlington National Cemetery in northern Virginia in the coming days, a cemetery official said.
Iraq scrambles to contain fighting amid attacks on US troops
Dozens of attacks on U.S. military facilities by Iran-backed factions in Iraq over the past two months have forced Baghdad into a balancing act.
By Kareem Chehayeb
Senate votes down bill to withdraw troops from Niger
The Senate struck down a bill from Sen. Rand Paul that would have required the U.S. to remove troops from Niger in the wake of a coup.
Blinken, Austin say US ready to protect American troops in Middle East
The two men say the United States is ready to protect American forces or personnel in the Middle East should the Israel-Hamas war escalate.
Blinken and Austin bolster US support for Israel
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin is assuring Israel that “we have your back” as he and America’s top diplomat met with Israeli and Arab leaders.
By Lolita C. Baldor
US offers Poland rare loan of $2 billion to modernize its military
The Biden administration announced it is offering a $2 billion loan to Poland to support the ally's defense modernization.
Officials say 5 prisoners sought by US in a swap with Iran left Tehran
The exchange was expected to take place after nearly $6 billion in once-frozen Iranian assets reached Qatar.
By Jon Gambrell, The Associated Press