Latest "U.S. State Department" stories

840,000 Afghans who applied for US resettlement program still waiting

A report released by the State Department’s Inspector General outlines numerous steps the department has taken to speed up visa processing.

3 weeks ago

Former Marine captain’s Syrian detention reaches 11th year

Syrian officials were willing to share proof of life information as recently as 2020, reporting indicates.

6 weeks ago

Japan’s extradition request OK’d for Special Forces vet, son accused in ex-Nissan boss’ escape

A former Green Beret and his son can be extradited to Japan to face charges for smuggling the former chairman of the Nissan Motor Co. out of the country.

3 years ago

Milley: US, Korea, taking ‘hard look’ at postponing joint military exercises

U.S. military installations overseas continue to respond to the growing COVID-19 threat.

By Patricia Kime

4 years ago

210 US evacuees fleeing China’s coronavirus outbreak land at California air reserve base

U.S. military personnel will not come into contact with passengers, a Defense Department spokeswoman said.

By Patricia Kime

4 years ago

US forces have much to learn from Ukraine’s fight with Russia, says State Department official

“Ukraine is a laboratory of techniques and procedures,” George Kent, deputy assistant secretary in the European and Eurasian Bureau at the U.S. Department of State, told Military Times Tuesday afternoon

By Howard Altman

4 years ago