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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
US considering long-range fires for Ukraine, State Dept. official says
The official noted the Biden administration is "closely considering" sending long-range capabilities to Ukraine.
Russian shelling in east kills 17 as US Secretary of State visits Kyiv
The attack came as U.S. Secretary of State Anthony Blinken visited Ukraine’s capital, where he was expected to announce more than $1 billion in new aid.
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.
US military calls for end of fighting in east Syria
The United States military warned that days of fighting between rival U.S.-backed groups in east Syria may help the resurgence of the Islamic State group.
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.
By Todd South
What has happened in Afghanistan since the 2021 Taliban takeover?
The Taliban returned to power in Afghanistan on Aug. 15, 2021, as U.S and NATO forces withdrew from the country after more than two decades of war.
Niger junta warned they’d kill deposed president, officials say
Niger’s junta told a top U.S. diplomat they would kill deposed President Mohamed Bazoum if countries attempted military intervention to restore his rule.
By Sam Mednick
State Dept. to hire new chief diversity officer as Pentagon stays mum
The departures in these “c-suite” leadership positions come at a time when criticism of diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility is at a high.
Additional countries consider security links with US National Guard
Switzerland, Finland and Sweden are considering joining the U.S. National Guard’s security partnership program, Gen. Dan Hokanson said.
By Tara Copp, AP
US drone strike kills Islamic State group leader in Syria
The Defense Department says a U.S. drone strike has killed an Islamic State group leader in Syria.
By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press