U.S. Military Trainers In Taiwan Amid Rising Tensions With China
Taiwan's defense minister said the island must defend itself and not rely on others like the U.S. to help if China were to launch an attack.
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Military
Gen. Milley Calls Chinese Weapon Test 'Very Concerning'
China has disputed Western news reports about its test, saying it was working on technology for a reuseable space vehicle for peaceful purposes.
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China, North Korea Test New Weapons To Deter U.S. Missile Defenses
The Biden administration will have to decide whether to ignore the development, build missile defenses to counter attacks, or negotiate.
Navy Probe Finds Major Failures In Fire That Destroyed Ship
A new report from the Navy found major faults leading to an arson fire that destroyed the USS Bonhomme Richard in July 2020.
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North Korea Tests Possible Submarine Missile Amid Tensions
The launch of the missile into the sea came hours after the U.S. reaffirmed an offer to resume talks on North Korea's nuclear weapons program.
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U.S. State Department Investigating End Of Afghanistan Operations
U.S. Troops withdrew from Afghanistan in August, and the U.S. State Department is looking into how it was handled.
Veteran Takes His Own Life, Others Continue His Mission Saving Afghans
Rescuing two interpreters from Afghanistan was a late veteran's dying wish. His comrades are carrying on his mission.
Why Some U.S. Troops Are Still In Syria
There are currently about 900 U.S. soldiers there and according to the Pentagon, they are there to help in the fight against ISIS.
Taliban Enforcing Brutal Policies After U.S. Troop Withdrawal
Thousands of Afghan allies and around 100 U.S. citizens and residents are still hoping to get out of the country.
Defense Secretary Defends Execution Of Final Airlift From Kabul
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin did acknowledge shortcomings in the final airlift from Hamid Karzai International Airport that began Aug. 14.
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Pentagon Announces How It Will Address Sexual Assault
Plans include establishing special-victim prosecutors, bringing on sexual assault prevention workers and hiring response coordinators and advocates.
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WLEX: Kentucky National Guard Helps Hospitals Overwhelmed By COVID
Some guard members are transporting medical supplies from warehouses to hospitals.
Pentagon Admits Fatal Drone Strike In Afghanistan Was A Mistake
Ten people were killed, including seven children, during August evacuations in Kabul, Afghanistan.
General Mark Milley Under Fire For Calls With China
On Wednesday, a spokesperson for Milley did not deny the report but stated the calls were focused on conveying reassurance and strategic stability.
President Biden Announces Indo-Pacific Alliance With U.K., Australia
The new security alliance is likely to be seen as a provocative move by China.
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KMGH: Colorado Couple Helps An Afghan Family Settle In The U.S.
The family is expected to arrive in about two weeks.
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Veterans Are Outraged Over Handling of Afghanistan Evacuations
The Department of Veterans Affairs says there has been an uptick in its crisis hotline since the U.S. pulled out.
KMGH: Colorado Man Makes It His Mission To Help Homeless Veterans
Houses for Warriors founder Andrew Canales hopes to expand his idea across the country.
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U.S. Air Force Commander Saves Afghan Family
Esser deployed to the region in March and began working with Turkish and NATO forces at HKIA. That's when he met Jawid Afzali.
How 9/11 Changed This Pennsylvania Town
A former fire chief in Shanksville, Pennsylvania, reflects on how the 2001 attacks impacted his community.
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UN Nuke Watchdog: Iran Pressing On With Uranium Enrichment
The Vienna-based agency told members that its confidence in properly assessing Iran's activities was declining over time.
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Afghan Victims Of U.S. Drone Strike Call For Apology
The family says the strike killed 10 relatives, including six children.
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Combined Wars To Cost $5.8 Trillion By End Of 2022
The estimate comes from 'The Costs of War' Project."
President Biden Praises Airlift, Defends Departure From 'Forever War'
The last Air Force transport plane departed Kabul one minute before midnight Monday.
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KSTU: Utah Neighbors Remember Service Members Killed In Kabul
The neighbors put out flags and hand-drawn pictures to honor people killed in the suicide bombing.
KMGH: Horses Help Heal Colorado Veterans Battling PTSD
The nonprofit also helps veterans' families and first responders.
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America's Longest War Comes To An End
More than 123,000 civilians were evacuated in what officials have called a historic airlift.
Wisconsin Town Reacts As Afghan Refugees Arrive
Residents in the town of Tomah, Wisconsin say they are prepared to welcome Afghan refugees arriving at Fort McCoy.
KSHB: Therapist Helps Veterans Process The Violence In Afghanistan
"They're angry that this is happening. It's upsetting. A lot of them are feeling a lot of grief," therapist Adam Magers said.
Afghanistan Withdrawal Sparks Political Finger Pointing In Congress
Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle are looking for someone to blame following the attack at the Kabul airport in Afghanistan.
