Military
Islamic State leader killed during U.S. raid in Syria
The operation came as IS has been trying for a resurgence, with a series of attacks in the region, including a 10-day assault late last month to seize a prison.
3 years ago
U.S. Army begins to discharge soldiers who refuse COVID-19 vaccination
As of Jan. 26, it said, 96% of active troops have been completely vaccinated, while 3,350 soldiers have refused to get the vaccine.
3 years ago
‘Everybody is extremely worried’: Philly’s Ukrainian community fearful of Russian threat
Members of the local Ukrainian diaspora have been doing what they can to support Ukrainian resistance from afar.
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U.S. weighs sending 5,000 troops to Eastern Europe to counter Russia
Biden is considering sending troops to Eastern European countries, including Romania and Poland, a U.S. official told NPR. Russia has stationed 100,000 troops near Ukraine.
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Watchdog warned months before U.S. pullout Afghanistan’s air force would collapse
American authorities had been alerted that Afghanistan's air force did not have the capabilities to survive after a U.S. withdrawal.
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A new documentary tells the incredible true story of a Navy veteran's battle with PTSD and his mission to pave a smoother path for veterans returning to civilian life.
Air Date: January 11, 2022 10:00 am
Listen 48:52There’s chaos in Kazakhstan. Here’s what you need to know
A New Year's Day doubling of gas prices sent shock waves through the country, sparking deadly unrest that has engulfed the Central Asian nation. But the origins of discontent
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Biden talks sanctions, Putin warns of rupture over Ukraine
The White House says Biden made clear that the U.S. and its allies "will respond decisively if Russia further invades Ukraine.”
3 years ago
Biden will speak by phone with Putin as Russia ramps up presence on Ukraine border
The White House said, "It will take a high level of engagement to address this and to try to find a path to de-escalation."
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Decades of DOD efforts fail to stamp out bias, extremism
An AP investigation found that despite new Department of Defense guidelines on extremism, racism and discrimination remain an ongoing concern in the military.
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Biden signs $768.2 billion defense spending bill into law
The NDAA authorizes a 5% increase in military spending over last year, and is the product of intense negotiations between Democrats and Republicans.
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Bidens mark Christmas with holiday calls to service members
President Joe Biden marked his first Christmas in office by making calls to military service members stationed around the world, offering them holiday wishes and gratitude.
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University of Delaware oceanographer’s quest to find servicemen lost at sea featured in documentary
The film presents the work of Mark Moline and Project Recover, a collaborative trying to repatriate the remains of those still missing from World War II.
3 years ago
UK seeks unity at G7 meeting over Russia’s ‘malign behavior’
Top diplomats from the Group of Seven nations were meeting in Liverpool for talks dominated by Russia’s military buildup near its border with Ukraine.
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