Pentagon

Pentagon Issues Rules Aimed At Stopping Rise Of Extremism In Military

The new guidelines come nearly a year after some current and former service members participated in the riot at the U.S. Capitol.
By Lolita C. Baldor, AP

Former Pentagon Secretary Mark Esper Sues Agency For ‘Significant’ Redactions Of Memoir

“The American people deserve a full and unvarnished accounting of our nation’s history, especially the more difficult periods,” he said.
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The Pentagon Budget Costs 4 Times As Much As Biden’s Social Policy Bill. Guess Which One Congress Thinks Is Too Pricey.

Lawmakers are rushing to pass a $778 billion defense authorization bill for next year, but are dithering over $170 billion annually for the Build Back Better Act.
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Pentagon Leaders To Face Congress On Afghan Pullout Decision

Top Pentagon leaders are set to appear before the Senate Armed Services Committee amid sharp criticism of the chaotic withdrawal from Afghanistan.
By ROBERT BURNS and LOLITA C. BALDOR, AP

Afghan Survivors Of U.S. Drone Strike Say Apology 'Is Not Enough'

Emal Ahmadi's 3-year-old daughter, Malika, was among those killed in late August.
By Kathy Gannon, AP

Milley: Calls To China Were ‘Perfectly’ Within Scope Of Job

Milley and U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin are scheduled to testify Sept. 28 before the Senate Armed Services Committee.
By Lolita C. Baldor, AP

Last 24 Hours Of U.S. Presence In Kabul Sees Bizarre Collaboration

Witnesses from all sides say the 20-year war in Afghanistan ended with episodes of brutality, trauma and moments of grace.
By Tameem Akhgar, Matthew Lee, Lolita C. Baldor, Rahim Faiez and Calvin Woodward, AP

U.S. Prepares To End Airlift Operation As Afghanistan War Enters Final Hours

The Pentagon said it's not too late for any remaining Americans to be evacuated before America departs the Taliban-controlled country, ending the 20-year war.
By Lolita C. Baldor and Robert Burns, AP

Pentagon: U.S. Troops Must Get Their COVID-19 Vaccines ASAP

Military service members must immediately begin to get the COVID-19 vaccine, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said in a memo.
By Lolita C. Baldor, AP

Officer Dead After Burst Of Gunshots, Violence Near Pentagon Entrance

The officer was stabbed on the scene of the incident, which triggered a lockdown.
By Lolita C. Baldor and Sagar Meghani, AP