Tag: military
Walz Forcefully Defends Military Record in First Solo Campaign Stop
Donald J. Trump’s campaign has accused Gov. Tim Walz of Minnesota, Vice President Kamala Harris’s running mate, of exaggerating his service in 2018 re [...]
Harris Campaign Says Walz ‘Misspoke’ in a Comment About His Military Service
The Democratic vice-presidential nominee has come under attack from Republicans, who have suggested that he has overstated his military record and avo [...]
Vance Attacks Walz’s Military Record, Accusing Him of ‘Stolen Valor’
Senator JD Vance of Ohio claimed Gov. Tim Walz on Minnesota had exaggerated his service record and quit the Army National Guard to avoid being deploye [...]
UK military on standby for potential evacuation of nationals
More than a thousand British military personnel have been put on standby in case British nationals need to be evacuated from Lebanon.Preparations are [...]
Alma Powell, 86, Esteemed Military Spouse of a Revered Statesman, Dies
Her quiet, elegant manner added to the mystique behind her husband, Colin Powell, and she figured strongly into his decision not to run for president [...]
U.S. Pledges $500 Million in New Military Aid to the Philippines, as China Asserts Sea Claims
Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken and Defense Secretary Lloyd J. Austin III warned Beijing against engaging in hostilities with U.S. allies in the [...]
US and Japan Strengthen Military Ties
The two governments said the moves were a response to growing aggression by China, whose rapid military buildup has many leaders worried.
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U.S. Indicts North Korean in Ransomware Attacks and Theft of Military Data
Funds from the ransomware attacks on hospitals subsidized military espionage activities, prosecutors say.
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Unions tell the Biden administration to stop sending military aid to Israel.
Several unions with millions of members demanded that the president secure a cease-fire in Gaza.
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How Can Europe Reduce Its Military Dependency on the United States?
With Washington looking toward China, and the possibility of another Trump presidency, Europe should do more for its own defense. Here are four key ar [...]
Russia Vows ‘Military Response’ to U.S. Missile Deployments in Germany
The U.S. and Germany announced episodic deployments of longer-range American missiles in Germany starting in 2026.
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Concerns grow over gambling addiction in the military
In the wake of 9/11 on an American military base in South Korea, then-Army Staff Sergeant Dave Yeager sat down at a slot machine operated by the Defen [...]
Row over candidate’s military service record
1 hour agoBy Miles Davis, BBC Devon political reporterFred ThomasFred Thomas served with the Royal Marines for seven yearsA row has erupted after a po [...]
Amid Military Recruitment Challenges, Congress Debates Changes to the Draft
Republicans and Democrats are weighing proposals to expand military conscription to women and make registration automatic. Both proposals face an uphi [...]
Record Number of NATO Allies Hit Military Spending Targets
President Biden and the NATO secretary general sought to present a robust and united front against Russia as the alliance prepares for its annual meet [...]