Tag: US military
US Military to Present Several Options to Trump on Iran
The Pentagon will present a broad range of military options to President Donald Trump on Friday as he considers how to respond to what...
A hidden gem of US-Australian military history
NERIMBERA, QUEENSLAND, Australia: In the small town of Nerimbera lies a hidden gem of American and Australian military history - St. Christopher's Chapel. During...
Sexual assault increased in US military in 2018: report
Acting Defense Secretary Patrick Shanahan called for tougher action against sexual assault in the US military Thursday after an annual Pentagon report said the...
US military spending up for first time in 7 years: Sipri
US military spending has risen for the first time in seven years, reflecting Trump administration policy, according to a new report released Monday by...
Japan’s Okinawa to vote on controversial US base move
Okinawa (Japan): Residents of Japan's Okinawa go to the polls Sunday in a closely watched referendum on the controversial relocation of a US military...
US sends 3,750 more troops to Mexico border: Pentagon
The United States will send an additional 3,750 troops to its frontier with Mexico, the Pentagon said Sunday, as President Donald Trump doubled down...
Sexual assaults rise at US military academies: report
The number of sexual assaults at America's military academies rose by almost 50 percent over the past two years, despite extensive efforts to combat...
US military bans Huawei, ZTE phones
Personnel on US military bases can no longer buy phones and other gear manufactured by Chinese firms Huawei and ZTE, after the Pentagon said...
As US military air crash toll rises, lawmaker calls for probe
A senior US lawmaker introduced legislation on Monday (May 7) to create a panel looking into military aviation mishaps, following a string of deadly...
Congress sends $700 bn defense bill for Trump’s signature
The US Congress on Thursday overwhelmingly authorized $700 billion in national defense spending for next year, a substantial increase over Donald Trump's request, and...
