Tag: Pentagon

Tuesday, August 31st 2021 - 09:26 UTC
US puts an end to 20 years of military presence in Afghanistan

The United States has ended its military presence in Afghanistan after 20 years, General Frank McKenzie of the Central Command (CENTCOM), announced Monday at a press conference from the Pentagon.
Wednesday, August 4th 2021 - 08:48 UTC
Stabbing incident causes temporary shutdown of Pentagon - two dead

The United States' Ministry of Defense building known as the Pentagon was shut down temporarily Tuesday following a violent incident at a nearby metrobus station which has left at least one police officer and one perpetrator dead.
Friday, May 14th 2021 - 08:36 UTC
US advises against travel to Israel as violence escalates in conflict

The Government of the United States has advised against travel to Israel after evacuating some 120 Pentagon staff members from the war-torn region, it was announced Thursday.
Thursday, January 28th 2021 - 08:33 UTC
Climate change becomes a national security issue for the Pentagon

Reuters – The risk of climate change in military theatre simulations and war games was confirmed by the Pentagon following a raft of executive actions signed by US president Joe Biden to tackle the climate issue.
Thursday, June 4th 2020 - 18:31 UTC
Defense Secretary rejects Trump's Insurrection Act do deploy active duty forces to respond to civil unrest

Defense Secretary Mark Esper told reporters at the Pentagon on Wednesday that he does not support invoking the Insurrection Act, a law from 1807 that would allow President Donald Trump to deploy active-duty U.S. troops to respond to civil unrest in cities across the country.
Thursday, June 4th 2020 - 18:27 UTC
Ex Pentagon Chief blasts Trump for trying to divide US and failing to provide “mature leadership”

Former Pentagon chief Jim Mattis issued a stinging rebuke of his erstwhile boss Donald Trump on Wednesday accusing the president of trying to “divide” America and failing to provide “mature leadership” as the country reels from days of protests.
Monday, February 3rd 2020 - 07:59 UTC
Despite the rhetoric, Argentina close military collaboration with the US and Brazil

Last week the Argentine lower house of Congress, voted 214–2 to allow the “entry of foreign troops” and the participation of Argentine troops in exercises abroad. Several of the military exercises listed in the bill are being organized and financed by the Pentagon.
Tuesday, January 7th 2020 - 08:58 UTC
US military will not violate laws of armed conflict by striking Iranian cultural sites

US Defence Secretary Mark Esper strongly suggested on Monday that the US military would not violate the laws of armed conflict by striking Iranian cultural sites, a move threatened by President Donald Trump.
Friday, May 10th 2019 - 08:30 UTC
Breaking tradition Trump plans to nominate an ex Pentagon supplier as defense secretary

President Donald Trump plans to nominate Patrick Shanahan, a former Boeing Co executive, as his defense secretary, the White House said on Thursday, breaking with tradition by choosing someone who made a career at a top defense company as Pentagon chief.
Monday, December 24th 2018 - 09:05 UTC
Syrian crisis: Trump names Patrick Shanahan acting Defense secretary forcing Mattis to leave earlier

United States president Donald Trump has forced Defense Secretary James Mattis to leave his post early, appointing an acting successor to take over in the new year. General Mattis, 68, strongly hinted at policy differences with Mr. Trump when he resigned on Friday.