Tag: US military

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.
Tuesday, June 29th 2021 - 09:23 UTC
Sea Breeze military exercises with 32 countries in the Black Sea; Russia describes them as a “provocation”

A total of 32 countries began conducting military exercises in the Black Sea Monday, despite sharp criticism from Russia. The US and Ukraine are leading the “Sea Breeze” drills. They are scheduled to last for two weeks, according to the US military.
Monday, June 21st 2021 - 08:45 UTC
US to cover all expenses of gender reassignment surgery to war veterans

The Government of the United States Sunday announced it planned to cover the costs of sex-change surgery for veterans who wished to undergo such a treatment. Until now, only hormone therapy and psychological services were provided.
Thursday, April 15th 2021 - 08:41 UTC
US to withdraw from Afghanistan by September, says Joe Biden

US President Joseph Biden announced late Tuesday his country would withdraw all troops from Afghanistan by September 11, thus putting an end to one of the longest armed conflicts in which the country has been involved.
Wednesday, January 13th 2021 - 09:11 UTC
The US Joint Chiefs of Staff condemn the deadly riot on Capitol defined as 'sedition and insurrection'

The senior officers of the United States Joint Chiefs of Staff condemned the deadly riot at the Capitol last week, saying it was a “direct assault” on the constitutional process and illegal, according to a memo sent to the entire military.
Saturday, January 9th 2021 - 09:29 UTC
Nancy Pelosi cautions the US military about an “unhinged” Trump

As Democrats in the House of Representatives on Friday prepared to impeach President Donald Trump again if he does not step down, their leader Nancy Pelosi spoke to the top US general about preventing an “unhinged” Trump from accessing nuclear launch codes in the final days of his term.
Friday, September 4th 2020 - 08:15 UTC
Palau in the Pacific urges US military to build bases to contain Beijing influence

The tiny Pacific nation of Palau has urged the United States military to build bases on its territory - which lies in a region where Washington is pushing back against growing Chinese influence.
Friday, May 15th 2020 - 07:46 UTC
Trump mobilizing the military to distribute a coronavirus vaccine when available

President Donald Trump is mobilizing the U.S. military to distribute a novel coronavirus vaccine when one becomes available and will focus first on older Americans.
Thursday, May 14th 2020 - 07:17 UTC
Strong US military and political support for Taiwan ahead of inauguration of reelected president Tsai

The US navy said on Thursday it had sailed a guided-missile destroyer through the sensitive Taiwan Strait, a week before Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen's inauguration for a second term in office amid rising tensions with China.
Saturday, April 4th 2020 - 08:15 UTC
US aircraft carrier captain relieved for leaking info of Covid-19 cases in the Navy

The U.S. Navy relieved the commander of the aircraft carrier Theodore Roosevelt, who wrote a scathing letter that leaked to the public asking for stronger measures to control a coronavirus outbreak onboard his warship.