On Syria, Trump Splits from Pence, Clinton Vows No Ground Troops Trump broke from his running mate on plans for Syria, while Clinton vowed she would not deploy ground troops to the country.
Putin Vows Payback for Assassination of Russian Ambassador in Turkey Putin pledged to strengthen Russia's role in Syria's civil war in response to the assassination of Russia's ambassador to...
Dunford: All Options on Table to Ramp Up ISIS Fight Top military brass want to isolate groups in Iraq and Syria until they're weak enough that local authorities can keep them at...
US-Backed Syrian Militia Has Office in Moscow: Dunford Syrian-Kurdish YPG fighters backed by the U.S. have offices in Moscow, Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Joseph Dunford said.
Sailors Recall Helping Coordinate 'No-Fail' Missile Strike in Syria Guided-missile destroyers and cruisers are equipped with TLAMs, but occasions in which they are called upon to fire them are...
US Should Get Out of Syria, Former American Officials Say Four analysts in Washington, D.C., reiterated their call to remove American forces from the region.
Pentagon: ISIS on the Ropes Despite Clash Between Iraqis, Kurds "Overall, ISIS is losing in every way," said U.S. Army Col. Ryan Dillon, a spokesman for Operation Inherent Resolve.
Obama Issues Stern Warning to Syrian President President Obama warned President Bashar al-Assad of possible military action if Syria uses chemical weapons.
McCain, Dempsey Duel Over US Role in Syria McCain threatened to block the reconfirmation of the military's top officer over how the U.S. should deal with the war in...
White House Urges Lawmakers to Back Syria Strike Administration officials appeared before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee to press for a limited Syrian campaign.
Watchdog Finds 50% Increase in VA Medical Center Jobs with 'Severe' Shortages This year, Veterans Health Administration facilities reported 4,434 severe occupational staffing shortages in jobs ranging...
4 Out of 5 US Troops Surveyed Understand the Duty to Disobey Illegal Orders With his Aug. 11, 2025, announcement that he was sending the National Guard – along with federal law enforcement – into...
National Guard Rehearsed Show of Force Against Immigration Raid Protesters, General Testifies National Guard troops repeatedly rehearsed their role in an operation at a Los Angeles park intended as a show of force...
San Diego Espionage Trial Begins for Sailor Accused of Spying for His Native China Jinchao “Patrick” Wei, 25, is accused of seven counts of conspiracy, espionage and charges related to unlawfully sending...
Trump and Putin Will Meet at an Alaska Military Base Long Used to Counter Russia The base created by merging Elmendorf Air Force Base and Army Fort Richardson in 2010 has played a key strategic role in...