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Trump’s Red, White & Blue Air Force One Paint Job is Not Final, General Says
The concept image is “just something that’s on a paper,” according to Air Force acquisition official.
A Rahm Emanuel is Exactly What Japan Wants, Asia Scholars Say
What matters in American politics is not what matters to Tokyo.
Biden to Pitch Partnership at UN, Amid Tension With France and Other Allies
The withdrawal from Afghanistan “opens the chapter” for diplomacy, a senior administration official said.
The Marines Are Looking for a Few Older People
The Corps’ shift to a lighter, distributed force requires skills and judgment that may be easier to recruit than build, training chief says.
Congress’ Afghanistan Oversight Marred By Politics
Lawmakers overwhelmingly postured instead of asking America’s top diplomat real questions.
Will Congress Ever Repeal Its Post-9/11 War Authorizations?
The passage of two decades since the Sept. 11 terror attacks might be a “wake-up call” for lawmakers.
Army Chief: We’re Not Pushing Critical Race Theory
“What we’re trying to build is teams where everyone treats everyone with respect,” McConville said.
Army Chief Calls for Afghanistan Review: ‘Let the Cards Fall Where They Fall’
McConville says lessons must be learned because “terrorism is not going away.”
China Hawks Try for Beijing Olympics Boycotts on Defense Bill
Democrats rejected proposals that could affect military bases, but unlikely allies appear to be forming.
The Forever War is Dead. Long Live the Forever War
The fight against terrorism will continue, yet our body politic is weakened by double-speak.
Lawmakers Load Defense Bill With Measures Demanding Answers for Afghanistan's Fall—and Its Future
Armed Services Committee members passed several bipartisan Afghanistan-related amendments amid partisan jabs at Biden.
Biden Will Announce $60M Security Aid to Ukraine To Counter Russia
The White House meeting with Ukrainian President Voldymyr Zelenskyy will also reaffirm the partnership between the two countries.
The Future of U.S.-Taliban Relations
Blinken says cooperation is possible, but only if Taliban acts appropriately.
Pentagon Orders Troops to Get COVID Vaccine
Austin’s order follows FDA approval of one vaccine—and the deadliest week yet for COVID-stricken troops.
Air Force’s Kendall Creates Space Acquisition Office, Accelerates Absorption of Space Development Agency
And the new service secretary is asking Congress to allow him to move faster yet.
Biden Holds to Aug. 31 Evacuation Deadline, But Orders Up ‘Contingency Plans’ for Afghanistan Pullout
Military, contracted planes have airlifted 87,900 people from Kabul as of Wednesday—but the Taliban is now clamping down on who can leave.
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