Tag: Pentagon

National Security

Iranian-backed militias flout deterrence and appear to strike at Americans again

Abraham Mahshie · March 3, 2021 5:04 pm

Michigan lawmakers request better food for National Guard members after complaints of moldy, undercooked meals

Mica Soellner · March 3, 2021 4:22 pm

U.S. Army soldiers stand outside their armoured vehicle in a joint base with Iraqi army south of Mosul, Iraq, Thursday, Feb. 23, 2017.

Iraqi air base hosting US troops targeted with rockets

Mike Brest · March 3, 2021 1:13 pm

A Nigerien soldier provides rear security for his squad while they performed a dismounted patrol during Exercise Flintlock 2017 in Diffa, Niger, March 11, 2017. Flintlock exercises strengthen security institutions, promote multilateral sharing of information, and develop interoperability among partner nations in the Trans-Sahara.

National Security

National Guard ‘well trained’ and ‘well equipped’ ahead of possible QAnon-pushed March 4 conspiracy protests

Abraham Mahshie · March 2, 2021 8:59 pm

Ukrainian patrol boats participate in exercise Sea Breeze 2019, in Odesa, Ukraine, July 7, 2019. Sea Breeze is a U.S. and Ukraine co-hosted multinational maritime exercise held in the Black Sea and is designed to enhance interoperability of participating nations and strengthen maritime security.

National Security

US support for Ukraine ramps up seven years after Russian invasion of Crimea

Abraham Mahshie · March 2, 2021 6:45 pm

Florida congressman says too many signs Biden is soft on China

Abraham Mahshie · March 2, 2021 12:00 am

Pentagon Press Secretary John F. Kirby holds a press briefing, the Pentagon, Washington, D.C., Feb. 22, 2021.

National Security

Pentagon insists Syria strike ‘very strong signal’ despite pinprick claim by militants

Abraham Mahshie · March 1, 2021 8:15 pm

Vice President Joe Biden, right, talks with his son, U.S. Army Capt. Beau Biden, at Camp Victory on the outskirts of Baghdad, Iraq. On Saturday, May 30, 2015, Vice President Biden announced the death of son, Beau, from brain cancer. (AP Photo/Khalid Mohammed, Pool)

National Security

Veterans groups hope Beau Biden’s death will lead president to help ailing post-9/11 veterans

Abraham Mahshie · March 1, 2021 7:41 pm

Biden Syria strikes dodge difficult clash with Iran in Iraq

Joel Gehrke · February 26, 2021 8:55 pm

An Iraqi volunteer force chant slogans against the al-Qaida-inspired Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant during training in the Shiite holy city of Karbala, 50 miles (80 kilometers) south of Baghdad, Iraq, Wednesday, June 25, 2014, after authorities urged Iraqis to help battle insurgents. Shiite militias responding to a call to arms by Iraq's top cleric are focused on protecting the capital and Shiite shrines.(AP Photo/Ahmed al-Husseini)

National Security

Pentagon dismisses notion of delayed Syria strike and finally blames Iran for rocket attacks in Iraq

Abraham Mahshie · February 26, 2021 7:59 pm

From the way certain members of the press tell it, Biden hit a home run.

National Security

Biden mum on strikes against Iranian-backed militias in Syria as Democrats call for explanation

Abraham Mahshie · February 26, 2021 4:12 pm

A Nigerien soldier provides rear security for his squad while they performed a dismounted patrol during Exercise Flintlock 2017 in Diffa, Niger, March 11, 2017. Flintlock exercises strengthen security institutions, promote multilateral sharing of information, and develop interoperability among partner nations in the Trans-Sahara.

Magazine - Washington Briefing

It’s crunch time for the Biden administration in Afghanistan

Jamie McIntyre · February 26, 2021 4:00 am