Joint Chiefs remind military of duty to defend Constitution
In a memo to members of the military, the Joint Chiefs of Staff reminded them of their duty to uphold the Constitution.
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U.S. starts COVID vaccinations of its military personnel in S. Korea
Moderna vaccine being given to military and civilian healthcare workers, first responders and command staff there even as new wave hits.
U.S. B-52H bombers fly to Middle East in mission to deter Iran
"We do not seek conflict," Gen. Frank McKenzie said, "but we must remain postured and committed to respond to any contingency or in opposition to any aggression."
Trump orders most U.S. troops to withdraw from Somalia
The move continues a post-election push by Mr. Trump to shrink U.S. involvement in counterterrorism missions abroad.
Military's system to combat sexual assault is broken, survivors say
Sexual assault survivors said their allegations were brushed aside and they were retaliated against for reporting their assaults.
U.S. fighter jets intercept Russian bombers near Alaska
U.S. fighter jets intercepted four Russian military aircraft in international airspace near Alaska, NORAD said.
Top U.S. general casts doubt on Trump's Afghan withdrawal timeline
After Trump says all U.S. forces "should" be home for Christmas, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs stresses the pull-out remains "conditions-based."
Top military leaders quarantining as virus hits Pentagon
The list of senior military officers in quarantine is extensive and includes the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
Military suicides up as much as 20% during pandemic
Senior Army leaders say they've seen about a 30% jump in active duty suicides so far this year.
House to vote on bill named after slain soldier Vanessa Guillén
"Vanessa Guillén fought for us and now, it's time to fight for her," Guillén's sister said.
Graham on Trump reportedly disparaging fallen troops: "I don't buy this"
Graham questioned the timing of the report from The Atlantic, noting it was published two months before the election.
Trump administration to withdraw 1,200 U.S. troops from Iraq
General Frank McKenzie, commander of U.S. Central Command, said the number of troops in Iraq will be reduced from 5,200 to 3,000 in September.
Trump denies report that he called service members "losers" and "suckers"
President Trump denied a report that he called U.S. troops who lost their lives in war "losers" and "suckers," calling it "Fake News."
Protecting the U.S. military from coronavirus
The U.S. military is changing its procedures and training to combat the spread of COVID-19. David Martin reports on what's being done to protect those keeping the country safe.
Iran moves mock aircraft carrier to sea after U.S. jet incident
Satellite photographs likely signal the Iran soon plans to use replica for live-fire drills amid heightened tensions with the U.S.
Soldier's death puts spotlight on military sexual assault, harassment
"It's time for the military to seriously grapple with its own failures of handling sexual assault and sexual harassment," said Colonel Don Christensen, president of Protect our Defenders.
Coronavirus pandemic tests U.S. military planning
U.S. Northern Command head General Terrence O'Shaughnessy on COVID-19 battle: “No plan ever survives first contact with the enemy.”
ICYMI: A look back at Sunday's 60 Minutes
This week on 60 Minutes: How GM and Ford switched from building vehicles to making medical supplies; Then, using artificial intelligence to track the coronavirus pandemic; And, protecting the U.S. military from coronavirus.
Protecting the U.S. military from coronavirus
The U.S. military is changing its procedures and training to combat the spread of COVID-19. David Martin reports on what's being done to protect those keeping the country safe.
3 U.S. firefighters killed in Australia identified
All three had long military and firefighting careers and were contracted to help fight the wildfires in Australia.
Trump pushes back on Navy review that could expel Gallagher from SEALs
President Trump tweeted Thursday the Navy would not strip Navy SEAL Edward Gallagher of his status in the elite force
ICYMI: Here's what you missed on Sunday's "Face the Nation"
The rocky U.S.-brokered ceasefire between Turkey and Syria has many speculating the president's strategy overseas
ICYMI: Here's what you missed on Sunday's "Face the Nation"
The president's new strategy in Syria has much of the political world, including members of his own party, rebuking his policies
Military grapples with rising suicide rates
The Army, Navy and Marine Corps all saw the rate of suicides go up as well as the overall numbers, with only the Air Force showing a decrease, according to data released by the Pentagon
Mattis: Trump should "verify, then trust" before talks with Taliban
"All wars eventually come to an end and I salute efforts to try to end that war. No doubt," Mattis said on "Face the Nation"
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