First flight of Afghan interpreters fleeing Taliban arrives in U.S.
The initial group consists of roughly 200 people. The former interpreters and others and their families fear Taliban retaliation for helping the U.S. during the war.
Biden and Iraqi leader discuss "new phase" of U.S. mission
There are currently about 2,500 U.S. troops in Iraq supporting the Iraqis' fight against ISIS.
House votes to allow more visas for Afghans who helped Americans
The current number of applicants is over 20,000, but about half have yet to complete the initial stages of the application.
Milley refuses to address reports he was concerned about coup
A new book alleges Milley compared Mr. Trump's rhetoric of election fraud to Hitler, saying, "This is a Reichstag moment. The gospel of the Fuhrer."
First round Afghans who helped U.S. military are coming to Fort Lee
Approximately 2,500 Afghans and their families will be completing their special immigrant visa application process at Fort Lee, Virginia.
National Guard seeks reimbursement from Congress for Capitol protection
About 26,000 National Guard troops were sent to Washington, D.C., for President Biden's inauguration after the January 6 attack on the Capitol.
Some detained in Haitian president's killing had U.S. military training
The Pentagon released a statement Thursday saying a "small number" of Colombians detained in the investigation had some U.S. military training.
U.S. to launch flight program to relocate Afghans
The operation will support relocation flights for individuals and their families who applied for Special Immigrant Visas.
U.S. military mission in Afghanistan will end August 31, Biden says
"We are ending the nation's longest war," the president said.
U.S. troops in Syria come under attack after strikes on militias
There were no injuries and damage is being assessed, Operation Inherent Resolve spokesman Colonel Wayne Marotto said.
Pentagon to recommend change in prosecuting sexual assault
Austin's recommendation comes amid increasing pressure from Congress to overhaul the system for addressing sexual assault in the military.
Russia conducts largest Pacific naval exercise since Cold War
The U.S. moved its planned exercise closer to Hawaii in response to Russian movements.
Pentagon open to changes on handling sexual assault cases
But Austin and Milley voiced reservations about overhauling the military justice system for all serious crimes, as outlined in a bill from Senator Kirsten Gillibrand.
Drone refuels U.S. Navy fighter jet in midair for the first time
A Navy F/A-18 Super Hornet and an unmanned aircraft were connected by a hose as the drone transferred jet fuel to the aircraft in the skies over the Midwest.
Government report unable to explain source of many UFOs
The government is expected to release its report on unidentified aerial phenomena this month.