U.S. military personnel involved in the August drone strike in Kabul, Afghanistan, that killed 10 civilians will not be disciplined, defense officials said on Monday. John Kirby, chief Pentagon spokesman, said on Monday that based on the findings of an independent probe released last month, no recommendations were made for discipline. The review was endorsed…
US Won’t Discipline Troops Over Airstrike That Killed Afghan Civilians: Pentagon
Pentagon Orders New Probe into Syria Airstrike that Killed Dozens of Civilians
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has ordered a new investigation into a 2019 airstrike in Syria that led to multiple civilian deaths, Pentagon press secretary John Kirby announced on Monday. The renewed probe will be led by U.S. Army Forces commander Gen. Michael Garrett within a 90-day deadline. It aims to review “reports of investigation already…
Pentagon Says It Has Authority To Require Oklahoma National Guard To Follow Vaccine Mandate
November 16, 2021
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The Pentagon on Monday said it has the authority to require members of the National Guard to get vaccinated against COVID-19 after the Oklahoma National Guard’s newly appointed commander refused to impose a vaccine mandate ordered by the Defense Department. Pentagon press secretary John Kirby told reporters that U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin “has the…
‘Dozens’ of Family Members of US Troops Still in Afghanistan, Pentagon Says
The Pentagon on Wednesday said that “dozens” of family members of U.S. troops still remain in Afghanistan, nearly three months after the Taliban takeover of Kabul and after President Joe Biden withdrew all soldiers from the country. Pentagon spokesperson John Kirby made the remarks during a press briefing when pressed by a reporter about the…
US Lawmakers Visit Taiwan Amid China’s Threat of Military Action Against Self-Ruled Island
November 10, 2021
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TAIPEI, Taiwan—A group of U.S. congressmen arrived in Taiwan on a military plane on Nov. 9, marking the third U.S. delegation to visit the self-ruled island since President Joe Biden took office in January. At the time of writing, it is unclear which lawmakers are in Taiwan and how many of them are there. The…
‘Paramount Challenge’: Military Suicides Rise by 16 Percent
Suicides among U.S. service members increased 16 percent in 2020 compared to the year before, sparking a commitment from military leaders to redouble prevention efforts. The 580 self-inflicted deaths in 2020 was up from 498 in 2019, according to newly released data from the Department of Defense. “The findings are troubling. Suicide rates among our…
LIVE: Pentagon Press Secretary and Military Officials Hold News Conference
LIVE: Pentagon Press Secretary and Military Officials Give Update on Afghanistan
Pentagon Spokesman: Kabul Evacuations Not Solely Reliant Taliban’s ‘Goodwill’
Department of Defense (DOD) spokesman John Kirby denied claims Wednesday that U.S. military forces are relying on the assurances of the Taliban extremist group in its mission to evacuate thousands of Americans still trapped in Afghanistan. “I’m not going to walk you away from the idea that that’s not important. Of course it’s important,” Kirby…
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