U.S., South Korea Boost Cooperation Amid North Korea’s Nuke Provocations
The United States and South Korea are deepening defense cooperation amid continued nuclear and missile provocations from North Korea.
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Fired General Charged Taxpayers for Visits to ‘Hooker Hill’
A former top aide to Secretary of Defense Ash Carter charged taxpayers for $1,700 tabs at strip clubs and then lied about it to investigators, according to findings of an investigation released Thursday.
SecDef Calls for More Joint Patrols in Asia-Pacific
Defense Secretary Ash Carter floated the possibility of more joint patrols with other militaries in the Asia-Pacific, at a time when regional tensions are running high as a result of China’s territorial claims in the South China Sea.
Pentagon Warns Congress Is Allowing Disclosure of Classified Intel, Arrest of U.S. Troops
The Pentagon’s top leader is warning Congress that its efforts to pass new highly contested legislation would lead to the disclosure of highly sensitive classified intelligence and open up U.S. troops to prosecution by foreign entities, according to a communication sent by Defense Secretary Ash Carter to a top lawmaker and obtained by the Washington Free Beacon.
Top Military Officer: Bad Idea to Share Syria Intelligence With Russians
Gen. Joseph Dunford, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, said Thursday that it would be a bad idea to share intelligence with Russia on the conflict in Syria.
SecDef: U.S. Forces Prepared to ‘Fight Tonight’ to Thwart North Korea
Defense Secretary Ash Carter said Monday that American forces stationed in South Korea need to be prepared to “fight tonight” given the nuclear threat from North Korea.
Air Force General Nominated to Command STRATCOM
President Obama on Friday nominated Air Force Gen. John Hyten to be commander of U.S. Strategic Command. Hyten currently commands the Air Force Space Command.
Ash Carter: Russia Undermining International Order, Interfering in ‘Democratic Processes’
Defense Secretary Ash Carter accused Russia of undermining international order and interfering “with our democratic processes” Wednesday during an address to students at the University of Oxford.
Female Marine Drops From Infantry Course
The only woman enrolled to become a Marine Corps infantry officer has dropped out of the course after failing to complete two conditioning hikes last month.
Kerry Expected to Detail U.S. Proposal to Coordinate With Russia in Syria in August
Secretary of State John Kerry said Tuesday that he plans to publicly outline in early August details of a bilateral agreement that will enhance military cooperation between the United States and Russia in the fight against terrorist groups in Syria.
