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Activists seek to bolster treaty banning cluster munitions
Advocacy groups in the Cluster Munitions Coalition released their latest annual report on Tuesday.
Helping military children is ‘critical to our national security,’ says first lady
First lady listened to discussion of military children with special needs, social-emotional issues during the pandemic, and other issues.
By Karen Jowers
Iraqis, Syrians still rely on coalition airpower as troop levels wane
Coalition aircraft conducted dozens of airstrikes and provided aerial intelligence gathering in both countries during the final months of 2020.
By Kyle Rempfer
US ends support for Saudi-led war in Yemen
Biden to announce end to U.S. support for the Saudi-led coalition waging war in Yemen.
First lady praises military teens for their efforts to help new students
"Your president and I realize you serve, too," Biden told military teens.
By Karen Jowers
Group urges more probes into war crimes after report finds Australian troops unlawfully killed 39 Afghans
A human rights group urged nations participating in the U.S.-led coalition in Afghanistan to follow Australia's example and investigate the conduct of their own forces in the war.
Jill Biden’s ready to go to work for military families again
Supporting troops and their families is the 'one truly sacred obligation,' Jill Biden said.
By Karen Jowers
Coalition aircraft launched almost 35,000 strikes on ISIS targets over six years
A U.S.-led multinational coalition has launched tens of thousands of strikes in Iraq and Syria over the past seven years, weakening the radical group's hold on the region.
By Jared Morgan
Military absentee ballots could have substantial impact on election, report says
Military absentee ballots should be counted before winner declared, report says.
By Karen Jowers
Protecting military installations at the local level means starting Purple Star School programs now
The author of this commentary says promoting Purple Star Schools is the least we can do for military kids, but they are also a good investment for communities that rely on defense dollars for their fiscal stability and growth.
By Becky Porter
Coalition helicopter makes emergency landing in Syria. Officials say no injuries, no hostile fire
U.S.-led coalition helicopter makes emergency landing in Syria.
By Howard Altman