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1st Black Marine 4-star takes trip to Africa as new AFRICOM leader
Gen. Michael Langley has been tasked with leading troops on the continent against escalating threats from militant groups.
New in 2021: Space Command gets a new home
Six locations are still in the running to house Space Command's new HQ.
Why San Antonio should host US Space Command
In this commentary, a retired four-star Air Force general makes the case for why San Antonio should be selected to host U.S. Space Command.
By Edward A. Rice Jr.
In the race to host US Space Command, Colorado Springs is light years ahead
In this commentary, a retired four-star Air Force general says Colorado Springs, Colorado, has always been the center of the military's space operations.
By William R. Looney
Arizona lawmakers push for Space Command headquarters
Arizona's congressional delegation cited its many aerospace and defense contractors, good climate and existing military installations in a letter to the Air Force secretary.
US State Department expresses concern over China link to Cambodian naval base
An agreement seen by U.S. officials would allow China 30-year use of the base, it was reported in the media. But Cambodia's prime minister says his country's constitution doesn't allow foreign military bases.
Pentagon’s plan to rearrange forces in Europe gets the third degree from both sides of the aisle
Though the Pentagon has proposed moving 12,000 troops out of Germany, officials could not offer details about the cost or the proposed timeline for carrying out the plan.
Pompeo inks deal to support more American troops in Poland
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo sealed a defense cooperation deal Saturday with Polish officials that will pave the way to deploy more American troops to Poland.
Three questions on US troops moving from Germany
An Army War College professor's insights into the Defense Department's announcement to moving American troops from Germany to elsewhere on the continent and stateside.
By John R. Deni
Alaska officials push Anchorage for permanent Space Command headquarters
Alaska’s governor and the mayor of Anchorage asked the U.S. Air Force to consider the city as the location for the permanent headquarters of the new U.S. Space Command.
Germany: American troop reduction could harm NATO security
Germany’s defense minister suggested Monday that U.S. President Donald Trump’s reported plans to withdraw more than a quarter of American troops out of Germany could weaken not only the NATO alliance but the U.S. itself.
By Zeke Miller, The Associated Press