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US defense secretary says Germany is ‘highly valued’ station for American troops

About 34,500 U.S. troops are stationed in Germany, including key American military facilities like the Ramstein Air Base and the headquarters for AFRICOM and EUCOM.

By Staff and wire report

3 years ago

Members of the Taliban's peace negotiation team meet with Secretary of State Mike Pompeo amid talks between the Taliban and the Afghan government, Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020, in Doha, Qatar.

Negotiators for Taliban, Afghan government agree Islamic law to guide peace talks

The talks hit an impasse until last week, when in a breakthrough, the two sides agreed on rules and procedures for the negotiations.

3 years ago

Top US general in the Mideast says ISIS in Iraq and Syria still long-term threat

While no longer a major security threat, Marine Gen. Frank McKenzie said ISIS is never going to be defeated unless the international community can address the indoctrination of refugees displaced by years of war.

By Robert Burns, The Associated Press

3 years ago

Polish leader signs deal increasing US troop presence

The Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement raises the number of U.S. troops in Poland to some 5,500.

3 years ago

Military officials blindsided by Trump announcement of early US troop withdrawal from Afghanistan

Pentagon and State officials fear that putting a definitive date on troop withdrawal could undercut negotiations to finalize a peace deal between the Taliban and the Afghan government.

By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press

4 years ago

US withdrawing thousands of troops from Iraq and Afghanistan

The United States will pull thousands of troops out of Iraq and Afghanistan by November, the top American commander for the Middle East said Wednesday, as President Donald Trump tries to make good on his campaign promise to get America out of “endless wars.”

By Robert Burns, The Associated Press and Zeke Miller, The Associated Press

4 years ago