Latest "troops" stories

Inflation and budget gridlock take a toll on the Pentagon

The prospect of increased weapons costs and rising wages are already causing significant problems for Pentagon planners as they craft President Joe Biden’s upcoming budget proposal for fiscal 2023, defense experts say.

22 months ago

Archbishop: Catholic troops can refuse COVID-19 vaccine

Archbishop for the Military Services, USA releases new guidance on COVID-19 vaccines for Catholic troops.

By Jessica Edwards

24 months ago

Trump orders most American troops to leave Somalia. AFRICOM says they are redeploying elsewhere in region

Without providing details, the Pentagon said in a short statement that “a majority” of U.S. troops and assets in Somalia will be withdrawn in early 2021.

By Robert Burns, The Associated Press and Howard Altman

3 years ago

Arlington National Cemetery announces limited reopening for public

"Our goal is to provide increased access for the public to visit a loved one’s gravesite."

By Diana Stancy Correll

3 years ago

Trump: Stars and Stripes funding won’t be cut

Trump's tweet come after the Pentagon notified Stars and Stripes that it’s final newspaper publication will be released this month.

By Diana Stancy Correll

3 years ago

4,000 more Afghan interpreters could get special immigrant visas, thanks to defense bill

The legislation, if passed in the Senate, means that a total of 22,500 visas through the Special Immigrant Visa program could be issued to former Afghan interpreters — up from the 18,500 limit previously in place.

By Diana Stancy Correll

4 years ago