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The officials, including acting defense secretary Christopher C. Miller, attended a meeting at the Pentagon on Nov. 13 with the Lithuanian defense minister, Raimundas Karoblis, whose embassy on Thursday said he had tested positive for the novel coronavirus.
- Nov 20, 2020
On the political left and right, there are strong differences of opinion over what the nation should do.
- Nov 18, 2020
The decision will reduce the number of U.S. service members in Afghanistan by about half.
- Nov 17, 2020
The White House is expected to announce a reduction of U.S. forces from around 5,000 to 2,500 in Afghanistan by the time President Trump leaves office in January.
- Nov 16, 2020
Mark T. Esper raised several concerns while recommending against deeper troop cuts now.
- Nov 14, 2020
The president’s desire to cement a swift withdrawal from Afghanistan could present a test to senior officers, including Gen. Mark Milley, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
- Nov 11, 2020
One administration official described it as a takeover of the Pentagon by Trump's National Security Council.
- Nov 10, 2020
Cashe, who died after pulling several soldiers from a burning vehicle, would be the first African-American Medal of Honor recipient in the nation's modern wars.
- Nov 10, 2020
Esper’s exit plunges the Pentagon into another period of uncertainty as military leaders grapple with the impact of the coronavirus crisis and nationwide unrest.
- Nov 9, 2020
Miller takes over on an acting basis after the president fired Mark Esper.
- Nov 9, 2020