Pentagon

One Militant Killed In US Bombing In Syria: Pentagon

World News | Agence France-Presse | Tuesday March 2, 2021

The US Defense Department said Monday that one member of a pro-Iran militia was killed and two were injured in last week's bombing of a border station inside Syria.

US Strikes "Iranian-Backed Militant" Site In Syria: Pentagon

World News | Agence France-Presse | Friday February 26, 2021

The US military struck facilities in eastern Syria used by Iran-backed armed groups Thursday, saying President Joe Biden's new administration was sending Tehran a message after recent rocket attacks on US troop locations in Iraq.

"India A Critical Partner": Pentagon Ahead Of Quad Ministers' Meet Today

India News | Press Trust of India | Thursday February 18, 2021

India is a critical partner, especially when one considers all the challenges in the Indo-Pacific region, the Pentagon said on the eve of the first Quad ministerial meeting under the Biden administration.

One-Third Of US Military Refusing COVID-19 Vaccine: Pentagon

World News | Agence France-Presse | Thursday February 18, 2021

Pentagon officials said Wednesday that about one-third of the US military are declining to receive the Covid-19 vaccine, despite significant coronavirus infection levels in the forces.

Joe Biden Announces New Pentagon Task Force On China

World News | NDTV | Thursday February 11, 2021

US President Joe Biden announced Wednesday the formation of a special Defense Department task force on China and ordered an immediate review of the military's strategic approach to the challenge from Beijing.

Amid "Threat" National Guard To Stay In Washington Till Mid-March

World News | Agence France-Presse | Tuesday January 26, 2021

Thousands of US National Guard troops mobilized in Washington for the presidential inauguration will remain in place through mid-March due to ongoing threats, Pentagon officials said Monday.

US Senate Confirms Lloyd Austin As First Black Chief Of Pentagon

World News | Agence France-Presse | Friday January 22, 2021

The US Senate confirmed retired general Lloyd Austin as secretary of defense Friday, the second cabinet nominee of new President Joe Biden to gain approval and the first African American to lead the Pentagon.

12 US Guard Troops Pulled From Joe Biden Inauguration After Far-Right Probe

World News | Agence France-Presse | Wednesday January 20, 2021

Twelve US National Guard troops have been pulled from duty protecting the presidential inauguration of Joe Biden, partly due to an investigation of extremist sympathies in the ranks, the Pentagon said Tuesday.

No Indication Of Insider Threat Before Joe Biden Inauguration: Acting Pentagon Chief

World News | Reuters | Tuesday January 19, 2021

The acting Pentagon chief said on Monday the FBI is assisting the U.S. military in vetting more than 25,000 National Guard troops being deployed to assist in protecting the U.S. Capitol around President-elect Joe Biden's inauguration for potential security concerns.

US Troop Levels Cut To 2,500 Each In Afghanistan, Iraq

World News | Agence France-Presse | Friday January 15, 2021

The US military has cut troop levels in Afghanistan and Iraq to 2,500 each, their lowest levels in the nearly two decades since the wars began, the Pentagon announced Friday.

US Capitol Attack Illegal Assault On Constitutional Process: Top Generals To Troops

World News | Agence France-Presse | Wednesday January 13, 2021

The Pentagon's top generals condemned the January 6 attack on the Capitol by Trump supporters on Tuesday, telling US troops that it was an illegal assault on the constitutional process.

Indian-American Becomes US Army's First Chief Information Officer

Indians Abroad | Press Trust of India | Thursday January 7, 2021

Indian-American Dr Raj Iyer has taken over as the first Chief Information Officer of the US Army, after the Pentagon created the position in July 2020.

US Aircraft Carrier To Stay In Gulf: Pentagon

World News | Agence France-Presse | Monday January 4, 2021

The US aircraft carrier USS Nimitz will remain in the Gulf due to "recent threats" by Iran, the Pentagon said Sunday, following reports the ship was returning home in what some read as a sign of de-escalation.

Joe Biden Nominates Kathleen Hicks To Be First Female Deputy Defense Secretary

World News | Agence France-Presse | Thursday December 31, 2020

President-elect Joe Biden on Wednesday nominated Kathleen Hicks to be deputy secretary of defense, making her the first woman to hold the number two position in the Pentagon if she is confirmed by the Senate.

"Nothing Short Of Irresponsibility": Trump-Appointees At Pentagon "Stalling Transition"

World News | Agence France-Presse | Tuesday December 29, 2020

President-elect Joe Biden said Monday that Donald Trump's appointees at the Pentagon were stalling on the transition and warned that the United States faces security risks as a result.