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Former Army Medic Receives Medal of Honor
President Donald J. Trump presented former Army Staff Sgt. Ronald J. Shurer II with the Medal of Honor during a ceremony at the White House for his heroic actions in April 2008 as a Special Forces medic in Afghanistan.
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NATO Defense Chiefs Build 360-Degree Defense on Maturing Framework, Dunford Says
The recent NATO Military Committee Meeting in Warsaw, Poland, was so productive because the alliance chiefs of defense were able to build on the three-year framework put in place, Marine Corps Gen. Joe Dunford said.
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Dunford Pleased DOD Enters Fiscal 2019 With Budget
For the first time in a long time, the Defense Department entered the fiscal year with a budget, and the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff said troops should be extremely pleased with the development.
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Chiefs Recommit to NATO Missions, Look to Future Needs
The NATO Military Committee reaffirmed the alliance's commitment to Afghanistan and Iraq and moved ahead with plans to restructure NATO to improve its military capabilities.
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Mattis to Meet With French Leaders, Attend NATO Conference
Defense Secretary James N. Mattis embarks Oct.1 on a trip that includes stops in France and Belgium where he plans to meet with leaders, reaffirm partnerships and discuss key NATO matters.
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Commander Wants Coalition Forces in Afghanistan to Know Why They Fight
The commander of NATO's Resolute Support mission in Afghanistan said it's important for coalition service members serving in Afghanistan to know that in doing so, they are protecting their own nations.
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NATO Moves to Combat Russian Hybrid Warfare
Russia is disturbing the peace, and NATO countries must combat its hybrid strategy, the alliance’s supreme allied commander for Europe said.
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NATO Committee Examines Full Range of Alliance Challenges
Marine Corps Gen. Joe Dunford, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and 28 other NATO chiefs of defense are meeting in Warsaw, Poland, to discuss challenges, operations and processes.
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Iraqi Forces Make Strong Start in Offensive to Liberate Tal Afar
Iraqi security forces have made a positive start in their offensive to liberate the Iraqi city of Tal Afar from the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria, the deputy commander of Operation Inherent Resolve said. Click to watch the full event.
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U.S., Coalition 'Steadfast' With Iraq for ISIS Defeat, Secretary Says
The United States and its coalition partners remain unwavering in their commitment to Iraq in defeating the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria, Defense Secretary Jim Mattis said while in Baghdad.
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Inherent Resolve Strikes Target ISIS in Syria, Iraq
U.S. and coalition military forces continued to attack the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported.
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Mattis, Jordanian Leaders Discuss ISIS Fight, Security
Defense Secretary Jim Mattis met with Jordan's top officials in Amman to discuss the fight against the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria, the defeat-ISIS coalition and security in the Middle East.
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President Unveils New Afghanistan, South Asia Strategy During Address
President Donald J. Trump unveiled a new strategy to bolster American security that encompasses Afghanistan, Pakistan, India and South Asia during an address to the nation at Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, Va.
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Mattis Praises Defeat-ISIS Efforts in Meetings With Iraqi Leaders
Defense Secretary Jim Mattis reaffirmed the U.S. commitment to Iraq and praised the Iraqis' efforts to defeat the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria in separate meetings with three top Iraqi officials.
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The United States is demonstrating to NATO allies and the world its continued commitment to peace, security and stability in Europe.
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