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Biden admin approves military use of lethal force on US citizens
Oct 25, 2024 · Following significant pushback on social media, the Pentagon denied accusations that lethal force could be used on U.S. citizens. In a Thursday statement to The Associated Press, Pentagon spokeswoman Sue Gough said, “The policies concerning the use of force by DOD addressed in DoDD 5240.01 are not new, and do not authorize the DOD to use lethal force against U.S. citizens or people located ...
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Pentagon fails 7th audit; can't account for $824 billion
Nov 18, 2024 · Under the National Defense Authorization Act, the Pentagon is required to achieve an unmodified audit opinion by the end of 2028. In Friday’s press release, McCord said that while “significant work” and “challenges” continue to face the Pentagon’s effort to achieve a clean financial audit, the department’s annual audit process works as …
US military at 80-year low, Pentagon urges 'national call to service'
Dec 25, 2023 · The United States military will have the smallest force in over 80 years as it prepares for the start of 2024. The Pentagon recently informed Congress that the U.S. military faces one of its “greatest challenges” as it navigates the “difficult recruiting environment” that resulted in multiple military branches missing recruitment targets in 2023.
Biden signs US spending deal that averts a government shutdown
Dec 21, 2024 · The last-minute events — the government was taking initial steps to shut down this weekend — capped a tumultuous few days in which two earlier plans pursued by House Speaker Mike Johnson collapsed under pressure from President-elect Trump and Elon Musk.
US military 41,000 troops short of recruitment goal
Dec 19, 2023 · The United States military missed its recruiting goal by a combined total of 41,000 personnel across its various branches in 2023. The acting undersecretary for the Pentagon’s personnel and readiness, Ashish Vazirani, recently confirmed to Congress that the U.S. Armed Forces missed recruiting goals by roughly 41,000 recruits in fiscal year 2023.
We’re at the 125th Army-Navy game – here’s what leaders told us
Dec 14, 2024 · On Friday, ahead of the 125th Army-Navy Game between the U.S. Military Academy at West Point and the U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis, American Military News sat down for interviews with leaders from both sides, as well as several cadets, to get their take on the rivalry game on Saturday.
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Dec 14, 2024 · Maine’s deadliest mass shooting report: Army, police missed ‘several opportunities’ to possibly prevent the Lewiston tragedy
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Nov 10, 2024 · Robins Air Force Base officer sued over vaccine rule. What happens now with mandate dropped?