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Pentagon to require service members to be vaccinated

Pentagon announces it will require service members to receive the COVID-19 vaccine after Pfizer vaccine has received full approval.

Tearful Afghan journalist asks Pentagon 'where's my president'

Afghan reporter Nazira Karimi got emotional at a Pentagon press briefing in Arlington.

Pentagon to impose vaccine mandate on all US soldiers

US military to set September deadline for all service members to get COVID vaccine.

Pentagon turns down questions: 'Ongoing investigation'

Pentagon Chief of Police was asked about the details of the incident Tuesday where a policeman was killed and the perpetrator liquidated.

Shooting attack near the Pentagon

Pentagon on lockdown after multiple gunshots were fired at bus station near the facility.

Pentagon concerned over attacks in Iraq and Syria

Pentagon says it is deeply concerned about attacks on US personnel in Iraq and Syria in recent days.

Watch: UFOs swarming US warships? Pentagon confirms authenticity

Filmmaker Jeremy Corbell's video footage of 'UFOs swarming US warships' taken in 2019 has been confirmed by Pentagon. What's next?

GOP look to block nomination of undersecretary of Defense

Pro-Israel groups had previously raised concerns regarding Colin Kahl’s role in the 2015 Iran nuclear deal.

Pentagon confirms Defense Secretary's visit to Israel

Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin will visit Israel as part of an overseas trip, meet Netanyahu and Gantz.

US to vaccinate September 11 mastermind against coronavirus

'Inexucsable and un-American to prioritize vaccinations for terrorists over vulnerable Americans,' Rep. Elise Stefanik says.

State Department approves sale of munitions to Saudi Arabia

US State Department approves potential sale of 3,000 precision guided munitions to Saudi Arabia in a deal valued at up to $290 billion.

US on high alert for Iranian attacks

Pentagon worried Iran could take advantage of presidential transition, US troop withdrawals to launch attacks.

Report: Trump to cut US troops in Afghanistan and Iraq

Trump administration expected to cut number of troops in Afghanistan and Iraq in Trump's final weeks in office.

Top Pentagon adviser has blamed ‘Israeli lobby’ for US wars

Advisor to Trump's new acting Secretary of Defense has routinely blamed 'Israeli lobby', AIPAC, and 'neocons' for pushing the US into wars.

Report: US officials briefed on threat against Pentagon leaders

Officials tell NBC News briefings suggested the threat may be potential retaliation for killing of Iranian Gen. Qassem Soleimani.

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Trump, Pentagon to announce troop reduction in Iraq, Afghanistan

Senior Pentagon official tells Fox News that Trump will announce reduction in troops in Iraq and Afghanistan on Wednesday.

Senate Committee votes to require Pentagon to release UFO report

There seems to be no systematic sharing of UFO information between the Pentagon and intelligence services.

Should US shrink the Pentagon to increase national security?

Not only can the United States cut its defense budget, but it can also better secure the nation by development of diplomacy and aid.

Senior Pentagon official: Iran could take aggressive action

John Rod, No. 3 official in the Pentagon, warns Iran could take violent action in the near future amid internal protests.

Pentagon: ISIS used US withdrawal to regroup

New Pentagon report finds that ISIS has strengthened its abilities and has recovered from elimination of its leader.

Pentagon watchdog declines to investigate Ukraine aid delay

Reaction and analysis from former CIA director James Woolsey.

US says up to 1,000 troops to withdraw from Syria

Pentagon announces Trump has ordered the withdrawal of up to 1,000 troops from northern Syria.

Senate confirms Mark Esper as Defense Secretary

Senate votes to confirm Trump's pick for secretary of defense, Mark Esper, by majority of 90 to 8.

Report: US launched cyber attack against Iran

US targeted Iran's computers and systems responsible for missile attacks, report says.

Pentagon releases flight path of downed drone

Pentagon says Iran's downing of its drone was "an unprovoked attack" and the UAV never violated Iranian airspace.

Pentagon: US ready to defend its interests in Middle East

Latest US deployment of troops to Middle East will include Patriot missile battalion and “other deterrence capabilities”.

Pentagon shifting funds for border wall

$1.5 billion in funds will help pay for construction of 80 miles of wall at the US-Mexican border.

Man arrested in connection with ricin envelopes sent to Trump

Man arrested in Utah in an investigation into envelopes filled with ricin that were mailed to Pentagon officials and President Trump.

Poison packages sent to Pentagon

FBI investigating after multiple packages containing deadly poison ricin sent to Pentagon.

Pentagon: Russia will bear responsibility for Idlib attack

Pentagon warns Russia will bear responsibility for humanitarian crisis in Syria if there is an attack on Idlib.

Pentagon cuts aid to Pakistan

US military cancels $300 million in aid after Pakistan fails to act against insurgents.

America heads to space again:

Trump directs creation of sixth military branch: The Space Force

US President directs Pentagon and Defense Department to oversee creation of sixth military branch to be 'separate but equal' to Air Force.

Pentagon confirms 9/11 planner captured in Syria

Pentagon confirms that Syrian-born German linked to September 11 attacks was captured by Syrian Kurds.

Pentagon official: Iran deal still in our best interests

U.S. Central Command chief says Iranian nuclear deal is still in the best interests of the United States.

Pentagon: Iran has deployed the S-300 system

Pentagon’s Defense Intelligence Agency says Iran has tested and deployed Russian-made anti-aircraft system.

US backs Israel's right to self-defense

Pentagon, State Department, emphasize Israel has a right to defend itself, express concern over Iran's 'behavior.'

US bombers fly off North Korean coast

Pentagon spokesperson says flights 'emphasize seriousness' with which US takes North Korea's 'reckless behavior.'

ISIS leader in Afghanistan dead

Pentagon says U.S. forces killed leader of ISIS Afghanistan branch, known as ISIS-K.

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Activity at Syrian base where chemical attack originated

Activity associated with chemical weapons spotted by US intelligence as President warns Assad preparing new chemical weapons attack

'US pilots will not hesitate to defend themselves'

American officials say US will not alter operations in Syria amid Russian threat to treat US aircraft as military targets.

Watch: Newly-released photos show Pentagon post-9/11

FBI releases photos showing the chaos at the Pentagon immediately after the attack there on 9/11.

Senior Al-Qaeda terrorist killed in Afghanistan

Pentagon: Strike in Afghanistan killed Al-Qaeda terrorist who was responsible for the death of two American service members.

Al-Qaeda leader killed in American air strike in Syria

Pentagon says Mohammad Habib Boussadoun al-Tunisi, an Al-Qaeda leader, was killed in an air strike near Idlib.

Senior Al-Qaeda leader killed in Syria

Abu Afghan al-Masri, senior Al-Qaeda leader in Syria who previously operated in Afghanistan, killed by American drone strike.

Al-Qaeda terrorist killed in Syria air strike

Pentagon reveals a United States drone strike in Syria killed an Al-Qaeda member with ties to the organization's senior leadership.

Pentagon still unsure whether to link Islam & violent Jihad

Staffers preparing National Military Strategy report can't agree on the inclusion of a passage on Salafi jihadism.

Pentagon: ISIS is preparing a chemical attack

Pentagon spokesman warns the Islamic State is determined to use chemical arms and likely to try them again in Iraq.

U.S. apologizes after air strike hits Syrian army

Pentagon admits coalition fighting ISIS may have struck Syrian military positions in Deir Ezzor.

ISIS information minister killed in Syria

Coalition air strike in Syria kills Wa'il Adil Hasan Salman al-Fayad, considered ISIS's information minister.

Coalition planes destroy ISIS chemical factory near Mosul

Pentagon says US-led warplanes destroyed ISIS factory used to produce chemical weapons, confirming longstanding suspicions.

Pentagon: ISIS spokesman was killed in American airstrike

Pentagon spokesman confirms ISIS spokesman Abu Mohamed al-Adnani was killed by an American airstrike in northern Syria.

Pentagon: ISIS about to lose access to Turkey border

The Islamic State group in Syria is about to lose access to Turkey's porous border, the Pentagon says.

Pentagon warns Syria: Don't fly near coalition troops

United States warns Syrian regime that it is prepared to shoot down planes threatening international coalition forces in northern Syria.

U.S. scrambles jets to protect its advisers in Syria

Fighters sent to protect U.S. advisers working with Kurdish forces after Syrian regime jets bombed the area.

Pentagon: Iran improved ballistic missiles after nuclear deal

A new report, published by the US Department of Defense, outlines Iran's sins as a growing cyber and ballistic security threat

New intelligence says ISIS rapper survived Syria strike

A German, who featured in an ISIS propaganda video holding a severed head, has resurfaced after the Pentagon declared him dead.

Pentagon acknowledges it targeted ISIS 'defense minister'

Pentagon says it targeted top ISIS commander Omar al-Shishani, stops short of confirming his reported death.

Pentagon confirms death of senior Al-Nusra Front member

Pentagon confirms it had targeted the spokesman of Syria's Al-Qaeda branch.

US orders families of personnel out of southern Turkey

Fearing imminent terror attacks, Pentagon orders families of military ad civilian personnel to leave southern Turkey.

CIA fighting the Pentagon in Syria

Syrian rebel groups backed by different parts of US defense establishment are shooting at each other.