United States Military

Trump signs executive orders for military, focusing on transgender service members, COVID, diversity

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Trump signs executive orders for military, focusing on transgender service members, COVID, diversity

President Trump signed multiple executive orders Monday night that could reshape the management and composition of the military, with provisions addressing diversity measures, transgender service members, and troops who were discharged for refusing COVID vaccinations. He also signed an executive order to establish a process to develop what the administration is calling an American Iron … Read more

1 person killed at U.S. Army base in Georgia in what authorities say appears to be an “isolated” incident

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1 person killed at U.S. Army base in Georgia in what authorities say appears to be an “isolated” incident

A U.S. Army installation in Georgia was locked down Saturday after a person was shot and killed in what base authorities described as an isolated incident. The shooter was apprehended and taken into custody, and an “all clear” was given around 9:45 a.m. local time, less than an hour after Fort Eisenhower went into lockdown, … Read more

Military documents contradict Republican Rep. Troy Nehls’ military record claims

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Military documents contradict Republican Rep. Troy Nehls’ military record claims

During his time in office and amid his inaugural 2020 run for Texas’ 22nd District congressional seat, Republican Rep. Troy Nehls has repeatedly claimed to be the recipient of two Bronze Star medals and a Combat Infantryman Badge from his time in the U.S. Army serving in Iraq and Afghanistan.  There is no question that … Read more

Israel intercepts missiles amid Iran’s barrage of strikes, IDF says

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Israel intercepts missiles amid Iran’s barrage of strikes, IDF says

Israel intercepts missiles amid Iran’s barrage of strikes, IDF says – CBS News Watch CBS News Explosions and loud booms echoed throughout parts of Israel following Iran’s retaliatory strike that began Saturday night. The IDF says the vast majority of the missiles have been intercepted. CBS News’ Natalie Brand and Samantha Vinograd report. Be the … Read more