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Biden govt supports dialogue to find political solution to Afghanistan
National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan said on Friday the Biden administration supports the previous Trump administration's decision of setting up negotiations between the stakeholders in Afghanistan
 "Biden govt supports dialogue to find political solution to Afghanistan")
US: Joe Biden signs order to reverse Trump's transgender military ban
In a separate statement, the Defense Department said it was ready to immediately implement Biden's Executive Order
 "US: Joe Biden signs order to reverse Trump's transgender military ban")
US poll fraud claim: 10 ex-Pentagon chiefs caution Trump against using army
In an extraordinary rebuke of President Donald Trump, all 10 living former secretaries of defence have cautioned against any move to involve the military in pursuing claims of election fraud
 "US poll fraud claim: 10 ex-Pentagon chiefs caution Trump against using army")
'Deeply honoured': PM Modi conferred with highest military decoration of US
He said the 21st century presents both unprecedented challenges as well as opportunities
 "'Deeply honoured': PM Modi conferred with highest military decoration of US")
US military sends B-52 bombers to Middle East as show of force against Iran
The US flew a pair of B-52 strategic bombers from a base in Louisiana to the Middle East, as a show of force against Iran, as tensions continue to escalate between Tehran and Washington
 "US military sends B-52 bombers to Middle East as show of force against Iran")
US, Morocco sign 10-year agreement to strengthen military cooperation
Esper met with Moroccan Minister of Foreign Affairs Nasser Bourita upon his arrival Friday
How Trump fell out of love with his generals, and why the feeling is mutual
Critics say Trump has used the military as a prop and purposefully undermined Pentagon efforts to remain apolitical
 "How Trump fell out of love with his generals, and why the feeling is mutual")
US-led international coalition troops withdraw from Iraq's base in Taji
Remaining coalition troops will depart in the coming days after finalising the handing over of equipment
 "US-led international coalition troops withdraw from Iraq's base in Taji")
'It was a bomb of some kind': Trump insists Lebanon explosion was an attack
The Lebanese government ordered the house arrest of several port officials in connection with the explosion, which killed at least 135 people and injured 5,000 more
 "'It was a bomb of some kind': Trump insists Lebanon explosion was an attack")
Trump says US military believes Beirut explosion was likely a bomb attack
The explosion flattened much of a port and damaged buildings across the capital, sending a giant mushroom cloud into the sky
 "Trump says US military believes Beirut explosion was likely a bomb attack")
US finalising plan to pull 4,000 troops from Afghanistan, says report
The US is close to finalising a decision to withdraw more than 4,000 troops from Afghanistan according to the Washington-Taliban deal, a media report said on Saturday
 "US finalising plan to pull 4,000 troops from Afghanistan, says report")
US shifting military to face China threat to India, Southeast Asia: Pompeo
Last week Pompeo criticised the Chinese Army for "escalating" the border tension with India and militarising the strategic South China Sea.
 "US shifting military to face China threat to India, Southeast Asia: Pompeo")
Trump calls out 'evil of slavery' to military grads amid racism protests
Trump's appeal to remember history came as his own relationship with the military is under strain
 "Trump calls out 'evil of slavery' to military grads amid racism protests")
White House, Pentagon tensions near breaking point over Trump remarks
The nub of the problem is that Trump sees no constraint on his authority to use what he calls the unlimited power of the military even against US citizens if he believes it necessary.
 "White House, Pentagon tensions near breaking point over Trump remarks")
Pentagon chief opposes Donald Trump threat to deploy military at protests
Trump had urged governors to call out the National Guard to contain protests that turned violent and warned that he could send in active duty military forces if they did not.
 "Pentagon chief opposes Donald Trump threat to deploy military at protests")
Donald Trump threatens to use military to quell violent protests across US
Trump assured the nation that he is taking actions to stop the violence and restore security and safety in America.
 "Donald Trump threatens to use military to quell violent protests across US")
Trump expands role of US army to tackle Covid-19, says 'we're in a war'
US till Friday reported 7,380 deaths and at least 276,500 infections due to the deadly coronavirus
 "Trump expands role of US army to tackle Covid-19, says 'we're in a war'")
The SEAL franchise
Book review of Leadership Strategy And Tactics Field Manual
 "The SEAL franchise")
US Air Force updates dress code integrating all religions including Sikhs
The policy also clarifies that O-6 level commanders can approve an airman's request for such accommodation in no more than 30 days
 "US Air Force updates dress code integrating all religions including Sikhs")
Iran fires missiles targeting US military bases to avenge Soleimani killing
US officials said Soleimani was killed because forces under his command planned attacks on US targets
 "Iran fires missiles targeting US military bases to avenge Soleimani killing")
