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Top U.S. military brass confirmed by Senate, ending months-long blockadeConfirming the 11 remaining highest ranking nominees was a quiet end to Republican Sen. Tommy Tuberville's unusual effort after the senator faced pressure from all sides to relent.U.S. NewsDec 19, 2023
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Hundreds of U.S. military promotions approved after senator’s months-long hold endsSen. Tommy Tuberville of Alabama had been holding up more than 400 military promotions since February in protest over a Pentagon abortion policy.U.S. NewsDec 5, 2023
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How a lone senator’s anti-abortion blockade is impacting the U.S. militaryU.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville's holds have resulted in more than 400 vacancies and sparked concern that military readiness is being impacted at a time of increasing global conflict.U.S. NewsNov 9, 2023
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U.S. shoots down missiles, drones fired from Yemen as Middle East tensions growThe Pentagon said a Navy destroyer in the northern Red Sea intercepted three land attack cruise missiles and several drones that were launched by Houthi forces in Yemen.WorldOct 19, 2023
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U.S. releases photos, videos showing rise in ‘risky’ Chinese air interceptsThe Pentagon's disclosures came a day after a Chinese military jet intercepted a Canadian Armed Forces Aurora aircraft in what the CAF called an "aggressive manner."CanadaOct 17, 2023
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Ukraine operations won’t be hit by likely U.S. government shutdown: PentagonExisting U.S. military operations supporting Ukraine's fight against Russia wil continue if the U.S. government shuts down over a spending battle that threatens new military aid.WorldSep 21, 2023
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U.S. to train Ukrainians on piloting F-16 fighter jets in Arizona: PentagonThe pilots will first undergo English instruction at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio, Texas, to bring their fluency up to the level needed to operate the aircraft.U.S. NewsAug 24, 2023
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U.S. to send Ukraine surveillance drones as part of new US$400M aid packageThe military aid package also includes munitions for several air defense systems, armoured vehicles and and a variety of other missiles and rockets.WorldJul 25, 2023
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Ukraine counter-offensive slower than expected, but too early to judge: PentagonThe United States and other allies have spent months building Ukraine a so-called "mountain of steel" of weaponry and training Ukrainian forces in combined arms techniques.WorldJul 7, 2023
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Pentagon plans security changes to protect classified info after earlier leakThe case highlighted the potential vulnerabilities the department faces as it works to safeguard classified information at military facilities across the globe.U.S. NewsJul 5, 2023
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