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US Army to cut troop strength to below 1 million soldiers for first time in two decades

US Army to cut troop strength to below 1 million soldiers for first time in two decades

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March 29, 2022

Afghan army collapse ‘took us all by surprise’, US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin says

Afghan army collapse ‘took us all by surprise’, US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin says

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September 29, 2021

US Congress approves waiver for first black leader to become defence secretary

US Congress approves waiver for first black leader to become defence secretary

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January 23, 2021

Donald Trump vetoes US defense bill, calls it ‘gift’ to Russia, China

Donald Trump vetoes US defense bill, calls it ‘gift’ to Russia, China

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December 24, 2020

Republican Senator Rand Paul delays key defense bill over US troop withdrawal from Afghanistan

Republican Senator Rand Paul delays key defense bill over US troop withdrawal from Afghanistan

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December 11, 2020

Biden backs Black general for defence secretary but will need waiver of civilian control rule

Biden backs Black general for defence secretary but will need waiver of civilian control rule

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December 9, 2020

Biden to name retired general Austin first black defense chief

Biden to name retired general Austin first black defense chief

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December 8, 2020

Trump orders troop cuts in Afghanistan, Iraq by 15 Jan

Trump orders troop cuts in Afghanistan, Iraq by 15 Jan

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November 18, 2020

Trump sacks Defense Secretary Esper through Tweet for not being loyal enough

Trump sacks Defense Secretary Esper through Tweet for not being loyal enough

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November 10, 2020

US further reduces troops in Iraq to keep Trump’s promise to exit ‘endless wars’

US further reduces troops in Iraq to keep Trump’s promise to exit ‘endless wars’

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September 9, 2020