| 单词 | military mission |
| 例句 | She also directed "Zero Dark Thirty," the 2012 thriller about the U.S. military mission to hunt down al Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden. Director of harrowing 'Detroit' hopes film starts dialogue on race 2017-07-26T04:00:00Z Though the Entebbe raid is often described as one of the most spectacular military missions of modern times, Mr. Padilha sees it as an ultimately Pyrrhic victory. Brazil’s Jaw-Dropping Corruption Scandal Comes to Netflix 2018-03-16T04:00:00Z In February 1952, as Europe rebuilt after World War II, Ardelia Ripley Hall arrived in Bonn, Germany, to play her part in a bold American military mission that had begun about a decade earlier. Not All Monuments Men Were Men 2014-01-29T18:13:42Z The raid quickly became one of the most storied military missions of World War II, with enormous press coverage and, in 1944, a movie based on the true events starring Spencer Tracy as Jimmy Doolittle. 'Target Tokyo' brings a well-known WWII story back to life 2015-05-15T04:00:00Z The violent Larrick is also back from his United States military mission in Nicaragua and bent on revenge. ArtsBeat: ‘The Americans’ Recap: Eight Things About the Show That Don’t Make Sense 2014-05-01T03:12:25Z She ended up in South Carolina, where she helped lead a military mission up the Combahee River. Harriet Tubman: Biden revives plan to put a Black woman of faith on the $20 bill 2021-02-06T05:00:00Z More than two-thirds of Chicago and suburban voters said the U.S. military mission in Afghanistan — the 's main focus — has been at least "somewhat successful." Poll: Global policy a hit at home 2012-05-18T06:05:00Z Even the title of this movie isn’t new, recalling a 1970 action adventure about some motorcycle bikers recruited for a military mission in Southeast Asia. | 'The Losers': A Band of Brothers and Zo? Saldana 2010-04-22T23:54:00Z A Commando Mission for Millionaires “Soldiers of Fortune,” an execrable action thriller plopped into a few local theaters without screenings for critics, is one abortive military mission. Movie Review: ‘Soldiers of Fortune’ Stars Christian Slater 2012-08-05T21:33:18Z Williams announced Saturday that he was taking a short leave from his program while the news division fact-checks his reporting on a U.S. military mission in the 2003 invasion of Iraq. Brian Williams cancels his Letterman appearance 2015-02-08T05:00:00Z Tamar, on her first military mission, carries no emotional wounds; her primary affliction is her sheer ambition. ‘Tehran’ Is the Latest Israeli Thriller, Emphasis on Thrills 2020-10-09T04:00:00Z The films tend to be politically agnostic, neither condemning nor celebrating the American-led military missions in western Asia and the Middle East, which may be an authentic reflection of public ambivalence. | 'Armadillo': Fortunes and Misfortunes of War, From a Danish Perspective 2011-04-14T23:21:04Z The sharp increase in interest in Afghanistan is in contrast to recent years, when America’s long military mission there was all but ignored by many news organizations, especially television. Journalists face danger on Kabul streets and a new question: How to cover Afghanistan now? 2021-08-20T04:00:00Z Perhaps the biggest beneficiary of the awareness that accrues from Oscar talk is “1917,” Sam Mendes’s World War I drama whose tense military mission unfolds in real time, filmed in one long, seemingly unbroken shot. Sorry, best picture front-runners: She’s just not that into you. 2020-02-06T05:00:00Z The leaked information also did not discuss any current or ongoing military missions. Manning’s laywer: She didn’t receive a fair trial 2014-03-27T16:33:00Z In 1999 I decided I was ready, and we set about the task of conceiving as though it were exactly that—a task, a military mission. I love my dog as much as my child 2012-11-10T17:00:00Z She also directed "Zero Dark Thirty," the 2012 thriller about the U.S. military mission to hunt down al Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden. Director of harrowing 'Detroit' hopes film starts dialogue on race 2017-07-26T04:00:00Z Mr. Prince is under fire for advocating privatization of United States military missions. How a Quirky Art Prize Tied to the DeVos Family Went Political 2017-09-27T04:00:00Z Aquilino said no U.S. equipment or forces have been moved from the Pacific region to support U.S. military missions aiding Ukraine and Israel. Pentagon warns risky and coercive China air encounters could trigger a war 2023-10-17T04:00:00Z But is that a realistic military mission, and how can its commanders possibly fulfil it? Could an Israeli ground invasion of Gaza meet its aims? 2023-10-13T04:00:00Z It has since been reinstated after Ko Toot made amendments, including to the original artwork, as well as the removal of some military missions. The mobile game funding a revolution in Myanmar 2023-08-27T04:00:00Z China has been incensed by U.S. military missions through the narrow strait, most frequently of warships but occasionally of aircraft, saying China "has sovereignty, sovereign rights and jurisdiction" over the waterway. U.S. Navy plane flies through Taiwan Strait after Chinese drills 2023-07-13T04:00:00Z “The decisions of both President Trump and President Biden to end the U.S. military mission in Afghanistan had serious consequences for the viability of the Afghan government and its security,” the report says. State Department failed to plan or respond fast enough in Afghanistan collapse, new US report finds 2023-06-30T04:00:00Z Mali's leaders seized power in a 2021 coup and brought in Wagner after asking a French military mission to leave. Wagner's global operations: War, oil and gold 2023-06-29T04:00:00Z Thirty-nine U.S.-based Coast Guard or Coast Guard Reserve security units deployed in succession to the detention operation, starting and ending with the same Virginia unit, which shut down the military mission this week. Coast Guard Ends Post-9/11 Antiterrorism Patrols at Guantánamo Bay 2023-06-16T04:00:00Z On a military mission to London in July 1942, General Eisenhower was deeply disappointed in Churchill’s approach, considering how badly the Soviets were suffering from German offensives. World History: from 1400 2022-12-14T00:00:00Z Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba said it was premature to say that the next major military mission will be the last battle of their war against Russia. U.K. sends long-range missiles to Ukraine as Kyiv delays counteroffensive against Russia 2023-05-11T04:00:00Z Pistorius was speaking about Berlin’s plans to deploy troops in a European Union military mission in Niger, which is seen as at risk of a possible spillover of violence from neighbouring Mali. West losing strategic ground to Russia in Sahel: German defence minister 2023-04-19T04:00:00Z With the Biden administration’s focus shifting to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and a potential future conflict with China, the counter-Islamic State military mission in Syria has become something of a back-burner issue. 6 U.S. Service Members Suffered Traumatic Brain Injuries in Syria Attacks 2023-03-30T04:00:00Z The EU decided in December to set up a three-year military mission to Niger. German government plans to deploy troops to Niger as part of EU mission 2023-03-29T04:00:00Z Besides disease, difficult terrain and dense brush also made European exploratory and military missions difficult. World History: from 1400 2022-12-14T00:00:00Z With the Biden administration focused on Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and a potential future conflict with China, the counter-Islamic State military mission in Syria has become something of a back-burner issue. U.S. Launches Airstrikes After a Drone Attack in Syria Kills American Contractor 2023-03-24T04:00:00Z In recent years, however, the United States delivered Saudi prisoners to the kingdom in military missions that relied on stringent Guantánamo transfer protocols. U.S. Military Repatriates Saudi Engineer Who From Guantánamo Bay 2023-03-08T05:00:00Z But with the Biden administration’s focus shifting to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and a potential future conflict with China, the counter-Islamic State military mission in Syria has become something of a back-burner issue. In Syria, Milley Says U.S. Troops Are Still Needed to Counter ISIS 2023-03-04T05:00:00Z Beijing has been incensed by U.S. military missions through the narrow strait, most frequently of warships but occasionally of aircraft, saying China "has sovereignty, sovereign rights and jurisdiction" over the waterway. China says U.S. 'endangered' peace with Taiwan Strait fly-through 2023-02-27T05:00:00Z But these links may suggest the P.L.A. is sourcing what were originally commercially developed balloons and drones and “applying them to military missions, including intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance.” Behind China’s Balloons, a Push for Business to Serve the Military 2023-02-16T05:00:00Z While Turkey and Syria border each other, European Command oversees U.S. military missions in Turkey and Central Command leads missions in Syria. U.S. military launches earthquake relief mission in Turkey 2023-02-10T05:00:00Z Having ships capable of fulfilling the military mission, he argued, was much more important than the Navy’s total ship count. The Pentagon Saw a Warship Boondoggle. Congress Saw Jobs. 2023-02-04T05:00:00Z Using high-altitude balloons for spying and other military missions is a practice that dates to the middle of the last century. Factbox: High-altitude spy balloons: old concept, new applications 2023-02-03T05:00:00Z A small Italian military mission has been deployed in Libya for several years. Italy's Meloni expected to sign major gas deal as she starts Libya visit 2023-01-28T05:00:00Z The rifle was designed to be quickly adapted for different military missions and can interchange barrels and components to fire different caliber ammunition. No kickbacks: A high-tech recoilless rifle could be in the Army’s future 2023-01-19T05:00:00Z But he almost immediately recognized the insanity of the American military mission in the region. Peter Grose, Veteran Foreign Correspondent, Dies at 88 2023-01-13T05:00:00Z Little Rock on what was to be its maiden military mission. The Pentagon Saw a Warship Boondoggle. Congress Saw Jobs. 2023-02-04T05:00:00Z At a meeting in Brussels on Monday, EU foreign ministers paved the way for a three-year military mission to Niger to support the country in its fight against armed groups. Germany to contribute to EU mission in Niger - defence minister 2022-12-16T05:00:00Z "Several thousand brasses and other artefacts - collectively known as the 'Benin Bronzes' - were taken by the British, and subsequently sold off in London to recoup the costs of the military mission." Cambridge University to return Benin Bronzes to Nigeria 2022-12-14T05:00:00Z Foreign ministers are also expected to pave the way for a three-year military mission to Niger, with 50-100 troops at first and later up to 300 to help the country improve their logistics and infrastructure. EU to discuss Russia, Iran sanctions, top up of Ukraine arms fund 2022-12-12T05:00:00Z "Apparently two American airforce planes landed nearby as part of a military mission in World War Two." Man ends 20-year Llandegley airport sign prank that cost £25k 2022-11-13T05:00:00Z It said this called for more action to protect citizens and armed forces, as well as the EU's civilian and military missions and operations, against cyber threats. EU proposes cyber, armed forces plans amid security concerns 2022-11-10T05:00:00Z His transfer, in a secret military mission that the Pakistani government disclosed on Saturday, culminated months of negotiations to arrange his return. U.S. Releases Guantánamo’s Oldest Prisoner 2022-10-29T04:00:00Z Is its website the go-to spot for information about U.S. military missions on that continent? “What’s the US military doing in Africa?”: What U.S. Africa Command doesn’t want you to know 2022-10-25T04:00:00Z Secretary of State Cyrus Vance, who had opposed the military mission, resigned in protest. Benjamin Civiletti, attorney general amid Iran hostage crisis, dies at 87 2022-10-18T04:00:00Z Lt Samoilenko, who is 28, lost his right eye and left arm after ammunition exploded in his hand while he was on a military mission in eastern Ukraine before the Azovstal siege. Ukraine Azovstal: Released man says Azov fighters kept in inhumane conditions by Russia 2022-10-13T04:00:00Z The European Union said on Thursday it would provide additional support to an African military mission in Mozambique, as Islamist attacks threaten gas projects meant to reduce the bloc's reliance on Russian energy. Islamic State affiliate kills 30 civilians in Mali raid, militia says 2022-09-10T04:00:00Z If that collaboration eventually leads to threats to U.S. interests abroad or perhaps even the American homeland, a more significant military mission would face serious hurdles. More questions than answers: A counterterror success in Afghanistan reveals depth of the problem 2022-09-03T04:00:00Z Germany announced earlier in the year that it was drawing down its participation in a European Union military mission in Mali after France pulled out. Germany suspends participation in Mali military mission 2022-08-12T04:00:00Z On April 24, 1980, a military mission to free the hostages, Operation Eagle Claw, unraveled after problems grounded three of eight helicopters bound for a staging area in Iran. Benjamin Civiletti, attorney general amid Iran hostage crisis, dies at 87 2022-10-18T04:00:00Z Jacqueline Lamme, a Navy gynecologist and obstetrician, told lawmakers that making it harder for troops to plan for their families, including forcing unplanned pregnancies to term, can be corrosive to military missions. Abortion ruling will worsen military personnel crisis, Pentagon says 2022-07-29T04:00:00Z It wasn't his fault that the military mission attempting to rescue U.S. hostages in Iran was a disastrous failure, but that failure stuck to him. Yeah, Biden is a bit like Jimmy Carter — but not for the reason right-wingers think 2022-07-24T04:00:00Z The video corrections, he said, are done “practically instantly,” which would be crucial during a military mission that’s running on a tight schedule. ‘It helps them do their job’: AI’s behind-the-scenes role in U.S. military expands rapidly 2022-06-13T04:00:00Z A few snubbed me; they would not talk about the early days of a military mission that for some had soured across the years. A Trove of Guantánamo Photos 2022-06-12T04:00:00Z That has included construction of military facilities on human-made islands and the harassment of foreign fishing vessels and military missions in the air and international sea. Australia says China threatened plane over South China Sea 2022-06-05T04:00:00Z The EU is currently involved in several military missions and voting yes could mean taking part in at least two of them, in Bosnia-Herzegovina and off the coast of Somalia. Denmark holds referendum on dropping EU defence opt-out 2022-05-31T04:00:00Z Selling tea has become an extension of his military mission, said Mr. Friedman, who still favors the Ceylon tea he first sipped in Iraq. They Served. Now, Inspired by What They Saw, They Sell. 2022-05-30T04:00:00Z But while those groups have long staked out positions against deeper American involvement in what they deem unwise military missions abroad, Heritage’s stance is more recent. Why the Once-Hawkish Heritage Foundation Opposed Aid to Ukraine 2022-05-27T04:00:00Z Australia spearheaded a U.N. military mission to restore order from the chaos as the Indonesian forces left. East Timor celebrates independence anniversary, new leader 2022-05-19T04:00:00Z The digital onslaught, which Microsoft said began one year prior to Russia’s Feb. 24 invasion, may have laid the groundwork for different military missions in the war-torn territory, researchers found. Microsoft discloses onslaught of Russian cyberattacks on Ukraine 2022-04-27T04:00:00Z “Initially, we were a bit shy to show what was being provided,” said retired Gen. Dominique Trinquand, a former head of France’s military mission at the United Nations. France’s victorious Macron boosts weapons, stakes in Ukraine 2022-04-25T04:00:00Z The US Pentagon says that Russian aircraft have been flying around 250 military missions and carrying out some 30 air strikes every day. Ukraine's battle for control of its skies 2022-04-14T04:00:00Z Now, the U.S. military mission is to use the experiences of Cobleigh’s team and other units pressed into service against the pandemic to prepare for the next crisis threatening a large population, whatever its nature. With COVID mission over, Pentagon plans for next pandemic 2022-04-10T04:00:00Z The next day, DJI responded on Twitter that its products, designed for civilian use, were inappropriate for military missions. China's DJI rejects claim that Russian military uses its drones in Ukraine 2022-03-28T04:00:00Z Russian President Vladimir Putin has labeled the attack on Ukraine a "special military mission." Paralyzed Ukrainian model Oksana Kononets recalls fleeing from Russian invasion: 'When will this end?' 2022-03-25T04:00:00Z "The primary military mission in the Canadian Arctic is search-and-rescue. It's so far from Russia, and there's so little incentive for Russian interference there." Is North America's Arctic vulnerable to Russia? 2022-03-24T04:00:00Z But in contrast, Ukraine's aging fleet of mostly MiG-29 fighter jets have been struggling to compete, managing at best around 10 military missions a day. Ukraine's battle for control of its skies 2022-04-14T04:00:00Z He labeled the attack a "special military mission." Russian performers take a stand against Ukraine war 2022-03-10T05:00:00Z Putin labeled the attack a "special military mission." Former Miss Ukraine details journey through country amid Russia war, urges Biden to close Ukrainian airspace 2022-03-08T05:00:00Z Putin has labeled the invasion a "special military mission." British ballet dancer leaves Russian ballet 'until peace comes' as the country invades Ukraine 2022-03-08T05:00:00Z Russian President Vladimir Putin labeled the attack a "special military mission." Mila Kunis and Ashton Kutcher give update on Ukraine fundraiser 2022-03-07T05:00:00Z "The illegal seizure of a non-combatant civilian vessel that did not carry out any military mission is a violation of the rules and customs of war and international humanitarian law," it warned. Snake Island: Ukraine says troops who swore at Russian warship are alive 2022-02-28T05:00:00Z But the military missions that resulted in their deaths share a host of similarities. Dissenter on bin Laden raid, Biden changes course, orders similar risky mission to get ISIS leader 2022-02-03T05:00:00Z Germany has deployed some 1,200 troops to Mali and has to decide by the end of May whether to extend the military mission which is supplied via the logistics base in Niamey. Mali bans German military plane from airspace, forces diversion, Berlin says 2022-01-20T05:00:00Z Germany, which has deployed more than 1,000 troops to Mali, said it would examine whether the military mission was achieving its goals, which include the democratisation of the country. EU will fall in line with ECOWAS sanctions on Mali, Borrell says 2022-01-13T05:00:00Z The U.S.-led military mission focuses on countering the remnants of Islamic State. Iraqi official says U.S.-led troops end combat mission, as planned 2021-12-09T05:00:00Z That company purchased maritime equipment in the U.S. that was designed for law enforcement and military missions and exported it to China. Navy officer guilty of hiding ties to Chinese businessman 2021-11-15T05:00:00Z But the Pentagon faces a global military mission while the People’s Liberation Army largely focuses on the Asian theater, and many doubt the official Chinese spending numbers capture the entire military budget. ‘Not messing around’: China’s rapid military advances stoke fear, catch Pentagon by surprise 2021-11-11T05:00:00Z Questions also persist about Germany’s role in the Western military mission in Afghanistan, whose final unraveling occurred on her watch, and government blunders that exacerbated deadly flooding in the Rhine region in the summer. The unassuming power of Germany's Angela Merkel. What does she leave behind? 2021-09-24T04:00:00Z The statement did not give the cause of crash and said the helicopters were on a military mission. East Libya forces say 2 helicopters crashed, killing 2 2021-09-19T04:00:00Z In short-term military missions, officials and analysts say, it can make sense for service members to handle some of those relatively mundane tasks. ‘Fundamental shift’ in post-9/11 era shifted trillions of dollars to major defense firms 2021-09-19T04:00:00Z The Taliban repeatedly targeted the United Nations during the two-decades-long U.S.-led military mission in Afghanistan that ended last month with the rout of the Western-backed government by the Taliban. UN envoy meets new Afghan interior minister wanted by U.S. 2021-09-16T04:00:00Z Biden has long argued that the United States’ military mission in Afghanistan was over, that the U.S. needed to stop allowing its soldiers to die there. Now president, Biden to mark 9/11 rite amid new terror fear 2021-09-10T04:00:00Z Quietly, the Syrian military mission appears to have expanded: When Mr. Trump first declared the Syrian mission over, the Pentagon said that about 450 troops were still there. The forgotten ‘forever war’: Biden boosts U.S. military footprint in Syria 2021-09-06T04:00:00Z It also wants to withdraw all German soldiers from international military missions. German election: Who could succeed Angela Merkel as chancellor? 2021-09-03T04:00:00Z The U.S. military mission in Afghanistan officially ended Monday as the final U.S. troops left the country, ending a 20-year war that resulted in the deaths of thousands. Biden makes surprise visit to injured troops at Walter Reed 2021-09-02T04:00:00Z He added that although the military mission in Afghanistan is over, the U.S. government will continue to find ways to facilitate getting any remaining Americans and Afghan allies out of the country. After California students rescued from Afghanistan, officials say there could 'easily' be thousands more 2021-09-02T04:00:00Z Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken said that diplomatic efforts to ensure safe passage would continue even though the military mission has ended. Under pressure, Biden to defend withdrawal from Afghanistan 2021-08-31T04:00:00Z “It’s one in which we will lead with our diplomacy. The military mission is over.” U.S. War in Afghanistan Ends as Final Evacuation Flights Depart 2021-08-30T04:00:00Z "The military mission is over. A new diplomatic mission has begun." Afghanistan: Last US military flight departs ending America's longest war 2021-08-30T04:00:00Z He predicted that the State Department would be able to help any Americans still in Afghanistan now that the U.S. military mission there is complete. Americans left behind as final U.S. military planes leave Afghanistan 2021-08-30T04:00:00Z “What does not end when the military mission ends, is our commitment to at-risk Afghans,” State Department spokesperson Ned Price said in Monday. In aftermath of Kabul attack, Northwest aid groups remain committed to work in Afghanistan 2021-08-26T04:00:00Z But the U.S. military mission’s sudden ending — the desperation it has yielded — has rubbed old wounds raw. For families of U.S. troops killed in Afghan war, scramble to exit revives agony of their sacrifice 2021-08-25T04:00:00Z "What does not end when the military mission ends is our commitment to at-risk Afghans," State Department spokesman Ned Price said on Monday. Explainer: What happens after Biden's evacuation force leaves Afghanistan? 2021-08-24T04:00:00Z “What does not end when the military mission ends is our commitment to at-risk Afghans,” State Department spokesman Ned Price said. Biden aims to stick to Afghanistan withdrawal deadline, despite pressure from G-7 allies 2021-08-24T04:00:00Z The Washington press corps was skeptical as Mr. Biden said the U.S. military mission would end on Aug. 31. Inside the Afghanistan debacle: Biden abandoned Trump’s pullout plan 2021-08-22T04:00:00Z Like any military mission, a rescue operation would have to go through a planning phase before it could be launched, he said. U.S. troops at Kabul airport went outside the gates to pull Americans to safety 2021-08-20T04:00:00Z Our current military mission is short on time, limited in scope and focused in its objectives: Get our people and our allies as safely and quickly as possible. Read the Full Transcript of President Biden’s Remarks on Afghanistan 2021-08-16T04:00:00Z The American military has taken control of the evacuation of diplomatic staff and allies, in a harrowing capstone on the two-decade U.S. military mission, but the deadly tumult left the airlift effort in crisis. 7 reported dead amid chaos at Kabul airport as desperate Afghans try to flee 2021-08-16T04:00:00Z But the Taliban has been making lightning advances as the United States ends its military mission in the country after 20 years. Europe’s contentious deportations of Afghans grind to a halt as Taliban surges 2021-08-13T04:00:00Z The administration’s decision to withdraw, announced in April, was guided by Biden’s conviction, dating back more than a decade, that the military mission in Afghanistan had little chance of success. Biden administration scrambled as its orderly withdrawal from Afghanistan unraveled 2021-08-14T04:00:00Z The Taliban captured two major cities, the country’s second- and third-largest after Kabul, and a strategic provincial capital on Thursday, further squeezing the embattled government just weeks before the end of the American military mission. Australia urgently evacuates Afghans threatened by Taliban 2021-08-13T04:00:00Z The military mission in Afghanistan is set to end on Aug. 31, with roughly 650 troops remaining in the country to protect the airport and embassy. U.S. mobilizes 3,000 troops to Kabul for embassy staff drawdown 2021-08-12T04:00:00Z The military mission in Afghanistan is set to end on Aug. 31, and roughly 650 troops remain in the country to protect the airport and embassy. Exclusive-U.S. expected to relocate 'significant' number of employees from Kabul embassy -officials 2021-08-12T04:00:00Z Defense Department officials say the strikes will become much more logistically difficult and may face new legal and technical hurdles when the American military mission formally ends Aug. 31. ‘Complete, utter failure’: Frustration with Afghan army boils over as Taliban take 7th province 2021-08-10T04:00:00Z That military mission will be based in Pemba, the provincial capital. Rwandan, Mozambican forces retake port from insurgents 2021-08-09T04:00:00Z Although the American military mission will formally conclude at the end of this month, American troops and their Western allies are mostly gone already. As Taliban Capture Cities, U.S. Says Afghan Forces Must Fend for Themselves 2021-08-08T04:00:00Z Welcoming Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi to the Oval Office, Biden promised ongoing support for democracy in Iraq, including elections this fall, but he said the military mission there will change. Biden, pulling combat forces from Iraq, seeks to end the post-9/11 era 2021-07-25T04:00:00Z However, Gen McKenzie did not say if the strikes would continue after the end of the US military mission on 31 August. Afghanistan: Record civilian casualties in 2021, UN reports 2021-07-26T04:00:00Z Central Command, which controls U.S. forces for a region that includes Afghanistan, declined to say whether U.S. forces would continue airstrikes after the end of their military mission on Aug. 31. U.S offers further air support to Afghan troops amid Taliban offensive 2021-07-25T04:00:00Z President Biden has vigorously defended his administration’s decision to end the war and has maintained that the United States will formally complete its military mission at the end of August. Evacuations for Afghans Who Helped U.S. Troops Will Begin This Month 2021-07-14T04:00:00Z Biden said the U.S. military mission in Afghanistan will conclude on Aug. 31. Russia against US troops in Central Asia near Afghanistan 2021-07-13T04:00:00Z For now, the American military mission will continue through Aug. 31, though most troops and equipment have already left. Top U.S. General Steps Down in Afghanistan 2021-07-12T04:00:00Z In remarks from the White House on Thursday, Biden said aid to Afghanistan’s military would continue after the U.S. military mission ends on Aug 31. Special Report-Afghan pilots assassinated by Taliban as U.S. withdraws 2021-07-09T04:00:00Z He said the United States would formally end its military mission at the end of August. In Forceful Defense of Afghan Withdrawal, Biden Says U.S. Achieved Its Objectives 2021-07-08T04:00:00Z The new withdrawal date comes after former President Donald Trump’s administration negotiated a deal with the Taliban to end the U.S. military mission by May 1. ‘Overdue’: Biden sets Aug. 31 for US exit from Afghanistan 2021-07-08T04:00:00Z It coincides with the end of Nato’s 20-year military mission in the country. ‘Nato failed to defeat terrorism in Afghanistan’ 2021-07-05T04:00:00Z He will report to Gen. Kenneth F. McKenzie Jr., the head of the military’s Central Command, who will take over the broader military mission in Afghanistan. Top U.S. General Steps Down in Afghanistan 2021-07-12T04:00:00Z The surge coincides with the end of Nato's 20-year military mission in the country. Afghanistan: Soldiers flee to Tajikistan after militant clashes 2021-07-05T04:00:00Z Turkish and U.S. soldiers are currently protecting the airport, still under Resolute Support Mission, which is the military mission being wound down. US vacates key Afghan base; pullout target now ‘late August’ 2021-07-02T04:00:00Z The Pentagon said the top U.S. commander in Afghanistan, Gen. Scott Miller, is expected to end his tour of duty this month as final arrangements are made for a reduced U.S. military mission. ‘Overdue’: Biden sets Aug. 31 for US exit from Afghanistan 2021-07-08T04:00:00Z How long that type of support will continue is unclear, but the Pentagon has until Sept. 11 — when the U.S. military mission is supposed to formally conclude — to decide. U.S. leaves its last Afghan base, effectively ending operations 2021-07-02T04:00:00Z That protection is currently covered under the Resolute Support Mission, which is the military mission being wound down. U.S. military hands Bagram Airfield to Afghans after nearly 20 years 2021-07-02T04:00:00Z The combined companies develop tech meant for deep sea, space and military missions. Throwable military robots sent to assist with Florida condo collapse 2021-06-30T04:00:00Z Fifty-nine German soldiers died in Afghanistan, 35 of them killed in combat or as a result of militant attacks, making it Germany's deadliest military mission since World War 2. German military completes withdrawal from Afghanistan 2021-06-29T04:00:00Z U.S. officials describe the emerging drone threat as one of the chief concerns for the small U.S. military mission remaining in the country. U.S. forces come under fire in Syria hours after airstrikes target Iran-backed militias 2021-06-28T04:00:00Z Officials have said militias employing small, explosive-laden drones to attack regional U.S. personnel is one of the chief concerns for the U.S. military mission there. U.S. targets Iran-backed militias in Iraq, Syria strikes 2021-06-27T04:00:00Z The coordinator of the Russian military mission in Bangui told investigators that the rebels had used the Takwa mosque as a firing position. Russian Mercenaries Are Driving War Crimes in Africa, U.N. Says 2021-06-27T04:00:00Z That promised help is mostly financial and rhetorical, with the military mission begun to avenge the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, now closing down. As the last American forces prepare to leave Afghanistan, Biden says the country’s fate is in its own hands 2021-06-25T04:00:00Z None of this means an end to military missions overseas. 'War on Terror': Are big military deployments over? 2021-06-19T04:00:00Z China, which claims almost all of the disputed waterway, frequently objects to U.S. military missions in the South China Sea. U.S. Navy says carrier group operating in S.China Sea 2021-06-15T04:00:00Z An official with the U.S.-led coalition described the evolving drone threat as the military mission’s biggest concern in Iraq. Iran-backed militias turn to drone attacks, alarming U.S. forces in Iraq 2021-05-28T04:00:00Z Heavily exposed to fluctuating demand for civil business jets after quitting the rest of the aerospace industry, Bombardier says it is now dedicating more resources to military missions. Luxury jet makers battle over lucrative spy plane niche 2021-05-13T04:00:00Z Fifty-nine German troops died in Afghanistan, with 35 of them killed in combat or as a result of militant attacks, making it Germany's deadliest military mission since World War 2. German military wraps up training mission in Afghanistan ahead of withdrawal 2021-04-30T04:00:00Z It is seen as vital to enable French and other forces to re-orient their military mission to central Mali and to target Islamist leaders linked to al Qaeda. With eye on Islamist fight, France backs Chad military takeover | Reuters Current and former senior Navy officials said immediate military missions may demand that warships’ deployments be extended. Pentagon Seeks Carrier Deployment as It Exits Afghanistan, in Sign It’s Readying for a Fight 2021-04-21T04:00:00Z In addition, Guard members must take time off their regular jobs to perform their military missions, and officials said employers are becoming weary of the lengthy time off. Repeated Guard missions in DC trigger frustration, denials 2021-04-19T04:00:00Z Germany will not let down its Afghan staff as the international military mission in the country winds down after nearly two decades of war, Defence Minister Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer pledged on Sunday. Germany will not abandon Afghan staff, minister says | Reuters While officials said Biden would end the military mission entirely, they acknowledged that an undetermined number of troops would remain to secure the U.S. Biden will withdraw all U.S. forces from Afghanistan by Sept. 11, 2021 2021-04-13T04:00:00Z However, Mr. Blinken made no specific comment on the future of the U.S. military mission in Afghanistan. Biden decision on U.S. troops in Afghanistan may be imminent 2021-03-23T04:00:00Z Army Black Hawk helicopter for a brief flight to the headquarters of the American military mission. U.S. Defense Secretary Makes Secret Visit to Afghanistan 2021-03-21T04:00:00Z The secretary general of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, Jens Stoltenberg, announced on Thursday that it would increase its military mission in Iraq to 4,000 troops from 500 personnel, and expand training beyond Baghdad. Seeking Fresh Start With Iraq, Biden Avoids Setting Red Lines With Iran 2021-02-20T05:00:00Z Mr. Biden as vice president expressed deep skepticism about the U.S. military mission in Afghanistan, now entering its 20th year. NATO ministers’ summit punts on Afghan troop decision 2021-02-18T05:00:00Z Austin also is pushing for policy adjustments to account for the effects of climate change on military missions, as well as the consequences of extreme weather events on domestic military bases. Biden to visit a Pentagon hoping to shift from Trump turmoil 2021-02-10T05:00:00Z He likely is reluctant to expand or maintain indefinitely a military mission there as one of his first major foreign policy decisions. Trump’s Afghanistan withdrawal in doubt under Biden 2021-01-31T05:00:00Z Historians dubbed the escape party the Forlorn Hope, a term originally used to describe military missions with no realistic chance of success. Athletes to retrace Sierra escape of Donner Party survivors 2020-12-14T05:00:00Z The expected sanctions are sure to hammer Turkey’s already strained economy and may force Mr. Erdogan to pull back from most of his military missions abroad. U.S. Takes Tougher Tone With Turkey as Trump Exits 2020-12-09T05:00:00Z Formal EU military missions receive just 7% of all EU states’ military personnel committed worldwide, with problems generating troop levels, it said. In first review, EU comes clean on military failings 2020-11-20T05:00:00Z In July, a military mission visited a remote part of the reservation in helicopters, bringing protective equipment and medical supplies. COVID-19 cases soar in Brazil's largest indigenous reservation 2020-11-19T05:00:00Z In the United States, private space launch companies like SpaceX and United Launch Alliance are major recipients of government contracts and now provide the bulk of US launch capacity for both scientific and military missions. Big Tech is leading the new space race. Here's why that's a problem 2020-11-14T05:00:00Z As part of a bid to influence the outcome in Libya, with its important oil reserves, Turkey has launched a military mission to assist the GNA, including thousands of Syrian mercenaries. Senators press Trump administration on Libya arms embargo 2020-11-10T05:00:00Z "There is also an armed forces exception, but disclosures are in regards to carrying out a military mission, which doesn't apply here." Does the federal health information privacy law protect President Trump? 2020-10-13T04:00:00Z Yet Biden still differs from Trump and the Democratic left in his willingness to support smaller-scale military missions, such as that which defeated the Islamic State in Syria. Opinion | Joe Biden doesn’t have a perfect foreign policy record. But unlike Trump, he’s learned from his mistakes. 2020-09-27T04:00:00Z In May thousands of troops were deployed to the Amazon as part of a military mission supposedly designed to cut environmental crime – but which some claim is making things worse. Amazon 'condemned to destruction' as fires proliferate across Brazil 2020-09-02T04:00:00Z Making software to supercharge state surveillance and assist soldiers on military missions raises serious ethical issues, Karp writes, and engineers at other Silicon Valley firms are not equipped to confront them. Palantir files for IPO with manifesto against Silicon Valley surveillance 2020-08-25T04:00:00Z But a central focus of the prime minister’s visit is the negotiations, which started in May, on resetting the United States military mission in Iraq. Trump Meets With Iraqi Leader Amid Negotiations Over U.S. Troop Levels 2020-08-20T04:00:00Z “There’s a role here for Kodiak to support government missions, military missions and commercial missions.” Alaska spaceport plans rocket launch after virus slowdown 2020-07-28T04:00:00Z He was medically retired but he missed the military mission, according to Danica, who said he felt useless in civilian life. Army's 'Captain America' dies by suicide after nearly a dozen combat tours 2020-07-10T04:00:00Z The former French diplomat said the UK would no longer be able to take part in EU military missions overseas. UK-EU security and foreign policy ties will weaken, says Macron ally 2020-06-16T04:00:00Z U.S. military missions in Africa are coordinated from southwest Germany, too. Has ‘America First’ Become ‘Trump First’? Germans Wonder 2020-06-06T04:00:00Z But France’s largest overseas military mission, Barkhane in West Africa’s sprawling Sahel region south of the Sahara Desert, is keeping its 5,100 troops there, the French Defense Ministry said. Extremists see global chaos from virus as an opportunity 2020-04-02T04:00:00Z “We felt like we were organised for a military mission,” said one of them, Andy Li, who has the nickname Brother Squirrel because he hoards stocks of his drugs. China trials anti-HIV drug on coronavirus patients 2020-02-07T05:00:00Z The S-76 is the first model the company developed for commercial use rather than military missions, initially for transporting offshore-oil-rig workers before becoming a popular option for wealthy people. Kobe Bryant’s pilot received clearance to fly in poor weather before crash 2020-01-27T05:00:00Z Those are the only two U.S. military missions of significance in Afghanistan; nearly every other American troop there is in support of the counterterrorism force or the training and advising mission. Democrats differ on US-Mideast wars, with no clear exit plan 2020-01-15T05:00:00Z It also revealed growing strains between Washington and Baghdad, raising questions about the future of the U.S. military mission there. Trump deploys more troops to Mideast after embassy attack 2019-12-31T05:00:00Z Instead, in those years, on a distinctly changing planet, the military mission would begin to change radically as well. Insignia, badges, and Medals for a climate-wracked era 2019-12-14T05:00:00Z France’s operation in West and Central Africa is its largest overseas military mission, with 4,500 personnel. France postpones summit on military involvement in Africa 2019-12-12T05:00:00Z The draft – forcing men to join the military because of a wartime shortage of enlistees – was necessary for the nation to accomplish its military mission. Editorial Roundup: New York 2019-12-11T05:00:00Z The officials spoke on condition of anonymity to describe a sensitive military mission. US warship seizes suspected Iran missile parts set for Yemen 2019-12-04T05:00:00Z The U.S. relied heavily on private security forces to supplement the military missions in Iraq and elsewhere, although the front-line fighting was reserved for troops in uniform. Modern ‘mercenaries’: Trump rattles allies with cash demands for defense 2019-12-02T05:00:00Z A further $1.4 billion was earmarked for spending on military missions around the world. The Latest: US to pay less of NATO’s in-house budget 2019-11-28T05:00:00Z The book does not overlook the guard’s many international military missions, and the authors and their 8,000 peers around the state remain fighters. Keeping their (National) Guard up in downtown Tacoma 2019-11-28T05:00:00Z RIYADH, Saudi Arabia — The United States is negotiating cost-sharing terms with Saudi Arabia for an expanding military mission aimed at ensuring the kingdom is protected from attacks on critical oil infrastructure, officials said. Pentagon moves forward with Saudi defense mission 2019-11-27T05:00:00Z France’s operation in West and Central Africa is its largest overseas military mission and involves 4,500 personnel. French defense minister goes to Mali after 13 soldier deaths 2019-11-27T05:00:00Z France’s operation in West and Central Africa is its largest overseas military mission and involves 4,500 personnel. French defense minister goes to Mali after 13 soldier deaths 2019-11-27T05:00:00Z Sitting alongside Erdoğan, Trump contradicted his own officials and the Republican leadership on a range of issues, most importantly on the US military mission in Syria. Trump contradicts aides and says troops in Syria 'only for oil' 2019-11-13T05:00:00Z Trump approved an expanded military mission which he said was to secure an expanse of oil fields across eastern Syria. US troops at Syria base say they’ll keep pressure on IS 2019-11-11T05:00:00Z Donald Trump recently approved an expanded US military mission to secure oil fields across eastern Syria. US will keep 500 or 600 troops in Syria to counter Isis, chief says 2019-11-10T05:00:00Z President Donald Trump recently approved an expanded military mission to secure oil fields across eastern Syria. Top US general says 500-600 American troops to stay in Syria 2019-11-10T05:00:00Z Pressed on whether the U.S. military mission included denying any Russian or Syrian government forces access to the oilfields, Esper said: “The short answer is, yes, it presently does.” U.S. military envisions broad defense of Syrian oilfields 2019-10-28T04:00:00Z Officials on Sunday suggested that Baghdadi’s death would not affect plans to curtail, or at least alter, the military mission in Syria. Trump says Islamic State leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi blew himself up as U.S. troops closed in 2019-10-27T04:00:00Z “However, his objective — reducing the risk exposure of those troops and taking the initial step toward ending Washington’s Syria military mission — is not only appropriate, but overdue.” Foreign policy ‘realists’ cheer Trump’s Syria withdrawal: ‘Not only appropriate, but overdue’ 2019-10-17T04:00:00Z But the 21-year-old did not die on a military mission or in combat. Driver sentenced to more than 14 years in fatal hit-and-run of U.S. sailor on Wilson Bridge 2019-10-07T04:00:00Z Each has its own list of dire scenarios against which hypersonic weapons will supposedly protect them and military missions for which they see such armaments as ideal. Hypersonic weapons and national (in)security 2019-10-05T04:00:00Z He described a sophisticated military mission that saw armed drones fly over Beirut’s international airport and explode on a Beirut street. Lebanon concludes Israeli drones were on attack mission 2019-09-19T04:00:00Z Along with East Timor officials, he is commemorating the Australia-led military mission that brought peace. General who brought East Timor peace returns 20 years later 2019-09-18T04:00:00Z President Trump has made an enhanced U.S. military mission in space a central part of his defense strategy. United States Space Command formally relaunched 2019-09-09T04:00:00Z The company is hoping to use its autonomous Chaparral system for medical supply delivery, disaster response, and remote military missions. Elroy Air’s massive cargo drone completes its first test flight 2019-08-28T04:00:00Z She said that any upcoming decisions about Danish contributions to military missions in Syria or the Strait of Hormuz would be unaffected. In Denmark, Bewilderment and Anger Over Trump’s Canceled Visit 2019-08-21T04:00:00Z Mr. Trump captured the presidency on a platform of avoiding new foreign military missions and putting “America first.” ‘Internal matter’: Trump treads lightly on China amid Hong Kong tensions 2019-08-14T04:00:00Z Sonny Leggett, a spokesman for the U.S.-led military mission here. Violence in Afghanistan takes high toll on civilians despite the promise of peace talks 2019-08-02T04:00:00Z Elroy Air’s autonomous Chaparral system is hoping to be used for medical supply delivery, disaster response, and remote military missions. Giant cargo drones will deliver packages farther and faster 2019-06-10T04:00:00Z La David Johnson and Sergeant Wright — set off a fierce debate over secretive American military missions in remote and far-flung battlegrounds that accelerated a drawdown of American commandos in western Africa. Pentagon Ends Review of Deadly Niger Ambush, Again Blaming Junior Officers 2019-06-06T04:00:00Z As for the Netherlands, Dutch state broadcaster NOS said its 50-member military mission in Iraq was also being halted “until further orders.” Donald Trump escalates Iran conflict as world frets 2019-05-15T04:00:00Z It represents a victory not just for moderate forces in Syria and Iraq, which did most of the fighting, but for a U.S. military mission that succeeded with a light footprint and relatively low costs. Opinion | What the U.S. can learn from the fight against the Islamic State 2019-03-25T04:00:00Z Trump, who has been eager to end the U.S. military mission in Syria, has repeatedly suggested in recent months that a final victory was imminent, only to have the fighting drag on. White House declares end to Islamic State, but fighting grinds on 2019-03-22T04:00:00Z In addition, Trump has agreed to leave 400 U.S. troops in Syria after initially saying he would close down that military mission entirely. Trump endorses Israeli control of the disputed Golan Heights 2019-03-21T04:00:00Z “For over 17 years, our soldiers have gone above and beyond what has been asked of them in Afghanistan,” Mr. Paul, a longtime skeptic of U.S. overseas military missions, said in a statement. Rand Paul, Tom Udall pair up to push bill to end Afghan mission 2019-03-06T05:00:00Z But so far, officials in Colombia and Brazil have signaled deep reservations about military missions in Venezuela. U.S. Military Starts Flying Aid for Venezuela to Colombia 2019-02-16T05:00:00Z This is part of a consistent skepticism regarding U.S. military missions from Africa to Afghanistan. Editorials from around New York 2019-01-30T05:00:00Z A brief statement by the American-led military mission in Afghanistan said the incident was under investigation and provided no further details. Second American Killed in Afghanistan Since Start of Year 2019-01-22T05:00:00Z Meanwhile on Monday, the Pentagon said it will extend its military mission along the border with Mexico until the end of September. Trump orders in fast food feast 2019-01-15T05:00:00Z It extends the military mission from Jan. 31 to end of September. Pentagon extending, changing US-Mexico border mission 2019-01-14T05:00:00Z Some national security sources worry that America, without a clearer U.S. military mission focus, could get edged out in the race to influence and benefit from exploitation in the region. U.S. Navy to stage Arctic ‘freedom of navigation’ operations 2018-12-27T05:00:00Z The operation in West and Central Africa involves 4,500 personnel and is France’s largest overseas military mission. Macron in Chad to meet soldiers amid extremist threats 2018-12-22T05:00:00Z The official acknowledged it would be difficult to maintain the same military missions with half the troops. Planned drawdown in Afghanistan imperils U.S. push for peace 2018-12-21T05:00:00Z “I am sure President Trump will not be able to convince hard-core Republicans … to put an absolute end to the Afghan military mission,” Khadim said. Afghans to Trump: Your plan to withdraw half of U.S. troops could derail the peace process 2018-12-21T05:00:00Z Since before taking office, Trump has promised to conclude the campaign against the Islamic State, also known as ISIS, and questioned the value of costly and dangerous military missions overseas. U.S. troops to be pulled out of Syria quickly, White House says 2018-12-19T05:00:00Z Pentagon officials in recent months have said the Islamic State has been “territorially defeated,” signaling that an end to the formal American military mission could be near. U.S. preparing full troop withdrawal from Syria: report 2018-12-19T05:00:00Z The Trump administration is expected to extend the military mission along the U.S. border with Mexico, a White House official said Wednesday, likely keeping troops away from their normal posts through the holidays. Trump administration expected to extend military mission along border through the holidays 2018-11-28T05:00:00Z At the same time, he has frequently criticized U.S. military missions and decisions while personally attacking some former military leaders, contributing to a complicated relationship with the armed forces he commands. White House discusses possible Trump visit to troops in Iraq or Afghanistan 2018-11-19T05:00:00Z Defense Secretary James Mattis visited with U.S. troops deployed the southern border yesterday, and he conceded that the military mission is “non-traditional” because the mission is on American soil. Trump admin struggles to explain why troops are deployed to the border 2018-11-15T05:00:00Z One soldier asked Mattis what are the short- and long-term plans for the military mission. Mattis defends use of military on US-Mexico border 2018-11-14T05:00:00Z “The U.S. military mission at the U.S.-Mexico border will no longer be called ‘Operation Faithful Patriot,’ according to officials. Wednesday's Mini-Report, 11.7.18 2018-11-07T05:00:00Z As the crowd burned American flags, Major General Mohammad Ali Jafari, the commander of the Revolutionary Guards, invoked the failed U.S. military mission to rescue the hostages, in 1980. Trump Launches “Game of Thrones” Showdown with Iran 2018-11-05T05:00:00Z Administration officials are now calculating that draconian economic measures can prompt Iran to declare its military mission accomplished in Syria and bring its forces home. Trump Digs In for a Long, Cold War With Iran 2018-11-04T04:00:00Z A group of senior House Democrats wrote a letter to Mattis on Thursday expressing opposition to the military mission and demanding answers on its cost. A look at the troops being sent to US-Mexico border 2018-11-02T04:00:00Z Critics including many Democrats and former military officials charge that the military mission is driven more by politics than by national security. Troops Deploy to Parts of Border Where Migrant Caravans Are Deemed Most Likely to Go 2018-11-03T04:00:00Z He echoed Trump administration concerns about the caravan and compared the border support mission to other domestic military missions, like hurricane relief. U.S. general says troop numbers at Mexican border set to rise further 2018-10-30T04:00:00Z Brett McGurk, the White House envoy for the war against IS, told a conference in Bahrain on Saturday that "the military mission in Syria is the enduring defeat of ISIS." IS gunmen kill 40 US-backed fighters in eastern Syria 2018-10-27T04:00:00Z The apathy is bad news for the Kabul government — and for the U.S.-led military mission that props it up. Afghanistan election threats, apathy keep voters from polls 2018-10-18T04:00:00Z While a more expansive military mission has helped Afghan forces defend populated areas, vast swaths of the country remain no-go zones. The Kremlin wants a role in Afghanistan 30 years after the Soviet withdrawal 2018-10-12T04:00:00Z And yet military leaders ignored the problem for years, turning a blind eye to security weaknesses in newly developed systems that could potentially thwart military missions. Analysis | The Cybersecurity 202: The Pentagon's new weapons systems are vulnerable to cyberattacks, government watchdog finds 2018-10-10T04:00:00Z For obvious reasons, they are highly destructive to the military mission of training and advising local military and security forces in Afghanistan. U.S. policy is responsible for insider attacks at war 2018-10-09T04:00:00Z The U.S. military mission in Afghanistan is focused mainly on supporting and advising Afghan forces, as well fighting al-Qaida and other extremist groups like the Islamic State’s affiliate in eastern Afghanistan. 1 US military member killed in Afghanistan 2018-10-04T04:00:00Z The Pentagon insists that the U.S. military mission in Syria has not changed — by law it is limited to combating the Islamic State. In Syria, Trump administration takes on new goal: Iranian retreat 2018-09-30T04:00:00Z Cislunar space is not particularly useful for current military missions like Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance; communications; Positioning, Navigation and Timing; missile warning; and so forth, Harrison said. Would Trump's "Space Force" Patrol the Moon? 2018-09-30T04:00:00Z The United States military mission in Syria is changing. 5 Takeaways on President Trump’s Foreign Policy From the U.N. General Assembly 2018-09-28T04:00:00Z The United States will maintain a permanent diplomatic presence in Afghanistan, but the Pentagon does not expect an endless large-scale military mission there, the most senior U.S. military officer said Tuesday. Pentagon rules out an ‘enduring,’ large military footprint in Afghanistan 2018-08-28T04:00:00Z And it set off a fierce debate over secretive American military missions in remote and far-flung battlegrounds. Army Recommends Silver Star for Captain Criticized in Deadly Niger Ambush 2018-08-23T04:00:00Z Jeffrey said that the campaign could include a longer-term military mission but that it might entail only a diplomatic presence or support for partner forces. In Syria, Trump administration takes on new goal: Iranian retreat 2018-09-30T04:00:00Z “We are still looking into why it crossed - whether it was on a military mission and crossed on purpose, or it strayed,” said Lieutenant-Colonel Jonathan Conricus, an Israeli military spokesman. Israel to Russia: Assad's safe from us, but Iran must quit Syria 2018-07-11T04:00:00Z The Russians have frequently been at odds with Washington over the U.S.’s military mission in Syria, which includes an air campaign against Islamic State and the deployment of hundreds of ground troops. U.S. Charges Five Russians, Three Syrians Over Alleged Sanctions Violations 2018-06-13T04:00:00Z The unease with American militarism is likely only to grow — particularly as countries become less dependent on U.S. aid, and as certain U.S. military missions potentially provoke an increase in violent extremism. Opinion | The future is African — and the United States is not prepared 2018-06-09T04:00:00Z The public version of that investigation found widespread problems across all levels of the military mission. Army Recommends Silver Star for Captain Criticized in Deadly Niger Ambush 2018-08-23T04:00:00Z The change is largely symbolic in nature, and carries no fundamental shifts in troops, military missions or other Pentagon activities. Texas governor unveils new school-safety plan in wake of Santa Fe High School shootings 2018-05-30T04:00:00Z It carries no fundamental shifts in troops, military missions or other Pentagon activities. Pentagon salutes US-India ties with command name change 2018-05-30T04:00:00Z It carries no fundamental shifts in troops, military missions or other Pentagon activities. Pentagon salutes US-India ties with command name change 2018-05-30T04:00:00Z La David Johnson — set off a fierce debate over secretive American military missions in remote and far-flung battlegrounds. Military Inquiry Finds Soldiers Were Unprepared in Deadly Niger Ambush 2018-05-10T04:00:00Z “I cannot think of a military mission that does not depend on space,” Air Force Secretary Heather Wilson told the symposium, warning that “Russia and China are developing capabilities to disable our satellites.” Opinion | Will our next war be fought among the stars? 2018-04-19T04:00:00Z On the other hand, in this case, since the military mission in Syria has not produced peace and has not removed the brutal dictator - maybe not. ‘Mission Accomplished!’ But What Is the Mission in Syria? 2018-04-14T04:00:00Z Though the Entebbe raid is often described as one of the most spectacular military missions of modern times, Padilha sees it as an ultimately Pyrrhic victory. ‘It’s a crazy situation’: Brazil’s jaw-dropping corruption scandal comes to Netflix 2018-03-25T04:00:00Z Combat camera photographs or video footage from training or military missions also are often released to the public or posted on Defense Department websites and social media accounts, after being declassified and cleared. Military reviews rules for helmet cams after Niger attack 2018-03-12T04:00:00Z State Department spokeswoman Heather Nauert defended the airstrikes and insisted that the military mission was critical to an eventual diplomatic end to the civil war being overseen by the United Nations. U.S. airstrike on Syrian forces spurs fears of ‘mission creep’ 2018-02-08T05:00:00Z Mali recently commemorated the fifth anniversary of a French military mission to oust Islamic extremists from power in the major towns to the country’s north. Ambush on Mali Army Camp Leaves 14 Soldiers and 17 Attackers Dead 2018-01-27T05:00:00Z The U.K. also says it will send three Royal Air Force Chinook helicopters and dozens of personnel to join France’s military mission against Islamic militants in Africa’s Sahel region. UK to pay millions to keep France border agreement 2018-01-18T05:00:00Z There’s not a military mission that doesn’t depend on space. What if we lost GPS? That's one thing worrying the Air Force secretary – Los Angeles Times 2017-12-19T05:00:00Z German military missions abroad require parliamentary approval, usually on an annual basis. Lawmakers extend German military missions until spring 2017-12-12T05:00:00Z The initiative was launched under the Trump administration’s new policy that expands the role, size and mandate of the U.S. military mission here. Afghan leaders in Helmand criticize U.S. airstrikes on Taliban drug labs 2017-11-21T05:00:00Z Paris originally wanted a vanguard of EU countries to bring money and assets to French-led military missions and projects. EU to sign defense pact, may allow limited British role 2017-11-13T05:00:00Z From Iraq to Afghanistan to Syria, the Arizona Republican and the Delaware Democrat clashed over the scope of the American military mission and the efficacy of reaching for diplomatic resolutions for these war-torn nations. Analysis | Longtime foes on foreign policy, McCain and Biden form alliance against Trumpism 2017-10-17T04:00:00Z In practical terms, it means the U.S. military mission will continue for many more years, despite its unpopularity with the American public. Kabul fortification signals long U.S. stay in Afghanistan 2017-09-16T04:00:00Z But Thursday’s military mission was no ordinary one. Russia Showcases Its Military Role in Syria, One Missile at a Time 2017-09-14T04:00:00Z The retired Army colonel and former Defense Intelligence Agency analyst also pushed to expand the U.S. military mission in Syria to pursue Iranian proxy forces there. Derek Harvey joins congressional committee’s Russia probe 2017-09-12T04:00:00Z Paris originally wanted a vanguard of EU countries to bring money and assets to French-led military missions and projects. EU to sign defense pact, may allow limited British role 2017-11-13T05:00:00Z Mr. Harvey at times also argued for expanding the U.S. military mission in Syria to pursue Iranian proxy forces there. Iran boast on enrichment serves as warning to Trump 2017-08-24T04:00:00Z On Monday, as the president sought to build a case for expanding the country’s military mission in Afghanistan, Mr. Trump sought to close some of that gap. Trump Tries Out a New Line on Charlottesville: Echoing His Generals 2017-08-22T04:00:00Z Having missed an opportunity to calm the tensions after that unrest, he faced the challenging task of marshaling public support for a potentially bloody military mission. Trump Sets U.S. Strategy for Afghan War 2017-08-21T04:00:00Z But during the Bush and Obama administrations, some volunteers dealt with inquiries about military missions abroad and gun violence at home. Questions on Trump? Peace Corps Volunteers Change the Topic 2017-07-05T04:00:00Z Canada is extending its military mission against the Islamic State group in Iraq for another two years, the country’s defense minister announced Thursday. Canada commits to fight against Isis in Iraq for another two years 2017-06-29T04:00:00Z The U.N. official said those at the resort when the attack began included people affiliated with the French military mission as well as the U.N. Suspected Jihadists Attack Tourist Resort in Mali 2017-06-18T04:00:00Z Officials from the French military mission in Mali, the European Union and the U.N. also were there this weekend, he added. Gunfire heard at Mali resort area popular with foreigners 2017-06-18T04:00:00Z But in announcing his plan, Mr. Trump embraced deepened American involvement in a military mission that has bedeviled his predecessors and that he once called futile. Trump Sets U.S. Strategy for Afghan War 2017-08-21T04:00:00Z US troops are in 130-plus countries, military missions, and sometimes treaties. Oliver Stone interviews Vladimir Putin: On U.S.-Russian relations and the Cold War 2017-06-17T04:00:00Z That calls into question whether any approach exists for ending this prolonged military mission. Editorial Roundup: Excerpts from recent editorials 2017-06-07T04:00:00Z Macron is visiting France’s largest overseas military mission and following up on his campaign promise that fighting terror would be a top priority. The Latest: Macron arrives in Mali for military review 2017-05-19T04:00:00Z In the Trump administration’s telling, its missile strike on a Syrian airfield and its dropping of the so-called mother of all bombs over Afghanistan were more than military missions. Do U.S. Strikes Send a ‘Message’ to Rivals? There’s No Evidence 2017-04-21T04:00:00Z Americans are less inclined to support military intervention, and they are clearly wary of any deepening military mission in quagmires like Syria. Donald Trump steers a new global course, with a bias toward action 2017-04-13T04:00:00Z That was, he said: “Israel will not allow anyone, including Russia to get in the way of implementing our military mission.” Russia summons Israeli ambassador to explain air raids in Syria 2017-03-20T04:00:00Z But Pentagon officials said there was little appetite in the Defense Department for a full-fledged American military mission in Syria that would include thousands of additional combat troops. Jim Mattis Faces First Big Test: Producing Options to Fight ISIS 2017-02-26T05:00:00Z Lewis L. Hawkins, the deputy chief of the U.S. military mission to Tehran, as he walked home from work. Trump Cabinet pick paid by 'cult-like' Iranian exile group 2017-02-05T05:00:00Z It joins EU-starred military missions abroad and accepts refugees according to formulae crunched in Brussels. Norway’s deal with the EU still holds lessons for Britain 2017-02-02T05:00:00Z Central Command directs the American military missions in Afghanistan, Iraq, Syria and elsewhere in the Middle East and South Asia. Pentagon auditor says U.S. military did not falsify intelligence 2017-02-01T05:00:00Z The bloc will review its rules with an eye to increasing the amount of common EU funding available for covering the cost of its overseas civilian and military missions. European Union Backs Plan to Expand Military Coordination 2016-11-14T05:00:00Z It does not envisage formation of a European army, though it foresees a planning center for civilian and military missions being set up. Europeans rally around defense plan after campaign swipes by Trump 2016-11-14T05:00:00Z It was the third death of an American soldier in hostile fire in Afghanistan this year, as the United States military mission there has been reduced to a smaller advisory role. Improvised Bomb Kills U.S. Service Member in Afghanistan 2016-10-04T04:00:00Z The leaders may find common ground on matters like a single headquarters for EU military missions, a Franco-German proposal endorsed in Mr Juncker’s speech. State of disunion 2016-09-15T04:00:00Z German military missions abroad need parliamentary approval, usually on an annual basis. Germany: Turkey ends ban on lawmakers visiting German troops 2016-09-08T04:00:00Z The helmets were being produced just as the George W. Bush administration was escalating the U.S. military mission in Iraq, the famous “surge” to turn back al Qaeda militants. Prison inmates produced defective combat helmets for U.S. soldiers 2016-08-17T04:00:00Z The plan envisages relatively modest moves - increasing joint European spending on military missions, developing assets such as helicopters and drones and expanding peace-keeping operations abroad. Europeans rally around defense plan after campaign swipes by Trump 2016-11-14T05:00:00Z In addition to bolstering the current U.S. military mission to to train Afghan forces and conduct counterterrorism activities, he said, Obama's action will "pass the ball" on troop levels to his successor. Keeping U.S. troops in Afghanistan sends the right message, generals and diplomats say 2016-07-08T04:00:00Z In retirement, he wrote books on topics ranging from World War II history to more recent military missions as well as novels and adventure stories. Robert F. Dorr, author of military histories, dies at 76 2016-07-03T04:00:00Z Aside from the Russian threat, Washington and Brussels will hammer out the details on how the alliance will continue its military mission in Afghanistan. NATO’s Warsaw summit focus on threats, relevance 2016-07-07T04:00:00Z In March 2015, General David Rodriguez appeared before the Senate Armed Services Committee to report on the previous year’s military missions in Africa. America is lying about its involvement in Africa: AFRICOM’s reports simply don’t add up 2016-06-30T04:00:00Z “The men and women of NSA Crane work to support some of our most important and sensitive military missions.” Recent editorials published in Indiana newspapers 2016-06-28T04:00:00Z The changes, he said, would affect only the U.S. military mission in Afghanistan, known as Operation Freedom’s Sentinel, and not the NATO-led training mission under Operation Resolute Support. Obama effectively restarts Afghanistan combat operations a year after officially ending them 2016-06-14T04:00:00Z The United States should limit its military mission in Afghanistan to supporting local forces and should intensify pressure on Pakistan to jump-start peace talks with the Taliban, the country’s former president said. Former Afghan leader Karzai: Military action cannot resolve conflict in Afghanistan 2016-06-13T04:00:00Z Navy would like an exemption from the ex parte ban, arguing that its projects are “critical to our evolving military mission” and full communication with commissioners is vital. Will Sacramento cavalry ride to coast's rescue? 2016-06-01T04:00:00Z That will have implications for the U.S. military mission in Afghanistan. U.S. strikes top Taliban leader in Pakistan 2016-05-21T04:00:00Z The Defense Ministry said Wednesday the air, land and sea drills were aimed at “testing and upgrading the ability to respond to security threats and complete military missions.” China stages war games days ahead of Taiwan inauguration 2016-05-17T04:00:00Z A spokesman for the U.N. military mission in Congo said its peacekeepers stopped the police from taking Mr. Katumbi into custody. Election Delays Raise Tensions in Resource-Rich Congo 2016-05-10T04:00:00Z While showcasing Russia’s musical richness, it was also a military mission, with guests bused in a heavily guarded convoy escorted by helicopter gunships. In Syria, Russia Plays Bach Where ISIS Executed 25 2016-05-05T04:00:00Z The Colombian immigrant was on a military mission in Afghanistan when an improvised explosive device went off under the patrol vehicle he was commanding. From war to the Paralympics, a story of incredible courage 2016-04-17T04:00:00Z Obama added: “Broadening our military mission to include regime change would be a mistake.” The Libya debacle undermines Clinton’s foreign policy credentials 2016-03-30T04:00:00Z The dozens of soldiers present seemed to be less on a military mission and more on a school trip. See the Happy Chaos at Astronauts' Landing Site 2016-03-04T05:00:00Z Congress banned the import of Russian engines for rockets flying U.S. military missions as part of trade sanctions to punish Russia for annexing Ukraine’s Crimea peninsula two years ago. U.S. Air Force awards rocket engine development contracts 2016-02-29T05:00:00Z The United States, he declared, “will not develop new nuclear warheads or pursue new military missions or new capabilities.” As U.S. Modernizes Nuclear Weapons, ‘Smaller’ Leaves Some Uneasy 2016-01-11T05:00:00Z But an officer with the French armed forces – the only other foreign military mission in the country – said they were not aware of any new case against them. UN vows to act over alleged abuse by peacekeepers in CAR 2016-01-06T05:00:00Z But it chimes with the president's desire to define any military mission clearly in scope and time and not allow the military to set the agenda for an endless mission with endless resources. Obama's struggle to realise anti-war rhetoric - BBC News 2015-12-20T05:00:00Z He called his brother a martyr, suggesting that he died in the context of a battle or military mission. Lebanese Militant, Reluctantly Freed by Israel, Is Killed in Syria 2015-12-20T05:00:00Z But he called his brother a martyr, suggesting he died in the context of a battle or a military mission. Hezbollah Leader Killed in Israeli Airstrike in Syria 2015-12-20T05:00:00Z The new technologies include wearable electronics, exoskeletons, greater use of drones and manned aircraft working together, and mother ships that would send out mini-drones to execute military missions, he said. Pentagon eyes $12-15 billion for early work on new technologies 2015-12-14T05:00:00Z German military missions, outside those agreed by NATO, require parliamentary approval. Germany votes to join US-led fight against ISIS in Syria 2015-12-04T05:00:00Z Congress last year banned the use of the RD-180 engines for military missions to punish Russia for its annexation of the Crimea region of Ukraine. Amazon founder Bezos’ rocket company passes landing test 2015-11-24T05:00:00Z Who is going to come in and provide governance . . . the follow-up once we have carried out this military mission?” Suffocating the Islamic State’s core territory is the administration’s aim 2015-11-23T05:00:00Z Kenyan leaders say the country's troops are in Somalia to bolster the weak U.N.-backed Somali government against al-Shabab's insurgency, and are with the African Union military mission. Report: Kenyan soldiers smuggling sugar, selling charcoal in Somalia, earning millions 2015-11-12T05:00:00Z Mr. Putin spoke a day after the White House said it would extend the United States’ military mission in Afghanistan until at least 2017. Russia and Allies to Raise Guard at Borders With Afghanistan 2015-10-16T04:00:00Z Mr. Obama said the U.S. military mission will remain primarily “supporting counterterrorism operations against the remnants of al-Qaeda.” Obama’s Afghan Reversal 2015-10-15T04:00:00Z Any U.S. military mission in the Spratlys entails risk, as China’s diplomatic and military responses are unpredictable. What Lies in the South China Sea 2015-10-13T04:00:00Z The dead included six crew members, who were American armed forces personnel; five civilian contractors working for the American-led military mission in Afghanistan; and three Afghans who were on the ground. U.S. Strikes Positions in Afghanistan as Taliban Gain Momentum 2015-10-02T04:00:00Z ULA and Air Force officials are seeking a partial exemption to the RD-180 engine ban to keep the Atlas 5 available for military missions until Vulcan, with its U.S. engines, is ready to fly. Atlas rocket blasts off with Mexican communications satellite 2015-10-02T04:00:00Z The dead included the six crew members, all American armed forces personnel; five civilian contractors working for the American-led military mission in Afghanistan; and three Afghan civilians. U.S. Military Plane Crashes in Afghanistan, Killing 14 2015-10-01T04:00:00Z Five civilian contractors working with the U.S. and allied military mission in Afghanistan were among the dead, the statement said. 6 U.S. troops among 11 killed in Afghanistan plane crash 2015-10-01T04:00:00Z No one on the border was sure how the military mission would affect the work of police already stationed there, however. Migrants Stream Into Hungary, as Fence Rises on Serbian Border 2015-09-13T04:00:00Z A new inspector general for the United States military mission in Afghanistan, led by the Defense Department, has been created. Critiquing U.S. Spending in Afghanistan, to Dramatic Effect 2015-08-24T04:00:00Z A car bomb targeted a convoy of the U.S.-led military mission, causing damage to the vehicles but no fatalities, according to the coalition. Kabul and Taliban Begin Two-Days of High-Level Talks 2015-07-07T04:00:00Z The U.S. military mission for Iraq acted as these militias' de facto air force, even as some of the more pro-Tehran militias huffed that they neither needed nor desired American assistance. After Liberation From Islamic State Group, Tikrit Faces Harsh Militia Rule 2015-06-26T04:00:00Z But rights activists warned that any enlarged military mission might harm the very people the EU says it wants to help, and migration specialists questioned the use of intelligence gathered so far from Libyan territory. EU announces naval operation to monitor Libyan people smugglers 2015-06-22T04:00:00Z The U.S. listed the group as a terrorist organization when U.S. forces invaded in 2003, and the MEK’s status and fate would soon become deeply entangled in the U.S. military mission. U.S. lawmakers join Iranian dissidents in France for giant regime change rally 2015-06-13T04:00:00Z The legality for such a military mission is questionable, which is why the EU seeks a Security Council resolution approving such action. Military Force Against Smugglers in the Mediterranean Could Endanger Migrants 2015-05-11T04:00:00Z A former infantry officer who commanded a Marine regiment in the initial Iraq invasion, Dunford took over the international military mission in Afghanistan in early 2013. How Joint Chiefs nominee’s advice will be shaped by fight against the Taliban 2015-05-05T04:00:00Z In addition to supporting conventional military missions in Africa and the Middle East, the base houses a large compound for the Joint Special Operations Command, which runs secretive counterterrorism operations. Chaos in tower, danger in skies at base in Africa 2015-04-30T04:00:00Z To their supporters, these former warlords remain a bulwark against the Taliban, al-Qaeda and, possibly, the Islamic State, more vital than ever as the U.S. military mission edges to a close. Afghanistan’s defining fight: Technocrats vs. strongmen 2015-04-12T04:00:00Z The interest is being driven in part by the dwindling presence of American and international forces, whose military mission in Afghanistan is winding down. Afghanistan’s famed war carpets are getting a makeover — once again 2015-04-02T04:00:00Z This month the U.S. military mission, which reached nearly 3,000 troops last December, is scheduled to all but end. Former Alexandrian reflects on stint as Ebola nurse 2015-03-30T04:00:00Z In his 2011 blueprint, the Kentucky Republican didn’t just slash domestic spending – a staple of every GOP plan – Paul also went after military spending, slashing investments in the Pentagon and U.S. military missions abroad. Rand Paul abandons his Pentagon plan 2015-03-26T04:00:00Z As a result, the military mission is somewhat controversial in Canada. Canada to conduct airstrikes against IS group in Syria 2015-03-24T04:00:00Z But there’s one thing they’ve made clear is not up for discussion: Obama will end the U.S. military mission entirely by the time he leaves office in January 2017. Obama may alter drawdown timetable but is determined to end Afghan war 2015-03-22T04:00:00Z US President Barack Obama is anxious to wrap up the US military mission to Afghanistan by the end of his own presidency. Viewpoint: A clean Afghanistan slate 2015-03-21T04:00:00Z U.S. officials hope the visit will garner American public support for a longer military mission and display a contrast to their prickly dealings with former president Hamid Karzai. Exclusive: U.S. likely to delay planned closure of two Afghanistan bases 2015-03-18T04:00:00Z U.S. military officials have that said a coordinated military mission to retake Mosul likely will begin in April or May and involve up to 25,000 Iraqi troops. Kurds probe 2 possible Islamic State chemical weapon attacks 2015-03-16T04:00:00Z The Air Force will probably certify SpaceX’s Falcon 9 launch vehicle – using the in-house Merlin engine to power its first stage — as suitable for military missions sometime this spring. Why Aerojet Will Win The Race To Replace Russian Rocket Engines 2015-03-13T04:00:00Z Canada said one of its soldiers was killed in a friendly fire incident, the first fatality for the country during its current military mission in Iraq. Iraqi troops battle to advance in towns on edge of Tikrit 2015-03-07T05:00:00Z Americans are skeptical of another military mission in Iraq following the years, and U.S. lives, expended in Afghanistan and Iraq after 9/11. U.S. Military Plan For Looming ISIS Offensive Takes Shape 2015-02-26T05:00:00Z Eighteen U.S. soldiers were killed in the battle, which marked the beginning of the end of that U.S. military mission to bring stability. Obama Nominates First U.S. Ambassador to Somalia Since 1991 2015-02-24T05:00:00Z Defense Secretary Ash Carter said Sunday that training and advising Afghan security forces is “becoming the heart” of a U.S. military mission that is winding down after 13 years of war. AP News in Brief at 5:58 a.m. EST 2015-02-22T05:00:00Z But there appeared to be little appetite for the kind of international military mission sought by Egypt, which bombed an Islamic State base in Libya in a retaliatory raid Monday. U.N. Security Council to meet on Libya after Islamic State violence 2015-02-17T05:00:00Z In addition to being used for military missions, these helicopters are used to support disaster response, border protection and pilot training. Cochran announces $220M helicopter contract in Miss. 2015-02-17T05:00:00Z But they would not alter the deadline for ending the military mission entirely by 2017. Senators back steps to slow U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan 2015-02-12T05:00:00Z The options under discussion would not alter what is perhaps the most important date in President Obama’s plan: ending the U.S. military mission entirely by the time he steps down in early 2017. White House weighs adjusting Afghan exit plan to slow withdrawal of troops 2015-02-10T05:00:00Z The world’s first production tilt-rotor is gradually becoming a global standard for tactical flexibility, eclipsing more conventional rotorcraft that lack the speed, reach and versatility to perform diverse military missions. Search And Rescue: Arab Ally In Fight Against ISIS Demands U.S. Deploy V-22 Osprey 2015-02-09T05:00:00Z However, Parliament was not asked to vote on military missions against IS in Syria. MPs urge Britain to step up IS fight 2015-02-04T05:00:00Z But after the official end of the international military mission and more than a billion dollars in development aid to build up Afghanistan’s court system, it stands largely discredited and ridiculed by everyday Afghans. Taliban Justice Gains Favor as Official Afghan Courts Fail 2015-01-31T05:00:00Z Even before the Syria crisis, his administration was reportedly considering plans to beef up a Japanese anti-piracy base in Djibouti for rescue and other military missions in the Middle East region. Japan's Abe Faces Great Risk, Little Reward in ISIS Hostage Crisis 2015-01-20T05:00:00Z In April 1941 he was dispatched to form a British military mission in Yugoslavia, but his aircraft was shot down over the Mediterranean. The unkillable soldier 2015-01-05T05:00:00Z One was the deployment of soldiers from the 101st Airborne Division to West Africa to help build care centers as part of the U.S. military mission to stop the spread of Ebola. McConnell triumphs voted top news story for 2014 in Ky. 2014-12-25T05:00:00Z Jordan is one of several Arab countries participating in the U.S.-led military mission to bomb fighters from the Islamist group, which holds territory in both Syria and Iraq. Father asks Islamic State to treat captured pilot son as 'guest' 2014-12-25T05:00:00Z The Jordanian military said in a statement Kasasbeh was participating in a “military mission against the hideouts of the terrorist group” before his plane went down, according to Reuters. Jordanian Pilot Taken Captive by Islamic State 2014-12-24T05:00:00Z BEIRUT, Lebanon — Militants from the Islamic State captured a Jordanian Air Force pilot on Wednesday after his F-16 fighter jet went down during a military mission against the group in northern Syria. ISIS Militants Capture Jordanian Fighter Pilot in Syria 2014-12-24T05:00:00Z “They were military missions with strategic aims,” wrote Geoffrey Wade, a scholar at the National University of Singapore, in a 2004 paper published by the university’s Asia Research Institute. Celebrating the Legacy of a Chinese Explorer 2014-12-18T05:00:00Z The officials said the decision to close the facility did not stem from the CIA report but was part of the effort to scale down the U.S. military mission by the end of the year. U.S. closes last detainee site in Afghanistan as troop pullout advances 2014-12-11T05:00:00Z Gerasimov said the Russian military mission on the ground was headed by Lieutenant General Alexander Lentsov, deputy commander of Russia's land forces. Russia says small military mission in east Ukraine at Kiev's request: RIA 2014-12-10T05:00:00Z By the time Obama leaves office in 2017, the U.S. military mission will end. In Afghanistan, a tight timeline for new U.S.-led training and support mission It ratifies Obama’s expansion of the U.S. military mission in Iraq and allows the Pentagon to train moderate Syrian forces, steps designed to counter Islamic State militants. GOP seeks year-end plan on funding, immigration 2014-12-02T05:00:00Z “There are simply no plausible military missions for these weapons given their destructive power, the current security environment and the prowess of U.S. conventional forces.” More Band-Aids for the U.S.’s Ailing Nuclear-Weapons Force 2014-11-14T05:00:00Z But the Stars and Stripes reported that military mission could include up to 4,000 soldiers. Martin Dempsey: U.S. troops’ Ebola deployment could last 18 months 2014-11-07T05:00:00Z Moscow threatened to cut off exports of the RD-180 for U.S. military missions in response to U.S. trade sanctions spurred by Russia’s annexation of Ukraine’s Crimea peninsula. U.S. rocket explosion investigation suspects main engine failure 2014-10-31T04:00:00Z The Pentagon announced that a new commander, Maj Gen Gary Volesky, had taken over the US military mission to fight Ebola in West Africa. US envoy condemns Ebola response 2014-10-26T04:00:00Z The initial strikes marked the first time American forces had carried out a military mission inside the war-torn country. ISIS raises black flag over Kobani 2014-10-06T04:00:00Z Coming up with a title for a military mission is a delicate task. What makes a suitable military code name? 2014-10-03T04:00:00Z The U.S. military mission is part of a broader effort to build the infrastructure necessary to meet the goals outlined by the CDC. Editorial Roundup: Excerpts from recent editorials 2014-10-02T04:00:00Z Our strategic needs are twisted to fit available defense dollars, as opposed to defining realistic military missions and then estimating their costs. America’s neglected defense The American airstrikes on Haditha Dam were not the first time the United States has expanded on the initial description of the military mission in Iraq. U.S. Launches Fresh Airstrikes on ISIS to Protect Dam 2014-09-07T04:00:00Z From dismantling Syria’s chemical arsenal to hunting down Joseph Kony, America’s military missions abroad far outlast the public’s attention span. These are Today's Best Ideas 2014-08-28T04:00:00Z Crawford says he’s also reminding the civilian population to express support for military missions and gratitude for those serving in the armed forces. Leader touts value, potential of Md. Army post 2014-08-22T04:00:00Z An organization representing former special forces and intelligence community workers is accusing the Obama administration of improperly disclosing information about a failed U.S. military mission to rescue journalist James Foley and other hostages in Syria. Obama Administration 'Leaked' James Foley Rescue Mission for Political Gain, Group Claims 2014-08-21T04:00:00Z Central Command, which oversees the U.S. military mission in the region. Further U.S. Strikes Follow James Foley Execution, Islamic State Threats 2014-08-21T04:00:00Z The Obama administration has ruled out for now a risky US military mission to rescue thousands of Iraqis stranded on a northern Iraqi mountain that has been besieged by Islamic extremists. Iraq evacuation of Yazidis on hold as US says situation has stabilised 2014-08-13T04:00:00Z "We concluded with our international partners that there's a real risk of such an international military mission becoming directly involved in the conflict in Ukraine," Rutte said. MH17: Dutch and Australian experts in fresh attempt to reach crash site 2014-07-28T04:00:00Z Parts of the journal, published in The Washington Post, suggested that he had become deeply disenchanted with the American military mission in Afghanistan. Many Sharp Turns in Bergdahl’s Path to Army 2014-07-01T04:00:00Z Special Forces, the FBI, and the White House hatched a military mission, months in the making, to help a former cabinet official on a book tour seems rather delusional. 'Good news ... I guess' 2014-06-17T04:00:00Z Bowe Bergdahl, saying it couldn’t divulge “operational details” of the secret military mission without risking the lives of U.S. soldiers who conducted the exchange. White House shifts reason for failing to notify Congress in Bergdahl trade 2014-06-10T04:00:00Z Once deployed to Afghanistan, he appeared to become disillusioned about the U.S. military mission there. Freed from Taliban captivity, Bergdahl's ordeal far from over 2014-06-02T04:00:00Z If there is one area where America excels, it is targeted military missions. It's Time To Rescue The Nigerian Girls 2014-05-23T04:00:00Z “The O.S.C.E. disowned them. They were here to carry out their military mission.” Militants Resist Calls to Free European Military Observers Held in Eastern Ukraine 2014-04-26T20:49:25Z The summit takes place after the EU officially launched its delayed 1,000-troop military mission to CAR. CAR tops agenda at EU-Africa summit 2014-04-02T04:27:05Z However, Germany's Nazi past makes military missions overseas a very sensitive subject. Germany mulls military support for NATO's eastern European states 2014-03-30T15:11:14Z "I confirm that Abu Dar Dar has handed himself into Serval troops," said a Malian military source in the northern city of Gao, using the name of the French military mission. Mali detains commander of Islamist group MUJWA: military source 2014-03-16T17:09:48Z Since then, it cooperates with Moscow in a range of areas, including the alliance's military mission in Afghanistan, in counter-narcotics projects in Afghanistan and in combating terrorism and piracy. UPDATE 1-NATO announces review of cooperation with Russia 2014-03-05T19:17:33Z BRUSSELS—The European Union is set to send up to 1,000 people to the Central African Republic as part of its military mission by the end of April, the operation's commander said Thursday. EU Sees Central African Force Reaching 800-1,000 2014-02-27T21:01:32Z Because the P.R.T.s were seen as part of the military mission, their efforts to hand over health care facilities to aid groups were largely spurned. Aid Group in Afghanistan Says Many Still Lack Access to Health Care 2014-02-25T18:24:44Z He lived in Lashkar Gah and was well known to many people in the local government as well as to the civilians working with United States military mission there. Former Times Translator Killed in Afghanistan 2014-01-24T17:27:49Z She has called for more foreign troops to bolster a force that already includes a 1,600-strong French military mission and another 5,000 African Union peacekeepers. At least 16 killed as Central African Republic swears in new leader 2014-01-23T21:17:47Z The arrival of a 1,600-strong French military mission and another 5,000 African Union peacekeepers has so far failed to stop the violence in Central African Republic. Seven dead in tit-for-tat killings in Central African Republic 2014-01-22T22:35:27Z Two years ago, the United States ended its military mission in Iraq with a similar "zero option" after the failure of talks with Baghdad. Up to 15, mostly foreigners, killed in Kabul suicide attack 2014-01-18T00:36:26Z But it is too early to say how much support there is among EU member governments for sending a military mission that might put EU soldiers' lives at risk. Central African leader faces pressure to quit at Thursday summit 2014-01-08T19:38:19Z And a senior German official, speaking on condition of anonymity on Wednesday, said that European rules dictated that countries carrying out military missions paid for them on their own. Germany reacts coolly to French request on Central Africa 2013-12-18T16:46:25Z That brigade was created a decade ago by the same terrorist group, in its earlier incarnation as al-Qaeda in Iraq, to train children for military missions, including suicide bombings. Extremist Syrian faction touts training camp for boys 2013-12-17T01:54:23Z BRUSSELS—European Union foreign ministers said Monday they would explore a possible civilian or military mission to the Central African Republic but EU diplomats signaled no decision was likely in the near future. EU Set to 'Explore' Possible Mission to Central African Republic 2013-12-16T22:01:26Z Two years ago, the United States ended its military mission in Iraq with a similar "zero option" outcome after the failure of talks with Baghdad, which refused to guarantee immunity to U.S. personnel serving there. Exclusive: U.S.-Afghan security pact hits impasse as time runs out 2013-11-18T11:32:35Z Two years ago, the United States ended its military mission in Iraq with a similar "zero option" outcome after the failure of talks with Baghdad. Afghanistan says issues unresolved on U.S. security pact 2013-10-22T11:14:03Z Two years ago, the United States ended its military mission in Iraq with a similar "zero option" outcome after the failure of bilateral talks with Baghdad. Afghanistan says differences remain on U.S. security pact 2013-10-21T23:33:53Z The same issue hobbled similar talks with Iraq in 2011, leading to the end of the U.S. military mission there. Taliban attack breaks months of quiet in Kabul 2013-10-18T18:26:13Z Australia has also placed a senior general in charge of a military mission dubbed "Operation Sovereign Borders", risking fresh criticism from neighbours and the U.N. Australia clamps down on information about asylum seekers 2013-09-23T07:40:38Z On the ABC News program “This Week,” Mr. Cruz said Mr. Obama had not laid out a clear military mission. White House Adds Arab Support as It and Assad Use TV to Press Their Cases 2013-09-09T00:56:57Z U.S. officials and defense experts say Assad's forces cannot take enough targets out of reach to blunt the U.S. military mission, especially since it is billed as having very limited objectives. Analysis: Surprise or not, U.S. strikes can still hurt Assad 2013-09-05T05:22:10Z In 2011, bipartisan opposition surfaced in the House to the administration's participation in the military mission in Libya. Syria Debate Allying Left, Right on Executive Limits 2013-09-02T01:26:07Z But the request is unlikely to satisfy critics of Mr. Obama's Syria policy who argue any military mission should include the removal of Mr. Assad, which the president has advocated for the past year. White House Claims Proof Assad Used Sarin Gas 2013-09-01T16:55:57Z The knock-on effect of Mr. Obama's move was clear in France, which is an ally in the expected military mission. France, Turkey Vow to Press Ahead on Syria 2013-09-01T02:19:51Z The UN operation in DR Congo is already the largest UN military mission in the world. Fears over UN force in DR Congo 2013-07-25T12:20:50Z The Kenyan troops — now a part of the African Union military mission — remain there today. | Africa: Kidnapped Aid Workers Released in Somalia 2013-07-19T00:49:47Z The ruling delighted and surprised the families involved, but Defence Secretary Philip Hammond said that worrying about soldiers' human rights could have a serious impact on future military missions. UK says soldier deaths' court ruling will hit combat missions 2013-06-19T12:37:43Z It sees you controlling a four-person special forces team through a series of military missions, with slick graphics and freedom to try different tactics to succeed. 20 best Android apps this week 2013-05-24T10:02:30Z The international military mission here says the civilians were alive when the team left. General Says U.S. Not to Blame in Death of Afghan Civilians 2013-05-14T01:52:45Z Licensed images of weapons in "Medal of Honor: Warfighter" - a game that simulates military missions like fighting pirates in Somalia - offer what EA spokesman Jeff Brown calls "enhanced authenticity." Video game maker drops gun makers, not their guns 2013-05-07T19:23:52Z While he acknowledged that corruption and human rights failures posed challenges, he appeared to see them as less-corrosive threats to the military mission than some of his predecessors did. Dunford Optimistic on Post-Coalition Afghanistan 2013-05-06T21:23:40Z France would like to be able to confidently hand responsibility over to a new government when it ends its military mission in the north. After Mali Warred with Islamists, a Mormon Runs for President 2013-05-03T05:20:26Z Mr. Le Drian paid a surprise visit to French forces, saying their military mission would not end until security was restored in the West African country. Photos of the Day: March 7 2013-03-07T23:52:35Z France said a month ago it wanted an African-led military mission in Mali to be replaced with a United Nations peacekeeping mandate by April. Russia says it's ready to discuss U.N. force for Mali 2013-03-06T13:17:55Z Army Research Laboratory photographer Legions of animal-inspired robots are being created to improve military missions and disaster response efforts—from crawling cockroach-like RHex bots to leaping Sand Flea robots and the speeding Cheetah machines. 3-D Printed Octopus Suckers Help Robots Stick 2013-02-21T19:15:01.287Z The open field also lies next to an army camp in a town that is used as a support base for Kenya's military mission in Somalia. Man killed assembling bomb at a political rally venue in Kenya 2013-02-17T11:58:26Z The U.S. military mission in Afghanistan concludes at the end 2014, and Obama intends to keep only a small force there for training and counterterrorism missions beyond that date. Obama, in State of the Union, makes case that middle class is job one 2013-02-13T04:16:00Z Mr. Le Drian paid a surprise visit to French forces, saying their military mission would not end until security was restored in the West African country. Photos of the Day: March 7 2013-03-07T23:52:35Z Security Council this month, said on Wednesday it was ready to discuss a U.N. peacekeeping force for Mali, where an African-led military mission is now operating. Russia says it's ready to discuss U.N. force for Mali 2013-03-06T13:17:55Z Killing people at long range was his military mission. Violent Death of Ex-Navy Seal Chris Kyle Raises Host of Questions 2013-02-04T16:05:22Z She also expressed Washington's appreciation for the French-led military mission to expel an alliance of al Qaeda-linked fighters from northern Mali. Niger gives green light to U.S. drone deployment: source 2013-01-29T11:06:26Z The countries are negotiating a long-term security agreement that will determine the shape and extent of America’s role in Afghanistan beyond the formal end of the international military mission in 2014. Hamid Karzai Says U.S. Will Give Spy Drones to Afghanistan 2013-01-15T00:38:48Z He said the consequences ranged from the risks of military mission creep, to the strategic repercussions on France's relations in Africa, to the very real threat of terrorist reprisals on hostages and in France. Mali 'serious concern' for the UK 2013-01-14T17:58:04Z Harper said Canada would provide humanitarian aid and signaled great concern about the situation, but said: "The government of Canada is not considering a direct Canadian military mission." African Union head seeks global coalition to intervene on Mali 2013-01-08T19:58:16Z But Obama’s verdict on counter-insurgency as a military mission is in no doubt: he sees it as a slippery slope paved with good intentions and greased by an inflated sense of American power. The Petraeus Revolution 2013-01-08T09:45:00Z The national security establishment relies on the companies and their technological skills to fulfill the government’s satellite needs and to develop spacecraft involved in a wide range of military missions. Communications Satellites, Banned as ‘Weapons,’ Now Legal for Export 2013-01-04T01:41:22Z The Taliban still demand that all Western military forces, even advisers, leave Afghanistan after the formal end of the Western military mission in 2014. Taliban Hint at Softer Line in Talks With Afghan Officials 2012-12-22T23:25:48Z Security Council plans to vote on Thursday on a French-drafted resolution authorizing a military mission to retake northern Mali from Islamist rebels after the United States and France overcame disagreements on the issue, envoys said. U.N. Security Council to vote on authorizing Mali force 2012-12-20T19:07:24Z The foreign military mission is evolving from combat to advising, assisting and training Afghan forces. Afghan president: US violating detainee pact 2012-11-19T13:44:00Z Announcing humanitarian and other measures to help Mali, the bloc said it would in particular consider ways to retrain the Malian defense forces, and develop plans for an eventual military mission. EU to plan military training mission for Mali 2012-10-15T16:12:48Z The Treasury, struggling to revive a flagging economy, earlier this year said it would use money once earmarked for the military mission in Afghanistan to fund tax cuts. Thousands of British troops to quit Afghanistan in 2013 2012-10-14T12:01:01Z But it is very hard to imagine any military mission that requires the United States to drop 1,000 nuclear weapons on another nation Or 100. Inside the Military's Massive Nuclear Spending 2012-10-10T20:05:38Z The mishaps were not the first time that air defense forces fired at a civilian aircraft that was believed to be on a military mission. Wary of Israel, Iran Is Said to Blunder in Strikes 2012-10-03T03:39:28Z The anti-intervention camp has also recalled memories of previous West African military missions in Liberia and Sierra Leone, where regional forces were accused of abuses. Analysis: Mali leadership limbo holds up military action plan 2012-09-27T06:04:59Z It is unclear at this stage how such a military mission would be organized and which nations might participate. Securing Syria chemical weapons may take tens of thousands of troops 2012-08-17T01:48:13Z By early next year, whoever occupies the White House - either a re-elected Barack Obama or Republican challenger Mitt Romney - could find himself pushed ever closer to a larger military mission. Analysis: Syria's Assad faces growing rebel, foreign threat 2012-06-27T15:03:53Z Then Odyssey argued that even if the shipwreck were the , it had not been on a military mission when it sank, and three-quarters of its cargo was commercial. Odyssey and the Lost Spanish Treasure 2012-06-07T22:20:33Z The monitors, drawn from United Nations military missions in the region, are the advance guard of a contingent expected to grow to 250 after further negotiations with Syria. U.N. Truce Observers Arrive in Syria as Shelling Continues 2012-04-16T08:30:08Z Lance Corporal Schumann was on duty for America the day he died, and he was in Iraq because of the military mission. At War Blog: Honoring a Service Member's Ultimate Sacrifice, Whether It Was Made on the Battlefield or Not 2012-03-30T19:39:07Z The African Union's most prominent military mission is in Somalia, where 17,700 troops — primarily from Uganda, Kenya and Burundi — are fighting al-Shabab militants. African Union Force to Step Up Hunt for Kony 2012-03-23T14:34:23Z No, not the challenging military mission that 90,000 U.S. troops are now carrying out: hunting down and killing Taliban insurgents while training Afghan security forces to take over by 2015. Marine General John Allen and His Afghanistan Mission 2012-03-17T18:05:33Z Reporters were removed from the meeting on Tuesday between Mr. Panetta and the Kyrgyz defense officials before Mr. Panetta responded directly to their threat to end the military mission at the base. Kyrgyzstan Wants Military Role to End at U.S. Base 2012-03-13T17:15:55Z But there followed the protest of the military missions of the Entente, followed by open threats. Dictatorship vs. Democracy (Terrorism and Communism) 2012-02-27T03:00:14.477Z Saturday's killings have rung new alarms about the damaging impact of the Quran burning on the military mission in Afghanistan. U.S. Pulls Kabul Advisers After Two Killed 2012-02-25T17:35:52Z This was a military mission by another name. A forgotten hero of World War II 2012-02-14T00:31:20Z United Technologies is also proceeding with an effort to find a buyer for Rocketdyne, a maker of rocket engines for civilian and military missions, the people said. United Technologies Is Said to Weigh Sale of Pumps Division 2012-02-08T23:24:38Z At the same time Trotzky approached the American military mission, established in Moscow, asking it to assist Russia in organizing a volunteer army and in improving the country's transportation. Current History: A Monthly Magazine of the New York Times, May 1918 Vol. VIII, Part I, No. 2 2012-02-04T03:00:16.443Z Another important military mission that deploys a small force on the huge African continent is in Uganda. Camp Lemonier in Djibouti Played Crucial Role in Somalia Rescue 2012-01-26T01:39:46Z Fowler said Paul, who speaks to the sentiments captured in the state’s “Live Free or Die” motto, has found traction in his message about ending U.S. involvement in overseas military missions. Romney Challenges New Hampshire Upset History in Pivotal Primary 2012-01-04T08:42:38Z Its members wore civilian clothes, but formed the nucleus of a joint military planning staff, along with a parallel British military mission in Washington. A forgotten hero of World War II 2012-02-14T00:31:20Z "This is my brother, back from a military mission to America," he indicated me casually, without troubling to mention my name. Lord John in New York 2012-01-04T03:00:30.077Z In Baghdad on Thursday, Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta presided over a ceremony ending the military mission. City Room: Iraq War Is Over; the Heartbreak Isn't 2011-12-15T13:24:36Z Obama has promised to responsibly end the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq, where the U.S. military mission winds down this month. Politics won't determine Afghan drawdown: U.S. general 2011-12-13T19:15:18Z A few years later he was employed in a military mission in Prussia. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 12, Slice 5 "Greek Law" to "Ground-Squirrel" 2011-12-05T03:00:51.527Z Ray Davis commanded the U.S. military mission in Chile at the time of the Sept. Wife of former US Navy captain sought for extradition to Chile says he has Alzheimer?s 2011-12-02T00:57:01Z The success of the U.S. military mission in Afghanistan, scheduled to end in 2014, will depend partly on whether Pakistan plays a constructive role in its neighbor’s future. NATO Strike Can’t Lead to Breach With Enemy-Ally Pakistan: View 2011-11-30T00:38:34Z NATO, keen to portray the victory as that of the Libyans themselves, said it would wind down its military mission. Gaddafi killed in hometown, Libya eyes future 2011-10-21T01:06:10Z Canada will discuss with its allies how the country will “prepare for the end of our military mission in the next few days,” he said at a news conference in Ottawa. Obama Joins Allies in Claiming Vindication for Libya Strategy 2011-10-20T23:51:02Z But Obama also used the issue to question Clinton’s judgment, arguing that she allowed a misguided military mission championed by Republican President George W. Bush based on faulty intelligence. Republican rivals use policy differences to assail GOP front-runner Perry?s character 2011-09-21T20:55:08Z We respect our allies and we must always seek to engage them in military missions. Perry talks foreign policy, says US troops shouldn?t answer to world ?debating societies? 2011-08-29T17:29:04Z David Lapan said the U.S. is conducting aerial surveillance of Libya in support of NATO’s military mission to protect civilians from attack by government forces. Pentagon spokesman says neither US nor NATO is engaged in a manhunt for Libyan leader 2011-08-25T16:53:18Z Concerns that charter airlines might not be able to complete military missions are not credible, Hersman said. Safety rule on pilot hours hits turbulence from charter, cargo carriers concerned with cost 2011-08-18T13:33:56Z Still, the League backtracked on a pledge to nix an extension of funding for military missions abroad yesterday, and closed ranks with the premier’s People of Liberty party in approving today’s measure. Berlusconi Survives Confidence Vote as Italian Yields Surge 2011-07-29T10:02:02Z Still, the League backtracked on a pledge to nix an extension of funding for military missions abroad yesterday, a sign that it’s unlikely vote against today’s measure. Berlusconi Faces Confidence Vote as Italian Bond Yields Surge 2011-07-28T23:24:14Z General Petraeus, who is widely credited with turning around the war in Iraq, was called in July 2010 to preside over a major expansion of the American military mission in Afghanistan. Petraeus Confident as He Leaves Afghanistan 2011-07-10T23:55:46Z “There is no question that the United States must continue to provide support for the Iraqis as they progress, but now is the time for our military mission to come to a close.” Quotations of the day 2011-07-06T07:14:17Z The winged craft covered with a reentry heat-shedding bulwark of fragile reentry tiles also was configured with military missions in mind. Truckin' Up to Low Earth Orbit--the Shuttle Era Is Go for History, Part 1 2011-07-04T10:15:07.350Z Muammar el-Qaddafi from power, the military mission is constrained from escalating beyond protecting civilians under a United Nations Security Council resolution. News Analysis: Timing Is Questioned in Seeking House Vote on U.S. Role in Libya 2011-06-28T01:25:31Z "While Mr. Cannon was in Afghanistan to support to U.S. troops, his incredibly reckless behavior instead undermined our military mission and weakened the bond of trust with the Afghans," Neil MacBride, U.S. Ex-Blackwater worker gets prison for Afghan killing 2011-06-27T22:08:43Z Some Republicans decried it as undercutting the military mission at a critical stage of the war, while many Democrats called it too timid. Afghan Pullout Criticized on Both Sides 2011-06-23T21:00:00Z The second is overseeing a strategic review of U.S. military missions as a prelude to a $400 billion reduction in additional defense spending increases through 2023, as promised by Obama. CIA Director Panetta Gets Senate Nod as Next Defense Secretary 2011-06-22T04:18:50Z The Libyan government said on Monday that 19 people were killed in another air strike, raising more questions about the military mission. Gaddafi rockets dent sense of security in Misrata 2011-06-22T00:39:07Z But Mr. Obama ultimately decided that there was no legal requirement to change anything about the military mission. 2 Top Lawyers Lost to Obama in Libya War Policy Debate 2011-06-18T01:26:29Z They said that there was little risk of the military mission escalating, because it is constrained by the United Nations Security Counsel resolution that authorized use of air power to defend civilians. War Powers Act Does Not Apply to Libya, Obama Argues 2011-06-15T19:07:45Z The military mission was expected to last “weeks, not months,” French Foreign Minister Alain Juppe told parliament in Paris on March 24. Qaddafi Running Out of Money, Fuel, Ex-Central Bank Head Says 2011-06-14T00:42:01Z But the US is also experimenting with a different kind of military mission - soft power through soldiers as aid workers, in an effort to deny militant extremists support among Africa's poor. Softly softly 2011-06-13T13:06:15Z The military missions in Afghanistan and Libya exposed yawning gaps, he told a meeting organized by the Security and Defense Agenda group in Brussels, in his last policy speech as defense secretary. Gates Wraps Up Emotional Farewell Tour to Afghanistan, Europe 2011-06-11T05:27:29Z Fewer than half of NATO’s 28 members are taking part in the military mission. Editorial: Talking Truth to NATO 2011-06-11T02:28:46Z But Mr. Koh and Mr. Bauer said that while regime change in Libya may be a diplomatic goal, the military mission is separate, and remains limited to protecting civilians. War Powers Act Does Not Apply to Libya, Obama Argues 2011-06-15T19:07:45Z Massachusetts Democrat Barney Frank said the “increasing recognition that reducing military expenditures is essential to overall deficit reduction” has prompted a rethinking of foreign military missions. House Passes Boehner Resolution Demanding Libya Explanation 2011-06-03T18:07:42Z Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper stopped in Afghanistan today to mark the scheduled end of his country’s military mission there in July. Afghan Cabinet Member Calls on U.S. to Stick With Fight to End 2011-05-30T21:38:01Z “Broadening our military mission to include regime change would be a mistake,” he said. News Analysis: Obama Subtly Shifts War Aims in Libya 2011-05-26T20:34:03Z Instead a strategic review of U.S. military missions and capabilities were in order. Gates warns on defense spending cuts 2011-05-22T17:16:13Z But the White House ultimately decided not to make any changes in the military mission. War Powers Act Does Not Apply to Libya, Obama Argues 2011-06-15T19:07:45Z He has gradually lowered sales and corporate taxes, avoided climate change legislation, promoted Arctic sovereignty, upped military spending and extended Canada's military mission in Afghanistan. Conservatives win big in Canadian election 2011-05-03T13:10:00Z Instead, the Saudi government backed a U.S.-led military mission, including the stationing of American troops on Saudi soil. The Death of a Terrorist 2011-05-02T05:10:37Z The British censors liked it as "a tribute to British grit" and arranged for a captain attached to a military mission bound for Washington by plane to deliver the manuscript personally to Bird. The Five Arrows 2011-04-21T02:00:45.940Z “We seem to be short of the objective,” Hayden said, citing a “mismatch” between the goal of ousting Qaddafi and the military mission of protecting civilians. Libya Fighting Rages as Western Leaders Decline to Send Troops 2011-04-17T21:18:27Z Finally, revising America's defense budget will happen only if the U.S. takes a hard-eyed look at the dozens of military missions that are no longer vital or affordable. How to Save a Trillion Dollars 2011-04-14T11:20:00Z Obama proposed saving $400 billion in current and future defense spending and called for a “fundamental review” of U.S. military missions. Obama Sets Deadline for Deficit Deal in Challenge to Republicans 2011-04-14T04:10:45Z He proposes saving $400 billion in current and future defense spending and called for a “fundamental review” of U.S. military missions. Obama Plan to Trim $4T From Deficit by 2023 2011-04-13T19:09:02Z But he also insists that "broadening our military mission to include regime change would be a mistake." Libya: Why the U.S. Should Not Force Regime Change 2011-04-05T09:00:00Z In the east, rebels trying to topple his regime have appeared weak in comparison, relying on the UN-backed international military mission to make gains. Oil, cash and gold 2011-04-01T07:24:39Z Gates said Gaddafi's removal was "not part of the military mission" by coalition forces and Italian Foreign Minister Franco Frattini said Western military action would not oust him. Rebels cheer cracks in Gaddafi rule 2011-04-01T03:52:25Z “Deposing the Qaddafi regime, as welcome as that eventuality would be, is not part of the military mission,” Gates said in a statement prepared for a hearing today of the House Armed Services Committee. Libya Defector Shows Regime Is Crumbling, Rotten, Cameron Says 2011-03-31T15:59:07Z Mr. Gates replied that he felt strongly that the military mission must be a limited one, and then obliquely referred to the war in Iraq and the removal of Saddam Hussein. House Panel Presses Gates on Libya Campaign 2011-03-31T14:20:42Z Deposing the Gaddafi regime, as welcome as that eventuality would be, is not part of the military mission... US reaffirms 'no boots' in Libya 2011-03-31T14:39:44Z But Gates, in prepared remarks to Congress, stressed that removing Gaddafi was "not part of the military mission" by coalition forces acting under a U.N. U.S. sees Gaddafi's eventual ouster by Libyan people 2011-03-31T13:04:47Z He stuck with his insistence that Muammar Qaddafi must relinquish power, while declaring that expanding the allied military mission to overthrow the Libyan regime would be a “mistake.” Obama Says U.S., Allies Acted to Head Off Massacre in Libya 2011-03-29T04:06:03Z Because while our military mission is narrowly focused on saving lives, we continue to pursue the broader goal of a Libya that belongs not to a dictator, but to its people. "A Responsibility to Act": Obama Makes the Case on Libya 2011-03-29T01:23:43Z "Broadening our military mission to include regime change would be a mistake," he said. Obama seeks to define Libya goals, exit plan 2011-03-29T00:22:05Z “While our military mission is narrowly focused on saving lives, we continue to pursue the broader goal of a Libya that belongs not to a dictator, but to its people.” Obama Says U.S., Allies Acted to Head Off Massacre in Libya 2011-03-28T23:45:58Z “That’s not part of our military mission, which has been very limited and very strictly defined.” Obama Faces Skepticism on Libya 2011-03-28T17:16:44Z |
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