Tom Bowman
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National Security
Defense Secretary Esper Confirms Trump Directly Ordered Him Not To Remove Navy SEAL
Defense Secretary Mark Esper confirmed on Monday that President Trump ordered the Pentagon not to remove a Navy SEAL at the center of a high profile war crimes case.
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Politics
SEAL Case Triggers Power Struggle Between Navy, President Trump
Richard V. Spencer has been terminated as secretary of the Navy, after his handling of the case of a Navy SEAL accused of war crimes came under rebuke by the defense secretary.
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National
Navy Secretary Pushed Out Over SEAL Case Controversy
Navy Secretary Richard V. Spencer has been forced out by the Secretary of Defense Mark Esper.
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World
Taliban Release 2 Hostages In Exchange With Afghan Government For 3 Prisoners
The Taliban released two Western hostages who were held for more than three years. The Afghan government released three Taliban prisoners. The move could be a precursor to restarting peace talks.
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National Security
Marine Corps Revises Its Umbrella Policy
It's official. All Marines can now carry umbrellas while wearing the service or dress uniform. This brings to an end a revered — for some — tradition of toughing it out in the rain.
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World
Latest On U.S. Troops In Syria
As Turkey's operation against Kurdish fighters in northern Syria continues, the U.S. military is finding itself caught in the crossfire.
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World
U.S. Allies Alarmed On First Day Of Turkish Offensive In Kurdish-Controlled Syria
The first day of a Turkish offensive against Kurdish-controlled territory in Syria is alarming U.S. allies there and could expand.
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U.S. Officials Concerned By Trump's Call To Pull Troops From Syrian Border
Two officials tell NPR the move to pull troops blindsided military leaders involved in countering ISIS, and outline several concerns they have about the decision.
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Politics
U.S. Officials Caught Off Guard By Trump's Shift In Northern Syria
Two U.S. officials tell NPR that military leaders involved in countering ISIS were surprised by President Trump's sudden policy shift — pulling support for Kurdish allies from Northern Syria.
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World
In Afghanistan, Soldiers and Marines Reflect On The 18th Anniversary Of 9/11
Soldiers and marines reflect on loss and remembrance on the 18th anniversary of 9/11. They're on the ground in Afghanistan, where the war has been going on for nearly as long.