The troops were assigned to guard federal buildings and support immigration agents during protests against enforcement tactics.

The US military is pushing for troops to repair their own equipment, reducing contractor reliance that can at times be a significant hindrance.

The House Armed Services Committee advanced a defense policy bill authorizing a 3.8% pay raise for service members, a boost in funding for Ukraine’s military and a prohibition on restoring Confederate names to military bases.

Three weeks of military drills are taking place in and around Australia as the U.S. and its allies seek to send a message to China that they are ready to respond together.

Syrian forces had deployed in the southern city of Sweida, despite Israeli warnings, trying to contain clashes between members of the Druze minority and Bedouin.

SWEIDA (Reuters) -A leading Druze spiritual leader accused the Syrian leadership in Damascus of bombarding the southern city of Sweida despite having reached an agreement to quell violence, and he called on fighters to confront Syrian troops entering the city.

The military's active-duty end strength would grow by about 26,000 troops next year under plans being considered in the House and Senate.

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