House Committee Rejects Plan to Reallocate $1 Billion in DoD Funding to Border
The move will not, however, prevent the Defense Department from moving forward with the plan.
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John Kelly Said He Spoke Out at White House Against Deploying Armed Troops to Border
Kelly stressed that the American public respects its military because troops "serve the nation in an apolitical way.
Nominee to Lead Army: Deployment of Soldiers to Border Was a 'Lawful Order’
The Pentagon's support of Trump's effort to build sections of a wall on the southern U.S. border has angered many Democrats.
Esper Approves Troop Deployments Along the US-Mexico Border Through 2020
In April, military officials estimated the cost of the deployments to be about $500 million through fiscal year 2019.
Esper: Diverting Military Construction Funds to Border Wall Will Boost Efficiency, Not Hurt it
Defense Secretary Mark Esper wrote the barriers will allow DoD to provide support to the Department of Homeland Security.
In Arizona, Pentagon-Funded Border Fence Already Underway
The launch of construction coincided with the Defense Department outlining $3.6 billion in military base projects being cut.
Pentagon Releases List of Military Construction Projects Paused to Fund Border Wall
The Pentagon may never recover the diverted $3.6 billion, officials said.
Pentagon Approves Military Construction Cash for Border Wall
Pentagon officials would not say which 127 projects will be affected.
US Moves FEMA, Coast Guard Money to Fund Border Programs
The news comes as hurricane season is ramping up and Tropical Storm Dorian is heading toward Puerto Rico.
Troops Who Deployed to the US-Mexico Border Are Getting a Medal
The award is designated for troops who "encounter no foreign armed opposition or imminent hostile action."
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AFSOC's 'Ultimate Battle Plane' Now Operating in Afghanistan
The new AC-130J "Ghostrider" gunship has begun combat missions in Afghanistan.
Air Force to Institute New Fitness Requirements for Commanders
Starting next week, commanders will be expected to stay in shape, according to Chief of Staff Gen. David Goldfein.
Support for Repeal of 'Widow's Tax' Higher than Ever, Military Coalition Tells Congress
Veterans and military groups are pushing for change in the upcoming defense bill.
A Navy Carrier Strike Group Is Deploying Without Its Broken-Down Aircraft Carrier
Ships from the Harry S. Truman Strike Group are deploying from this week, but one thing is missing -- the Truman.
The Air Force Just Dropped 80,000 Pounds of Bombs on Island 'Infested' with ISIS Fighters
The U.S.-led international coalition said it targeted ISIS militants on the island, located in the Salah ad Din Province.