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By Jeff Schogol Dec 2, 2020

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Two decades of blood, sweat, and tears in Afghanistan have yielded a ‘modicum of success,’ top US general says

"Over the last five to seven years at a minimum, we have been in a condition of strategic stalemate"

By Jeff Schogol Oct 12, 2020

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Top general appears to be at odds with the White House over the Afghanistan withdrawal plan

We're back to a conditions-based withdrawal, maybe?

By Idrees Ali, Reuters Aug 29, 2020

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Joint Chiefs chairman foresees no military role in resolving disputed election

'In the event of a dispute over some aspect of the elections, by law U.S. courts and the U.S. Congress...

By Jeff Schogol Jan 30, 2020

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64 US troops now being treated for Traumatic Brain Injury as toll of Iranian attack continues to increase

So far, all of troops have been diagnosed with mild Traumatic Brain Injury, but that could change because brain injury...

By Jeff Schogol Jan 11, 2020

Analysis

The missiles have stopped flying but Iran isn’t done yet

'I expect things to quiet down for a little, but I don't think this is over … simply because of...

By Jeff Schogol Jan 8, 2020

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Milley: Iranian missiles were meant to kill US troops in Iraq

'The points of impact were close enough to personnel and equipment and so on and so forth, I believe based...

By Jeff Schogol Jan 7, 2020

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Milley: We’ll provide evidence of an imminent Iranian attack one day, somehow

'I know that a lot of people are out there – I've seen words like, oh, the intel was razor...

By Jeff Schogol Dec 30, 2019

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Taliban denies agreeing to nationwide ceasefire in Afghanistan

"The reality of the situation is that the Islamic Emirate has no intention of declaring a ceasefire," the Taliban said...

By Jeff Schogol Dec 20, 2019

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Top US general says troops who died in Afghanistan did not give their lives for nothing

"Our soldiers, sailors, airmen, and Marines who have given their lives in Afghanistan have not given their lives in vain,...

By Jeff Schogol Dec 18, 2019

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The US and Russia’s top generals are totally excited to meet each other

It's hard to tell which general doesn't want to be there the most

By Jeff Schogol Dec 11, 2019

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US troops will not burn and pillage like Genghis Khan’s hordes as a result of Trump intervening in war crimes cases, Milley says

"We will not turn into a gang of raping, burning, and pillaging throughout ... That is not going to happen."

By Idrees Ali, Reuters Nov 27, 2019

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Top US general claims Afghanistan peace talks are right around the corner

"I think the chances of a positive outcome through negotiations is higher than I have seen, and I've been deeply...

By Jeff Schogol Nov 10, 2019

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Up to 600 US troops could remain in Syria, Milley says

"There will be less than 1,000 [troops]; for sure, and probably in the 500-ish frame – maybe 600 – but...

By Jeff Schogol Jul 25, 2019

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Senate confirms Army Gen. Mark Milley as the next chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff

"My dad at the beaches of Iwo Jima went 19 consecutive days without eating in some of the most brutal...

By Tom Porter, Business Insider Jul 14, 2019

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Milley says China will be the biggest military threat for 100 years and warns it is improving ‘very, very rapidly’

President Donald Trump's nominee to be chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff warned during his Senate confirmation hearing that...

By Jeff Schogol Jul 13, 2019

Analysis

Gen. Mark Milley warns against prematurely withdrawing from Afghanistan after 18 years

Things in Afghanistan might finally turn around in year 19.

By Jeff Schogol Jul 11, 2019

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Gen. Mark Milley, Trump’s nominee to become chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, defends Pentagon transgender ban

The Pentagon's transgender ban prevents potential recruits with a diagnosis of gender dysphoria from joining the military unless they have...

By Haley Britzky Jun 18, 2019

Analysis

With Shanahan’s departure, it’s the Army’s world — and we’re just living in it

The offices of the Joint Chiefs and Secretary of Defense are about to be filled by the Army

By Haley Britzky Mar 26, 2019

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Gen. James McConville nominated as next Army Chief of Staff

Chief of Staff Gen. Mark Milley was nominated to take over as the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs.

By Jeff Schogol Jan 17, 2018

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The Army Is Testing A New Rifle With Better Range And Accuracy Than The M4

To paraphrase the legendary military theorist Carl von Clausewitz: Everything in small arms is simple, but the simplest thing is...

By Adam Linehan Nov 16, 2017

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Army Chief Of Staff: A ‘Significant Amount’ Of Crime Data Has Not Been Relayed To FBI

The Army has failed in a “significant amount” of cases to report soldiers’ criminal records to the FBI for entry...

By Adam Linehan Nov 1, 2017

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Army Chief Of Staff Wades Into The Online Comments To Quell Green Beret Controversy

Army Chief of Staff Gen. Mark Milley made a silly mistake Oct. 31 while attempting to perform damage control amid...

By Matthew Moss Aug 7, 2017

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Army Officially Launches Competition For A New 7.62mm Combat Rifle

On Friday, the U.S. Army published a solicitation for a new 7.62mm Interim Combat Service Rifle, or ICSR, for infantry...

By Sarah Sicard Jul 19, 2017

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Here’s A First Look At Army National Guard Training Changes Coming In 2018

The Army National Guard is looking to reform its training practices to create more career opportunities and shorter deployments for...

By Adam Linehan Jan 16, 2017

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The Army Is Getting The Additional Troops It Asked For. Now What?

Last week, Army Chief of Staff Gen. Mark Milley presented the rifle of a fallen World War II soldier during...

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Two decades of blood, sweat, and tears in Afghanistan have yielded a ‘modicum of success,’ top US general says

Top general appears to be at odds with the White House over the Afghanistan withdrawal plan

Joint Chiefs chairman foresees no military role in resolving disputed election

64 US troops now being treated for Traumatic Brain Injury as toll of Iranian attack continues to increase

The missiles have stopped flying but Iran isn’t done yet

Milley: Iranian missiles were meant to kill US troops in Iraq

Milley: We’ll provide evidence of an imminent Iranian attack one day, somehow

Taliban denies agreeing to nationwide ceasefire in Afghanistan

Top US general says troops who died in Afghanistan did not give their lives for nothing

The US and Russia’s top generals are totally excited to meet each other

US troops will not burn and pillage like Genghis Khan’s hordes as a result of Trump intervening in war crimes cases, Milley says

Top US general claims Afghanistan peace talks are right around the corner

Up to 600 US troops could remain in Syria, Milley says

Senate confirms Army Gen. Mark Milley as the next chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff

Milley says China will be the biggest military threat for 100 years and warns it is improving ‘very, very rapidly’

Gen. Mark Milley warns against prematurely withdrawing from Afghanistan after 18 years

Gen. Mark Milley, Trump’s nominee to become chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, defends Pentagon transgender ban

With Shanahan’s departure, it’s the Army’s world — and we’re just living in it

Gen. James McConville nominated as next Army Chief of Staff

The Army Is Testing A New Rifle With Better Range And Accuracy Than The M4

Army Chief Of Staff: A ‘Significant Amount’ Of Crime Data Has Not Been Relayed To FBI

Army Chief Of Staff Wades Into The Online Comments To Quell Green Beret Controversy

Army Officially Launches Competition For A New 7.62mm Combat Rifle

Here’s A First Look At Army National Guard Training Changes Coming In 2018

The Army Is Getting The Additional Troops It Asked For. Now What?