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Turkish Lawmakers Authorize Sending Troops to Fight in Libya
The Tripoli-based government of Libyan Prime Minister Fayez Sarraj has faced an offensive by the rival regime in the east.
Erdogan: Turkey Captured Slain ISIS Leader al-Baghdadi's Wife
An official identified her as Asma Fawzi Muhammad al-Qubaysi and said she was al Baghdadi's first wife.
Turkey Says It Won't Bow to US Threat over its Syria Plans
"Where Turkey's security is concerned, we determine our own path but we set our own limits," he said.
Turkey Accuses US of Stalling on Syria 'Safe Zone' Plans
Turkey has been pressing for the zone to keep the Syrian Kurdish fighters away from the border.
Turkey, US Appear Closer to Establishing Safe Zone in Syria
The vague announcement also appeared to avert — for now— a possible new Turkish incursion into Syria.
Russia and Turkey Mull Next Steps in War-torn Syria
The leaders share strong opposition to the U.S. military presence in Syria, seeing it as an obstacle to their clout.
US, Turkey Begin Patrols Around Northern Syrian Town
Turkish and U.S. troops on Thursday began jointly patrolling areas around the northern Syrian town of Manbij.
US, Turkey Deal to See Kurdish Militia Leave Key Syria Town
A Syrian Kurdish militia announced Tuesday it was pulling out of the key northern Syrian town of Manbij.
Turkey Says US Favorable to Sale of Armed Drones
President Barack Obama's administration is inclined to sell armed drones to Turkey but has to convince Congress first, Turkey...
Turkey Hits Kurdish Areas in Iraq's Sinjar, Northeast Syria
Turkish warplanes carried out airstrikes on Tuesday against suspected Kurdish rebel positions in northern Iraq.
Tillerson Says US, Turkey Face 'Difficult Options' for Syria
Secretary of State Rex Tillerson says the U.S. and Turkey must make "difficult decisions" about how to fight the ISIS in...
Turkey: US Says Syria Kurds Are Pulling Back in North Syria
Syrian Kurdish forces have started withdrawing east of the Euphrates River, Turkish officials said Thursday.
Turkey Strikes ISIS in Syria as Tensions Rise over Border Town
Turkish artillery shelled Islamic State targets across the border in Syria for the second consecutive day on Tuesday.
Report: US-based Turkish Navy Officer 'Missing' after Coup
Two Turkish military attaches working in Greece have fled to Italy, while a naval officer based in the U.S. has also gone...
Turkey Launches Airstrikes after Deadly Ankara Bombing
Turkey lashed out at Kurdish targets, bombing positions in Iraq and rounding up militants at home after a bombing in the...
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Modly Resigns as Acting SecNav Amid Backlash Over Carrier Captain's Firing
Modly submitted his resignation letter to Defense Secretary Mark Esper on Tuesday.
Trump Orders VA to Stop Withholding Money from Veterans
The president has directed the Department of Veterans Affairs to suspend debt collections immediately.
President Trump Says He Might Intervene in Fired Navy Captain's Case
Trump said Crozier "did a bad thing" by sending the letter, but added that "people have bad days."
Some Veterans May Need to Take This Extra Step to Get Their Stimulus Check
Make sure your economic stimulus check isn't delayed.
DIY T-Shirt Masks and Balaclavas: Military Services Release Face-Covering Guidance
The military branches are requiring troops to make their own cloth face masks after the Pentagon's latest policy.
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Army News
As Army Calls on Medics to Return to Service, Congress Considers New Skills Reserve
The initiative now lies with Congress to move on the report.
Get 'A Pair of Scissors:' Army Grooming Standards Still in Effect, Officials Say
The Army's chief of staff said there are no plans to follow the other military branches in relaxing grooming standards.
The Army Plans to Issue 'Black or Camouflage' Face Masks to Soldiers
The U.S. Army's top enlisted soldier said Tuesday that the service plans to issue some type of non-surgical mask to troops.
Navy News
More than Half the Navy's Coronavirus Cases Are on the Carrier Theodore Roosevelt
Nearly 300 sailors on the carrier Theodore Roosevelt have tested positive for the disease caused by the novel coronavirus.
Modly's Final Message to the Fleet: 'I Lost Situational Awareness'
Thomas Modly, who resigned from his position on Tuesday, told sailors and Marines they are justified in being angry with him.
Nimitz Becomes 4th Aircraft Carrier with COVID-19 Case: Report
Politico reported Tuesday that a sailor on board the carrier Nimitz (CVN 68) has tested positive for COVID-19.
Air Force News
A-10 Makes Emergency Belly Landing at Moody Air Force Base
An A-10 Thunderbolt II made a belly landing at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia, after its pilot declared an emergency .
Air Force Shortens Recruit Training, Shifts to New Base Amid Pandemic
Officials are also working to reschedule recruit accessions into BMT to better filter trainees through the pipeline.
Person Detained at Ellsworth Air Force Base Main Gate
The main gate at the base was closed for about four hours after the individual showed up.
Marine Corps News
The Marine Corps Wants to Transform JLTVs into Aircraft-Killing Trucks
Marine Corps Systems Command recently invited defense firms to submit ideas for creating the Direct Fire Defeat System.
Infantry Marines Are Now Getting Lighter, More Streamlined Body Armor
The Marine Corps has started fielding a new plate carrier vest that features a more streamlined cut
5 Differences Between Army and Marine Corps Infantry
They have more similarities than differences, but they are unique forces.
Coast Guard News
Sunken Southern California Tall Ship Will Be Demolished
A tall ship that sank at its dock in Dana Point will be demolished because there is no safe way to lift and salvage it.
Coast Guard Orders Cruise Companies to Form Medical Plans
The Coast Guard has determined that crew members on cruise ships in Galveston, Texas present a public health risk.
Coast Guard Ship Plays ‘World’s Largest Claw Game’ to Get Sunken Buoy out of Lake Michigan
According to the Facebook post, crews locate the buoy by dragging a grapple across the lakebed until the line tightens.