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All Military Positions Open to Women, Says Defense Secretary

Defense Secretary Ash Carter announced on Thursday that all U.S. combat jobs will now be open to women.

ISIS Raid Video Released, Shows Kurdish, US Forces Freeing Hostages [Watch]

A video showing scenes from the raid near Hawija, in northern Kirkuk province, has been the released by the Kurdistan Regional Government.

Russia, Syria News: Russian Cruise Missiles Land in Iran, Pentagon Says

Days after Russia commenced its attack on ISIS targets in Syria, a number of their cruise missiles, launched from a Russian ship, have crashed in Iran.

Russia Strikes ISIS with Missiles Launched from Caspian Sea [Watch]

Russia launched missile strikes at ISIS targets in Syria overnight from ships stationed on the Caspian Sea.

Doctors Without Borders Bombing: Afghan Hospital Strike Prompts Pentagon Inquiry

The Pentagon on Sunday promised a full investigation of a suspected U.S. air strike that killed 22 people in an Afghan hospital run by the medical aid group Doctors Without Borders, or Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF).

France Terror Attack Heroes Honored by Defense Secretary, Meet President Obama

Defense Secretary Ash Carter, along with top military brass, have officially saluted the three young heroes, who all happened to be aged 23.

Pentagon to Start Process to Allow Transgender Troops in Military Next Week

The U.S. Department of Defense is moving forward with plans to allow transgender troops to openly serve in the military. Top Pentagon officials will be meeting on Monday to discuss the strategy for lifitng the current ban.

Pentagon May Lift Ban on Transgender People Serving in the Military

The Pentagon announced that it may lift the ban on transgender people serving in the military. The Pentagon announced that it may lift the ban on transgender people serving in the military.

Fall of Ramadi: Ash Carter Blames Iraq, Iran Blames U.S.

Defense Secretary Ash Carter on Sunday blamed the Iraqi military's lack of "will to fight" for the ISIS takeover of the strategic town of Ramadi, while an Iranian general said it was the United States that was failing to confront the terrorist group, CNN and the Independent reported.

US Army Eases Regulations On Transgender Troops

The U.S. Army has changed regulations concerning the dismissal of transgender troops, making it harder for officers to dismiss them. Some see this as a move that could lead to the Army and other military branches allowing transgender troops.
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