Trump calls for full Afghan troop pullout by year end
The White House proposed plan surprised the Pentagon and State Department as Trump urged ending all U.S. troops in Afghanistan by year end. Officials said no formal order existed to accelerate the pullout, while experts warned of risks to peace talks and remaining equipment. The Taliban welcomed the tweets, and officials noted ongoing fights against al Qaida and IS.
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Women gain tailored combat armor for better protection
Air Force Maj. Julie Roloson says new women specific body armor improves fit and stability for firing the M 4. Pentagon data place women at 21 percent of active service in the Air Force, with Navy, Army and Marines following. Services tailor gear, with pilots scheduled to get updated flight suits by Oct. 2021.
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Merrill's Marauders to be awarded Congressional Gold Medal
The World War II unit known as Merrill's Marauders marched 1000 miles behind Japanese lines in Burma in 1944. Starting with 3000 soldiers, the unit ended with about 200 after brutal combat and disease. Congress is poised to award the Congressional Gold Medal, with the Smithsonian to receive the medal.
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