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The U.S. Navy will end its provision of Catholic Masses at its bases in San Diego, California, over budgetary restraints — ending its contracts with local Catholic priests who lead the services — while continuing to provide other religious services.

India increased its military presence along at least one part of its border with China, Reuters reported on Wednesday, anticipating a response from the communist nation for India’s removal this weekend of People’s Liberation Army (PLA) troops allegedly attempting to establish an illegal presence in India.

Three members of Congress announced the Trump administration has agreed that Cashe’s Silver Star should be upgraded to the Medal of Honor.

President Trump is likely to award a posthumous Medal of Honor to the first black veteran of the Iraq and Afghanistan Wars, Army Sgt. 1st Class Alwyn Cashe.

Rep. Dan Crenshaw (R-TX) said on Wednesday at the RNC’s 2020 convention that “America greatness will not be rejected or squandered.”

Sen. Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) delivered a pointed message to progressives pushing “cancel culture,” warning them that they will never “cancel” our country’s heroes in law enforcement and armed services, despite their relentless attacks and mounting protests.

Parnell said after he returned home from the Afghanistan War, he could no longer recognize the Democrat Party.

The United States began its biennial Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) naval exercise off Hawaii on Monday, although the event was heavily scaled down because of restrictions pertaining to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.

A socialist court in Venezuela sentenced two former U.S. Special Forces officers to 20 years in prison this weekend for their alleged role in a failed attempt aimed at toppling Nicolás Maduro.

Trump tweeted Friday morning that Inhofe (R-OK) “will not” be changing the names of military bases named after Confederate generals.

Forty six retired U.S. military officers have signed an open letter in support of President Trump’s effort to quell violence in U.S. cities.

The White House threatened to veto the annual defense bill over several provisions, including one on renaming military bases.

A grassroots network of women veterans, active-duty servicewomen, and advocates are calling for a congressional investigation into the circumstances of Army Spc. Vanessa Guillén’s murder in April at Fort Hood, Texas.

A female received a Special Forces tab for the first time in the U.S. Army’s history during a private ceremony Tuesday at Fort Bragg, North Carolina.

Sen. Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) announced Thursday that she would block the promotions of 1,123 senior military officers until Defense Secretary Mark Esper promises that he will promote Army Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman, who is believed to have communicated with the “whistleblower” that sparked Trump’s impeachment.

The Trump administration recently appointed Simone Ledeen as the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for the Middle East, the first woman in the position for at least 10 years.

McEnany slammed the leak that alleged a Russian military intelligence unit had offered bounties on American forces as “irresponsible.”

Media outlets have pounced on old, controversial tweets from Tata. However, these same outlets have ignored controversial remarks from Biden.

The generals supported Trump when he enabled them to fight and win, now they attack him for upending their status quo of control.

The U.S. Air Force called its first woman to serve as its highest-ranking noncommissioned officer on Friday.

Trump will be announcing an executive order to sanction those seeking to investigate Americans under the International Criminal Court.

Logan said retired generals who are speaking out against Trump are either “complicit” or waging an information warfare campaign against him.

A group of former President Obama, Joe Biden, and Hillary Clinton aides are hoping to capitalize on a string of statements against Trump.

The family of George Floyd, the black man killed while in police custody in Minneapolis, is asking the U.N. to help disarm police in the U.S.

A Rhode Island doughnut shop announced via social media that it would no longer offer police or military discounts because of recent accusations of racism and social injustice against a local police department.

Esper on Friday ordered National Guard troops in Washington, DC, to disarm and wear soft caps instead of helmets, an official said.

The New York Times is in disarray after its editorial page published an op-ed by Sen. Tom Cotton (R-AR) that upset its readers and its own staff by calling for using the military to help restore order inside American cities gripped by violence, looting, and crime after the death of George Floyd.

The New York Times issued a statement saying that a “rushed editorial process” led to publishing an op-ed by Sen. Tom Cotton (R-AR).

Retired military leaders who were nominated to senior positions by Obama began speaking out this week against President Trump.

During an interview with Newsmax TV’s “Spicer and Co.” on Wednesday, President Trump said that he doesn’t think that sending the U.S. military into any cities to restore order will be necessary, but he has the power to do so,

McEnany voiced tepid support for Esper, after he stated Wednesday that he did not support invoking the Insurrection Act.

Trump is not happy with Defense Secretary Mark Esper for comments opposing using active-duty military forces to quell violent riots.

Defense Secretary Mark Esper told Pentagon reporters at a briefing Wednesday morning that he was not aware he would be accompanying President Trump to St. John’s church for a “photo op” on Monday.

The 82nd Airborne Division’s Immediate Response Force arrived to Andrews Air Force Base in Maryland Monday evening.

Milley walked the streets of Washington, D.C., after Trump activated and deployed National Guardsmen and active-duty military forces.

The Pentagon has ordered the 82nd Airborne Division’s Immediate Response Force to deploy amid rioting across the nation.