Military

Many U.S. officials believe the House of Representatives and Senate will ultimately do that again for Austin, particularly given the historic opportunity to confirm the first Black U.S. defense secretary.

"While a change in force posture, this action is not a change in U.S. policy."

The $740 billion National Defense Authorization Act is the result of months of negotiations between Republicans and Democrats.

The president had earlier threatened to veto the NDAA if it did not allow the Confederate names to remain in place.

However, Milley did not disclose which bases in Afghanistan would be shuttered or say what capabilities would be lost as the United States removes 2,000 troops from the country. He ...

The "ban inflicts concrete harms on the military in numerous areas of readiness."

"I expect if they (the U.S.) are reducing at some stage, we will come down."

The consequences of a "premature American exit" would "likely be even worse than President Obama’s withdrawal from Iraq in 2011."

"They deserve to hear it every day."

The United States has been pulling out troops under the deal which envisages the withdrawal to be complete by May, subject to certain security guarantees.

"As President, I'll stand with South Korea."

"The best thing for us (the military), would be a landslide one way or another."

"We should have the small remaining number of our BRAVE Men and Women serving in Afghanistan home by Christmas!"

Beyond that, officials have said that a reduction will depend on conditions in Afghanistan.

"There is no change to the operational readiness or mission capability of the U.S. Armed Forces."

"We're in very unique times right now in our country."

Trump has boasted about revitalizing the U.S. armed forces.

"Donald Trump doesn't seem to be able to conceive the idea of selfless service and being part of a cause that's bigger than yourself."

"I want to know, because I won't hesitate to take action if that's the case."

The flag is dedicated to prisoners of war and service members who are missing in action.