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AP national security reporter, Washington. Not the ploughman poet but a fan of word play. Author of ”A Long Way Home, From Sweden to Cedarhome.” bburns@ap.org.

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  1. Feb 28

    US, Taliban set peace signing for America's longest war (from ⁦⁦⁩)

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    Feb 28

    Mark Esper 👀

    At Susan Pompeo says 's family doesn't see him as a diplomat. They see him more comfortable at the Pentagon, she said.
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  3. Feb 28

    Afghans view US-Taliban deal with well-earned skepticism. The great ⁦⁩ sketches the landscape, explains the history.

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    Feb 23

    US soldiers fighting to keep virus from base at ground zero of South Korean crisis

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  5. Feb 20

    Pentagon chief visits nuke base to highlight weapon spending (from ⁦⁩). He says US must build newer nukes because China and Russia are.

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    Feb 15

    Afghans mark 31 yrs since Soviets withdrew as US negotiates its exit with Taliban, at least two of whom _Baradar & Khairkhwa_ fought with US-backed Mujahideen in that ‘80s war to defeat ex-Red Army. History wud certainly seem to repeat itself and sometimes by the same people!!

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    Feb 14

    Still a long way to go to peace in Afghanistan but seems at least a beginning has been made ___ US and Taliban agree to truce, way forward in Afghanistan (from ) by ⁦⁩ ⁦⁩

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    Feb 13

    While US worries about China, Europe stays focused on Russia (from ⁦⁩ )

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    Feb 13

    WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration is transferring $3.8 billion in recently passed military funding to finance construction of the president’s long-sought U.S.-Mexico border wall, angering not just Democrats but also GOP defense hawks.

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    Feb 10

    Stars and Stripes' mission is not to communicate the DoD or command message, but to be an independent, First Amendment publication that serves the troops -- especially deployed troops. So 'we communicate' misses the mission.

    I asked about funding cuts to Stars and Stripes -- which has been around around since the Civil War -- and was told by Pentagon "newspapers are probably not the best way that we communicate any longer."
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    Feb 10

    Security guards responsible for protecting nuclear missiles are under investigation for alleged marijuana use. reports.

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    Jan 28

    “The State Department's apparent attempt to take punitive action against a news outlet for its reporting is outrageous and contrary to American values. The WHCA calls on the State Dept. to reverse this ill-conceived decision. We stand with our colleagues at NPR and the SDCA.”

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    Jan 24

    Wow. 's just now on says was furious about being questioned about Ukraine in her interview. Took her into his office, cursed at her, dropping f-bombs, made her point to Ukraine on an unmarked map (she did). It's just...shocking.

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    Jan 23

    The number of US troops in Mideast is rising - and a top general says that may not change soon, despite Trump's pledge to bring troops home. reports from the USS Bataan.

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  15. Jan 17

    ‘You’re a bunch of dopes and babies’: Inside Trump’s stunning tirade against generals

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    Jan 16

    .: “Today, GAO issued a legal decision concluding that the Office of Management and Budget violated the law when it withheld approximately $214 million appropriated to DOD for security assistance to Ukraine...”

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    Jan 12

    Thank you for a fantastic year! See you next season!

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    Jan 11

    First American combat deaths of 2020...

    Two US service members killed in Afghanistan when their vehicle hits IED, military officials say
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    Jan 10

    These former WH press secretaries and public affairs officials for the Pentagon & State Dept — who served in Republican and Democratic administrations — make a persuasive argument. There is a duty to inform the public, to answer questions.

    "An informed public strengthens the nation. The public has a right to know what its government is doing, and the government has a duty to explain what it is doing," write 13 former White House press secretaries, foreign service and military officials.
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    Jan 8

    “Last night they received a slap,” Khamenei said in a speech after the missile strikes. “These military actions are not sufficient (for revenge). What is important is that the corrupt presence of America in this region comes to an end.”

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