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Get news and information on the US Army, which is America’s major land warfare force. Find the news and stories on the history and formation of the modern US Army. Its roots trace back to 1775 in the Continental Army, which was formed to the fight American Revolutionary War (1775-1783). Then in 1784 it was replaced by the US Army. The US Army is known for being involved in the most significant wars and conflicts in which the world’s great powers are involved. Nowadays the US Army is taking action in war-torn countries such as Afghanistan and Iraq. Don’t miss the news and updates on military actions of the US Army, as well as statements by former military leaders on their previous and future actions and cooperation with other states, such as the UK and France. Find the news and stories on the US Army’s defense budget, as well as soldiers recruited by it. Read the news and stories on the unauthorized presence of the US Army in Syria. The US Army led an intervention in Syria, claiming they support the opposition of democratically elected Syrian President Bashar Assad. Visit RT.com to read news on the ongoing war in Syria and the actions of the US Army there. Finally don’t miss opinion pieces written by experts and authors for RT.
- US military grounds its entire fleet of F-35 fighter jets in the wake of South Carolina crash
The entire fleet of F-35 fighter jets has been grounded to inspect the aircraft for suspected faulty fuel tubes, the US military said. The decision comes in the wake of a Marine Corps’ F-35B crash in South Carolina last month.US News - US veterans overwhelmingly want troops out of Afghanistan – poll
A new poll shows a majority of US residents support withdrawing all troops from Afghanistan, 17 years into a war that shows no signs of ending. Support for winding down the interminable conflict is even higher among veterans.US News - US Defense Secretary Mattis wants 80% of key fighter jets ready for war
US Defense Secretary Jim Mattis has called on the Pentagon to bring at least 80 percent of its key fighter jets to combat readiness. For a country always at war with someone, surprisingly few of its warplanes are kept sky-worthy.US News - Homeland In-security? 'Entire generation' of US weapons easily hackable
A report from the US Government Accountability Office paints a grim picture of American military security – or the lack thereof. A host of American weapons can easily be hacked, either due to tech issues or human incompetence.US News - ‘Why don’t that thing have missiles?’: Lee Camp on AI and the US military
The US military’s quest for driverless supply trucks is just the tip of the AI-ceberg when it comes to automating its killing machines. Redacted Tonight’s Lee Camp takes a humorous, yet thorough look at AI’s future of warfare.US News - Parcels sent to Pentagon test positive for ricin - officials
At least two packages sent to the Department of Defense headquarters in Washington, DC have tested positive for ricin, a dangerous poison, US officials said. The FBI is investigating.US News
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