Biden nominates Iraq veteran to head US operations in the Middle East
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The Forever War Continues—in Iraq
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What the U.S. Military Really Thinks About Biden
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Highly decorated Marine officer nominated to be next commandant
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Head of Army's Middle East command nominated to four-star job in charge of stateside forces
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Senate confirms Army chief of staff and Marine Corps commandant, bypassing Tuberville promotion block
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Veterans deserve leader who will 'fight relentlessly,' says SecVA nominee - VA News
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Joe Biden Picks Retired General Lloyd Austin As First Black Pentagon Chief
President Biden Remarks at Armed Forces Farewell Ceremony for General Milley
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U.S. Senate in bipartisan vote repeals decades-old Iraq war authorizations - New Jersey Monitor
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Lloyd Austin: retired army general nominated as Biden defense secretary, Biden administration
Biden Awards Medal of Honor to Soldiers > U.S. Department of Defense > Defense Department News
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Biden and SecDef Pick Lloyd Austin Have 'Crisis-Tested' Bond Forged in the Situation Room
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How Franchetti's experience made her Biden's pick to lead the Navy