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Fewer than 1,000 US troops to stay in Syria

Fewer than 1,000 US troops will stay in Syria but the objective of defeating ISIS remains in tact despite the smaller US military presence, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Mark Milley said Sunday.

Trump pick for top general: I will ‘not be intimidated'

President Donald Trump's nominee to become the next chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff told senators Thursday that if confirmed, he "will not be intimidated into making stupid decisions" and pledged to provide the best military advice regardless of consequences to himself.

Top enlisted soldier says he has 'no concerns' about transgender service members

The US Army's top enlisted soldier says he has never heard of any problems resulting from transgender persons serving in the military, echoing the sentiments of the top officer, the Army chief of staff. Speaking to reporters at the Pentagon on Friday, Sgt. Maj. Daniel Dailey said, "I agree with the chief we haven't heard any issues or concerns, and I personally have not had any issues or concerns."