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Here are some recent military news updates from the United States:

Top Stories

  1. Pentagon Announces Plans to Withdraw Troops from Afghanistan: The Pentagon has announced plans to withdraw an additional 2,000 troops from Afghanistan by the end of the year, bringing the total number of US troops in the country to around 8,600. (Source: CNN)
  2. US and South Korea Conduct Joint Military Drills: The US and South Korea have conducted joint military drills, including a simulated invasion of the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ), in response to North Korea's recent missile tests. (Source: The New York Times)
  3. US Navy to Deploy Additional Ships to Middle East: The US Navy is deploying an additional two ships to the Middle East to support the US-led coalition against ISIS and to deter Iranian aggression. (Source: Defense News)
  4. Pentagon to Review Military Base Closures: The Pentagon has announced plans to review the list of military bases that are scheduled to be closed or realigned under the Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) process. (Source: Military.com)
  5. US and Russia Hold Talks on Nuclear Arms Control: The US and Russia have held talks on nuclear arms control, with the US seeking to extend the New START treaty and Russia seeking to limit the deployment of US missile defenses. (Source: The Washington Post)

Recent Military Operations

  1. US Airstrikes Target ISIS in Syria: The US has conducted airstrikes against ISIS targets in Syria, killing several senior leaders and disrupting the group's operations. (Source: The New York Times)
  2. US Marines Conduct Exercise in Norway: The US Marine Corps has conducted an exercise in Norway, simulating a response to a Russian invasion of the country. (Source: Defense News)
  3. US Navy Seizes Iranian Oil Tanker: The US Navy has seized an Iranian oil tanker that was suspected of transporting oil to Syria in violation of US sanctions. (Source: CNN)
  4. US and South Korea Conduct Joint Exercise: The US and South Korea have conducted a joint exercise, simulating a response to a North Korean attack on the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ). (Source: The New York Times)
  5. US Military Airlifts Aid to Puerto Rico: The US military has airlifted aid to Puerto Rico, which is still recovering from the aftermath of Hurricane Maria. (Source: Military.com)

Military Personnel and Veterans

  1. Pentagon to Review Military Sexual Assault Prevention: The Pentagon has announced plans to review its sexual assault prevention programs, following a report that found that the military's response to sexual assault has been inadequate. (Source: The New York Times)
  2. US Military to Allow Women to Serve in Combat Roles: The US military has announced plans to allow women to serve in combat roles, following a review of the military's combat exclusion policy. (Source: CNN)
  3. Veterans' Benefits to Increase: The US Department of Veterans Affairs has announced plans to increase veterans' benefits, including disability compensation and education benefits. (Source: Military.com)
  4. US Military to Provide Mental Health Services to Veterans: The US military has announced plans to provide mental health services to veterans, including counseling and therapy. (Source: The New York Times)
  5. Pentagon to Review Military Housing: The Pentagon has announced plans to review military housing, following reports of poor living conditions and inadequate maintenance. (Source: Defense News)