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Syria, Pentagon and US troops

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Number of US troops in Syria has steadily increased over time, Pentagon now says

The number of US troops in Syria has regularly surged higher than the Pentagon has publicly disclosed since at least 2020, and in recent months increased to more than double the roughly 900 troops the US has long said are in Syria,

Task & Purpose · 22h

More than 4,500 US troops are spending Christmas in Iraq and Syria, according to Pentagon figures

In the past week, the Pentagon has acknowledged that its footprint in Iraq and Syria is bigger than it has claimed for years

The Associated Press on MSN · 4d

Pentagon says it doubled the number of US troops in Syria before Assad’s fall

WASHINGTON (AP) — The United States has more than doubled the number of its forces in Syria to fight the Islamic State group — a dramatic increase that the Pentagon revealed Thursday, acknowledging that the added troops have been there for months or even more than a year.

Revolution Daily on MSN · 1d

U.S. Military Admits to Higher Number of Troops in Syria Than Disclosed

The Pentagon has acknowledged that the number of U.S. troops in Syria is approximately 2,000, more than double the previously reported figure of 900. Pentagon Press Secretary Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder explained that the additional forces are temporary rotational units deployed to support the mission against Islamic State militants.

Trump, Pentagon and Billionaire Feinberg

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Trump Pick of Billionaire Feinberg for Pentagon Bolsters Hegseth

Donald Trump’s choice of billionaire financier Stephen Feinberg as the No. 2 official at the Pentagon is part of a move by the president-elect to back up Pete Hegseth, his choice for defense secretary,

The New York Times · 1d

Trump Names His Picks for Top Pentagon Roles

They include a billionaire investor who supported Mr. Trump’s campaign, a former official who froze aid to Ukraine and a former executive at Uber.

The Washington Post · 1d

Trump picks billionaire financier for deputy defense secretary

The choice of Stephen Feinberg of Cerberus Capital Management comes as Pete Hegseth continues to face questions in the confirmation process for the top Pentagon post.

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Joe Biden Called Pentagon Four Times Over New Jersey Mystery Drones: Report

According to the Journal's report, Biden's first called Defense Secretary Lloyd Austinabout the drones on December 12.

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Fact Check: Pentagon allocated millions, not $86 billion, for DEIA initiatives

Department of Defense budget requests from previous years show the Pentagon allocated tens of millions on Diversity, Equity, ...

The Financial Times2d

Palantir and Anduril join forces with tech groups to bid for Pentagon contracts

Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. Palantir and Anduril, two of the ...

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Pentagon spokesperson did not 'confirm' drones were from space | Fact check

The Pentagon said drones over the U.S. were not from the military or foreign entities, but that doesn't mean they are ...

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Trump announces slate of top Pentagon appointments

President-elect Trump on Sunday night revealed several new nominees for senior Pentagon roles, including his pick for the ...

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Pentagon warns that a government shutdown will cost troops their pay over the holidays

The Pentagon is warning that Republicans’ decision to abandon a congressional spending plan will cost more than 2 million ...

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Pentagon Map Shows Chinese Navy's Global Footprint

The Chinese navy is gradually extending its operational reach beyond East Asia, the Pentagon said in a report.

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