Syria, Pentagon and US troops

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,
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.
Pentagon reveals US has more than double the amount of troops in Syria than previously reported
The Pentagon revealed on Thursday that the US has more than double the amount of troops in Syria than the federal government had previously reported — and the larger force has been in place “for a
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
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.
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Fact Check: Pentagon allocated millions, not $86 billion, for DEIA initiatives
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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 ...
It’s not too late to approve the Nippon Steel deal
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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 ...
The Coast Guard is building up its Arctic fleet
The Coast Guard purchased a modern icebreaker to expand its capabilities in the polar north, while work starts on brand new ...
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 ...
What does Trump’s pick to run the Pentagon believe?
Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump’s pick to be US secretary of defense, has an unconventional resume for the ...
The Pentagon didn’t confirm drones are ‘not of earthly origin’
A viral video was pieced together to give the appearance that the Department of Defense confirmed the recent drone sightings ...
Biden directs Pentagon to 'continue its surge' of weapons deliveries to Ukraine after Russia's Christmas attack
U.S. President Joe Biden directed the Pentagon to "continue its surge" of weapons deliveries to Ukraine in response to Russia ...