General's promotion blocked in first sign of Trump retaliation for Afghanistan pullout
The move by Republican Sen. Markwayne Mullin follows threats from President-elect Trump to fire senior officers who oversaw the chaotic U.S. pullout from Afghanistan.
GOP senator blocks promotion of general involved in Afghanistan withdrawal, sources say
Lt. Gen. Christopher Donahue was slated to be promoted to a four-star rank and take command of the U.S. Army in Europe.
GOP Senator Stalls Promotion of General Who Became Symbol of Afghanistan Withdrawal
Lt. Gen. Christopher Donahue, who has been nominated to receive a fourth star and take command of U.S. Army forces in Europe, was noticeably absent from a batch of military promotions the Senate approved Thursday evening before leaving for its weeklong Thanksgiving break.
Republican senator blocks promotion of general involved in Afghanistan withdrawal
and as Trump’s transition team weighs possible court-martial proceedings against current and former officers involved in the withdrawal. Army Lt. Gen. Christopher Donahue was nominated for promotion to four-star general and to oversee U.S. Army forces in ...
GOP senator blocks promotion of general involved in Afghanistan withdrawal
Republican Sen. Markwayne Mullin blocks promotion of three-star General involved in Afghanistan withdrawal
Republican Senator Markwayne Mullin has reportedly blocked the promotion of Lt. Gen. Christopher Donahue, a three-star general who played an integral role in the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan
Senator freezes promotion of general who led during Afghanistan evacuation
A Republican senator from Oklahoma has frozen the promotion of a three-star general who led U.S. forces during the evacuation of Afghanistan, after months of President-elect Donald Trump’s pledges that he would fire any senior officer associated with the chaotic and traumatic mission.
First Black woman major general honored as sponsor for US combat ship
The USS Beloit, a littoral combat ship, was commissioned Saturday in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, with the first African American ...
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The Wall Street Journal reported on a draft executive order that is under consideration by the Trump transition team that ...
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Army Reserve general officer celebrates Veterans Day program with local high school
Veterans from each branch of the U.S. military gathered in the gymnasium of Waller High School to celebrate the 70th ...
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Promotion delayed for general who was the last US service member out of Afghanistan
The promotion of Lt. Gen. Christopher Donahue, an officer who oversaw the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan, to become a ...
U.S. bars former Colombia army commander, citing extrajudicial killings of civilians
Former general Mario Montoya and his family are barred from traveling to the U.S., Secretary of State Antony Blinken said.
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Adjutant General lieutenant colonel retires from premier US military CBRNE formation
A U.S. Army Adjutant General Corps lieutenant colonel completed her career at the headquarters for the U.S. military’s ...
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U.S. accuses former Colombia general of extrajudicial killings
The punishment means former general Mario Montoya and his family are barred from traveling to the U.S., Secretary of ...