Trump Proclaims Defence Achievements In Farewell Speech
The outgoing US President said he had "rebuilt" the US military, and claimed to have had unprecedented approval from veteran voters.
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USA What Is The US National Guard?
It is the oldest component of the American military.
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USA Joe Biden: What Is In The New US President's In-Tray?
Democrat Joe Biden has become the 46th US President but takes office at a unique historical time.
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Reserves Biden Inauguration: British Army Reservist On Duty During Ceremony
Twenty-five thousand National Guard troops have been deployed to Washington DC for the occasion.
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USA Biden Inauguration: 12 US National Guard Members Removed From Duty
The FBI has been vetting all 25,000 National Guard troops coming into Washington DC for the ceremony.
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USA First Gulf War: George HW Bush Letter Reveals President's 'Hope' Of Avoiding Conflict
In a letter to his children, written just 16 days before the US began military action, he expresses hope that Saddam Hussein would retreat.
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Sea vessels UK Carrier Strike Group: US Military To Support Maiden Deployment In 2021
Personnel from the US Marine Corps and Navy, plus equipment, will be involved when HMS Queen Elizabeth leads the group later this year.
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USA Biden Inauguration: FBI To Vet 25,000 National Guard Troops Amid Fears Of Insider Attack
Acting US Defense Secretary Christopher C Miller said: "We are leaving no stone unturned in securing the capital."
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USA Melania Trump Praises Military Community 'Heroes' In Farewell White House Message
In her message, Mrs Trump added that personnel would "always be in my thoughts and prayers".
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USA US Drawdown: Troop Numbers Reduced To 2,500 In Both Afghanistan And Iraq
The withdrawal in Afghanistan brings the number of US troops in the country to its lowest levels since 2001.
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RAF RAF C-17 Aircraft Nears 'Semi Prepared' Runway Capability
It is a latent capability of the C-17, which can operate from runways constructed from gravel, dirt or even packed ice and snow.
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News North Korea Threatens To Build More Nuclear Weapons Due To US 'Hostility'
President-elect Biden has previously called Kim Jong Un a "thug" and criticised his summits with Donald Trump.
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News Iraq Issues Arrest Warrant For Donald Trump Over Iranian Commander Killing
General Qassem Soleimani was killed by a US strike on Baghdad airport in 2020.
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USA National Guard To Be Drafted In To Protect Capitol Ahead Of Biden Inauguration
About 6,200 members of the National Guard have been activated to help support Capitol Police in the wake of this week’s deadly riot.
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News National Guard called in after US Capitol stormed
Election protestors breached the Capitol after clashes with police in Washington DC.
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USA Royal Marines Get Tactical In California's Mojave Desert
The marines used mules to travel deep into the mountains with their Javelin and machine gun kits, as well as supplies for survival.