Tag: German armed forces
Germany promises help for local staff amid Afghan withdrawal
<p>BERLIN — The German defense minister says she wants to help bring some Afghan employees of her country's military to Germany as it prepares...
Defense Secretary Austin: US adding 500 troops in Germany
BERLIN — Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin announced on Tuesday that he is expanding the U.S. military presence in Germany by 500 troops, suggesting he...
Defense Secretary Austin: US adding 500 troops in Germany
<p>BERLIN — Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin announced on Tuesday that he is expanding the U.S. military presence in Germany by 500 troops, suggesting he...
Report: Center-left candidate in Germany favors EU army
BERLIN — The center-left Social Democrats' candidate to succeed German Chancellor Angela Merkel is backing the idea of a European Union army but says...
Report: Center-left candidate in Germany favors EU army
<p>BERLIN — The center-left Social Democrats' candidate to succeed German Chancellor Angela Merkel is backing the idea of a European Union army but says...
In French woods, rivals take aim at senator’s WWI research
HARRISBURG, Pa. — The World War I exploits of Sgt. Alvin C. York netted Gary Cooper a best actor Academy Award and Pennsylvania state...
German special forces soldier convicted over gun, ammo stash
BERLIN — A court in Germany has convicted a special forces soldier of breaking firearms laws for hoarding rifles, explosives and ammunition at his...
German special forces soldier convicted over gun, ammo stash
<p>BERLIN — A court in Germany has convicted a special forces soldier of breaking firearms laws for hoarding rifles, explosives and ammunition at his...
German soldier, relative arrested over far-right extremism
BERLIN — A German soldier and a relative have been arrested on suspicion of illegally hoarding weapons and expressing far-right sympathies, investigators said Monday.
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Germany prepares way for its troops to stay in Afghanistan
BERLIN — The German government is preparing the way for the country's troops in Afghanistan — the second-biggest contingent in a NATO force —...