2020-12-09 How US Military Invented America’s Favorite Snacks
Many food snacks popular today in the United States were not invented by a cook at a famous restaurant, but rather by food scientists in the U.S. military. From instant…
2015-12-03 US Military Opens All Combat Positions to Women
Women will soon be able to serve in all positions in the United States military — including combat — if they meet the demands of the job. Defense Secretary Ashton…
2015-11-15 Philippines Welcome US Military Back
The United States military is back in the Philippines, and local merchants and government leaders appear pleased. The United States brought 6,000 troops and other personnel to Naval Station Subic…
2015-05-26 US Military Searching for Boat People in Southeast Asia
The United States embassy in Bangkok says the U.S. military is using aircraft to collect information off the west coast of Malaysia. It says the flights are part of efforts…
2014-03-09 US Military Pivots to the Pacific
Hello, and welcome to As It Is from VOA Learning English! I’m Jim Tedder in Washington. United States officials recently fined Asiana Airlines $500,000 for failing to help victims of…