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Sean Parnell

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Sean Parnell is the chief Pentagon spokesperson.

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""The Department of War is proud of our incredible troops. Their courage, readiness, grit, and unmatched professionalism are why they are the greatest fighting force in human history.""
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"Subsequent testing confirmed no hazard exists, and normal operations have resumed."
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"We express our sincere appreciation to the first responders for their swift actions to ensure the safety of all personnel."
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"Since the start of Operation Epic Fury, approximately 140 US service members have been wounded over 10 days of sustained attacks."
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"Since the start of Operation Epic Fury, approximately 140 U.S. service members have been wounded over 10 days of sustained attacks."
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"A vast majority of those wounded have suffered minor injuries."
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"The vast majority of these injuries have been minor, and 108 service members have already returned to duty."
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"George will be retiring from his position as the 41st Chief of Staff of the Army effective immediately."
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"The Department of War is grateful for General George's decades of service to our nation. We wish him well in his retirement."
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"We are grateful for his service, but it was time for a leadership change in the Army."
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"General Randy A George will be retiring from his position as the 41st Chief of Staff of the Army effective immediately."
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"Gen. Randy George will be retiring from his position as the 41st Chief of Staff of the Army effective immediately."
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"George 'will be retiring from his position… effective immediately,' without specifying a reason."
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""a battle-tested leader with decades of operational experience and is completely trusted by Secretary Hegseth to carry out the vision of this administration without fault"."
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"The Pentagon fully complied with the court’s order and plans to appeal the latest ruling."
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"On behalf of the Secretary of War and Deputy Secretary of War, we are grateful to Secretary Phelan for his service to the Department and the United States Navy."
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"Phelan was 'departing the administration, effective immediately.'"
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"departing the administration, effective immediately."
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"On behalf of the Secretary of War and Deputy Secretary of War, we are grateful to Secretary Phelan for his service to the Department and the United States Navy."
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"On behalf of the Secretary of War and Deputy Secretary of War, we are grateful to Secretary Phelan for his service to the Department and the United States Navy."
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"On behalf of the Secretary of War and Deputy Secretary of War, we are grateful to Secretary Phelan for his service to the Department and the United States Navy."
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"One assessment does not mean the assessment is plausible, and a six-month closure of the Strait of Hormuz is an impossibility and completely unacceptable to the Secretary."
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"a six-month closure of the Strait of Hormuz is an impossibility and completely unacceptable to the Secretary"
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""This decision follows a thorough review of the Department's force posture in Europe and is in recognition of theater requirements and conditions on the ground.""
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"The Secretary of War has ordered the withdrawal of approximately 5,000 troops from Germany."
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"the decision follows a thorough review of the Department’s force posture in Europe and is in recognition of theater requirements and conditions on the ground."
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"The successful conclusion of the military mission that defeated [IS] in Iraq."
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