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humanitarianMay 18, 2026

Civilian Casualties and the Threat to US Military Professionalism

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Civilian Casualties and the Threat to US Military Professionalism The Department of Defense’s disregard for Iranian civilian casualties shows that President Donald Trump’s brazen politicization of the US military is spreading through the ranks.

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  • currentsapi(Mixed)By Paul R Pillar

    Civilian Casualties and the Threat to US Military Professionalism The Department of Defense’s disregard for Iranian civilian casualties shows that President Donald Trump’s brazen politicization of the US military is spreading through the ranks. Admiral Brad Cooper, head of US Cen…

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