Stars and Stripes Daily Headlines

July 10, 2017     Pentagon moves to shut foreign firms out of its supply chain The Pentagon is taking initial steps to more closely enforce so-called "Buy American" laws, elevating a series of Depression-era statutes that require manufacturers to rely on U.S. materials when they make guns, equipment, uniforms and food for the nation's military.   US-led coalition says Iraqi forces have retaken all of Mosul from ISIS The U.S.-led coalition has congratulated Iraqi forces on retaking Mosul from the Islamic State group after Iraq's prime minister declared victory in the northern city.   Okinawa Marines rescue Japanese hiker suffering seizure on Mount Fuji After summiting, they snapped photos and enjoyed the view. They had no idea what lay in store for them on the trail ahead.   STRATCOM chief: U.S. must speed weapons tests to counter North Korea The United States is moving too slowly in response to North Korea’s rapidly improving missile development program, the general in charge of America’s nuclear arsenal said.   Outgoing 2ID commander: Rotational units increase readiness in S. Korea despite critical report The outgoing 2nd Infantry Division commander defended the use of rotational forces as the best way to maintain readiness against an increasingly threatening North Korea despite a recent report concluding that forward-based units would be more efficient.   Relatives of slain US troops describe loss to Jordan court Relatives of two of the three U.S. military trainers shot dead at the gate of a Jordanian air base last year have described the pain of their loss to a military court trying the alleged killer.   Trump presses Congress on health care bill: Get it done President Donald Trump pressed Congress on Monday to get health care done before leaving for its long August recess, even as Republican senators say the GOP effort so far to repeal and replace the nation's health law is probably dead.   Trump: US must work with Russia, move past election issues President Donald Trump said Sunday that "it is time to move forward in working constructively with Russia" after his lengthy meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Germany. But he is still avoiding the question of whether he accepts Putin's denial that Russia was responsible for meddling in the 2016 election.   Tillerson vows relations with Russia will be frosty until it leaves Ukraine alone Secretary of State Rex Tillerson said Sunday that Russia must make the first moves to rein in separatists and remove its weaponry from eastern Ukraine. He also vowed that sanctions would remain in place until Moscow reverses its actions and respects the border between the two countries.   Will women have to register for the draft? Republicans say no It’s been well over a year since the Pentagon announced its historic decision to open up all combat jobs in the military to women, but Congress is still debating over whether women should register for the draft.   Marine Corps veteran punches alligator in the face to survive attack  Marine Corps veteran Scott Lahodik fought off a 10-foot alligatorFriday after it latched onto his arm at a Florida golf course.