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Trump signs order for 'great rebuilding' of US military

Published: 28 Jan 2017 - 08:31 am | Last Updated: 06 Nov 2021 - 07:57 pm
Members of the US military await the arrival of British Prime Minister Theresa May before a meeting with US President Donald Trump at the White House on January 27, 2017 in Washington, DC. / AFP / Brendan Smialowski

Members of the US military await the arrival of British Prime Minister Theresa May before a meeting with US President Donald Trump at the White House on January 27, 2017 in Washington, DC. / AFP / Brendan Smialowski

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Washington: President Donald Trump signed an order Friday to begin what he called a "great rebuilding" of the US armed services, promising new aircraft, naval ships and more resources for the military.

"Our military strength will be questioned by no one, but neither will our dedication to peace. We do want peace," Trump said in a ceremony at the Pentagon.