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LCS Little Rock temporarily lost power during sea trials, returned to Mayport
USS Little Rock lost power and returned to port during its post-maintenance sea trials, two years after a similar incident involving its combining gear forced it to end its maiden deployment.
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Coast Guard to suspend search for migrants off Florida
Authorities have now found a total of five bodies, leaving 34 missing five days after the vessel capsized on the way to Florida from the Bahamas.
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Omicron isn’t significantly impacting Navy operations, admiral says
The Navy has had outbreaks of all COVID-19 variants on its ships, officials say.
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USS Sampson provides disaster relief to Tonga after volcano eruption, tsunami
MH-60R Seahawk helicopters assigned to Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron 49 conducted aerial damage assessments and air-dropped supplies to the local population.
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‘Fat Leonard’ scandal brings another guilty plea from a Navy officer
Cmdr. Stephen Shedd pleaded guilty to bribery charges Wednesday, the U.S. Justice Department announced.
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Navy discharges additional sailors for vaccine refusal
The Navy previously booted 20 entry level service members for vaccine refusal.
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Pentagon & Congress
Free at-home COVID tests for veterans? Lawmakers want VA to make that a thing.
The VA currently provides free coronavirus tests for veterans but not any at-home self-testing kits.
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No injuries as rockets hit near Baghdad airport, damage two planes
No U.S. personnel were injured, but the rocket attack is a reminder that there are still Americans in harm's way in Iraq.
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Russia says it won’t start a war as Ukraine tensions mount
Russians say they don't want war. But their military buildup continues apace.
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North Korea confirms missile tests as Kim visits munitions site
North Korea has been ramping up its testing activity in recent months, including six rounds of weapons launches so far in 2022.
In other news
Marines remember battle to recapture abandoned base in Vietnam
“LZ Sitting Duck: The Fight for FSB Argonne” details what happened at Fire Support Base Argonne in Vietnam through the accounts of Marines who fought there.
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A new job resource for vets and battlefield gaming | Defense News Weekly Full Episode
AARP launched a new site to help you and your spouse find the job you want. Plus, we honor Tuskegee Airman Brig. Gen. Charles McGee.
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SPECIAL FEATURES
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Challenges and triumphs of military family life
Insights, tips, and tools and tools to help military families
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Nominate someone for a Service Members of the Year award
Do you know someone who embodies courage and self-sacrifice? Service Members of the Year 2022 nominations are now open.
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Transition Guide
Transitioning out of the military and in to civilian life? This a guide to answer common questions.
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Installation Guide
An updated database of all the military installations, including location, phone numbers, schools, housing, and more.
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Did McDonalds just release a Marine Corps Burger?
The Air, Land and Sea will be sold for a limited time beginning Jan. 31.
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New music video features Marine hooking up with his CO’s daughter
Country band Midland released the video on Jan. 22.
By Sarah Sicard
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History and myths of the dreaded ‘Dear John’ letter
The book "Dear John: Love and Loyalty in Wartime America" explores the history and future of the military breakup.
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This tactical clip takes the fight to your hair
They come in a pack of four.
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Frontline Photos: Jan. 23, 2022
Future Space Force Guardians sworn in, Thunderbirds fly to the moon, sailors stand watch and more in this week’s Frontline Photos.
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Frontline Photos: Jan. 16, 2022
Tunnel vision, a smoky Stryker, a skating date with Afghan refugees and more in this week’s Frontline Photos.
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Frontline Photos: Jan. 9, 2022
A winter watch, the Stars and Stripes flying high, peeping through a life preserver and more in this week’s Frontline Photos.
MORE STORIES
Hip, cool Army shares unverified Lana Del Rey quote in motivational tweet
The quote isn't found in any of Lana Del Rey's lyrics.
By Sarah Sicard
DoD is pausing civilian COVID vaccine mandate after court ruling
Defense Department civilians will not be fired or required an exemption from COVID-19 vaccination while the lawsuit plays out.
Afghan evacuation flights to resume with streamlined process
Flights from Afghanistan to Qatar are set to resume while the immigration process for Afghans is being trimmed from years to months.
Russia not yet ready for full-scale attack says Ukraine
There are now more than 109,000 Russian troops near Ukraine's border, according to an assessment shared by Ukraine.
Alaska, Texas governors sue over National Guard vaccine rule
he case dealing with Alaska and Texas guard members is an amended version of the challenge filed by Texas earlier this month.
Securing the north: Expanding the United States’ icebreaker fleet
Icebreakers are imperative to the national security of the United States and its Arctic territories.
By Julia Nesheiwat and Andro Mathewson