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Carrier George H.W. Bush concludes largest joint exercise with Israel
The drills featured a live fire exercise with more than 140 aircraft and 12 naval assets.
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In homicide trial, Marine Raiders’ defense seeks other causes of death
Defense lawyers worked to sow doubt about the prosecution’s theory that former Green Beret Rick Rodriguez died because of his head injury.
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Suspected prowler turns out to be Navy sailor who deserted in 1978
Airman Apprentice Antonio D. Miller, who ditched his unit back in 1978, tried to pass himself off as his brother. The problem: His brother died in 2010.
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New ‘black box’ pilot program aims to reduce military rollover deaths
Data recorders will be sufficiently installed on at least six kinds of commonly operated tactical vehicles.
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Lockheed: F-35 deliveries can’t resume until mishap investigation done
Lockheed Martin also previewed its plans for updating existing fighters with the hardware and software upgrades known as Technology Refresh 3.
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GAO concerned Columbia program may struggle to stay on schedule
GAO faults the Navy and DoD for not creating a proper schedule risk analysis in line with GAO best practices and DoD requirements.
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High turnover on House Veterans’ Affairs Committee again this session
The panel will have 13 new faces this year, more than half of its total membership.
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Key Islamic State leader killed in US military operation in Somalia
No U.S. troops or civilians were harmed in the operation.
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How Area 51 became a hotbed for conspiracy theories
The conspiracies about aliens out of Area 51 began more than 75 years ago.
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Enrollments in VA medical care spiked after PACT Act passage last year
Department leaders say the are confident the increases won't lead to longer wait times for appointments.
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The National Institute for Innovation and Technology helps veterans find careers in high-tech fields such as semiconductors and nanotechnology.
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How troops can watch the NFL Playoffs for free
Service members can stream NFL playoff games on AFN.
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How Area 51 became a hotbed for conspiracy theories
The conspiracies about aliens out of Area 51 began more than 75 years ago.
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Marine dad’s ‘Periodic Table of Military Slang’ decodes grunt-speak
Those who have spent time around the military will know at least some of the table’s entries; few are likely to recognize them all.
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At last, a memorial honoring military spouses
On this episode of The Spouse Angle podcast, a bronze statue will be the first public memorial to honor the advocacy and sacrifices of military spouses.
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Armed Services committee adds 11 members, quality of life panel
Eleven new Republican lawmakers were named to the influential panel, joining 20 returning GOP members from last session.
Why the US must protect military training lands from encroachment
There is no substitute for tough, realistic training and testing to prepare our forces for the challenges they will face.
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Troops booted over COVID vaccines would get jobs back under GOP plan
The legislation would also upgrade the discharge status of some individuals.
Coastie faces military’s highest court for sharing disrespectful memes
A Coast Guardsman faced the military’s highest court yesterday for sending disrespectful texts to fellow service members.
In reversal, US to send 31 Abrams tanks to Ukraine
The U.S. has committed to send a 31 Abrams tanks to Ukraine, reversing course after Germany cleared the way for Europe to send scores of main battle tanks.
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Lockheed: F-35 deliveries can’t resume until mishap investigation done
Lockheed Martin also previewed its plans for updating existing fighters with the hardware and software upgrades known as Technology Refresh 3.
Feds drop charges against Afghan soldier seeking asylum in US
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