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US to move aircraft carrier Nimitz out of Mideast amid Iran tension
The decision emerged one day after the U.S. flew B-52 bombers to the Persian Gulf in a show of force that was intended to caution Iran against carrying out attacks against U.S. forces or interests.
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China accuses US of provocation with Taiwan Strait passage
It was the U.S. Navy’s second FONOP in the Taiwan Strait in little more than a week.
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Air Force B-52s fly from Minot to Persian Gulf in round-trip mission to caution Iran
A senior U.S. military officer said the flight by two Air Force B-52s was in response to signals that Iran may be planning attacks against U.S. allied targets in Iraq or elsewhere in the region in coming days.
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Colorado National Guardsman has 1st reported US case of virus variant
The Guardsman had been sent to help out at a nursing home struggling with an outbreak.
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Russian military activity increased slightly in NATO airspace in 2020
NATO said almost 90 percent, or about 350 intercepts, were connected to flights by Russian military aircraft.
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New in 2021: US troop presence heading down to 2,500 in Iraq and Afghanistan
Further troop withdrawals will be President-elect Joe Biden’s call.
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John S. McCain conducts Christmas Eve FONOP in South China Sea
It was the warship’s second such operation in the disputed waters this week, but this time challenging Vietnam’s maritime claims.
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Acting defense chief visits Afghanistan during troop pullout
Chris Miller met Afghanistan President Ashraf Ghani and Gen. Scott Miller, the top U.S. commander in the country. He also visited with U.S. troops deployed there during the holiday season.
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Navy, Marines bolster maritime presence off the coast of Somalia amid US troop relocation
The Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group and embarked 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit — consisting of nearly 5,000 sailors and Marines — are now operating off the coast of Somalia.
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News of Marine veteran’s death brings closure to family’s 6-year search
No family members were present when Vietnam veteran Stephen Myerson was laid to rest this week, but after hearing the story reported on a local radio station, his relatives finally have closure.
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US to move aircraft carrier Nimitz out of Mideast amid Iran tension
The decision emerged one day after the U.S. flew B-52 bombers to the Persian Gulf in a show of force that was intended to caution Iran against carrying out attacks against U.S. forces or interests.
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China accuses US of provocation with Taiwan Strait passage
It was the U.S. Navy’s second FONOP in the Taiwan Strait in little more than a week.
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Air Force B-52s fly from Minot to Persian Gulf in round-trip mission to caution Iran
A senior U.S. military officer said the flight by two Air Force B-52s was in response to signals that Iran may be planning attacks against U.S. allied targets in Iraq or elsewhere in the region in coming days.
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Colorado National Guardsman has 1st reported US case of virus variant
The Guardsman had been sent to help out at a nursing home struggling with an outbreak.
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Russian military activity increased slightly in NATO airspace in 2020
NATO said almost 90 percent, or about 350 intercepts, were connected to flights by Russian military aircraft.
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New in 2021: US troop presence heading down to 2,500 in Iraq and Afghanistan
Further troop withdrawals will be President-elect Joe Biden’s call.
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John S. McCain conducts Christmas Eve FONOP in South China Sea
It was the warship’s second such operation in the disputed waters this week, but this time challenging Vietnam’s maritime claims.
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Acting defense chief visits Afghanistan during troop pullout
Chris Miller met Afghanistan President Ashraf Ghani and Gen. Scott Miller, the top U.S. commander in the country. He also visited with U.S. troops deployed there during the holiday season.
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Navy, Marines bolster maritime presence off the coast of Somalia amid US troop relocation
The Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group and embarked 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit — consisting of nearly 5,000 sailors and Marines — are now operating off the coast of Somalia.
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News of Marine veteran’s death brings closure to family’s 6-year search
No family members were present when Vietnam veteran Stephen Myerson was laid to rest this week, but after hearing the story reported on a local radio station, his relatives finally have closure.
-
US to move aircraft carrier Nimitz out of Mideast amid Iran tension
The decision emerged one day after the U.S. flew B-52 bombers to the Persian Gulf in a show of force that was intended to caution Iran against carrying out attacks against U.S. forces or interests.
-
China accuses US of provocation with Taiwan Strait passage
It was the U.S. Navy’s second FONOP in the Taiwan Strait in little more than a week.
-
Air Force B-52s fly from Minot to Persian Gulf in round-trip mission to caution Iran
A senior U.S. military officer said the flight by two Air Force B-52s was in response to signals that Iran may be planning attacks against U.S. allied targets in Iraq or elsewhere in the region in coming days.
-
Colorado National Guardsman has 1st reported US case of virus variant
The Guardsman had been sent to help out at a nursing home struggling with an outbreak.
-
Russian military activity increased slightly in NATO airspace in 2020
NATO said almost 90 percent, or about 350 intercepts, were connected to flights by Russian military aircraft.
-
New in 2021: US troop presence heading down to 2,500 in Iraq and Afghanistan
Further troop withdrawals will be President-elect Joe Biden’s call.
-
John S. McCain conducts Christmas Eve FONOP in South China Sea
It was the warship’s second such operation in the disputed waters this week, but this time challenging Vietnam’s maritime claims.
-
Acting defense chief visits Afghanistan during troop pullout
Chris Miller met Afghanistan President Ashraf Ghani and Gen. Scott Miller, the top U.S. commander in the country. He also visited with U.S. troops deployed there during the holiday season.
-
Navy, Marines bolster maritime presence off the coast of Somalia amid US troop relocation
The Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group and embarked 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit — consisting of nearly 5,000 sailors and Marines — are now operating off the coast of Somalia.
-
News of Marine veteran’s death brings closure to family’s 6-year search
No family members were present when Vietnam veteran Stephen Myerson was laid to rest this week, but after hearing the story reported on a local radio station, his relatives finally have closure.
