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Biden pardons Milley in move to guard against possible Trump ‘revenge’
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Lloyd Austin ends term marred by Afghanistan but buoyed by Ukraine
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Navy relieves CO of Naval Information Warfare Training Group Norfolk
Cmdr. Sarah M. Quemada was relieved of her duties “due to a loss of confidence in her ability to command,” the service said.
Navy names aircraft carriers after former presidents Bush and Clinton
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Navy to clear records for some sailors who refused COVID-19 vaccine
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After 106 years, Black South African WWI troops honored with memorial
While South Africa has several memorials dedicated to white soldiers who died in the world wars, Black servicemen’s contributions were ignored for decades.
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Remains of pilot lost over Vietnam nearly 60 years ago identified
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F-15Es with new electronic-warfare system make their debut in the UK
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Pete Hegseth’s ex-sister-in-law tells senators he abused second wife
Hegseth denies the allegations outlined in the affidavit, which says he was abusive to his second wife to the point where she feared for her safety.
Trump’s federal hiring freeze raises fears about VA medical care
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Biden pardons Milley in move to guard against possible Trump ‘revenge’
It’s customary to grant clemency at the end of presidential terms, but such acts are traditionally offered to Americans who have been convicted of crimes.
By Zeke Miller, The Associated Press