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U.S. 7th Fleet commander sees increase in ‘unsafe’ intercepts by China
"It’s the provocative nature of the intercepts that’s got our attention, and we’re trying to understand it,” said Vice Adm. Karl Thomas.
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US Marine Corps isn’t grounding Osprey fleet over clutch issue
The Marine Corps said it has trained pilots how to respond when such clutch issues occur, and is looking for longer-term solutions to alert pilots.
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USS Bulkeley arrives in Rota, Spain, completing homeport shift
The guided-missile destroyer is now part of the Forward Deployed Naval Forces–Europe.
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Judge rejects Navy engineer’s plea agreement in submarine spy case
A Navy nuclear engineer and his wife have withdrawn their guilty pleas in a case involving the sale of secrets about American nuclear submarines.
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T-45 Goshawk crashes near Naval Air Station Kingsville; pilot safe
The pilot safely ejected, and there are no reported injuries due to the incident.
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This officer is the first woman to lead Naval Test Wing Atlantic
Capt. Elizabeth Somerville, an EA-6B Prowler and EA-18G Growler naval flight officer, is tasked with leading the Navy’s largest developmental air wing.
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Our children have fought the nation’s forever wars. It’s Congress’ responsibility to keep them out of unnecessary danger.
Congress should apply lessons learned from Afghanistan to current or future military engagements we consider, writes this veteran.
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Services need clear guidance for granting tattoo waivers, report says
Lawmakers are questioning whether tattoo policies are slowing military recruiting.
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Disney hosts 2022 Warrior Games
The 2022 Warrior Games will be held at the ESPN Wide World of Sports complex at Disney World, the first time Disney has hosted the Games.
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Don’t expect quick payouts from Camp Lejeune toxic water lawsuits
Simply serving at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, during the 25-year eligibility period isn’t enough to guarantee a cash settlement.
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US Air Force grounds Osprey fleet after dangerous clutch problem
Air Force Special Operations Command has begun investigating what is causing the clutches in the aircraft to slip.
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The U.S. military has nearly 30 million acres around the world.
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3D animation shows the inner-workings of an AR-15
The video explains why the rifle is such an efficient, and ultimately dangerous, weapon.
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Steven Seagal appears in Ukraine, serving as a Russian spokesperson
Steven Seagal visits Ukraine amid prison bombing controversy.
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New Army recruiting ad continues crusade against civilian workforce
Army encourages college grads to "skip entry level" and join the military instead.
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