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Former US Navy Captain Sentenced as Part of Massive Bribery Scandal
A former U.S. Navy captain who was caught up in a massive contracting scandal has been sentenced to 2 1/2 years in federal prison for taking nearly $91,000 in bribes.
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Suicide Drones Strike US Base in Syria, Wounding 2 Opposition Fighters
Three suicide drones have attacked a U.S. base in eastern Syria, wounding two Syrian opposition fighters.
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Biden, First Lady Thank Service Members Around the World
President Joe Biden is celebrating a quiet Christmas with his family at the White House and has spoken with American service members stationed around the world.
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COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate for Troops Repealed in New Defense Spending Bill
The COVID-19 vaccine mandate for members of the U.S. military would be rescinded under the annual defense bill heading for a vote this week in Congress. If the measure passes, it will end a policy that helped ensure the vast majority of troops were vaccinated but also raised concerns that it harmed recruitment and retention. Republicans emboldened by their new...
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Fort Hood's Planned Renaming Divides Its Texas Hometown
Killeen, the army town married to nearby Fort Hood, is divided over the post’s renaming with supporters saying it’s about time and critics saying it’s an example of “cancel culture.”
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US Changing Name of Fort Hood to Honor Hispanic General
U.S. Army base Fort Hood, named for a Confederate major general who led troops into battle against the United States during the Civil War, will be renamed for a Latino postwar four-star Army general. The new name will honor Gen. Richard Cavazos, who is noted for his leadership during the Korean War, when he earned the Silver Star and Distinguished...
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Army Grounds Fleet of Chinook Helicopters After Engine Fires
The Army says it has grounded its fleet of Chinook cargo helicopters after fuel leaks caused a “small number” of engine fires.
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Why the U.S. Military Faces a Growing Recruiting Crisis
With low unemployment, a declining pool of eligible applicants and the public’s trust fading, how can the U.S. military change its recruiting fortunes?
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Military Families' Housing Benefits Lag as Rents Explode
Housing has long been a major benefit for service members, a subsidy to salaries that trail the private sector. But, amid record-breaking spikes in rent, service members and housing activists say the Department of Defense has neglected its commitment to help military families find affordable homes.
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Senate Passes Veterans Health Bill After Republicans Cave to Pressure
The Senate on Tuesday passed legislation expanding lifesaving health care benefits for Iraq and Afghanistan war veterans exposed to toxic burn pits. The 86-11 vote came after Republicans agreed to lift their blockade of the popular bill, caving to pressure from more than 60 veterans groups — and comedian Jon Stewart — who had railed against Republicans for days outside the...
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ISIS Bomb Maker Detained in Syria Raid, US Military Says
A person described as one of the Islamic State group’s top leaders in Syria was detained in the operation, which took place Thursday, local time,
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US, S. Korea Fire Missiles to Sea, Matching North's Launches
The U.S. and South Korea have launched eight ballistic missiles into the sea in a show of force matching a North Korean display a day earlier that extended a provocative streak in weapons demonstrations. South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff said Monday’s drill was aimed at demonstrating an ability to respond swiftly and accurately to North Korean attacks. Its launches...
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New Names for Fort Bragg, 8 Other Army Bases Recommended
An independent commission is recommending new names for nine Army posts that now commemorate Confederate officers. Among the recommendations: Fort Bragg in North Carolina would become Fort Liberty, and Fort Gordon in Georgia would become Fort Eisenhower. The list also includes naming bases for the first time after Black soldiers and women. The recommendations are the latest step in a...
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Watchdog Says US Troop Pullout Was Key Factor in Afghan Collapse
A new report says decisions by Presidents Donald Trump and Joe Biden to pull all U.S. troops out of Afghanistan were the key factors in the collapse of that nation’s military, leading to the Taliban takeover last year.
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Biden Set to Redeploy U.S. Troops to Somalia, Reversing Trump Withdrawal
The move comes on the heels of evolving intelligence that suggests the extremist group al-Shabab could soon pose a larger threat to the region.
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Jill Biden Displays Artwork by Military Kids in New Exhibit
Jill Biden is showing off artwork by military kids in a new temporary exhibit at the White House. More than 20 painted face masks, colored drawings and works of poetry are on display in the East Wing in honor of the Month of the Military Child. The first lady is the daughter and mother of service members. She is also...
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NATO Troops to Conduct War Exercises Across Europe to Deter Russia
Tens of thousands of troops from NATO and other north Atlantic nations will take part in a series of military exercises across Europe in the coming weeks as western countries seek to deter Russian aggression.
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Leominster Marine Killed in Military Exercise in Norway
Capt. Ross A. Reynolds, 27, of Leominster, Massachusetts, was one of four Marines aboard an MV-22B Osprey when it crashed during a training flight south of Bodo, Norway, the U.S. Marine Corps said.
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More US Troops Deploy Overseas in Wake of Ukraine Invasion
U.S. soldiers are continuing to deploy to Europe, joining thousands already sent overseas to support NATO allies amid Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
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US Troops Arrive in Poland to Bolster Eastern Flank
Hundreds of American troops arrived in Poland on Monday and Tuesday, with more planes expected to arrive later this week.