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Russian jet damage a US drone over Syria
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Watch as a Russian jet damages a US drone over Syria

Back in the USSR - Come and keep your comrade warm.

Russian fighter jet
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The U.S. military is still confronting Russian pilots over Syria

“It’s a game of poker, and the ante is going up."

North Korea DMZ joint security area
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Everything we know about the U.S. Army soldier in North Korea

Army Pvt. Travis King crossed into North Korea in July 18 at Panmunjom

Air Force restarts bonuses, some PCS moves after hiatus
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Air Force restarts bonuses, some PCS moves after hiatus

The change comes 11 days after the Air Force ran low on cash for personnel programs.

‘Oppenheimer’ and the haunting fallout of the Manhattan Project
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‘Oppenheimer’ and the haunting fallout of the Manhattan Project

Christopher Nolan's biopic of physicist J. Robert Oppenheimer is an engrossing thriller exploring how an ambitious scientific project gave way to Cold War fears.

‘A nightmare’: How Tony Bennett’s experiences in World War II shaped the singer
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‘A nightmare’: How Tony Bennett’s experiences in World War II shaped the singer

Before he was a hit vocalist, Bennett was an Army soldier. His time in Germany would forever shape his life.

‘They were just being good pilots’ — Inside the Osprey crash that killed 5 Marines
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‘They were just being good pilots’ — Inside the Osprey crash that killed 5 Marines

“The aircraft commander was very calm and in control. I didn't know how he was doing it.”

Army Fort Bliss shooting
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Fort Bliss soldier killed, five others hurt during training accident

A "tactical vehicle accident" occurred Friday morning.

Marine Corps Navy Iran deployment Middle East
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Pentagon sending Marines to Middle East amid Iran hijacking attempts

A Marine Expeditionary Unit is deploying to the CENTCOM area of operations following Iran’s attempts to seize two oil tankers this week.

naval CNO first woman
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Biden names Adm. Lisa Franchetti as Chief of Naval Operations, first woman to Joint Chiefs

Admiral Lisa Franchetti, who cut her teeth commanding destroyers, has held the No. 2 position in the Navy for about 10 months.

Mobility Guardian 2023 Navy Air Force rescue
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Crews flying in a practice war in the Pacific are doing real rescues

Over the two weeks of Mobility Guardian 2023, U.S. aircrews responded to a ship in distress and a fall from a seaside cliff.

US military Dodge Charger car
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The Dodge Challenger and Charger — kings of GWOT parking lots — will end sales this month

Last chance to order the muscle car and barracks’ favorite is July 31.

dalton beals, marine corps, parris island
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Court martial begins for Marine drill instructor in ‘Crucible’ death of recruit

Beals, 19, died of heat stroke during the training event.

Korea Army DMZ JSA border crossing
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U.S. Soldier ditched a flight home, ran across DMZ into North Korea, is now detained

A U.S. service member reportedly crossed into North Korea during an “orientation tour” at the Joint Security Area in Panmunjom.

Army Fort Bliss shooting
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Fort Bliss soldiers accused of murder in El Paso shooting

Two Fort Bliss, Texas soldiers are accused of firing into a crowd at an El Paso, Texas, nightclub parking lot.

parris island leaders fired
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Marines fire two Parris Island leaders in charge of recruit training

One Marine remembered the commander beating an entire platoon of recruits in a fitness test before telling them: "You're going to love being a Marine."

Dozens of apartments for homeless veterans remain empty in Los Angeles
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Dozens of apartments for homeless veterans remain empty in Los Angeles

78 units are empty despite a push from the city and the Department of Veterans Affairs to house veterans.

Ukraine’s counteroffensive stalled by array of Russian mines
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Ukraine’s counteroffensive stalled by array of Russian mines

Due to the risk, Ukraine has slowed its advance so infantry can clear the path for Western-supplied tanks.

Navy cargo ship runs aground in Bahrain
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Navy cargo ship runs aground in Bahrain

No one onboard the USNS Alan Shepard was hurt in the incident.

f-16
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US sending F-16s to Middle East after naval incidents with Iran

The move comes days after the Air Force sent F-22s to the region.