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Soldier killed in non-combat incident in Afghanistan
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Soldier killed in non-combat incident in Afghanistan

Rest in peace, soldier

National Guard soldier awarded Soldier’s Medal for stopping shooting at high school football game
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National Guard soldier awarded Soldier’s Medal for stopping shooting at high school football game

"He exhibited the courage that every Soldier is trained to exhibit and aspires to achieve"

Own your life, says man who owns Osama Bin Laden’s
Culture

Own your life, says man who owns Osama Bin Laden’s

"Well, I kinda getting sick of this, and I hope you are too"

Navy: 57 treated for injuries in USS Bonhomme Richard fire as blaze continues
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Navy: 57 treated for injuries in USS Bonhomme Richard fire as blaze continues

“We’re absolutely going to make sure it sails again,” said Rear Adm. Philip Sobeck.

Navy: Origin of USS Bonhomme Richard fire still unknown
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Navy: Origin of USS Bonhomme Richard fire still unknown

17 sailors and four civilians are being treated for non-life threatening injuries, the Navy said.

17 sailors, 4 civilians injured in USS Bonhomme Richard fire
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17 sailors, 4 civilians injured in USS Bonhomme Richard fire

The Navy confirmed that local, base and shipboard fire fighting teams were responding to a fire aboard the ship.

Original ‘Rosie the Riveter’ makes masks to fight COVID-19
History

Original ‘Rosie the Riveter’ makes masks to fight COVID-19

"People say to me, 'You helped win WWII and now you are helping our country win this battle over this virus.'"

The Navy is trolling the Army over Tom Hanks’ new WWII film
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The Navy is trolling the Army over Tom Hanks’ new WWII film

After years of portraying heroic soldiers, Tom Hanks is finally stepping into a sailor's uniform — and the real-life U.S. Navy couldn't be happier about it

The Marine Corps plans on fielding suppressors to infantry squads starting this year
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The Marine Corps plans on fielding suppressors to infantry squads starting this year

Marine grunts in close combat formations will start receiving suppressors for their small arms at the end of this year

Army denies making soldiers with coronavirus ‘quarantine’ behind a strip of tape in the field
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Army denies making soldiers with coronavirus ‘quarantine’ behind a strip of tape in the field

"The video does not accurately represent our unit COVID-19 mitigation policy or procedures."

Army Secretary launches review of Fort Hood’s command climate over Vanessa Guillén case
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Army Secretary launches review of Fort Hood’s command climate over Vanessa Guillén case

When asked if the Fort Hood investigation would be conducted by Army officials, a defense official said "Hell to the no."

77 years ago, the Allies took the fight to the Axis in ‘the soft underbelly of Europe’
History

77 years ago, the Allies took the fight to the Axis in ‘the soft underbelly of Europe’

On July 10, 1943, the Allies invaded of Sicily and a thrust into what British Prime Minister Winston Churchill called "the soft underbelly of Europe"

State Department signs off on $23 billion sale of F-35s to Japan
Tech & Tactics

State Department signs off on $23 billion sale of F-35s to Japan

Japan wants more than a hundred of the advanced fighters.

Defense Secretary Esper confirms he was briefed on intel Russia offered bounties on US troops in Afghanistan
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Defense Secretary Esper confirms he was briefed on intel Russia offered bounties on US troops in Afghanistan

The question of whether any U.S. troops were killed as a result of the alleged bounties remains unanswered.

10 Army bases are named for Confederate officers who committed ‘treason,’ joint chiefs chairman says
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10 Army bases are named for Confederate officers who committed ‘treason,’ joint chiefs chairman says

"Those officers turned their backs on their oath"

There were likely ‘missed signals’ ahead of killing of Fort Hood soldier Vanessa Guillén, joint chiefs chairman says
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There were likely ‘missed signals’ ahead of killing of Fort Hood soldier Vanessa Guillén, joint chiefs chairman says

"That will be one of the things that we need to implement for the future to make sure it doesn't happen again."

Charlize Theron is basically an immortal John Wick in Netflix’s ‘The Old Guard’
Culture

Charlize Theron is basically an immortal John Wick in Netflix’s ‘The Old Guard’

In Netflix's 'The Old Guard,' a small band of warriors get shot, stabbed, and blown to ribbons, again, and again, and again. Then, they get right back up — and that's when the killing begins

Army chief warrant officer sentenced to life in prison for sexually abusing a minor
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Army chief warrant officer sentenced to life in prison for sexually abusing a minor

His command "will take appropriate action against him," a press release said.

Army investigating pamphlet that identified ‘Make America Great Again’ slogan as white supremacy
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Army investigating pamphlet that identified ‘Make America Great Again’ slogan as white supremacy

"Heads should roll," Rep. Mo Brooks (R-AL) said.

Top VA executive steered $5 million contract to friend for services the agency ‘could not use,’ IG says
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Top VA executive steered $5 million contract to friend for services the agency ‘could not use,’ IG says

Shelby resigned from the VA in July 2018.