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‘Every American should be outraged’ at police conduct in the death of George Floyd, Air Force’s top officer says
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‘Every American should be outraged’ at police conduct in the death of George Floyd, Air Force’s top officer says

“What happens on America’s streets is also resident in our Air Force ... we will own our part and confront it head on."

Three arrested for attempting to drive van with drugs onto Seymour Johnson AFB
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Three arrested for attempting to drive van with drugs onto Seymour Johnson AFB

Play stupid games, win stupid prizes.

Army researchers say a COVID-19 vaccine could be available by the end of the year
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Army researchers say a COVID-19 vaccine could be available by the end of the year

That would be nice.

Defense officials backtrack on Trump’s claim that Gen. Milley is ‘in charge’ of military response to violent protests
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Defense officials backtrack on Trump’s claim that Gen. Milley is ‘in charge’ of military response to violent protests

Army Gen. Mark Milley has not assumed command of a federalized effort to curb rioting.

VA secretary reverses course on removing Nazi headstones from veteran cemeteries
Military Life

VA secretary reverses course on removing Nazi headstones from veteran cemeteries

"It is understandably upsetting to our Veterans and their families to see Nazi inscriptions near those who gave their lives for this nation"

The Navy is facing yet another COVID-19 outbreak aboard a warship
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The Navy is facing yet another COVID-19 outbreak aboard a warship

The Navy is facing yet another COVID-19 outbreak aboard a warship after "several" crew members from the dock landing ship Carter Hall tested positive for the virus last month, Navy Times reports

At West Point, they swore an oath to serve the public interest. As high public officials, they’ve forsaken it
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At West Point, they swore an oath to serve the public interest. As high public officials, they’ve forsaken it

"Shouldn't West Pointers be expected to be something more — models of rectitude who occupy higher moral ground than the average, garden-variety politician?"

‘This could happen to me’ — The Air Force’s top enlisted airman shares his struggle against racism in the ranks
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‘This could happen to me’ — The Air Force’s top enlisted airman shares his struggle against racism in the ranks

"You don’t know the anxiety, the despair, the heartache, the fear, the rage that comes with living in this country, OUR country."

US plays down new report claiming Taliban-Al Qaeda ties remain close
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US plays down new report claiming Taliban-Al Qaeda ties remain close

The U.S. Ambassador played down a U.N. report that the groups remain close despite the Taliban's pledge to cut such links.

SOCOM is reportedly eyeing a simplified version of the US military’s new favorite sniper rifle
Tech & Tactics

SOCOM is reportedly eyeing a simplified version of the US military’s new favorite sniper rifle

The U.S. may have fallen in love with the Multi-Role Adaptive Design (MRAD) bolt-action multi-caliber sniper rifle from Barrett Firearms, but that doesn't mean that U.S. Special Operations Command isn't considering its options when it comes to long-range precision fires

More than 200 soldiers just tested positive for COVID-19 at Army basic training sites
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More than 200 soldiers just tested positive for COVID-19 at Army basic training sites

Most of those infected originally tested negative.

The number of National Guardsmen mobilized to address civil unrest tripled in a single day
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The number of National Guardsmen mobilized to address civil unrest tripled in a single day

The number of National Guard personnel who have been mobilized to respond to civil unrest tripled from 5,000 to more than 17,000 in just one day

World War II Memorial among several on National Mall vandalized during protests
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World War II Memorial among several on National Mall vandalized during protests

The National World War II memorial was one of several monuments on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., that were scrawled with graffiti over the weekend

Two airmen killed in shooting at Grand Forks Air Force Base
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Two airmen killed in shooting at Grand Forks Air Force Base

A shooting at Grand Forks Air Force Base on Monday killed two service members with the 319th Reconnaissance Wing

16 West Point cadets test positive for COVID-19 upon returning to campus for Trump’s commencement speech
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16 West Point cadets test positive for COVID-19 upon returning to campus for Trump’s commencement speech

Of the 16 affected cadets, 14 tested positive for the antibody which indicates they contracted the virus and recovered from it.

The Army’s souped-up new M1 Abrams tank is officially ready for a fight
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The Army’s souped-up new M1 Abrams tank is officially ready for a fight

It's been nearly three years since since the Army took delivery of the first of its souped-up new version of the M1 Abrams main battle tank, and the service's first brigade of upgraded warhorses is officially ready to bring the pain downrange

A better way of selecting Marine Corps officers for command
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A better way of selecting Marine Corps officers for command

"Only our best should be extended the privilege of commanding Marines."

Amid protests, Trump says he will designate Antifa as terrorist organization
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Amid protests, Trump says he will designate Antifa as terrorist organization

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Sunday the U.S. government will designate anti-fascist group Antifa as a terrorist organization, a move that legal experts say would be hard to execute.

Nearly a third of states have activated the National Guard to assist local police response to unrest
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Nearly a third of states have activated the National Guard to assist local police response to unrest

The National Guard announced on Sunday that roughly 5,000 guardsmen and airmen have been activated to assist local law enforcement in response to "civil disturbances in 15 states and the District of Columbia."

US military readies active-duty troops in case Minnesota governor asks for help to quell riots
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US military readies active-duty troops in case Minnesota governor asks for help to quell riots

Minnesota's governor has not requested help from active-duty troops so far.