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Air Force identifies two airmen who were found dead at Spangdahlem Air Base
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Air Force identifies two airmen who were found dead at Spangdahlem Air Base

'Our sincerest and heartfelt condolences go out to the friends and families that have been affected by this tragedy.'

Esper cannot provide any evidence that Qasem Soleimani planned to attack four US embassies
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Esper cannot provide any evidence that Qasem Soleimani planned to attack four US embassies

'What the president said was he believed it probably could have been. He didn't cite intelligence.'

The missiles have stopped flying but Iran isn’t done yet
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The missiles have stopped flying but Iran isn’t done yet

'I expect things to quiet down for a little, but I don't think this is over … simply because of how significant a figure Qasem Soleimani was.'

The Army is tweaking its training model as soldiers feel the strain of readiness needs
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The Army is tweaking its training model as soldiers feel the strain of readiness needs

"It's as much about refinement and ... perfecting it, as much as it is, yeah, if you can give them a little rest along the way, that's pretty good too."

Green Berets receive dozens of combat awards for ‘valorous actions’ during Afghanistan deployment
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Green Berets receive dozens of combat awards for ‘valorous actions’ during Afghanistan deployment

"The valor we are recognizing today happened at the most tactical level – face to face fighting, close quarters combat, hand grenade range"

Videos show a Russian warship getting way too close to a US Navy destroyer in the Arabian Sea
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Videos show a Russian warship getting way too close to a US Navy destroyer in the Arabian Sea

The Russian vessel came within 60 yards of a U.S. Navy destroyer before altering course

The official Facebook page for Marine boot camp in San Diego is having some technical difficulties
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The official Facebook page for Marine boot camp in San Diego is having some technical difficulties

The official Facebook page for Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego seems to be having a bit of a technical crisis...

2 airmen found dead in dorms at Spangdahlem Air Base
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2 airmen found dead in dorms at Spangdahlem Air Base

Two airmen were found unresponsive in a dorm room at around 6:30 on Thursday night at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, the Air Force said in a press release

A DoD member claimed a loss of $1 trillion in goods during a military move
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A DoD member claimed a loss of $1 trillion in goods during a military move

Nice.

Former Green Beret pardoned for murder loses first round in fight to get his Special Forces tab back
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Former Green Beret pardoned for murder loses first round in fight to get his Special Forces tab back

The Army risks raising the ire of President Donald Trump, who pardoned Golsteyn on Nov. 15, little more than three months before the former Green Beret was expected to stand trial for murder.

Swag for SWOs: Navy surface warfare officers can now wear snazzy black leather jackets
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Swag for SWOs: Navy surface warfare officers can now wear snazzy black leather jackets

The jackets are "one way to signify the outstanding achievement of our Surface Warfare Officers"

2 men arrested after allegedly trying to drive through Tinker Air Force Base with a car full of marijuana and a gun
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2 men arrested after allegedly trying to drive through Tinker Air Force Base with a car full of marijuana and a gun

Deputies smelled "a strong odor of marijuana" coming from the SUV.

Soldier dies during basic training at Fort Jackson
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Soldier dies during basic training at Fort Jackson

The incident is still being investigated.

The Marine Corps’ first new amphibious vehicle since Vietnam is almost here. Here’s who will get them first
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The Marine Corps’ first new amphibious vehicle since Vietnam is almost here. Here’s who will get them first

Marines with the I Marine Expeditionary Force will be the first to receive the Corps's first new amphibious vehicle since Vietnam, Task & Purpose has learned

US officials reportedly believe Iran shot down Ukrainian airliner by mistake
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US officials reportedly believe Iran shot down Ukrainian airliner by mistake

"Some people say it's mechanical," said President Trump. "I personally don't think that's even a question."

China reportedly wants to slap laser cannons on its fighter jets
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China reportedly wants to slap laser cannons on its fighter jets

The Chinese military is exploring a potential laser weapon system to mount on various aircraft to give them an extra edge in a dogfight

How we found out about a shocking loophole in a military policy meant to protect victims of domestic violence
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How we found out about a shocking loophole in a military policy meant to protect victims of domestic violence

Task & Purpose reporter Haley Britzky explains how she found out that a military policy meant to help victims of domestic violence may end up doing more harm than good, due to an unforeseen loophole.

Air Force colonel fired over ‘loss of trust and confidence’
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Air Force colonel fired over ‘loss of trust and confidence’

The colonel has been in the Air Force since 1996 and flown combat missions in Iraq.

Milley: Iranian missiles were meant to kill US troops in Iraq
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Milley: Iranian missiles were meant to kill US troops in Iraq

'The points of impact were close enough to personnel and equipment and so on and so forth, I believe based on what I saw and what I knew that they were attempting to cause structural damage; destroy vehicles and equipment and aircraft; and to kill personnel.'

Breathe easy: America’s top commander in Afghanistan still holsters his .45 caliber pistol
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Breathe easy: America’s top commander in Afghanistan still holsters his .45 caliber pistol

'General Miller carries the weapon which makes the most sense from a METT-T [Mission, Enemy, Terrain, Troops, and Time] perspective. General Miller, in Farah Province in 2019, was armed with a M1911.'