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Russian diplomats reportedly tried to spy on Davos while disguised as plumbers
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Russian diplomats reportedly tried to spy on Davos while disguised as plumbers

"It is true that we checked two Russian citizens in Davos and they identified themselves with diplomatic passports, but we could not ascertain any reason to detain them."

3 sailors from the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower charged in connection with holiday party fight
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3 sailors from the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower charged in connection with holiday party fight

Aviation Ordnanceman Demetrius Jackson, Boatswain's Mate Seaman Akilah Carradine-McMillan, and Electronics Technician 3rd Class Ryann Moore had all been charged with misdemeanor offenses stemming from the incident.

75 years after the liberation of Auschwitz, three survivors tell their stories
History

75 years after the liberation of Auschwitz, three survivors tell their stories

"Why did I stay alive? It was for a reason. Did I stay alive to keep silent? No - to tell."

Air Force officer who fled court-martial found dead following standoff with police
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Air Force officer who fled court-martial found dead following standoff with police

An Air Force officer assigned to Creech Air Force Base in Nevada was found dead near Redwood Valley, California on Sunday following a standoff with police.

‘We constantly have them on our minds’ — A little-known agency searches all over for the remains of MIA service members
Military Life

‘We constantly have them on our minds’ — A little-known agency searches all over for the remains of MIA service members

"Many American's don't know we're still searching for missing Americans across the globe from past conflicts dating back to World War II."

An Army Stryker burst into flames in Poland during a show of strength against Russia
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An Army Stryker burst into flames in Poland during a show of strength against Russia

A U.S. Army Stryker armored vehicle burst into flames on the side of a Polish roadway on Saturday, the Army confirmed on Monday

Army officials say all clear after troops in Germany warned of ‘imminent’ terror attack
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Army officials say all clear after troops in Germany warned of ‘imminent’ terror attack

"We'd like to remind everyone to stay vigilant and be aware of their surroundings"

Jon Stewart joins fight to help veterans exposed to toxic chemicals from burn pits
Military Life

Jon Stewart joins fight to help veterans exposed to toxic chemicals from burn pits

''After all that you've given, the last thing you should be doing is fighting the very country that you gave so much to. It makes no sense.'

How should the Navy name its aircraft carriers?
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How should the Navy name its aircraft carriers?

The Navy plans on naming its fourth Ford-class aircraft carrier after World War II hero Doris 'Dorie' Miller, an African-American sailor recognized for his heroism during the 1941 attack on Pearl Harbor — and not everybody is happy about it

It’s 2020 and SFC Alwyn Cashe still hasn’t been awarded the Medal of Honor. Why?
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It’s 2020 and SFC Alwyn Cashe still hasn’t been awarded the Medal of Honor. Why?

Three. That's how many times Sgt. 1st Class Alwyn C. Cashe entered the burning carcass of his Bradley Fighting Vehicle after it struck an improvised explosive device in the Iraqi province of Salahuddin on Oct. 17, 2005

Dozens of Iraqi protesters wounded as anti-government unrest resumes
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Dozens of Iraqi protesters wounded as anti-government unrest resumes

Two Iraqi police officers were killed and dozens of protesters were wounded in Baghdad and other cities on Monday in clashes with security forces, medical and security sources said, as anti-government unrest resumed after a lull of several weeks

How we found an internal study that showed just how deep sexism runs in the Marine Corps
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How we found an internal study that showed just how deep sexism runs in the Marine Corps

Following the 2017 Marines United scandal the Corps conducted an internal investigation to determine if the incident was the result of a deeper issue. In December, Task & Purpose published the findings of that investigation.

The Army can’t seem to figure out how to replace its aging Bradley fleet
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The Army can’t seem to figure out how to replace its aging Bradley fleet

The Bradley Fighting Vehicle has serviced the United States military for nearly four decades, but the service, try as it might, can't seem to effectively develop a replacement

The Space Force has a name tape now
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The Space Force has a name tape now

Trump gives dramatic account of Soleimani’s last moments
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Trump gives dramatic account of Soleimani’s last moments

Navy to name new aircraft carrier after Pearl Harbor hero Doris Miller
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Navy to name new aircraft carrier after Pearl Harbor hero Doris Miller

Bravo.

House committee threatens subpoena of Pompeo over Iran policy
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House committee threatens subpoena of Pompeo over Iran policy

DoD restricts firearms, base access, and travel for foreign military students training in the US
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DoD restricts firearms, base access, and travel for foreign military students training in the US

"We’re not asking anything we wouldn’t ask of ourselves."

The Marine Corps is officially picking up some lightweight ammo for the M2 machine gun
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The Marine Corps is officially picking up some lightweight ammo for the M2 machine gun

There's a bit of good news for Marines grunts tasked with rocking the iconic M2 .50 caliber machine gun: your loads are about to get a little bit lighter

War through the eyes of a military kid
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War through the eyes of a military kid

"Are you scared?" The question was out of my mouth before I really had time to process it.