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The US military does not need Iraqi permission to provide close air support or evacuate wounded troops in ’emergency circumstances’
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The US military does not need Iraqi permission to provide close air support or evacuate wounded troops in ’emergency circumstances’

"Under emergency circumstances, the government of Iraq does not require individual permission for each incident," Army Col. Scott Rawlinson, of Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve, told Task & Purpose. "CJTF-OIR is authorized by the government of Iraq to provide emergency support to any coalition forces and Iraqi security forces in danger"

We salute the 87-year-old West Point grad who can still smoke plebes on long ruck marches
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We salute the 87-year-old West Point grad who can still smoke plebes on long ruck marches

"I come back to March Back every year because I love to run."

The US military now has to ask the Iraqis for permission before flying some missions in Iraqi airspace
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The US military now has to ask the Iraqis for permission before flying some missions in Iraqi airspace

"In emergency circumstances, CJTF-OIR and the government of Iraq have a process to ensure there would be no delays in transporting injured service members to medical facilities or to provide force protection for any coalition troops."

Pentagon identifies Army reservist who died in non-combat incident in Saudi Arabia
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Pentagon identifies Army reservist who died in non-combat incident in Saudi Arabia

Since January, a total of seven soldiers and one airman have been killed in noncombat incidents while supporting U.S.-led military operations in Iraq and Syria

Army Lieutenant accused of taking an APC on a joy ride found not guilty by reason of insanity
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Army Lieutenant accused of taking an APC on a joy ride found not guilty by reason of insanity

The judge accepted Yabut's pleas and will determine the type of treatment he'll receive at a hearing on Oct. 4.

ISIS is biding its time in Afghanistan
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ISIS is biding its time in Afghanistan

Six month after President Donald Trump declared victory over the ISIS "caliphate" in Iraq and Syria, the terror group continues to mount a bloody comeback across the Middle East — and Afghanistan is no exception

‘Sesame Street’ has a new program geared toward military families and caregivers
Culture

‘Sesame Street’ has a new program geared toward military families and caregivers

​Sesame Street is launching a new initiative geared toward military caregivers that's designed to help children understand, cope with, and ask questions about their parent's military service

A Russian nuclear accident has killed at least 7 people. What happened remains a state secret
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A Russian nuclear accident has killed at least 7 people. What happened remains a state secret

"First and foremost, we offer our deepest condolences to those families who lost loved ones in this recent explosion,"  said Air Force Lt. Col. Carla Gleason, a Pentagon spokeswoman. "It is certainly a tragedy. Beyond that, I would refer you to Russia for information on this disaster."

Scammers are fooling troops into buying cars at fake online military exchanges
Military Life

Scammers are fooling troops into buying cars at fake online military exchanges

Army and Air Force Exchange Service officials are warning soldiers and military families to be aware of scammers using the Exchange's logo.

West Point graduate gets waiver to play for the Eagles while serving as active-duty
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West Point graduate gets waiver to play for the Eagles while serving as active-duty

"He will provide a great benefit to the Army while playing in the NFL," a West Point spokesman said.

Indiana Guardsman killed at Fort Hood was ‘proud father and husband’
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Indiana Guardsman killed at Fort Hood was ‘proud father and husband’

Our thoughts are with this soldier's loved ones.

Indiana National Guard soldier killed in Fort Hood training accident
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Indiana National Guard soldier killed in Fort Hood training accident

A pair of Blue Angels jets got a little too close for comfort during training in Florida
Tech & Tactics

A pair of Blue Angels jets got a little too close for comfort during training in Florida

Two aircraft from the Navy's Blue Angels demonstration squadron touched mid-flight during a Wednesday practice at Naval Air Station Pensacola,

Investigation finds no evidence backing up sexual assault claims against nominee for vice chair of Joint Chiefs of Staff
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Investigation finds no evidence backing up sexual assault claims against nominee for vice chair of Joint Chiefs of Staff

Investigators did not find anyone who said Hyten acted unprofessionally toward Spletstoser, but several witnesses described Spletstoser as hostile and explosive

‘Here we are again’ — Shaw AFB is mourning its third suicide in as many months
Military Life

‘Here we are again’ — Shaw AFB is mourning its third suicide in as many months

""There is no one thing we can do to solve this," Col. Derek O'Malley, 20th Fighter Wing commander, said on a Facebook post. "But there are thousands of things we can do that will help"

Walgreens wants a few good veterans for future leadership
Military Life

Walgreens wants a few good veterans for future leadership

Walgreens recently announced a pledge to hire 5,000 veterans over the next five years

Army’s housing chief fired amid ongoing investigation
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Army’s housing chief fired amid ongoing investigation

Becker's ouster was not related to his command's housing mission, an Army spokeswoman said.

40 years after its release, ‘Apocalypse Now’ is more relevant than ever
Culture

40 years after its release, ‘Apocalypse Now’ is more relevant than ever

'Apocalypse Now' might be the first example of people in the military turning a movie meant to highlight the horrors of war into a motivational video about killing the enemy

More than 80 homes found to be at-risk of carbon monoxide poisoning at Fort Bragg
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More than 80 homes found to be at-risk of carbon monoxide poisoning at Fort Bragg

ISIS fighters are being forced to do arts and crafts
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ISIS fighters are being forced to do arts and crafts

Art therapy is being used as part of de-radicalization efforts around the world, but there is no solid evidence that it works.