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British warship wards off Iranian ‘harassment’ of oil tanker in the Gulf, US officials say
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British warship wards off Iranian ‘harassment’ of oil tanker in the Gulf, US officials say

Five boats believed to belong to Iranian Revolutionary Guards approached a British oil tanker in the Gulf on Wednesday and asked it to stop in Iranian waters close by, but withdrew after a British warship warned them, U.S. officials said

Veterans approve of Trump as commander-in-chief, but they don’t necessarily trust him to wage war
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Veterans approve of Trump as commander-in-chief, but they don’t necessarily trust him to wage war

U.S. military veterans may not trust President Donald Trump as commander-in-chief, but that doesn't mean they don't love him anyway.

Some members of Congress are finally realizing that authorizing wars without end is really bad
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Some members of Congress are finally realizing that authorizing wars without end is really bad

"If Congress believes that we should go to war with Iran then Congress had better have the courage to stand up here and demand a vote on whether or not to authorize it. The idea that we would send young American men and women – who swore that oath to the Constitution – into a war that is itself unconstitutional is unacceptable."

A top NATO general met with his Russian counterpart. The photo couldn’t be more awkward
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A top NATO general met with his Russian counterpart. The photo couldn’t be more awkward

NATO and Russia seem to be at that stage of a doomed marriage where a couple is still talking but only in short statements that are solely about the kids.

The AC-130U Spooky gunship has completed its final combat deployment
Tech & Tactics

The AC-130U Spooky gunship has completed its final combat deployment

The U.S. Air Force said its AC-130U, known as the "Spooky," has returned stateside from its last scheduled deployment

Marine investigated for tweeting that people opposed to tanks at Trump’s July 4th event should kill themselves
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Marine investigated for tweeting that people opposed to tanks at Trump’s July 4th event should kill themselves

The Military Sexual Trauma Movement, a non-for-profit group, reported Ennett's social media comments to his chain of command on July 6. The group allows service members to report sexist and other disparaging behavior by troops online without fear of retaliation, said Janelle Marina, the group's founder.

‘I almost joined the military, but…’ is a weird flex and it’s not OK
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‘I almost joined the military, but…’ is a weird flex and it’s not OK

Perhaps people feel compelled to come up with these excuses because this country idolizes military service so much.

Marine pilots eligible for up to $280,000 to keep flying with the Corps
Military Life

Marine pilots eligible for up to $280,000 to keep flying with the Corps

"The aviation populations targeted are Captains (O-3s) and Majors (O-4s) within the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter, F/A-18 Hornet, AV-8 Harrier, MV-22 Osprey, C-130 Hercules, UH-1 Huey, AH-1 Cobra, and CH-53 Stallion communities."

Army to put field manuals in audiobook form for soldiers who don’t read good
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Army to put field manuals in audiobook form for soldiers who don’t read good

Finally, you can listen to field manuals while you're driving, or working out.

The Pentagon’s path to getting Mark Esper confirmed as defense secretary is a Kafkaesque nightmare
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The Pentagon’s path to getting Mark Esper confirmed as defense secretary is a Kafkaesque nightmare

Mark Esper will revert back to Army Secretary. Then Navy Secretary Richard Spencer will serve as acting defense secretary until Esper is confirmed.

Army private outraged at 4th of July bar tab accused of stealing the bar’s safe
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Army private outraged at 4th of July bar tab accused of stealing the bar’s safe

Freedom isn't free — you'll have to settle your bar tab eventually.

2 Marines arrested for allegedly smuggling undocumented immigrants from Mexico
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2 Marines arrested for allegedly smuggling undocumented immigrants from Mexico

Two Marine infantrymen were pulled over and arrested by U.S. Border Patrol on July 3.

Warfighting with the backup squad: 20 of the Pentagon’s top officials are in temp or acting roles
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Warfighting with the backup squad: 20 of the Pentagon’s top officials are in temp or acting roles

When the A-Team is gone, you call in the B-Team.

VR goggles and an Amazon-like recruiting website: Inside the next generation rebrand of the US Army
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VR goggles and an Amazon-like recruiting website: Inside the next generation rebrand of the US Army

"There's a variety of options and things that can be done because there's really not much that isn't asked of us."

Adm. Bill Moran will not lead the Navy after acknowledging he kept in contact with ‘Bad Santa’
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Adm. Bill Moran will not lead the Navy after acknowledging he kept in contact with ‘Bad Santa’

Adm. Bill Moran acknowledged he maintained a "professional relationship" with a former officer who was "held accountable over allegations of inappropriate behavior."

Remains found in Rocky Mountain Park positively identified as missing Air Force Academy Prep School cadet
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Remains found in Rocky Mountain Park positively identified as missing Air Force Academy Prep School cadet

"Micah was a tremendous young man with a bright future and we all feel his loss.”

Earthquakes knock out Naval Air Weapons Station China Lake. Non-essential personnel evacuate
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Earthquakes knock out Naval Air Weapons Station China Lake. Non-essential personnel evacuate

Base personnel who are evacuating can receive more information by calling a Family Information Call Center at 1-844-523-2025.

Rep. Steve King was tricked into thanking Marine Col Jessup from ‘A Few Good Men’ for his service
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Rep. Steve King was tricked into thanking Marine Col Jessup from ‘A Few Good Men’ for his service

Rep. Steve King definitely cannot handle the truth.

‘Formation: A Woman’s Memoir of Stepping Out of Line’ shows the military’s blatant disregard for rape victims
Military Life

‘Formation: A Woman’s Memoir of Stepping Out of Line’ shows the military’s blatant disregard for rape victims

"I would have been damned had I been a slut, but I was just as damned for not having been one."

Afghan security forces and civilians suffer their deadliest week of 2019
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Afghan security forces and civilians suffer their deadliest week of 2019

Information regarding the state of Afghan security forces has been mostly restricted.