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Families of Marines killed in Osprey crash push for more answers

“What happened with the redesign plan after 2020? Was it put on a back burner?”

Two service members arrested after fatal stabbing in Germany
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Two service members arrested after fatal stabbing in Germany

The two were arrested by German police and turned over to the U.S. Air Force.

Navy destroyer USS Howard’s commanding officer fired
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Navy destroyer USS Howard’s commanding officer fired

Cmdr. Kenji Igawa was relieved for "loss of confidence."

West Point to open nearly 200-year-old time capsule found at Kosciuszko monument
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West Point to open nearly 200-year-old time capsule found at Kosciuszko monument

The U.S. Military Academy plans to open it on Aug. 28.

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82nd Airborne, 1st Infantry Division deploying overseas

Both combat aviation brigades are replacing units rotating out of the Middle East and Europe, respectively.

Marine killed in live-fire training identified [Updated]
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Marine killed in live-fire training identified [Updated]

Lance Corporal Joseph D. Whaley died on Thursday at School of Infantry-West.

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U.S. military preparing for possible evacuation of Niger drone bases

Roughly 1,100 U.S. troops are deployed to Niger.

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Marine dies during live-fire infantry training at Camp Pendleton

The Marine was participating in a night live-fire event, service officials said.

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Ukrainian pilots are training to fly F-16s

“I think in the short-term, it will help a little bit, but it’s not the silver bullet.”

Afghan Resistance
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What is happening inside the Afghan resistance?

“The only reason Afghans aren’t standing up against the Taliban right now is the perception that the Taliban are supported by the U.S.”

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This might be the Air Force’s air-to-air tanker of the future

The Secretary of the Air Force once joked, "the mother of the last pilot for the KC-135 has actually not been born yet." But this might be its replacement.

Joseph Guerra
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Army officer gets Soldier’s Medal for saving 4 people from gunman

The former enlisted medic pushed a fellow soldier to the ground and used his body as a shield during a shooting spree in downtown Columbus, Georgia.

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What’s happened since the Taliban took over Afghanistan?

Kabul fell to the Taliban on Aug. 15, 2021.

Woman sentenced to 30 years in Vanessa Guillén murder
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Woman sentenced to 30 years in Vanessa Guillén murder

Mayra Guillén, Vanessa's older sister, posted "You received justice today" on social media.

Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Ala.) blocks military promotions.
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How the US military became collateral damage in the fight over abortion rights

The nominations of nearly 650 general and flag officers could be in limbo over abortion access.

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C-130s are getting World War II-style makeovers for next year’s D-Day anniversary

The Air Force is getting a very early head start on next year's anniversary celebrations.

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Marines are training to provide security for commercial ships in Middle East [Updated]

Marines would be put on commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz to deter attempted seizures by Iran.

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U.S. government investigating land buy around Travis Air Force Base

An investment firm has acquired nearly $1 billion in land near Travis Air Force Base over the last five years.

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Camp Pendleton Marine charged with sexual assault of minor

The 14-year-old was found in the Camp Pendleton barracks in June.

Craig Robertson
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Air Force veteran killed in FBI raid after threatening Biden

The FBI is reviewing the shooting.