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Buckley Space Force Base prepares for the next frontier
Originally named Buckley Field after a Colorado pilot killed in France in the waning months of World War I, Buckley officially became a Space Force Base on June 4.
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Biden announces end to combat mission in Iraq. What that really means is unclear
The move comes as White House officials evaluate U.S deployments worldwide.
VA health care workers will be required to get COVID-19 vaccines to keep their jobs
Medical staff will have eight weeks to be fully vaccinated under the new rule.
Marine F-35Cs in this squadron are ready for combat in another fighter jet first
The squadron is slated for an aircraft carrier deployment in 2022.
Biden, Iraqi PM to announce end of US combat mission in Iraq
Iraqi officials say Iraqi security forces are “battle tested” and have proved themselves “capable” of protecting their country.
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US combat troops no longer needed to fight ISIS in Iraq, prime minister says
Mustafa al-Kadhimi said Iraq will still ask for U.S. training and military intelligence gathering.
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Coasties prevent ‘Revenant’ sequel, rescue man stalked for days by grizzly bear
Coasties rescued a man who appeared to be engaged in mortal combat with the meanest of the bears.
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In 1945, the Navy built an ice cream ship.
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He risked his life as an interpreter for the US. Now Sam Al Helli is in the Navy Reserve
Sam Al Helli always wanted to wear a U.S. military uniform. Now he can.
By Adam Morey
Oklahoma military bases poised to grow in 2022, senator says
All five of Oklahoma’s military installations will remain viable and are poised to grow.
By The Associated Press
Ex-airman: Guilt over drone strikes prompted to leak secrets
“Not a day goes by that I don’t question the justification for my actions,” Hale wrote.
DoD would see a big budget boost, military justice overhaul under Senate proposal
The $740 billion defense authorization bill proposal received bipartisan support in the Senate Armed Services Committee.
House votes to evacuate more Afghan allies as US war ends
The House passed the new measure 407-16, sending it to the Senate. All of the no votes were from Republicans.
US launched several airstrikes in support of Afghan forces this week
These are the first known U.S. airstrikes in Afghanistan since Gen. Scott Miller, who had been the top U.S. commander in the country, relinquished his command and left the country last week.
By Robert Burns
Fort Leonard Wood reports highest number of basic trainee suicide attempts
Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri, reported 26 suicide attempts in 2019.
Colorado, North Dakota installations to join Space Force this month
Welcome to Schriever Space Force Base, Peterson Space Force Base and Cheyenne Mountain Space Force Station.
By Rachel Cohen