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Trio of exercises had soldiers and airmen island-hopping in the Pacific this summer
Soldiers and airmen conducted large-scale logistics, maneuver, air defense and parachute training during Exercise Forager 21 and Pacific Iron 21 on Guam and Oceania islands in July.
House panel demands another investigation into F-35 pilot breathing system problems
More than 40 physiological episodes have occurred in the F-35. Congress wants to know why.
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Officer dead after burst of violence outside Pentagon
Gunshots were fired Tuesday morning near the entrance of the Pentagon, resulting in multiple injuries.
The National Guard needs funding, not platitudes
Can the National Guard continue to retain talent at the level needed in the era of “great power competition” when more lucrative, time-saving opportunities present themselves in the civilian world?
For first time, some burn pit victims will get presumptive status for disability benefits
An estimated 3.5 million veterans suffered some burn pit exposure overseas during deployments in the last 20 years.
Gillibrand: UCMJ changes needed to ensure fairness for all troops
Military Times sat down with the New York Democrat to talk about her proposal to overhaul the military justice system to ensure sexual misconduct crimes are handled properly.
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Afghan president blames US ‘speedy’ withdrawal for Taliban rapid advance
The Taliban are now trying to seize provincial capitals after already taking large swaths of land and scores of districts in more rural areas.
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The Olympics should adopt an ‘Even More Modern Pentathlon’ — an event for the modern military
The Even More Modern Pentathlon will be a five-sport event that encapsulates the modern military experience.
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US military warns China is building more nuclear missile silos
The underground missile silo field in the Xinjiang region is the second one reported this summer.
Philippines retains pact allowing US war exercises as China tensions mount
Austin thanked Duterte for the decision, which he said would further bolster the two nations’ 70-year treaty alliance.
‘Welcome home’: Evacuation flight brings 200 Afghans to US
Family members are accompanying the interpreters, translators and others on the flights out.
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Congress passes bill to reimburse Guard for Capitol security mission, increase Afghan visas
The $2.1 billion bill now goes to President Joe Biden for his signature.
Pentagon, reacting to Biden order, working on plan for mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations
Unvaccinated service members will be subject to weekly testing, and perhaps mandatory vaccination.
Biden to pick aerospace industry official Alex Wagner as Air Force personnel boss
Wagner would become responsible for managing personnel issues for nearly 700,000 military and civilian employees.
By Rachel Cohen