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VA revamps policies for religious and spiritual symbols
The Department of Veterans Affairs unveiled new policies surrounding religious and spiritual symbols in VA facilities, following several incidents where prior policies were “interpreted inconsistently.”
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Innovating airmen use equipment from the 1950s to quickly refuel F-35s
The so-called Gunfighters are the first Air Force squadron to utilize a Type 1 hydrant system from the 1950s and hose carts from the 1970s that hook up to 500,000 gallon tanks during hot-pit refueling of the F-35s.
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WWII veteran running from Georgia to California to raise money for WWII-era ship memorial
Ernie Andrus started his second coast to coast run from Saint Simons Island, Georgia on March 16, 2019 and will be running 13 miles each week as he raises money for the LST 325 Ship Memorial.
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Cindy McCain accepts warship’s commissioning pennant
Monday marked the 25th anniversary of the destroyer’s commissioning.
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American Legion secured a 24-hour guard for the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier 82 years ago today
On July 2, 1937, approval was granted for 24-hour guarding of the tomb — even in situations of hazardous weather conditions. The change came following efforts from the American Legion for nonstop oversight.
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Two special operations Osprey squadrons stand up at Yokota AB
The Air Force has activated two new special operations squadrons in Japan that will operate and maintain the CV-22 Osprey tiltrotor aircraft.
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Watch: Fort Hood to dedicate room today to ‘Hug Lady’ who greeted soldiers
Elizabeth Laird earned the name “Hug Lady” for giving out approximately 500,000 hugs to soldiers deploying or returning home at Fort Hood’s air terminal for 12 years. On Monday, the exact room where she greeted the soldiers will be dedicated in her honor.
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Hospital ship Comfort arrives at first stop on humanitarian mission
The Norfolk-based Comfort participated in a similar humanitarian mission aiding Ecuador, Peru, Colombia and Honduras in late 2018.
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Navy’s Blue Angels set to participate in flight demonstration for Trump’s Fourth of July celebration
The Navy’s Blue Angels will perform a flight demonstration at President Donald Trump’s Fourth of July celebration, according to Interior Secretary David Bernhardt.
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U.S.-led coalition: ISIS militants cleared from Syrian village in massive operation
The Combined Joint Task Force-Operation Inherent Resolve aided approximately 1,000 Syrian Democratic Force soldiers in wiping out the Syrian town of ISIS militants on June 18, after the ISIS fighters intimidated community leaders and infiltrated the village.
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VA revamps policies for religious and spiritual symbols
The Department of Veterans Affairs unveiled new policies surrounding religious and spiritual symbols in VA facilities, following several incidents where prior policies were “interpreted inconsistently.”
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Innovating airmen use equipment from the 1950s to quickly refuel F-35s
The so-called Gunfighters are the first Air Force squadron to utilize a Type 1 hydrant system from the 1950s and hose carts from the 1970s that hook up to 500,000 gallon tanks during hot-pit refueling of the F-35s.
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WWII veteran running from Georgia to California to raise money for WWII-era ship memorial
Ernie Andrus started his second coast to coast run from Saint Simons Island, Georgia on March 16, 2019 and will be running 13 miles each week as he raises money for the LST 325 Ship Memorial.
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Cindy McCain accepts warship’s commissioning pennant
Monday marked the 25th anniversary of the destroyer’s commissioning.
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American Legion secured a 24-hour guard for the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier 82 years ago today
On July 2, 1937, approval was granted for 24-hour guarding of the tomb — even in situations of hazardous weather conditions. The change came following efforts from the American Legion for nonstop oversight.
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Two special operations Osprey squadrons stand up at Yokota AB
The Air Force has activated two new special operations squadrons in Japan that will operate and maintain the CV-22 Osprey tiltrotor aircraft.
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Watch: Fort Hood to dedicate room today to ‘Hug Lady’ who greeted soldiers
Elizabeth Laird earned the name “Hug Lady” for giving out approximately 500,000 hugs to soldiers deploying or returning home at Fort Hood’s air terminal for 12 years. On Monday, the exact room where she greeted the soldiers will be dedicated in her honor.
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Hospital ship Comfort arrives at first stop on humanitarian mission
The Norfolk-based Comfort participated in a similar humanitarian mission aiding Ecuador, Peru, Colombia and Honduras in late 2018.
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Navy’s Blue Angels set to participate in flight demonstration for Trump’s Fourth of July celebration
The Navy’s Blue Angels will perform a flight demonstration at President Donald Trump’s Fourth of July celebration, according to Interior Secretary David Bernhardt.
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U.S.-led coalition: ISIS militants cleared from Syrian village in massive operation
The Combined Joint Task Force-Operation Inherent Resolve aided approximately 1,000 Syrian Democratic Force soldiers in wiping out the Syrian town of ISIS militants on June 18, after the ISIS fighters intimidated community leaders and infiltrated the village.
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VA revamps policies for religious and spiritual symbols
The Department of Veterans Affairs unveiled new policies surrounding religious and spiritual symbols in VA facilities, following several incidents where prior policies were “interpreted inconsistently.”
-
Innovating airmen use equipment from the 1950s to quickly refuel F-35s
The so-called Gunfighters are the first Air Force squadron to utilize a Type 1 hydrant system from the 1950s and hose carts from the 1970s that hook up to 500,000 gallon tanks during hot-pit refueling of the F-35s.
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WWII veteran running from Georgia to California to raise money for WWII-era ship memorial
Ernie Andrus started his second coast to coast run from Saint Simons Island, Georgia on March 16, 2019 and will be running 13 miles each week as he raises money for the LST 325 Ship Memorial.
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Cindy McCain accepts warship’s commissioning pennant
Monday marked the 25th anniversary of the destroyer’s commissioning.
-
American Legion secured a 24-hour guard for the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier 82 years ago today
On July 2, 1937, approval was granted for 24-hour guarding of the tomb — even in situations of hazardous weather conditions. The change came following efforts from the American Legion for nonstop oversight.
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Two special operations Osprey squadrons stand up at Yokota AB
The Air Force has activated two new special operations squadrons in Japan that will operate and maintain the CV-22 Osprey tiltrotor aircraft.
-
Watch: Fort Hood to dedicate room today to ‘Hug Lady’ who greeted soldiers
Elizabeth Laird earned the name “Hug Lady” for giving out approximately 500,000 hugs to soldiers deploying or returning home at Fort Hood’s air terminal for 12 years. On Monday, the exact room where she greeted the soldiers will be dedicated in her honor.
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Hospital ship Comfort arrives at first stop on humanitarian mission
The Norfolk-based Comfort participated in a similar humanitarian mission aiding Ecuador, Peru, Colombia and Honduras in late 2018.
-
Navy’s Blue Angels set to participate in flight demonstration for Trump’s Fourth of July celebration
The Navy’s Blue Angels will perform a flight demonstration at President Donald Trump’s Fourth of July celebration, according to Interior Secretary David Bernhardt.
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U.S.-led coalition: ISIS militants cleared from Syrian village in massive operation
The Combined Joint Task Force-Operation Inherent Resolve aided approximately 1,000 Syrian Democratic Force soldiers in wiping out the Syrian town of ISIS militants on June 18, after the ISIS fighters intimidated community leaders and infiltrated the village.



