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None of the US Air Force’s linguists spoke Ukrainian. Then Russia invaded.

Air Force linguists scrambled to keep up through the Afghanistan withdrawal and, now, the war in Ukraine.

4 years ago
Multiple errors led to fuel leak in Pearl Harbor water, Navy says

Some 6,000 people, including Navy, Army and Air Force families, suffered nausea, headaches, rashes and other symptoms.

4 years ago
Russian forces leave Snake Island, keep up eastern assault

Russia said it withdrew its forces from the island as a “goodwill gesture.” Ukraine said the Russians fled following a barrage of artillery and missiles.

4 years ago
US to boost military presence in Europe for Russia threat

Biden announced the permanent basing of a U.S. military garrison in Poland. He also said the U.S. is sending two additional F-35 fighter jet squadrons to the U.K. and more air defense and other capabilities to Germany and Italy.

4 years ago
Turkey lifting objections to Sweden, Finland joining NATO

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine prompted Sweden and Finland to abandon their long-held nonaligned status and apply to join NATO. But Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan had blocked the move, insisting the Nordic pair change their stance on Kurdish rebel groups that Turkey considers terrorists.

4 years ago
US strike kills al-Qaida-linked commander in Syria

The attack on the suspected militant is the latest in a series of strikes over the past years targeting al-Qaida-linked militants in northwestern Syria.

4 years ago
NATO to boost reaction force, Ukraine support

NATO’s secretary general says the alliance wants to increase the number of its rapid reaction forces from the current 40,000 to over 300,000.

4 years ago
Okinawa wants US base reduced 77 years after battle’s end

The governor of Okinawa is calling for further reduction of the U.S. military presence there amid growing fear of regional military tension.

4 years ago
North Korean leader convenes military meeting amid tensions

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is meeting with his senior military officials to discuss national defense policies.

4 years ago
Army vet killed fighting in Ukraine: report

At least one other American citizen has died fighting for Ukraine this year.

4 years ago

None of the US Air Force’s linguists spoke Ukrainian. Then Russia invaded.

Air Force linguists scrambled to keep up through the Afghanistan withdrawal and, now, the war in Ukraine.
Multiple errors led to fuel leak in Pearl Harbor water, Navy says

Some 6,000 people, including Navy, Army and Air Force families, suffered nausea, headaches, rashes and other symptoms.
Russian forces leave Snake Island, keep up eastern assault

Russia said it withdrew its forces from the island as a “goodwill gesture.” Ukraine said the Russians fled following a barrage of artillery and missiles.
US to boost military presence in Europe for Russia threat

Biden announced the permanent basing of a U.S. military garrison in Poland. He also said the U.S. is sending two additional F-35 fighter jet squadrons to the U.K. and more air defense and other capabilities to Germany and Italy.
Turkey lifting objections to Sweden, Finland joining NATO

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine prompted Sweden and Finland to abandon their long-held nonaligned status and apply to join NATO. But Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan had blocked the move, insisting the Nordic pair change their stance on Kurdish rebel groups that Turkey considers terrorists.
US strike kills al-Qaida-linked commander in Syria

The attack on the suspected militant is the latest in a series of strikes over the past years targeting al-Qaida-linked militants in northwestern Syria.
NATO to boost reaction force, Ukraine support

NATO’s secretary general says the alliance wants to increase the number of its rapid reaction forces from the current 40,000 to over 300,000.
Okinawa wants US base reduced 77 years after battle’s end

The governor of Okinawa is calling for further reduction of the U.S. military presence there amid growing fear of regional military tension.
North Korean leader convenes military meeting amid tensions

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is meeting with his senior military officials to discuss national defense policies.
Army vet killed fighting in Ukraine: report

At least one other American citizen has died fighting for Ukraine this year.

None of the US Air Force’s linguists spoke Ukrainian. Then Russia invaded.

Air Force linguists scrambled to keep up through the Afghanistan withdrawal and, now, the war in Ukraine.
Multiple errors led to fuel leak in Pearl Harbor water, Navy says

Some 6,000 people, including Navy, Army and Air Force families, suffered nausea, headaches, rashes and other symptoms.
Russian forces leave Snake Island, keep up eastern assault

Russia said it withdrew its forces from the island as a “goodwill gesture.” Ukraine said the Russians fled following a barrage of artillery and missiles.
US to boost military presence in Europe for Russia threat

Biden announced the permanent basing of a U.S. military garrison in Poland. He also said the U.S. is sending two additional F-35 fighter jet squadrons to the U.K. and more air defense and other capabilities to Germany and Italy.
Turkey lifting objections to Sweden, Finland joining NATO

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine prompted Sweden and Finland to abandon their long-held nonaligned status and apply to join NATO. But Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan had blocked the move, insisting the Nordic pair change their stance on Kurdish rebel groups that Turkey considers terrorists.
US strike kills al-Qaida-linked commander in Syria

The attack on the suspected militant is the latest in a series of strikes over the past years targeting al-Qaida-linked militants in northwestern Syria.
NATO to boost reaction force, Ukraine support

NATO’s secretary general says the alliance wants to increase the number of its rapid reaction forces from the current 40,000 to over 300,000.
Okinawa wants US base reduced 77 years after battle’s end

The governor of Okinawa is calling for further reduction of the U.S. military presence there amid growing fear of regional military tension.
North Korean leader convenes military meeting amid tensions

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is meeting with his senior military officials to discuss national defense policies.
Army vet killed fighting in Ukraine: report

At least one other American citizen has died fighting for Ukraine this year.

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