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First-ever Collaborative Combat Aircraft fly in formation, demonstrate air combat maneuvers

For the first time, Shield’s Hivemind enabled CCAs to fly in a “multi-ship” formation and execute beyond-visual-range counter-air tactics.

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Check out the free or discounted food, attractions, services and products available to veterans and active-duty service members on Wednesday.
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The GAO reported that while the DoD’s F-35 program “is the costliest in its history,” the department “struggles to account” for its parts.

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Hegseth argued the impeachment articles brought forth Monday were a politically motivated “farce” directed at service members.
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The Senate passed the bill hours before a government shutdown, overcoming Democratic opposition to the measure and sending it to President Trump’s desk.

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Meet Lt. Preston, one of the only PT crewmen to be awarded the MOH

Lt. Arthur Preston and his PT boat crews did whatever it took to save a downed Navy airman in the South Pacific.

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DC helicopter route permanently closed after fatal Black Hawk crash

The move follows federal investigators’s call for a ban on helo flights on the route, citing a string of near misses in recent years.

By
John Seewer, The Associated Press
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Tara Copp, AP

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B-52s train over Scandinavian countries to show NATO support

The bombers also flew over Sweden’s parliament to mark the anniversary of the country joining NATO.

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Islamic State leader for Iraq and Syria killed, Iraq says

Al-Rifai was killed in an operation by members of the Iraqi national intelligence service and U.S.-led coalition forces, Iraqi officials said.

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Navy details separation process for transgender personnel

Transgender service members have until March 28 to submit a voluntary separation request from the military and receive an honorable discharge.

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Riley Ceder

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DOD schools allowed to resume athletic events this weekend after pause

Sporting events had been postponed in response to President Trump’s executive order restricting government-funded travel.

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Karen Jowers

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Military families face four key health care deadlines by March 31

Deadlines are looming for these health care-related tasks.

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Pentagon leaker Jack Teixeira pleads guilty to obstructing justice

In his address to the judge, Teixeira called himself a “proud patriot” and claimed he had exposed President Biden’s “lies” about the war in Ukraine.

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Hegseth orders review of military grooming and fitness standards

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth ordered senior Pentagon leadership to review how and why grooming standards, including beards, have changed since 2015.

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Judge orders return of dismissed probationary workers at VA, DOD

Thousands of federal employees could be reinstated to their government jobs following the ruling.

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Leo Shane III

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Putin says he supports US proposal for 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine

Russian President Vladimir Putin said the terms of the ceasefire need to be worked out, including a mechanism to control possible breaches of the truce.

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