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Ukraine war: Auschwitz anniversary marked without Russia

Moscow accuses Poland of attempting to "rewrite history" after it is not invited to the event.

bbc.co.uk

Md. Gov.-elect Wes Moore on the power of second chances

A former Army captain, bestselling author, anti-poverty advocate and first-time political candidate, Wes Moore will be sworn in this week as Maryland's first African American governor. Correspondent Kelefa Sanneh talks with Moore about his unique career path to the governor's residence in Annapolis.

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US nationals arrested, charged for climbing world’s 2nd tallest building in Malaysia

A group of Americans who broke into and climbed the Merdeka 118, the world’s second tallest building located in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, have reportedly been arrested and charged. Army veteran-turned-urban explorer Isaac Wright uploaded a video of their ascent to his YouTube channel on Dec. 30, 2022. Although the daredevil did not elaborate much on the details of their climb, including notably the date it occurred, a statement released by Permodalan Nasional Berhad (PNB) Merdeka Ventures on Tuesday revealed that the break-in and illegal climb occurred on May 1, 2022.

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Chargers surprise hero of Club Q shooting with Super Bowl tickets

The Chargers presented Richard Fierro, an Army veteran who stopped a gunman at an LGBTQ nightclub in Colorado Springs, with tickets to the Super Bowl.

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Military to proceed with changing the names of bases honoring confederate generals

The Defense Department has until the end of the year to implement recommendations from an independent commission, including changing the names of nine bases and hundreds of smaller items.

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Biden grants full pardons to six individuals who served their sentences

The president granted full pardons to six people, from a decorated Army veteran involved in marijuana trafficking more than 25 years ago to an 80-year-old woman convicted of killing her abusive husband nearly a half-century ago.

washingtonpost.com

New rifle, light machine gun headed to close combat troops

The weapons are going to infantry, scouts, combat engineers and special operations.

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SEAL Team 1 commander found dead in San Diego residence

“This is a devesting loss to our community and all who knew him."

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Have Soldiers Forgotten How to Use a Map and Compass?

About seven months after the Army reintroduced land navigation to its Basic Leader Course, half of the soldiers in that pilot program have failed the training.

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What the Patriot missile can do for Ukraine

Patriot missile systems have long been highly sought by U.S. allies in contested areas of the world as a shield against incoming missiles.

cbsnews.com

Michigan Army veteran killed while delivering free bikes to kids affected by Hurricane Ian in Florida

A Michigan Army veteran with a passion for bikes was killed in a car accident in Punta Gorda, Florida, while delivering free bicycles to kids impacted by Hurricane Ian.

foxnews.com

Air Force successfully tests hypersonic missile that travels five times the speed of sound

The first All-Up-Round AGM-183A Air-launched Rapid Response Weapon was released by a B-52H Stratofortress off the southern California coast last week.

foxnews.com

Navy's Ken Niumatalolo out after 15 seasons as coach

Navy coach Ken Niumatalolo is out after 15 seasons at the helm.

Navy's Ken Niumatalolo out after 15 seasons as coach

Navy coach Ken Niumatalolo is out after 15 seasons at the helm. The academy announced Sunday that Niumatalolo would not return — a day after the Midshipmen lost to Army in overtime and finished 4-8 for the second straight year. Niumatalolo is the winningest coach in school history at 109-83, but after going 11-2 in 2019, Navy hasn't finished above .500 since.

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‘A long time coming’: Four years after daughter’s murder, conviction brings closure for grieving father

Four years after the murder of Army soldier Brittney Mitchell, her estranged husband has been convicted.

EXPLAINER: What end of vaccine mandate means for US troops

Congress’ move to eliminate the Pentagon mandate that all U.S. service members get the COVID-19 vaccine delivers a victory for lawmakers and troops who oppose getting the shot.

Congress Set To Rescind COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate For Troops

As of early this month, about 99% of the active-duty troops in the Navy, Air Force and Marine Corps had been vaccinated, and 98% of the Army.

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Top Marine general says COVID vaccine mandate is hurting military recruiting efforts

The Marine Corps' top general is warning that the military's vaccine mandate is harming recruiting, a troubling development as all branches of the military face a recruiting crisis.

foxnews.com

'Cocaine Bear' Trailer Is Out — Here's The Real-Life Story Behind It

The real-life story that inspired 'Cocaine Bear' is almost as wild as the trailer: It starts with an Army paratrooper turned drug smuggler.

newsy.com

Republican governors call on Congress to drop Biden's military vaccine mandate

Republican governors are urging congressional leaders to end the Biden administration's military COVID-19 vaccine mandate in the upcoming National Defense Authorization Act.

foxnews.com

US aid to Ukraine puts pressure on Pentagon's arms stockpile

The intense firefight over Ukraine has the Pentagon rethinking its weapons stockpiles. It’s a question confronting Pentagon planners, not only as they aim to supply Ukraine for a war with Russia that could stretch years longer, but also as they look ahead to a potential conflict with China. Ukraine is answering with as many as 7,000 rounds a day, firing 155 mm howitzer rounds, Stinger anti-aircraft missiles and now NASAMS air defense munitions, and thousands of rounds of small arms fire.

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Pakistan PM to appoint new army chief amid political turmoil

Pakistan's government says it is ready to appoint a new army chief for the country as political turmoil and feuding continues to grip its political elite.

Royal Family attend Festival of Remembrance at Royal Albert Hall

This year's event was particularly poignant for the royals, as it also paid tribute to Queen Elizabeth II.

bbc.co.uk

U.S. Military Struggling With Recruitment

The Navy met its target goal and so did the Air Force, although with fewer additional recruits than in previous years. Meanwhile, the Army fell short.

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US to buy South Korean howitzer rounds to send to Ukraine

A U.S. official says the U.S. will buy 100,000 rounds of howitzer artillery rounds from South Korean manufacturers to provide to Ukraine.

US to buy South Korean howitzer rounds to send to Ukraine

The U.S. will buy 100,000 rounds of howitzer artillery from South Korean manufacturers to provide to Ukraine, a U.S. official said Thursday, in a deal the two governments have been working on for some time. The agreement comes as Ukrainian leaders press for more weapons and aid to take advantage of a counteroffensive that is pushing Russian forces out of some areas they had taken over earlier in the war. Other defense officials confirmed the broad outlines of the contract and said it would help with stockpile pressures, specifically involving the howitzer ammunition, which Ukrainian forces have been using at a high rate.

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On this day in history, Nov. 10, 1928, Notre Dame shocks Army to 'win one for the Gipper' at Yankee Stadium

Notre Dame beat Army in the "Win one for the Gipper" game before 85,000 spectators at Yankee Stadium on Nov. 10, 1928, inspired by the memory of late football star George Gipp.

foxnews.com

Texas A&M’s traditions seem bizarre from the outside, but there is beauty to be found

Even as the Aggies struggle on the field, there is passion and beauty in the fan base. Charlotte Wilder explores College Station.

foxsports.com

As US fentanyl deaths skyrocket, misconceptions remain

Drug overdose cases, many from fentanyl use, are being attributed to a growing number of deaths in the U.S. Some rhetoric used to discuss the epidemic may be based on false information.

foxnews.com

"We don't want to lose a good soldier": U.S. Army secretary on how child care is being expanded after CBS investigation

A "CBS Mornings" investigation revealed some Army Special Forces soldiers were struggling to find safe and accessible child care.

cbsnews.com

As fentanyl drives overdose deaths, mistaken beliefs persist

Fentanyl and other potent synthetic opioids ingrained in the nation's illicit drug supply are killing more people in the U.S. than any other drug has.

As fentanyl drives overdose deaths, mistaken beliefs persist

Lillianna Alfaro was a recent high school graduate raising a toddler and considering joining the Army when she and a friend bought what they thought was the anti-anxiety drug Xanax in December 2020. The pills were fake and contained fentanyl, an opioid that can be 50 times as powerful as the same amount of heroin. The drug that killed her daughter was rare a decade ago, but fentanyl and other lab-produced synthetic opioids now are driving an overdose crisis deadlier than any the U.S. has ever seen.

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Rep. Waltz, special forces sergeant blast military’s vax mandate, woke policies: ‘need to right the ship’

Rep. Michael Waltz, R-Fla., and Army special forces Sergeant Lonny Posey spoke with Fox News Digital about the military vaccination mandate and other far-left policies.

foxnews.com

Team Biden's 'weak,' woke military isn’t ready to face China, Russia. America needs to act fast on defense.

Team Biden’s ‘weak,’ woke military isn’t ready to combat the rising challenges of China, Russia. America needs to act fast to boost defense spending.

foxnews.com

Military suicides drop as leaders push new programs

A new report and Pentagon data show that suicides across the active duty U.S. military decreased over the past 18 months, driven by sharp drops in the Air Force and Marine Corps last year and a similar decline among Army soldiers during the first six months of this year.

In Persian Gulf, a lucrative revolving door for retired U.S. troops

Documents show that several U.S. military officers sought employment with the government of Qatar after working closely with the country while on active duty.

washingtonpost.com

A slice of Sanibel Causeway washed away in Hurricane Ian. Then came the truck convoy

With rousing music as a soundtrack to what could be an Army recruiting commercial, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ 13-second clip of the reopened Sanibel Causeway shows a convoy of trucks rumbling toward the Hurricane Ian-battered island.

news.yahoo.com

Post Politics Now Biden heads west with eye on boosting fellow Democrats

The president's first stop is Colorado, where he plans to designate Camp Hale as a new national monument, delivering on a key priority for Sen. Michael F. Bennet (D-Colo.).

washingtonpost.com

The Army may be unprepared to win a war against bad-faith criticism

That the Army deploys efforts to proactively encourage diversity has led to a particular flavor of criticism from the political right.

washingtonpost.com

Service members sound alarm against 'extremely woke' military

Current and former service members expressed their views on the direction of the military, voicing concerns that the military has become too "woke" in recent years.

foxnews.com

Biden's Army secretary responds to ‘woke’ criticisms, says DEI programs 'important'

President Biden's Army secretary responded to critics who say the armed forces are too "woke," defending its diversity, equity, and inclusion programs as "important."

foxnews.com

Army Base Still Searching for Machine Gun That Went Missing Days Ago

The receiver assembly of an M2 .50-caliber machine gun went missing from 2nd Battalion, 3rd Infantry Regiment's staff duty area and triggered an all-hands search.

news.yahoo.com

Army to expand recruiting programs, investment to fill ranks

The Army plans to increase its investment in marketing and is expected to expand a new program for struggling recruits.

Army veteran rips Biden admin for renaming military bases while recruiting falls short of goals

Michigan congressional candidate John James warned the military should be more focused on the well-being of service members instead of renaming military bases

foxnews.com

'Florida Strong' T-shirt ad rejected on Facebook: 'Everyone loved these shirts'

CEO and founder of Nine Line Apparel appeared on "Fox & Friends" this week to discuss how he's been hindered on Facebook from selling T-shirts — all profits were going to help needy people in Florida.

foxnews.com

Pulitzer prize-winning playwright Charles Fuller dies at 83

Fuller often explored and exposed how social institutions can perpetuate racism, like he did in his best-known work, the searing and acclaimed "A Soldier's Play."

npr.org

‘A Soldier’s Play’ playwright Charles Fuller dies at 83

Charles Fuller, the Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright of the searing and acclaimed “A Soldier’s Play” who often explored and exposed how social institutions can perpetuate racism, has died.

Thousands of members of the Army National Guard deliver supplies to Hurricane Ian survivors

Thousands of members of the Army National Guard were deployed to areas hit hardest by Hurricane Ian.

Woman Who Lured Migrants Onto Martha's Vineyard Flights Identified

The former Army combat medic never disclosed she was working for Florida's government, one migrant said.

news.yahoo.com

Hyde Park: Soldier, 18, found dead at London barracks

Trooper Jack Burnell-Williams reportedly took part in the late Queen's funeral procession.

bbc.co.uk

A year on, volcano scars mark Spain's La Palma island

As officials Monday held ceremonies to commemorate the first anniversary of what was one of the most televised volcanic eruptions in Europe, Spain's La Palma island is not the same, geologically, economically, or socially.

Long, slow decline of the US military's all-volunteer force puts America in danger

U.S. military’s all-volunteer force is in a long, slow decline because of a host of issues. We need to inspire more young people to serve their country.

foxnews.com

North Carolina shooting leaves Army paratrooper dead

Sgt. Nicholas Bobo, a 22-year-old Army paratrooper, was shot and killed outside his apartment in Fayetteville, North Carolina, on Tuesday evening.

foxnews.com

Joey Jones on uplifting soldiers: 'Be ready to rise up to a standard'

Fox News contributor Joey Jones joined "Hannity" to share his feelings about how soldiers in the US Army are being treated amidst rising inflation.

foxnews.com

Panel advises removal of Confederate statue at Arlington

An independent commission is recommending that the Confederate Memorial at Arlington National Cemetery be dismantled and taken down, as part of its final report to Congress on the renaming of military bases and assets that commemorate the Confederacy.

Ukraine war: Russians 'outnumbered 8-1' in counter-attack

Ukraine's army makes significant territorial gains, while Russia hits back with missiles.

bbc.co.uk

NFL, Jaguars fans remember 9/11 on first weekend of new season

Sunday’s game also marked 21 years since the 9/11 attack.

Given the Choice, Many New Soldiers Are Picking 'Tough' Alaska as Their 1st Duty Station

Even seasoned noncommissioned officers from the lower 48 states can experience a steep learning curve when operating and surviving in the frigid environment.

news.yahoo.com

Death of Queen Elizabeth II: Royal Family tree and line of succession

The Queen, her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren - four generations of the UK royals.

bbc.co.uk

Reported Sexual Assaults Across U.S. Military Increase 13%

Defense officials have argued that an increase in reported assaults is a positive trend because so many people are reluctant to report it.

newsy.com

U.S. Army steps up efforts to go green as risks from climate change rise

"21st century warfare needs 21st century energy and resilience," said Col. Michael Sapp, the garrison commander of Fort Meade.

cbsnews.com

Reported sexual assaults across US military increase by 13%

Reports of sexual assaults across the U.S. military jumped by 13% last year, driven by significant increases in the Army and the Navy as bases began to move out of pandemic restrictions and public venues opened back up.

Army program gives poor-performing recruits a second chance

There's a new Army program that gives lower-performing recruits up to 90 days of academic or fitness instruction to help them meet military standards.

Army program gives poor-performing recruits a second chance

Chaz Andrews has wanted to join the Army since he was 19, but he has failed the service's academic test more than 10 times over the past decade. Now, at age 29, Andrews thinks he has a real shot to pass, thanks to a new Army program that gives lower-performing recruits up to 90 days of academic or fitness instruction to help them meet military standards. “I didn’t want to give up on it,” he said during a recent break in his classroom schedule at Fort Jackson, where he is one of more than 300 recruits who have been allowed to enlist in the new Army prep course.

news.yahoo.com

Why Is Military Recruitment Low?

Military recruitment is the lowest it's been in years, due in part to the pandemic creating a lack of opportunities to recruit in schools.

www3.newsy.com

Soldier from Baker County among 2 killed by falling tree during training in Georgia

Two soldiers, one of whom was from Baker County, were killed in a weather-related incident Tuesday during training on a mountain in the northern part of Georgia, U.S. Army officials at Fort Benning said.

Newgarden overcomes injury to qualify 5th at Indianapolis

Josef Newgarden kept the focus simple all week.

Georgia base: Lightning strike kills soldier, injures 9

A lightning strike at an Army post in Georgia left one soldier dead and nine others injured Wednesday as a thunderstorm moved through the area, authorities said.

As recruiters struggle, Air Force seeks lift from 'Top Gun'

When “Top Gun: Maverick” roared into theaters in late May, the Air Force was ready.

Retired general suspended after tweet critical of Jill Biden

The Army says a retired three-star general has been suspended as a military adviser.

Chelsea Manning memoir to be published in October

A memoir by Chelsea Manning will come out this fall.

Floods in India, Bangladesh leave millions homeless, 18 dead

Army troops have been called in to rescue thousands of people stranded by massive floods that have ravaged northeastern India and Bangladesh, leaving millions of homes underwater and severing transport links.

Brazil toughens environmental fines in reaction to a lawsuit

Brazil's President Jair Bolsonaro signed a decree Tuesday that creates stricter rules against environmental crimes in the Amazon rainforest, such as fraud in timber licensing.

New names for Fort Bragg, 8 other Army bases recommended

An independent commission is recommending new names for nine Army posts that now commemorate Confederate officers.

Family, friends of local soldier killed by a bear honor the hometown hero

The body of U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Seth Plant arrived at JAX Monday afternoon from Alaska -- where he died two weeks ago.

Family of local soldier killed by a bear in Alaska invites people to pay their respects

The family of a local soldier killed by a bear in Alaska invites people across Northeast Florida to come out Monday and pay their respects.

‘He was a true patriot’: Family remembers Army sergeant from St. Augustine killed by bear in Alaska

He was identified by his family as U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Seth Plant. He was 30 years old.

Brazil's Bolsonaro pardons lawmaker convicted at top court

Brazil’s President Jair Bolsonaro issued a pardon for a recently convicted ally, setting off a backlash from adversaries claiming the president is overstepping his constitutional bounds and once again undermining the Supreme Court.

Army eases fitness test standards for women, older troops

The Army has scrapped its move to have a physical fitness test that's gender- and age-neutral, and will now allow women and older soldiers to pass while meeting some reduced standards.

Wounded Warrior Project 5K raises money to help injured veterans ‘Carry Forward’

The Wounded Warrior Project "Carry Forward" 5K returned to Jacksonville Saturday morning. More than 2,000 runners signed up to participate in the event after it was postponed in November because of inclement weather.

4 local vets rowing 3,000 miles to fight veteran suicide, PTSD

Four Fernandina Beach veterans are rowing 3,000 miles across the Atlantic to fight PTSD and veteran suicide.

Defense secretary taking more authority for use of DC Guard

The Pentagon says it's streamlined the approval process for urgent use of National Guard forces in the District of Columbia.

Across services, troops face discipline for refusing vaccine

U.S. officials say all of the military services have now begun disciplinary actions and discharges for troops who have refused to get the mandated coronavirus vaccine, with as many as 20,000 unvaccinated forces at risk of being removed from service.

Army-Navy at Meadowlands, with 20th anniversary of 9-11

The annual Army-Navy game is returning to the Meadowlands on Dec. 11 for the first time since 2002.

2 Duke basketball players face DWI-related charges

The grandson of Duke basketball coach Mike Krzyzewski and a star teammate face charges related to impaired driving.

Decorated military veteran felt ‘unappreciated’ after Vietnam War

Harrison was awarded four Purple Hearts and four Bronze Stars for his service in Vietnam. Those are just a few of his service medals.

Memorial service in honor of Colin Powell set for Nov. 5

A memorial service for Colin L.

Military suicides rise 15% as senior leaders call for action

The number of military suicides jumped by 15% in 2020, fueled by significant increases in the Army and Marine Corps that senior leaders said were troubling and require more effort to prevent.

US military eyes prototype mobile nuclear reactor in Idaho

The U.S. Department of Defense is taking input on its plan to build an advanced mobile nuclear microreactor prototype at the Idaho National Laboratory in eastern Idaho.

Marine's body returned to Indiana hometown with procession

A military procession has returned the body of a Marine who was among U.S. troops killed in a suicide bombing at Afghanistan’s Kabul airport to his Indiana hometown.

Ret. Army general says despite ‘strategic failure,’ Afghanistan evacuation an ‘incredible accomplishment’

American forces have left Afghanistan. The United States has completed an unmatched evacuation from the country.

Community 'violence interrupters' work to stem rising crime

There's growing interest in grassroots programs aimed at reducing community violence at a time when violent crime around the country is on the rise.

Myanmar junta gains hold on jade profits as fighting flares

Independent researchers say the military takeover in Myanmar has given the junta full control of the country’s lucrative and conflict-ridden jade mining.

Study: Texas bases lead Army posts in risk of sexual assault

A new study finds that female soldiers at Army bases in Texas, Colorado, Kansas and Kentucky face a greater risk of sexual assault and harassment than those at other posts, accounting for more than a third of all active duty Army women sexually assaulted in 2018.

Military defends Jan. 6 response as House steps up probes

A top Army leader is defending the Pentagon’s response to the Jan. 6 insurrection.

Senate confirms Wormuth as first female Army secretary

Christine Wormuth has been confirmed unanimously by the Senate to be the first female secretary of the Army.

Removal of Confederate names could affect hundreds of sites

The push to remove Confederate names from Pentagon properties, including storied Army posts, could eventually affect hundreds of assets and facilities.

Officials: Tiny uptick in 2020 military sex assault reports

The Pentagon says reports of sexual assaults across the military increased by a very small amount in 2020.

General: China's Africa outreach poses threat from Atlantic

The top U.S. general for Africa says a growing military threat from China may well come from America’s east, as Beijing looks to establish a large navy port capable of hosting submarines or aircraft carriers on the Atlantic coast of Africa.

Homeless Army veteran pulls man from burning vehicle

A homeless Army veteran is being called a hero for pulling the driver of a burning car to safety following a head-on crash in Florida’s Panhandle.

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