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Biden pardons Milley in move to guard against possible Trump ‘revenge’
It’s customary to grant clemency at the end of presidential terms, but such acts are traditionally offered to Americans who have been convicted of crimes.
Lloyd Austin ends term marred by Afghanistan but buoyed by Ukraine
Defense Secretary Austin will bid farewell Friday following a term that included three major military crises, a global pandemic and a brush with cancer.
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Nancy Leftenant-Colon, first Black woman in Army Nurse Corps, has died
Known as “Lefty,” Nancy Leftenant-Colon was one of six siblings who served in the military, including a brother who was a famed Tuskegee Airmen pilot.
After 106 years, Black South African WWI troops honored with memorial
While South Africa has several memorials dedicated to white soldiers who died in the world wars, Black servicemen’s contributions were ignored for decades.
Remains of pilot lost over Vietnam nearly 60 years ago identified
Lt. Col. Donald Downing was piloting an F-4C Phantom II aircraft during a night mission when his plane disappeared in a fireball.
F-15Es with new electronic-warfare system make their debut in the UK
The system allows F-15 fighters to detect and jam threats through geolocation and radar warning, helping them survive in dangerous environments.
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Pete Hegseth’s ex-sister-in-law tells senators he abused second wife
Hegseth denies the allegations outlined in the affidavit, which says he was abusive to his second wife to the point where she feared for her safety.
Life of pie: Soldier charged with loan fraud in bakery boondoggle
The soldier has been charged for allegedly using a fraudulent pie business called “Granny’s Delight” to obtain COVID-related business relief loans.
Marine lights candles for romantic hotel surprise, sets room on fire
Update the safety brief.
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Did a US F-22 shoot down a UFO? Photo of aerial object adds to mystery
A grainy image (it’s always a grainy image) of an object downed by an F-22 over Canada's Yukon territory has aviation (and UFO) enthusiasts chattering.
Air Force Falcons unveil glorious AFSOC-themed football unis
The Air Force just dropped some special edition football uniforms and they are certifiably fire.
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Trump promises to bring back troops booted for refusing COVID vaccine
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Biden pardons Milley in move to guard against possible Trump ‘revenge’
It’s customary to grant clemency at the end of presidential terms, but such acts are traditionally offered to Americans who have been convicted of crimes.
By Zeke Miller, The Associated Press
Polish general fired after anti-tank mines found in Ikea warehouse
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Lawmakers again push to ease firing rules for misbehaving VA staff
Punishing underperforming VA workers was a priority during Trump's first term. Congressional leaders want to zero in on the problem again.
Lloyd Austin ends term marred by Afghanistan but buoyed by Ukraine
Defense Secretary Austin will bid farewell Friday following a term that included three major military crises, a global pandemic and a brush with cancer.
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Trump picks intel community official as next Air Force secretary
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Multi-year outreach blitz helped bring more vets into VA services
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Coast Guard arrests human smugglers who ram boat
The smugglers, Mexican citizens, were detained after Coast Guardsman disabled their motor with gunfire and pepper sprayed them.
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