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‘Accountability’ Marine gets light sentence; judge blasts command
The judge said the videos showed a man who appeared “to be in pain,” “confused” and “significantly frustrated,” rather than a rogue and potentially-violent Marine.
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Troops opposed to the COVID-19 vax can get a waiver, but they’re rare
Out of millions of service members, only a handful have current religious exemptions from vaccines.
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Colin Powell, 84, dies of COVID-19 complications
The former Secretary of State and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs was 84 years old.
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Colin Firth to star as MI5 agent in WWII movie ‘Operation Mincemeat’
The movie will premiere in the U.K. in January 2022.
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Day 1 of outspoken Marine’s trial brings guilty plea and political sideshow
“I am being held accountable for my actions," Scheller said. "The general officers should be held accountable for their failures."
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Navy will reevaluate discharge upgrade applications for sailors, Marines with PTSD, TBI, other conditions
Decisions from the Naval Discharge Review Board since March 2, 2012, will automatically be reviewed if the applicant didn’t receive an upgrade to honorable discharge. Sailors and Marines who were separated before that time can reapply.
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The need for childcare professionals: a special trust and responsibility mission
Childcare will always be a demand. Continuity of care is important to mission success. Without adequate childcare, our service members cannot focus on the mission.
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‘Highly respected,’ ‘trailblazer’ — leaders remember Colin Powell
Politicians, other leaders remember Colin Powell after his death.
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Senate appropriators back 5 percent boost in defense spending for FY22
The plan is about $24 billion more than the White House request, but is in line with spending totals backed by conservatives and moderate Democrats in Congress.
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This week in Congress: Year-end deadlines loom large for lawmakers
Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of Oct. 18, 2021.
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“The enemy is lurking in our bodies” — women veterans say toxic exposure caused breast cancer
Military women say they face higher breast cancer rates from exposure, according to a feature reported by The War Horse.
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Colin Firth to star as MI5 agent in WWII movie ‘Operation Mincemeat’
The movie will premiere in the U.K. in January 2022.
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Robot dogs unleashed at Army’s largest annual conference
Meet Spot, the robot dog who made an appearance at AUSA.
By Sarah Sicard
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Someone hacked the USS Kidd’s official Facebook page
The hackers treated visitors to live streaming "Age of Empires" gameplay. l33t!
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Watch North Korean soldiers obliterate bricks with their heads
No number of “Boom!” “Whap!” and “Doink!” quips from John Madden’s elite vernacular can channel the blunt force trauma celebrated by the supreme leader.
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Frontline Photos: Oct. 10, 2021
Marine Venom choppers in Okinawa, artillery soldiers in Syria, F-15E Strike Eagles departing for Greece and more in this week's Frontline Photos.
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Frontline Photos: Oct. 3, 2021
Sailors fire M240s off the coast of Canada, the Golden Knights drop in on California, Marines arm an F-35B aboard the HMS Queen Elizabeth and more in this week's Frontline Photos.
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Frontline Photos: Sept. 26, 2021
Army National Guard Black Hawks in Idaho, the USS Mustin in the Pacific, B-1B Lancers in Texas and more in this week's Frontline Photos.
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Colin Firth to star as MI5 agent in WWII movie ‘Operation Mincemeat’
The movie will premiere in the U.K. in January 2022.
‘Accountability’ Marine gets light sentence; judge blasts command
The judge said the videos showed a man who appeared “to be in pain,” “confused” and “significantly frustrated,” rather than a rogue and potentially-violent Marine.
By Davis Winkie
China, Russia launch joint naval drills in Russian Far East
China and Russia are united in opposing the dominant U.S. influence in global affairs.
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“I am being held accountable for my actions," Scheller said. "The general officers should be held accountable for their failures."
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It’s time to focus on treating ‘invisible wounds’ of veterans, advocates say
The Cohen Veterans Bioscience Veterans Advisory Council calls for action on treating "invisible wounds" of war for veterans.
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