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Defense contractors to demo cargo drones for US Marine Corps
An event early next year in Huntsville, Alabama, will allow contractors to display their solutions for a Marine battlefield cargo drone.
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Marine Corps removes extension waivers for transgender troops fighting to remain in the military
The U.S. Marine Corps announced that it is no longer allowing extension waivers for transgender service members whose service contract is set to expire amid their fight to remain in the military.
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Marine Corps fast-tracks AI-powered ultrasounds, blood coolers to battlefield
The Marine Corps is accelerating the acquisition processes for two new devices, a portable smart ultrasound and a blood refrigerator, that promise to keep troops alive for longer at triage points.
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US Marine indicted over suspected murder, robbery of woman in Okinawa
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Devin Jacob Ballard was indicted on Sunday for the murder and robbery of Anna Yagi, a 39-year-old Naha resident.
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Pentagon cautions personnel against betting using insider information
Hostile foreign intelligence services can track bets made by U.S. military personnel on prediction markets to anticipate American movements, targets and timing, Hegseth warned.
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Japan air base imposes junior enlisted alcohol ban, curfew after local murder
After a U.S. Marine was arrested for allegedly murdering a local woman, Kadena Air Base restricted alcohol consumption and implemented a new curfew for E-1 to E-4 personnel.
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Marine Corps Osprey squadrons get AI tool to boost readiness rates
The Corps is moving to adopt an AI-based diagnostic and decision-making tool for all its East Coast-based squadrons.
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Air and Space Museum to unveil ‘Modern Military Aviation’ on Veterans Day
The exhibit, opening on Nov. 11, showcases over 150 aviation artifacts from the post-WWII era through the present day.
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Senior US general fired, accused of leaking classified information
U.S. Army Lt. Gen. Brett Sylvia, a senior military planner on the Pentagon’s Joint Staff, was fired over accusations he leaked classified information to the public.
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The Mosquito Bowl and the ‘barbaric madness’ of the Pacific War
The film is set to hit theaters on Oct. 30 and premiere on Netflix on Nov. 25.
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Premiums for Tricare Young Adult to rise by an average 11% in 2027
Premiums for a health program that covers military dependents ages 21 to 26 will range from nearly $400 to almost $900 a month next year.
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Military childcare staffing shortages leave families struggling to find care
Low wages, lengthy hiring processes and limited availability are leaving some military parents unable to work and making it difficult for childcare centers to recruit and retain staff.
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National Air and Space Museum opens ‘Modern Military Aviation’ exhibit
The Smithsonian’s Air and Space Museum timed a new addition to debut on Veterans Day that focuses on aircraft and weapons from conflicts from post-WWII onward.
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Trial for accused mastermind of 9/11 attacks set for June 2028
Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, the accused mastermind of the 9/11 attacks, and three co-defendants are slated for a trial before a military tribunal in June 2028.
BySteve Gorman, Reuters
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USS Abraham Lincoln’s visit to Thailand lifts hope and sex-tourism risk
The USS Abraham Lincoln will visit Thailand this week. Thai officials are anticipating an economic boost but warning of sexual exploitation risks.
ByPanarat Thepgumpanat and Chayut Setboonsarng, Reuters
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Pentagon scraps public weapons testing reports amid oversight concerns
The Pentagon says cuts to its independent weapons testing office will save money, while critics warn they could lead to costly mistakes.
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DoD confirms ‘refrigeration disruption’ at military commissaries
More than a half-dozen commissaries on military bases in the continental U.S. reported refrigeration outages this week.
ByHope Hodge Seck
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DoD schools struggle to identify, support military children with learning disabilities, GAO finds
A GAO review found gaps at multiple stages of DODEA’s process for identifying and supporting students with specific learning disabilities.
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Marine One crew failed to reach air traffic control before safety incident, NTSB says
A Marine One crew transporting President Trump failed to reach air traffic controllers before departing Aug. 4 and came too close to a passenger jet.
ByReuters
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Pentagon upgrades awards for 3 Marines at Abbey Gate attack
The awards come five years after a suicide bomber killed 13 U.S. service members and around 170 civilians at Abbey Gate in Kabul, Afghanistan.
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Pentagon’s NATO review preparing troop options for Hegseth by November 6
A Pentagon review of U.S. troop deployments in Europe will create at least four sets of options for Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth by Nov. 6.
ByPhil Stewart, Reuters
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Marines fielding new laser sights at School of Infantry
The Marine Corps introduced the Squad Aiming Laser to students at its North Carolina school.
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They survived an Iran war drone attack. Six months later, they’re struggling to get care.
The War Horse reports that soldiers wounded in an attack by Iran have faced months of delayed appointments, referrals and battles to receive treatment.
ByLeah Rosenbaum, The War Horse
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American flags lowered to half-staff at military installations in honor of Dolly Parton
American flags domestically and abroad will be lowered to half-staff until Sept. 1 in honor of country singer Dolly Parton, who passed Tuesday.
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Marines overhaul infantry, stress stealth in new ground combat strategy
A new Marine Corps strategy document published Wednesday outlines the service’s vision and planning for the next decade and a half.
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