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Nation World
2 ex-Green Berets sentenced to 20 years for Venezuela attack
Local News
7 Marines, 1 sailor identified in training accident off San Diego coast, all presumed dead
The names have been released of seven Marines and one Navy sailor who were missing after the accident and are now the subject of a recovery mission.
Military News
The US Navy's first Black female tactical jet pilot gets her 'Wings of Gold' Friday
“MAKING HISTORY!” The Navy tweeted earlier this month.
Nation World
German defense minister: Planned US troops withdrawal 'regrettable'
Germany's defense minister said she hopes to use the country's current tenure of the European Union’s rotating presidency to help make progress on security.
Nation World
Iran moves mock aircraft carrier to sea amid US tensions
A drill targeting it may be a direct response from Tehran to an incident last week with a U.S. F-15 fighter jet approaching a Mahan Air flight over Syria.
Nation World
White House threatens defense bill veto over Confederate base names
The White House issued a 13-page statement expressing “serious concerns” about multiple provisions of the bill, including the renaming of some military institutions.
Nation World
Pentagon bans Confederate flags on military installations
Acceptable flags include the US and state banners and the widely displayed POW/MIA flag. Official military division and unit flags will also be allowed.
Military News
21 hospitalized with injuries from fire, explosion on USS Bonhomme Richard at Naval Base San Diego
Seventeen sailors and four civilians were hospitalized with injuries, according to Navy officials. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
Features
A big dog with an even bigger heart comforts Missouri soldiers
Bandit is now up for an amazing honor. The Great Dane has a chance to be named the 2020 American Humane Hero Dog Awards national therapy dog of the year
Nation World
Pentagon: US will respond if Russia bounty reports are true
Defense Secretary Mark Esper said the threats of Russia offering bounties for killing Americans were taken seriously, he said they have not yet been found credible.
Nation World
Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman retiring from military, lawyer blames President Trump
Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman is the national security aide who played a central role in President Donald Trump's impeachment case.
Nation World
China criticizes US joint carrier drills in South China Sea
China claims almost all of the South China Sea and routinely objects to any action by the U.S. military in the region.
Local News
7 Marines, 1 sailor identified in training accident off San Diego coast, all presumed dead
The names have been released of seven Marines and one Navy sailor who were missing after the accident and are now the subject of a recovery mission.
Military News
The US Navy's first Black female tactical jet pilot gets her 'Wings of Gold' Friday
“MAKING HISTORY!” The Navy tweeted earlier this month.
Nation World
German defense minister: Planned US troops withdrawal 'regrettable'
Germany's defense minister said she hopes to use the country's current tenure of the European Union’s rotating presidency to help make progress on security.
Nation World
Iran moves mock aircraft carrier to sea amid US tensions
A drill targeting it may be a direct response from Tehran to an incident last week with a U.S. F-15 fighter jet approaching a Mahan Air flight over Syria.
Nation World
White House threatens defense bill veto over Confederate base names
The White House issued a 13-page statement expressing “serious concerns” about multiple provisions of the bill, including the renaming of some military institutions.
Nation World
Pentagon bans Confederate flags on military installations
Acceptable flags include the US and state banners and the widely displayed POW/MIA flag. Official military division and unit flags will also be allowed.
Military News
21 hospitalized with injuries from fire, explosion on USS Bonhomme Richard at Naval Base San Diego
Seventeen sailors and four civilians were hospitalized with injuries, according to Navy officials. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
Features
A big dog with an even bigger heart comforts Missouri soldiers
Bandit is now up for an amazing honor. The Great Dane has a chance to be named the 2020 American Humane Hero Dog Awards national therapy dog of the year
Nation World
Pentagon: US will respond if Russia bounty reports are true
Defense Secretary Mark Esper said the threats of Russia offering bounties for killing Americans were taken seriously, he said they have not yet been found credible.
Nation World
Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman retiring from military, lawyer blames President Trump
Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman is the national security aide who played a central role in President Donald Trump's impeachment case.
Nation World
China criticizes US joint carrier drills in South China Sea
China claims almost all of the South China Sea and routinely objects to any action by the U.S. military in the region.
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