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US top military officer meets with Russian counterpart

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US top military officer meets with Russian counterpart

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Homeless Veterans Stand Down in Des Moines aims to serve close to 500 Iowa veterans in need

The three-day event is highly anticipated because it is only held once a year and was canceled last year because of pandemic concerns.
Military News

ISU ROTC cadets carry POW-MIA flags on run from Ames to state capitol

The 35-mile run is an annual tradition to honor those who don't make it back home.
Military News

Marine who lived in Red Oak recalled as a hero who died while helping others in Afghanistan

Cpl. Daegan Page was born in Omaha. He lived in Red Oak, Iowa, before moving with his family to Omaha. He enlisted in the Marines in 2017.
Military News

Ready to welcome: Iowa agencies, social services prepare to accommodate Afghan refugees

Resettlement partners have the capacity to settle approximately 350 people in the short term, according to the Iowa Department of Human Services.
Nation World

'The crew made the decision to go' | Photo captures 640 Afghan citizens crammed into US Air Force plane

In audio posted online, a flight controller was clearly surprised when the C-17 pilot told them how many people they believed they had on board.
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Nuclear submarine deal will reshape Indo-Pacific relations

In announcing the deal, none of the leaders mentioned China, although the alliance was seen as a provocative move by Beijing.
Vaccine

US Army to require active duty soldiers to be vaccinated by Dec. 15

“This is quite literally a matter of life and death for our Soldiers, their families and the communities in which we live,” said the U.S. Army Surgeon General.
Local News

After 53 years, family of fallen Vietnam soldier receives Bronze Star

One military family is presented with Bronze Star Medal for fallen soldier David Derry over 50 years after his death in Vietnam.
Military News

'Flights for the Brave' offers helicopter rides for a cause

The event is open to the public and supports veterans of the U.S. military.
Nation World

Report: Air Force women, minorities face harassment and bias

Nearly a third of women in the Air Force and Space Force say they've experienced sexual harassment.
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Pentagon chief: al-Qaida may seek comeback in Afghanistan

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said the United States is prepared to prevent an al-Qaida comeback that would threaten the United States.

Walking for a cause: NAMIWalks raises more than $130,000 for mental health resources

Walking for a cause: NAMIWalks raises more than $130,000 for mental health resources

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Local 5 - weareiowa.com | Des Moines Local News & Weather | Des Moines, Iowa

US top military officer meets with Russian counterpart

Homeless Veterans Stand Down in Des Moines aims to serve close to 500 Iowa veterans in need

ISU ROTC cadets carry POW-MIA flags on run from Ames to state capitol

Marine who lived in Red Oak recalled as a hero who died while helping others in Afghanistan

Ready to welcome: Iowa agencies, social services prepare to accommodate Afghan refugees

'The crew made the decision to go' | Photo captures 640 Afghan citizens crammed into US Air Force plane

Nuclear submarine deal will reshape Indo-Pacific relations

US Army to require active duty soldiers to be vaccinated by Dec. 15

After 53 years, family of fallen Vietnam soldier receives Bronze Star

'Flights for the Brave' offers helicopter rides for a cause

Report: Air Force women, minorities face harassment and bias

Pentagon chief: al-Qaida may seek comeback in Afghanistan

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