General Raymond will retire after a 38 year military career. Last week, President Joe Biden nominated Lt. General B. Chance Saltzman to be the second-ever chief of operations…
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Pentagon Will Treat Wounded Ukraine Troops
They will use a U.S. military hospital in Germany. The Pentagon announced Tuesday that it had formally approved a plan in late June to help treat wounded Ukrainian…
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Turkish President Wants U.S. Forces Withdrawn from Syria
President Erdogan responds to U.S. drone strike in Syria. Last week, the U.S. military carried out a drone strike in Syria that officials said killed a top Islamic…
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Over a Quarter Million Troops Face No-Vax Discharge
They represent 13 percent of the total force. According to the Department of Defense, about 268,858 troops as of mid-July are still not in compliance with Defense Secretary…
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USS Ronald Reagan Moves to South China Sea
The crew will perform security operations for tactical training. Last week, the USS Ronald Reagan began maritime security operations in the South China Sea. The aircraft carrier will…
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U.S. Space Force Takes Charge of Satellite Operations
Navy transfers operations control to newest military branch. The U.S. Navy has transferred its Naval Satellite Operations Center (NAVSOC) in Mugu, California, to the U.S. Space Force. The…
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Air Force Reports Successful Hypersonic Weapons Test
Air-launched Rapid Response Weapon launched from California. The Air Force conducted tested an AGM-183A Air-launched Rapid Response Weapon this month, which performed as expected. The 419th Flight Test…
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Navy Investigates Suicides of Four U.S. Sailors
Concerns have been expressed about the lack of access to mental health support. In mid-April, three sailors assigned to the USS George Washington committed suicide within a week.…
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First Lady to Travel to Romania and Slovakia
She plans to meet with Ukrainian refugees. First Lady Jill Biden will travel later this week to Romania and Slovakia to meet with U.S. service members and Ukrainian…
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Military Must Retain HIV-Positive Personnel
District judge rules against discrimination. U.S. District Judge Leonie Brinkema ruled this month that the Defense Department cannot discharge or bar military personnel from becoming officers due to…
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