
Air Force Discharges 27 Service Members Over Vaccine Refusal
The Air Force gave service members until Nov. 2 to get at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine.
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The Air Force gave service members until Nov. 2 to get at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine.
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About 30 survivors of Pearl Harbor and 100 other veterans of the war were expected to attend the ceremony honoring the 80th anniversary of the attack.
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Three teams have been deployed to hospitals across the state of Michigan amid its fourth surge.
A holiday tradition at Joint Expeditionary Base – Little Creek gives some military families a tree for the first time.
Both the commandant and the sergeant major of the Marine Corps encouraged Marines to get vaccinated before the Nov. 28 deadline.
Feeding America says 160,000 active-duty military members are having trouble feeding their families.
The Federal Aviation Administration says it's receiving more than 100 reports of drone sightings each month.
Many veterans were deported after committing a felony, and now some are trying to change federal law that allows the practice.
The president honored fallen service members and those who have served in previous wars during a speech at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.
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In July, the U.S. was caught off guard when China successfully launched a rocket carrying a hypersonic glide vehicle, which soared through space.
Fears of escalations between the U.S. and China have risen with tensions in Taiwan, the South China Sea, and the Indo-Pacific.
The military may start using robotic, autonomous weapons with the capacity for violence, and these could bring an onslaught of ethical issues.
Military officials are considering penalties for military and defense civilians who decide not to follow the mandate to get vaccinated against COVID.
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The Pentagon issued a mandate in August for all active-duty and "ready reserve" members to be vaccinated by Nov. 2.
Eighty-two percent of Reservists and Guardsmen say they have received at least one shot.
Taiwan's defense minister said the island must defend itself and not rely on others like the U.S. to help if China were to launch an attack.
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China has disputed Western news reports about its test, saying it was working on technology for a reuseable space vehicle for peaceful purposes.
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The Biden administration will have to decide whether to ignore the development, build missile defenses to counter attacks, or negotiate.
A new report from the Navy found major faults leading to an arson fire that destroyed the USS Bonhomme Richard in July 2020.
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The launch of the missile into the sea came hours after the U.S. reaffirmed an offer to resume talks on North Korea's nuclear weapons program.
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U.S. Troops withdrew from Afghanistan in August, and the U.S. State Department is looking into how it was handled.
Rescuing two interpreters from Afghanistan was a late veteran's dying wish. His comrades are carrying on his mission.
There are currently about 900 U.S. soldiers there and according to the Pentagon, they are there to help in the fight against ISIS.
Thousands of Afghan allies and around 100 U.S. citizens and residents are still hoping to get out of the country.
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin did acknowledge shortcomings in the final airlift from Hamid Karzai International Airport that began Aug. 14.
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Plans include establishing special-victim prosecutors, bringing on sexual assault prevention workers and hiring response coordinators and advocates.
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Some guard members are transporting medical supplies from warehouses to hospitals.
Ten people were killed, including seven children, during August evacuations in Kabul, Afghanistan.
On Wednesday, a spokesperson for Milley did not deny the report but stated the calls were focused on conveying reassurance and strategic stability.
The new security alliance is likely to be seen as a provocative move by China.
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