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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Survivors Gather To Remember Those Lost At Pearl Harbor
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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Active-Duty Military Helping MI Hospital With COVID Patient Surge
Three teams have been deployed to hospitals across the state of Michigan amid its fourth surge.
Military Families Get Free Christmas Trees At Virginia Base
A holiday tradition at Joint Expeditionary Base – Little Creek gives some military families a tree for the first time.
Marines Face Vaccination Deadline
Both the commandant and the sergeant major of the Marine Corps encouraged Marines to get vaccinated before the Nov. 28 deadline.
Active Military Having A Hard Time Feeding Their Families
Feeding America says 160,000 active-duty military members are having trouble feeding their families.
Weaponized Drones Are Likely Coming To The U.S.
The Federal Aviation Administration says it's receiving more than 100 reports of drone sightings each month.
Deported Veterans Push To Make Their Way Back To The U.S.
Many veterans were deported after committing a felony, and now some are trying to change federal law that allows the practice.
President Biden Salutes Troops As 'Spine Of America' On Veterans Day
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 A.I. And Materials, U.S. Lags Behind China On Hypersonic Weapons
In July, the U.S. was caught off guard when China successfully launched a rocket carrying a hypersonic glide vehicle, which soared through space.
Satellite Images Show China Is Building Mock-Up U.S. Warships
Fears of escalations between the U.S. and China have risen with tensions in Taiwan, the South China Sea, and the Indo-Pacific.
The New Reality Of Killer Robots In Warfare
The military may start using robotic, autonomous weapons with the capacity for violence, and these could bring an onslaught of ethical issues.
Military Weighs Penalties For Members Who Refuse COVID Vaccine
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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Retired Col. Moe Davis Talks Military Vaccine Mandate
The Pentagon issued a mandate in August for all active-duty and "ready reserve" members to be vaccinated by Nov. 2.
Pentagon Says 86% Of Active-Duty Military Members Are Fully Vaccinated
Eighty-two percent of Reservists and Guardsmen say they have received at least one shot.
U.S. Military Trainers In Taiwan Amid Rising Tensions With China
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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Gen. Milley Calls Chinese Weapon Test 'Very Concerning'
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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China, North Korea Test New Weapons To Deter U.S. Missile Defenses
The Biden administration will have to decide whether to ignore the development, build missile defenses to counter attacks, or negotiate.
Navy Probe Finds Major Failures In Fire That Destroyed Ship
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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North Korea Tests Possible Submarine Missile Amid Tensions
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. State Department Investigating End Of Afghanistan Operations
U.S. Troops withdrew from Afghanistan in August, and the U.S. State Department is looking into how it was handled.
Veteran Takes His Own Life, Others Continue His Mission Saving Afghans
Rescuing two interpreters from Afghanistan was a late veteran's dying wish. His comrades are carrying on his mission.
Why Some U.S. Troops Are Still In Syria
There are currently about 900 U.S. soldiers there and according to the Pentagon, they are there to help in the fight against ISIS.
Taliban Enforcing Brutal Policies After U.S. Troop Withdrawal
Thousands of Afghan allies and around 100 U.S. citizens and residents are still hoping to get out of the country.
Defense Secretary Defends Execution Of Final Airlift From Kabul
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin did acknowledge shortcomings in the final airlift from Hamid Karzai International Airport that began Aug. 14.
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Pentagon Announces How It Will Address Sexual Assault
Plans include establishing special-victim prosecutors, bringing on sexual assault prevention workers and hiring response coordinators and advocates.
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WLEX: Kentucky National Guard Helps Hospitals Overwhelmed By COVID
Some guard members are transporting medical supplies from warehouses to hospitals.
Pentagon Admits Fatal Drone Strike In Afghanistan Was A Mistake
Ten people were killed, including seven children, during August evacuations in Kabul, Afghanistan.
General Mark Milley Under Fire For Calls With China
On Wednesday, a spokesperson for Milley did not deny the report but stated the calls were focused on conveying reassurance and strategic stability.
President Biden Announces Indo-Pacific Alliance With U.K., Australia
The new security alliance is likely to be seen as a provocative move by China.
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