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Lombardo is Desert Storm, Iraq, and Afghanistan War veteran and served in Bosnia and Kosovo. As the top enlisted adviser for the force, he will oversee all issues impacting the nearly 200,000 soldiers serving in the Reserve.

https://www.stripes.com/theaters/us/army-reserve-appoints-sgt-maj-andrew-lombardo-as-its-14th-command-sergeant-major-1.635608

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Many of these members have dementia or Parkinson’s disease, but they and their families still find these recognition ceremonies very emotional and meaningful. Since opening in early 2022, Town Square Sarasota has hosted four special pinning ceremonies honoring its veteran members. Since opening in early 2022, Town Square Sarasota has hosted four special pinning ceremonies honoring its veteran members.

https://www.heraldtribune.com/story/news/local/2024/07/29/military-veterans-honored-at-ceremony-at-sarasota-adult-care-facility/74349739007/

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Julia Bravo, an American airman assigned to Aviano Air Base, appeared before an Italian judge for preliminary hearing Nov. car passes through roundabout in the Italian town of Sant’ Antonio where an Italian teenager was killed early Sunday, Aug.

https://www.stripes.com/branches/air_force/2023-11-17/airman-aviano-court-hearing-trial-12080603.html

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The assassinations of two Hamas leaders may be short-term setback, analysts say, not enough to prevent the group from re-emerging intact — and possibly more radicalized. Israeli strike in Lebanon killed Fuad Shukr, senior military commander from the Lebanese group Hezbollah. US news service Axios reported that US Secretary of State Antony Blinken told his counterparts from Group of Seven countries that Iran and Hezbollah could start attacking Israel as early as Aug 5, citing three sources briefed on the call.

https://www.straitstimes.com/world/us-says-military-moves-in-middle-east-aimed-at-de-escalating-tensions

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Senior Airman Zachary Dobsch, 366th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, inspects an F-15E Strike Eagle in December at Mountain Home Air Force Base, Idaho. Wreckage of airplane in rice field in Maguindanao del Sur province, Philippines.

https://www.stripes.com/theaters/us/air-force-tests-new-wing-structure-that-eliminates-group-commanders-1.529827

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The Okinawa Environmental Protection Division discovered PFAS chemicals above Japan’s provisional safe drinking water standard in 30 of 44 sites it sampled during the biannual groundwater survey, according to statement Friday from the division. Burke has been reporting from Grafenwoehr, Germany, for Stars and Stripes since 2024.

https://www.stripes.com/theaters/asia_pacific/2023-07-19/okinawa-pfas-testing-military-bases-10784021.html

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Caitlin Doornbos covers the Pentagon for Stars and Stripes after covering the Navy’s 7th Fleet as Stripes’ Indo-Pacific correspondent at Yokosuka Naval Base, Japan. Previously, she worked as crime reporter in Lawrence, Kan.

https://www.stripes.com/branches/navy/2022-06-01/naval-justice-school-commanders-fired-6198220.html

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Wreckage of airplane in rice field in Maguindanao del Sur province, Philippines. Two Russian Su-27 Flanker fighter jets, one of which is seen here, escort pair of Tu-95 Bear bombers in international airspace north of Norway on Feb.

https://www.stripes.com/theaters/us/2021-09-10/9-11-national-guard-transformed-2839276.html

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The dock landing ship USS Gunston Hall departed Naval Station Norfolk, Va. She has reported for variety of publications in Montana, Nevada and Louisiana, and served as editor of newspapers in Louisiana, Oregon and Washington.

https://www.stripes.com/branches/navy/2024-01-25/navy-nato-europe-exercise-12789863.html

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As the 20th Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force, Flosi, veteran of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, will advocate for the enlisted force and be primary adviser to Gen. Before that she was reporter for Killeen Daily Herald and freelance journalist for publications including The Alcalde, Texas Highways and the Austin American-Statesman.

https://www.stripes.com/branches/air_force/2023-12-11/air-force-chief-master-sergeant-flosi-12328497.html

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Matthew Coppinger, 35, of Lynn, admitted that if the case against him went to trial, there was sufficient evidence — including video — for jury or judge to find him guilty of assault and battery. Wreckage of airplane in rice field in Maguindanao del Sur province, Philippines.

https://www.stripes.com/veterans/2021-07-29/us-army-veteran-former-police-cell-beating-plea-2359935.html

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They indicated upon applying their visa that they are coming here for training, security training. When we drill deep we find out no, it was not security training, it’s about military training. They indicated upon applying their visa that they are coming here for training, security training.

https://www.yahoo.com/news/libyans-accused-running-military-camp-171016041.html

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Culinary Specialist 2nd Class Heyang Sun stands watch aboard the Arleigh Burke-class, guided-missile destroyer USS Cole on Oct. Today’s budget-constrained environment requires the Navy to make prioritized investments to keep more ready players on the field,” said Adm.

https://www.stripes.com/branches/navy/2024-10-31/navy-destroyers-extended-service-15690109.html

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She has reported for variety of publications in Montana, Nevada and Louisiana, and served as editor of newspapers in Louisiana, Oregon and Washington. Wreckage of airplane in rice field in Maguindanao del Sur province, Philippines.

https://www.stripes.com/branches/navy/2024-04-16/navy-marine-corps-amphibious-ship-13565267.html

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Wreckage of airplane in rice field in Maguindanao del Sur province, Philippines. Two Russian Su-27 Flanker fighter jets, one of which is seen here, escort pair of Tu-95 Bear bombers in international airspace north of Norway on Feb.

https://www.stripes.com/theaters/us/family-of-fallen-navy-linguist-keeps-up-dod-rule-change-fight-as-she-continues-to-receive-honors-1.570751

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Before that she was reporter for Killeen Daily Herald and freelance journalist for publications including The Alcalde, Texas Highways and the Austin American-Statesman. Wreckage of airplane in rice field in Maguindanao del Sur province, Philippines.

https://www.stripes.com/branches/air_force/2024-03-21/af-general-plea-sexual-assault-13387862.html

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Eric Mistrot, 324th Training Squadron instructor, stands in front of his flight during the graduation ceremony, Dec. Space Force is set to train its new recruits separately from the Air Force for the first time next month when it launches its inaugural Guardian-only Basic Military Training class, service officials said Tuesday, April 19, 2022.

https://www.stripes.com/branches/space_force/2022-04-19/space-force-basic-training-guardians-air-force-5737607.html

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Army Medical Research and Development Command (MRDC) and Fort Detrick, Maryland, hands the MRDC unit colors to Gen. Army Futures Command, during Change of Command ceremony, June 22, 2021, at Fort Detrick.

https://www.stripes.com/branches/army/2021-06-23/McQueen-assumes-command-over-Fort-Detrick-and-U.S.-Army-Medical-Research-and-Development-Command-1780062.html

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According to the indictment, beginning in 2023, Jeffrey Chance Nader, 68, and other associates conspired to purchase and illegally export – and attempted to export – from the United States to Iran four aircraft components, totaling nearly three dozen individual pieces. Some of these components are for use on military aircraft operated by Iran’s armed forces, including the F-4 fighter jet. Once Nader obtained the aircraft components, he attempted to export the items on multiple occasions to the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

https://sandiegocountynews.com/national-news/ca-man-indicted-for-unlawfully-exporting-aircraft-components-to-iran/

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Walz Wednesday to publicly address “egregious misrepresentations” about his 24-year Army National Guard service, and accused him of falsely claiming to be “Retired Command Sergeant Major,” despite allegedly not completing the requirements. want to hear Tim Walz stand up and explain to me why he said for 20 plus years that he was retired command sergeant major when he wasn’t … He owes an apology to, think, the people in the military,” Urban said. And think it’s actually on brand for him to say, ‘you know what, got little bit full of myself and said some stuff that wasn’t true,’” Jones said.

https://ijr.com/he-has-to-clean-that-up-cnn-panel-calls-for-apology-from-tim-walz-about-misstating-military-rank/

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