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Kaiserslautern, Germany, where she writes about the Air Force, Army and DODEA schools. She’s had previous assignments for Stars and Stripes in Japan, reporting from Yokota and Misawa air bases.

https://www.stripes.com/branches/air_force/2021-12-16/f35-arrive-lakenheath-495-fighter-squadron-3990906.html

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To reduce critical staffing shortages, the Air Force will allow up to 1,000 retired service members to return to active duty starting Feb. Airmen of the 52nd Fighter Wing stand in formation during change of command ceremony in June 2023, at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany.

https://www.stripes.com/branches/air_force/2024-02-07/retired-airmen-wanted-back-12928943.html

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Logo of the Joint POW/MIA Accounting Command, headquartered in Hawaii. Dennis Eilers of Cedar Rapids, Iowa; Chief Master Sgt.

https://www.stripes.com/theaters/asia_pacific/wartime-remains-of-6-us-airmen-recovered-in-laos-1.migrated

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He has been stationed in Japan, South Korea and Germany, with frequent assignments to Iraq, Afghanistan, Haiti, Australia and the Philippines. Wreckage of airplane in rice field in Maguindanao del Sur province, Philippines.

https://www.stripes.com/theaters/asia_pacific/former-airmen-who-served-on-taiwan-to-reunite-40-years-after-us-forces-departed-1.575435

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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/2022-09-01/army-veteran-caught-unharmed-after-shots-fired-7180851.html

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The 1st Battalion, 62nd Air Defense Artillery Regiment, based out of Fort Cavazos, Texas, has seen its deployment in Poland extended until around June. Based in Stuttgart, Germany, he previously worked for newspapers in New Jersey, North Carolina and Maryland.

https://www.stripes.com/branches/army/2024-02-29/army-europe-deployment-extended-13156748.html

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Wyatt Olson is based in the Honolulu bureau, where he has reported on military and security issues in the Indo-Pacific since 2014. Wreckage of airplane in rice field in Maguindanao del Sur province, Philippines.

https://www.stripes.com/branches/army/2021-11-19/us-army-alaska-death-fort-wainwright-3684354.html

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USS Constitution fires 21-gun salute in honor of America’s birthday during the ship’s annual Fourth of July turnaround cruise, July 4, 2013. Old Ironsides” will sail through Boston Harbor to celebrate Independence Day on July 4, 2024.

https://www.stripes.com/branches/navy/2024-07-02/uss-constitution-july-4th-independence-day-holiday-boston-14365450.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/army/2024-11-01/kurilla-centcom-general-investigation-15700358.html

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traumatic brain injury that affects memory, severe burns and multiple injuries. Wreckage of airplane in rice field in Maguindanao del Sur province, Philippines.

https://www.stripes.com/veterans/2021-06-14/Army-veteran-sets-a-world-medical-first-1692466.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/news/jared-monti-s-soldiers-watched-him-give-his-life-and-it-changed-theirs-1.94780

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Reservists in an infantry unit of the Lithuanian Army prepare to deploy during training at military site that is to become home for 5,000 German troops on May 28, 2024, near Rudninkai, Lithuania.

https://www.defensenews.com/global/europe/2024/08/22/work-begins-on-germanys-5000-strong-military-base-in-lithuania/

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Sailors from the USS George Washington in 2019 test the I-Boot at Naval Station Norfolk, Va. Richard Cheeseman, chief of naval personnel, said the policy changes are intended to “reduce out-of-pocket expenses,” simplify sea bag requirements, and specify design changes to uniform components and breast insignia.

https://www.stripes.com/branches/navy/2022-12-20/navy-uniform-changes-boots-parka-8491673.html

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Even though “Lose 10 pounds” hasn’t been crossed off my to-do list, I’m nonetheless flying to my 40th high school reunion this weekend. Wreckage of airplane in rice field in Maguindanao del Sur province, Philippines.

https://www.stripes.com/living/the_meat_and_potatoes_of_life/2024-09-27/lisa-molinari-military-spouse-humor-column-teenagers-reunion-september-27-15285761.html

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After roadside bomb killed Marine in the town of Haditha in November 2005, the rest of his squad shot dead 24 unarmed Iraqi men, women, and children, many of them inside their own homes.

https://www.yahoo.com/news/military-tried-hide-evidence-massacre-160624945.html

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Bobo, Military Sealift Command roll-on/roll-off ship, arrived in Jacksonville, Fla. 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/2024-04-18/gaza-aid-jlots-ship-fire-13588301.html

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Army sniper from 2nd Battalion, 4th Infantry Regiment fires shot at moving target during the eighth annual European Best Sniper Team Competition on Aug. Joint Multinational Readiness Center in Hohenfels, Germany.

https://www.stripes.com/branches/army/2024-08-12/us-finland-compete-best-sniper-14839430.html

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The clothing has been widely panned by sailors as uncomfortable and heavy, and was found to be unsafe near fire. Sailors wear the Navy’s Type uniform aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Chafee, June 11, 2014.

https://www.stripes.com/theaters/us/navy-announces-end-of-blue-camouflage-uniform-1.422513

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Thomas Suelzer, Texas Department of Public Safety Director Steve McCraw, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, and Texas Division of Emergency Management Chief Nim Kidd discuss Operation Lone Star during news conference in Weslaco, Texas, on Wednesday, April 6, 2022.

https://www.stripes.com/theaters/us/2022-04-06/texas-national-guard-border-mission-mass-migration-mexico-5604322.html

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There was also no progress on bills introduced by veterans in Congress who hoped to keep service members, including reservists, paid in case of shutdown. Our service members will keep upholding their oath, showing up for work, standing sentinel around the world, keeping our country secure but they won’t get paid,” Biden said.

https://www.stripes.com/theaters/us/2023-09-29/military-pay-government-shutdown-biden-11538302.html

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