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Zavala enlisted in the Marine Corps in April 2018 and graduated from Motor Transportation School at Fort Leonard Wood, Mo. She was previously attached to Combat Logistic Battalion 1 at Camp …

https://www.stripes.com/theaters/middle_east/marine-who-died-during-uae-training-exercise-was-camp-pendleton-motor-vehicle-operator-1.622131

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Having a Muslim speak would have been preferable, the chaplain said, but he was “impressed with the passion” and sincerity of the seminar speakers.

https://www.stripes.com/migration/marines-learn-basics-of-middle-east-culture-1.6641

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Lance Cpl. Jordan Begaye, 22, of Camp Foster, Okinawa, was sentenced to 4 ½ years in prison by Naha District Court, Thursday, May 26, 2022. He had been convicted of attempted sexual assault …

https://www.stripes.com/theaters/asia_pacific/2022-05-26/okinawa-marine-prison-sexual-assault-6143635.html

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KAISERSLAUTERN, Germany — The commander of U.S. Army Europe has relieved the garrison commander in Vicenza, Italy, of command following an investigation into his conduct at a July 4th celebration.

https://www.stripes.com/theaters/europe/army-colonel-in-vicenza-italy-relieved-of-command-1.migrated

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May 9, 2024Surveys have shown 70% to 80% of Guard members affected would rather retrain or retire instead of joining Space Force. The report said 578 jobs in nine units spread across six states are affected …

https://www.stripes.com/branches/space_force/2024-05-09/national-guard-air-space-force-transfer-troops-13807352.html

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William Shawn Pizarro, 19, a Navy aviation machinist mate at Naval Air Station Lemoore, died in a vehicle crash in a small town just south of Modesto, Calif., on March 27, 2021.

https://www.stripes.com/theaters/us/naval-air-station-lemoore-sailor-dies-in-vehicle-crash-in-central-california-1.667879

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Feb 23, 2023Seth Robson. Stars and Stripes • February 23, 2023. A Navy parachutists with an American flag trailing behind performs prior to the start of the 123rd Army-Navy football game on Dec. 10, 2022 …

https://www.stripes.com/branches/navy/2023-02-23/navy-seal-death-parachute-accident-9224885.html

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Naval Weapons Station Seal Beach training and readiness officer Allan Roy monitors the deployment of an oil containment boom during oil spill response training in Anaheim Bay. (Gregg Smith/U.S …

https://www.stripes.com/branches/navy/2022-07-22/seal-beach-navy-development-6732884.html

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WASHINGTON – Air Force investigators have identified 31 female trainees who are alleged victims of military training instructors in growing sexual abuse and misconduct scandal at Lackland Air …

https://www.stripes.com/migration/air-force-has-identified-31-alleged-victims-in-lackland-sex-abuse-scandal-1.migrated

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Originally from Knoxville, Tenn., he holds a journalism degree from the University of North Florida. He previously covered crime and the military in Key West, Fla., and business in Jacksonville, Fla.

https://www.stripes.com/theaters/asia_pacific/2024-04-20/navy-espionage-court-martial-verdict-13604204.html

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In his statement, Tamaki criticized the most recent legal opinion Dec. 20 from Fukuoka High Court that handed Saito authority to approve permits for the construction changes over Tamaki’s head.

https://www.stripes.com/branches/marine_corps/2023-12-28/okinawa-tamaki-saito-futenma-airfield-schwab-12485674.html

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An Air Force F-16 takes off at Kunsan Air Base, South Korea, during Max Thunder 17, Tuesday, April 25, 2017. The U.S. and South Korea launched joint air force drills Monday, April 23, 2019, as an …

https://www.stripes.com/theaters/asia_pacific/us-s-koreans-begin-combined-air-force-drills-1.578056

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In addition to the communion packs, the Chaplain Corps is also developing new “Soldier Spiritual Readiness Packets” that are standardized for Protestant, Roman Catholic, Judaism, Islam …

https://www.stripes.com/migration/army-chaplain-corps-develops-portable-sacraments-for-worship-in-the-field-1.22253

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The Army is updating procedures for use of the M4A1 automatic rifle after a soldier recorded cellphone video of his weapon firing when it shouldn’t have.

https://www.stripes.com/migration/army-updates-automatic-rifle-procedures-after-soldier-films-misfiring-m4a1-1.530240

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Nov 4, 2024A U.S. Air Force MQ-9 Reaper takes part in live-fire training over Jikdo Island, South Korea, Nov. 1, 2024. (South Korean air force) After North Korea launched a ballistic missile over Japan on …

https://www.stripes.com/branches/air_force/2024-11-04/drone-live-fire-drills-south-korea-15728921.html

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NEWPORT (Tribune News Service) — For the first time in two years a U.S. Navy vessel will visit Naval Station Newport. The Navy’s newest guided missile destroyer, the future USS Daniel Inouye …

https://www.stripes.com/branches/navy/2021-10-06/us-navy-vessel-is-coming-to-naval-station-newport-3149857.html

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Mar 24, 2023Fort Hood, Texas, will formally change its name to Fort Cavazos in a ceremony scheduled for May 9. Gen. Richard Cavazos was a Texas native and the first Hispanic man to become a four-star general …

https://www.stripes.com/branches/army/2023-03-24/army-posts-confederate-generals-9595773.html

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By. Rose L. Thayer. Stars and Stripes • March 17, 2021. Sgt. Maj. of the Army Michael Grinston meets with junior enlisted soldiers at Fort Hood, Texas, to discuss efforts to improve the base’s …

https://www.stripes.com/theaters/us/army-investigators-short-on-tangible-improvements-in-wake-of-fort-hood-report-1.666066

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Apr 20, 2023Lt. Gen. Sean Bernabe, commander of III Corps and Fort Hood, Texas, shows Gen. James McConville, Army chief of staff, the modifications of a Stryker armored vehicle during a multination training …

https://www.stripes.com/branches/army/2023-04-20/fort-hood-american-british-troops-9867130.html

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Since May 2021, a series of 16 cases involving 19 veterans have gone to trial in Florida federal courtrooms with varying results. The veterans won in nine cases with juries awarding nearly $300 …

https://www.stripes.com/veterans/2022-07-26/3m-earplugs-lawsuits-veterans-trust-6776625.html

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