Military News

U.N. investigative body says there is ‘substantial evidence’ Myanmar’s military targeted civilians, in violation of international human rights law

https://www.voanews.com/a/un-report-accuses-myanmar-military-of-war-crimes-and-crimes-against-humanity/7742841.html

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“[Adelson] gets it, and she’s a healthy … Individuals recognized for honor often have to wait years for military reviews and reports to validate their bravery. Since the start of the …

https://www.militarytimes.com/news/pentagon-congress/2024/08/16/trump-belittles-medal-of-honor-award-in-campaign-speech/

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GRAND CHUTE (WLUK) — Hungry Fox Valley residents turned out to help military veterans on Wednesday. The post’s goal was to top the $6,500 raised at the 2023 event. This year’s “Brat Fry …

https://fox11online.com/amp/news/making-a-difference/american-legion-brat-fry-fundraiser-old-glory-honor-flight-military-veterans-appleton-grand-chute-fox-valley

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Lady Louise Windsor, the granddaughter of the late Queen Elizabeth, is considering following in the monarch’s footsteps by joining the military. Lady Louise (20), the eldest daughter of Prince Edward and Sophie, is exploring a path of service and dedication.

https://www.news24.com/you/royals/news/lady-louise-may-follow-her-granny-queen-elizabeths-example-and-join-the-army-20240827

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A family is grieving and desperate for answers after a 21-year-old soldier died while stationed at a military base in New York.

https://www.wtoc.com/2024/08/14/we-are-shock-us-soldier-found-dead-military-base-roommate-charged-with-murder/

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The Military Manpower Administration is set to conduct an on-site inspection to check whether BTS’ Suga is faithfully performing his military service as a social service worker. Suga of the …

https://entertainment.inquirer.net/573107/military-manpower-to-inspect-bts-suga-military-service-onsite

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Google DeepMind workers have signed a letter calling on the company to drop contracts with military organizations, according to a report by Time. The document was drafted on May 16 of this year.

https://finance.yahoo.com/news/deepmind-workers-urge-google-to-drop-military-contracts-190544509.html

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The country music star Jason Aldean stopped a recent concert on his Highway Desperado tour to reunite a military family. Aldean Reunites Military Family Aldean, 47, took to social media to post a video of the touching reunion.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/entertainment/news/jason-aldean-stops-concert-to-reunite-military-family-in-the-crowd-in-magical-moment/ar-AA1pt0cd

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Others operate from exile. Dawei Watch released a statement on its Facebook page on Tuesday saying it strongly condemned the military government for illegally arresting, interrogating and detaining the journalists without giving them the right to fair …

https://www.ozarksfirst.com/top-stories/ap-top-headlines/ap-an-editor-says-a-myanmar-military-court-has-sentenced-a-local-journalist-to-life-in-prison/

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Jack Daniel’s Distillery has unveiled the latest installment in its ongoing tribute to the military community with the release of the 2024 Jack Daniel’s Heroes Selection Single Barrel Barrel Proof T

https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/companies/jack-daniels-honors-military-service-with-2024-heroes-selection-barrel-proof-rye-whiskey/ar-AA1oRMlz

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The King’s niece Lady Louise Windsor reportedly aspires to become the first female Royal to serve in the military since the late Queen. The 20-year-old is currently a member of the University Officers’ Training Corps at St Andrews. She aims to emulate the …

https://www.msn.com/en-gb/news/uknews/lady-louise-windsor-launches-bid-to-be-first-female-royal-in-military-since-the-queen/ar-AA1ppT1u

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They haven’t gone viral like pommel horse guy or Turkey’s too-cool-for-school shooter, but U.S. military athletes have been making their mark on this year’s Olympic games in Paris. Team USA’s 95 …

https://www.military.com/daily-news/2024/08/08/soldiers-win-medals-shooting-rugby-2024-paris-olympics.html

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If it was Lim, a first-time Olympian, that became a champion of the Asian Games, he would not have had to worry about his pending military duties in Paris. South Korea’s military grants benefits …

https://sports.inquirer.net/577603/paris-olympics-military-exemption-irresistible-perk-for-korean-male-olympiansmilitary-exemption-irresistible-perk-for-korean-male-olympians

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The defense sector has experienced its most spectacular market performance in over two years, which has been supported by escalating global military activities and strong quarterly earnings.

https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/defense-stocks-explode-military-activity-escalates

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VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — Ramona Chandler is one of dozens of volunteers who show up once a month and fill up shopping carts with $125 worth of groceries for local military families. “It’s not …

https://www.wtkr.com/news/military/aid-now-nonprofit-helping-military-families-buy-groceries

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“For Poland, the Patriot enhances not only our ability to protect the skies above NATO territory, but also our military interoperability”. The weapons system is a “powerful deterrent” for NATO’s …

https://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2024/08/12/poland-beefs-up-military-defences-with-purchase-of-48-new-patriot-launchers

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MOSCOW (AP) — The trial of a French citizen arrested in Russia on charges of unlawfully collecting information on military issues has been scheduled to begin next week, court officials said Monday.

https://www.stamfordadvocate.com/news/world/article/french-citizen-accused-of-unlawfully-collecting-19723303.php

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The US Foreign Service requires its officers to retire by the age of 65, and the US military imposes retirement on flag officers at 64, though higher-ranked generals can have their retirement …

https://www.scmp.com/opinion/world-opinion/article/3274909/us-has-age-limits-top-military-posts-why-not-elected-officials

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Prosecutors said Caz Craffy, 42, used his position to target Gold Star families and other military families, cheating them out of millions of dollars.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/former-army-financial-counselor-gets-over-12-years-for-defrauding-gold-star-families/ar-AA1pe5dn

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A former active-duty U.S. Army sergeant and intelligence analyst has pleaded guilty to federal charges related to a conspiracy in which he allegedly traded military secrets for cash, according to …

https://www.thedailybeast.com/soldier-who-wished-to-be-jason-bourne-pleads-guilty-to-hawking-military-secrets

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