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“It’s honestly been surreal for me,” she said. “I never knew that this was even a possibility being the military. Being able to pursue an Army career, and a good one at that, along with …

https://www.army.mil/article/279038/soldiers_journey_to_all_army_womens_softball_roster_shaped_by_talent_grit

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BANGKOK (AP) — A military court in Myanmar has given a life prison sentence … Superintendent Alexandra Estrella’s latest contract gives her 40 days of vacation and five… Dawei Watch’s Myo Myint Oo, 41, and Aung San Oo, 49, were arrested separately …

https://www.thehour.com/news/world/article/an-editor-says-a-myanmar-military-court-has-19727942.php

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In response to the rising risk of a broader regional conflict, the Pentagon has significantly ramped up its military presence in the region. On Monday, CNN reported that U.S. Defense Secretary …

https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/08/40325523/oil-prices-soar-to-80-on-middle-east-tensions-us-moves-military-assets-to-region-5-defense-stock

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A former military leader of the now disbanded Basque separatist group ETA, who is known by the alias “Txeroki”, has been transferred from a French prison to serve out the rest of his sentence in Spain.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/world/jailed-eta-military-leader-moved-to-spain-from-french-prison/ar-AA1pij2g

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Veterans in Congress are taking sides in the battle over the military record of Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D), who was recently accused of “stolen valor” by his rival vice presidential nominee, Sen. JD Vance (R-Ohio).

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/veterans-in-congress-jump-into-vance-walz-military-record-fight/ar-AA1oxEiW

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The graves of military personnel in Wrexham have been restored thanks to the efforts of the Victoria Cross Trust. The charity dedicates its time to maintaining the memorials of Victoria Cross recipients and military personnel. It first visited Wrexham in 2023 where the team restored the grave of Percy Whelton MC.

https://www.wrexham.com/news/charity-helps-restore-military-personnel-graves-in-wrexham-255855.html

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Seven of the “beautiful” mature trees are set to be chopped down at a military base in the centre of Plymouth. Planners said the loss of the trees was “regrettable” but nevertheless have given approval for them to be felled at the Regimental Training Wing building opposite the Royal Citadel.

https://uk.news.yahoo.com/people-divided-plymouth-military-trees-111438871.html

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As the U.S. military faces a growing challenge with overweight troops, Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Troy E. Black, the senior enlisted advisor to Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Gen. CQ Brown, has proposed a straightforward solution: eliminate fast food restaurants from military installations.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/other/top-enlisted-leader-suggests-removing-fast-food-from-military-bases-to-combat-obesity/ar-AA1pixAr

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Reports also say that one of the trucks was carrying military devices and equipment including explosives which prompted the evacuation of a one-mile radius and a closure of the highway. As of 9:00 p.m. on Monday night, the U.S. Department of Defense is …

https://www.msn.com/en-us/autos/news/lanes-of-i-40-in-arkansas-closed-due-to-fatal-accident-involving-18-wheelers-carrying-military-equipment/ar-AA1pvkHz

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The family of an Army National Guard member from New York who died while on a training mission say they are getting the “runaround” from law enforcement and the military. Michael Scott Stone, 46, took a temporary job with the National Guard to assist with the migrant crisis in New York City,

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/other/who-was-michael-scott-stone-family-wants-answers-after-military-death/ar-AA1oRRg6

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Unfortunately, this part of the book stands alone without sufficient elaboration from the broader literature on authoritarianism and civil-military relations. The book’s methodology presents …

https://www.middleeasteye.net/opinion/egypt-under-sisi-anatomy-military-regime

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Some military families and others have questioned … That’s one of the things officials are looking at, Barnes said, as they progress in their oversight and data collection – assessing …

https://www.militarytimes.com/news/your-military/2024/08/15/dod-shows-progress-challenges-in-special-needs-family-member-program/

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providing a wide range of information and referrals to military and civilian resources, as well as nonmedical counseling services, all at no cost. Benefits and services include financial …

https://www.armytimes.com/news/your-military/2024/08/23/federal-agency-pulls-back-583m-military-onesource-contract-for-review/

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Donald Trump was criticized Friday after he said the top civilian award he gave to a donor was better than the highest US military medal because his supporter remains “healthy

https://www.benningtonbanner.com/news/national/trump-takes-fire-for-comment-on-top-military-medal/article_06eb54a2-eddc-5cec-92ee-ff4b5596bc06.html

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YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) – Two locals gave their annual presentation recognizing National Navajo Code Talkers Day. The Navajo Code Talkers were United States Marines known for serving in World War II, using their indigenous language as military code.

https://kyma.com/the-good-stuff/military-matters/2024/08/19/two-locals-give-annual-presentation-remembering-national-navajo-code-talkers-day/

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I’ve always thought of the Republican Party as the party that supported the military and honored the service of veterans, but that’s changed.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/opinion/is-the-military-woke-democrats-make-political-gains-among-america-s-warriors/ar-AA1prmBz

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Shortly after Harris announced Walz as her choice, a debate over his military service erupted. Walz served in the National Guard for 24 years, which is commendable. What’s less easy to understand is why Walz felt the need to inflate his rank upon retiring.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/other/from-ivf-to-his-military-service-walz-is-a-bit-of-a-fabulist-can-t-we-get-the-truth/ar-AA1pvfxX

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Some of the most creative and potentially decisive kinds of weapons systems in military history have never been taken from the design stage. These cancellations include the AH-56 Cheyenne helicopter,

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/world/unbuilt-legends-the-us-military-weapons-that-never-took-flight/ar-AA1pevny

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But the charges leveled so far about his military service look like “thin gruel,” as our friends at the New York Sun put it. J.D. Vance has accused Mr. Walz of “stolen valor” despite his …

https://www.wsj.com/opinion/tim-walz-military-record-national-guard-iraq-jd-vance-peter-meijer-59dbd84e

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Palantir CEO Alex Karp defends the company’s work with U.S. military and law enforcement. Karp refuses to apologize for Palantir’s pro-Western stance and AI development. Palantir Technologies Inc …

https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/08/40437321/palantirs-alex-karp-defends-military-partnerships-stands-firm-on-pro-western-stance-report

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