Military News

The German military has discovered signs of a possible break-in at a barracks in the southern part of the country, the latest in a series of suspicious incidents at army facilities in recent weeks, according to local media.

https://www.tasnimnews.com/en/news/2024/08/18/3144010/potential-breach-detected-at-military-site-of-nato-member

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Education benefits have long ranked among the primary reasons people join the military. They are also essential for ensuring our military members can succeed in civilian life, helping them secure …

https://www.militarytimes.com/opinion/2024/08/17/improving-military-education-benefits-is-crucial-for-national-security/

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Commissary sidewalk sales are coming up soon, a chance for military customers to stretch their grocery dollars at a time when everything seems to have gotten more expensive. All stateside commissaries,

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/other/military-commissaries-bringing-bigger-deals-in-september/ar-AA1ps2Qc

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“The focus is to ensure the effective operation of military medical commissions to provide 24/7 medical examinations and guarantee the successful mobilization efforts implementation,” the official statement wrote.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/world/military-medical-commissions-to-operate-247-in-kyiv-city-military-administration/ar-AA1pzVji

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The move marks what advocates called the end of the last categorical disqualification preventing people living with HIV from joining the military.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/other/court-ruling-ends-ban-on-joining-military-for-people-living-with-hiv/ar-AA1pgu7G

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The package is aimed at meeting both Ukraine’s short-term and long-term defense needs. The funds will be used to purchase new military equipment from the Ukrainian defense industry and the country’s international partners.

https://www.yahoo.com/news/denmark-announces-115-million-military-170235259.html

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By engaging fully with touchpoint training, service members can learn how to maximize their military pay and benefits and adjust as their situation changes. Military life is filled with transitions, and each one brings different financial challenges.

https://www.military.com/money/personal-finance/5-reasons-pay-attention-during-militarys-financial-touchpoint-training.html

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Ninety-five Libyans found at a suspected military camp in South Africa’s northeast in July would be deported back to their country on Sunday, the home affairs ministry said.

https://www.barrons.com/news/s-africa-deports-95-libyans-found-at-suspected-military-camp-36f0e55e

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Steve Akam, a Cameroonian social media activist known for his criticism of President Paul Biya, has been found in a military court cell showing signs of torture. Akam, who went missing last month, was reportedly taken from Gabon.

https://www.devdiscourse.com/article/law-order/3065294-social-media-activist-steve-akam-found-in-military-custody-with-signs-of-torture

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In July, police and intelligence officers raided a secret camp in the town of Mpumalanga where they found the men, along with military equipment and drugs. The men were detained on charges of mispresenting themselves to secure entry visas. These charges …

https://www.irishtimes.com/ireland/2024/08/27/irish-trained-libyan-militia-members-found-at-secret-military-camp-in-south-africa/

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The families of the fallen troops are known as Gold Star families. The military provides a range of services for them, including the assistance of a financial counselor. Many of the families that …

https://www.stripes.com/branches/army/2024-08-22/craffy-jail-gold-star-fraud-14942351.html

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A German military base was sealed off for several hours Wednesday as authorities investigated suspected sabotage while a NATO airbase in the country faced an attempted trespassing incident, officials said.

https://www.ktbs.com/news/national/military-nato-bases-in-germany-hit-by-security-scares/article_321bf498-77e3-5c2c-8625-dcee6feaf6d1.html

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WEAR is giving a salute to our military. Tonight we honor Private First Class William Allen Jr who served in the U.S. Army . He lost his life during the Vietnam War. He was from Cantonment.

https://weartv.com/features/salute-to-our-military/salute-to-our-military-pfc-william-allen-jr

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Families were frustrated at the lack of response from some privatized housing landlords and military leaders. Congress got involved, and the military took a number of steps to improve housing and their oversight, including a tenant bill of rights.

https://www.13newsnow.com/article/news/national/military-news/dod-launches-online-housing-feedback-system/291-23040191-b2a1-4a65-8850-6dbada00bc74

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Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan has expressed support for the military’s internal accountability process involving former ISI Chief, Lt Gen (Retd) Faiz Hameed. Hameed, arrested on August 12 in the Top City case for alleged misuse of authority,

https://www.devdiscourse.com/article/law-order/3053723-imran-khan-welcomes-military-accountability-of-ex-isi-chief-faiz-hameed

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Last week, the Democrats’ vice-presidential nominee’s military record came under assault from Republicans — attacks reminiscent of those two decades earlier on Sen. John Kerry during his White House run.

https://kenoshanews.com/news/nation-world/government-politics/elections/will-the-attacks-on-walzs-military-service-stick-like-they-did-to-kerry-20-years/article_d6d809e2-311d-5ba4-bb98-f648b5de287a.html

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Switzerland’s budget deficit will likely rise over the next four years, the government said on Thursday, as it increases spending on military equipment and makes efforts to reduce carbon emissions.

https://www.msn.com/en-gb/money/other/swiss-forecast-higher-budget-deficits-as-military-spending-rises/ar-AA1pfsSY

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As soon as I heard Republican vice presidential candidate JD Vance smearing the military service of his opponent, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, all I could think was: Seriously? Are we

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/abcarian-this-is-what-makes-jd-vances-attempt-to-swiftboat-tim-walzs-military-service-so-pathetic/ar-AA1oB9cD

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A deadly crash involving military explosives brought I-40 to a standstill on Monday. Here’s what we know about the tragic incident.

https://www.5newsonline.com/article/news/local/monday-deadly-i-40-crash-military-explosives/91-b0e70e6f-e6f3-4976-a84c-0c0f1171d0df

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A modified version of Sikorsky’s combination civil/military S-92, the VH-92A is built and modified at Sikorsky’s Coatesville, Pennsylvania, factory. It is powered by a pair of GE CT7-8A …

https://www.flyingmag.com/military/next-gen-marine-one-makes-operational-debut/

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