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Test Schedule: US Army aspires to create Indo-Pacific manufacturing hub in Korea
As the Army builds out its logistics capability in Korea, it’s investing in manufacturing to supply local forces — and troops across the Pacific region.
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Twenty-Six Defense unveils new soldier-worn tech
The defense firm formerly known as Elbit America introduced Primex, a headset designed with night vision and augmented reality capabilities.
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Lockheed’s New PAC-3 Edge interceptor aims for agility
The defense giant unveiled the PAC-3 Edge this Friday and debuted it at the Association of the U.S. Army’s annual meeting on Monday.
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The Army’s most dangerous logistics problem is hiding behind motor pools
The Army must establish company-level asset management chiefs before the next major conflict, an active-duty officer writes.
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Green Beret who survived an IED now clears Ukraine’s landmines
A Green Beret and Silver Star recipient who once survived an IED and now clears Ukraine’s landmines is the subject of a new documentary, “Safe Ground.”
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As Gold Star Mother’s and Family’s Day approaches, words matter
The sacrifice represented by the Gold Star must never be diluted into something it was never intended to mean, this Gold Star father writes.
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USNS Cesar Chavez will keep its name after worries of change
Navy Secretary John Phelan announced the ship’s name will remain unchanged in an August memo addressed to lawmakers.
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Navy bans sailors from Pensacola bar rumored to serve underage troops
Wild Greg’s Saloon enabled underage drinking, drug use and bathroom sex, according to NAS Pensacola Base Commander Captain Chandra Newman.
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Hegseth signs memo authorizing arming of Guard in DC
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has signed a memo authorizing National Guard troops deployed in Washington to carry weapons if their mission requires it.
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F-16s intercept Russian spy planes near Alaska two days in a row
The Russian surveillance and reconnaissance planes stayed in international airspace, but flew close enough to prompt NORAD to launch F-16s to intercept.
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Pilot program at Fort Hood gives soldiers more dining options
In part, the program allows soldiers to use their meal entitlements for special menu items at Qdoba, Burger King, Starbucks, Subway and Freshens.
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Trump touts tough-on-crime mantra during visit to Guard troops in DC
Trump proudly promoted the work of roughly 2,000 National Guard troops to confront what he described as an out-of-control crime wave in Washington.
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World War II’s last American ace dies at 103
Don McPherson claimed his score in the conflict’s last campaign: Okinawa.
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Several sailors treated for minor injuries after USS New Orleans blaze
U.S. Navy crews and the Japan Coast Guard fought the blaze for about 11 hours before extinguishing it Thursday morning.
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US Coast Guard rescues four girls stranded while paddleboarding
The four children were unable to safely depart a rock they found themselves on after losing their paddle boards amid inclement weather.
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Airman ID’d as victim in AK-47 shooting near Wyoming base
Police said Orr, 20, was drinking in an apartment with friends when he picked up an AK-47, which fired and fatally struck SrA Joshua Aragon.