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Nov 20, 2024, 4:58 PM
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Pentagon chief Lloyd Austin makes impassioned defense of women in combat
Austin's comments are the strongest statement from the military since Hegseth was tapped by Trump to lead the DOD.Nov 20, 2024, 4:58 PM
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Nov 20, 2024, 5:12 AM
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What will be the US military's role in Trump's mass deportation plan?
Thomas Homan, Trump's choice to serve as the border czar, said U.S. military assets would be a "force multiplier" in the deportations.Nov 20, 2024, 5:12 AM
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Nov 17, 2024, 7:18 AM
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Japanese troops will train with US and Australian forces as concerns over China grow
The defense ministers from the U.S., Japan and Australia have agreed to step up military cooperation and expressed concern about a spate of confrontations with China’s increasingly assertive militaryNov 17, 2024, 7:18 AM
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Nov 15, 2024, 12:02 PM
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1st female airman awarded Silver Star for shootdown of Iranian drones
The Air Force's first female airman received the Silver Star for her role in shooting down dozens of Iranian drones headed to Israel.Nov 15, 2024, 12:02 PM
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Nov 14, 2024, 6:53 PM
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US military suicides increased in 2023, Pentagon reports
Though concerning, military suicide rates over that time period were comparable to those of the wider U.S. population.Nov 14, 2024, 6:53 PM
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Nov 11, 2024, 2:57 PM
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Military hunts for answers to mysterious brain injuries among troops
An unknown number of troops are suffering from mysterious neurological issues that researchers suspect could be linked to blasts caused by their own weapons.Nov 11, 2024, 2:57 PM
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Nov 11, 2024, 8:40 AM
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Army veteran's nonprofit aids former vets facing food insecurity
On 7 acres in Brandywine, Maryland, former U.S. Army Special Forces counterintelligence agent Peter Scott is farming to help food-insecure veterans in the D.C. region.Nov 11, 2024, 8:40 AM
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Nov 10, 2024, 3:34 AM
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US bombs 'numerous' Houthi weapon storage sites in Yemen, official says
American airstrikes targeted Houthi facilities in Yemen on Saturday night, a U.S. defense official confirmed to ABC News.Nov 10, 2024, 3:34 AM
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Oct 24, 2024, 5:43 PM
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Person of interest in custody after soldier found dead on Army base
A person of interest has been taken into custody in connection to a suspected homicide involving a soldier on an Army base, officials announced Thursday.Oct 24, 2024, 5:43 PM
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Oct 22, 2024, 5:21 PM
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2 US service members injured in Iraqi raid targeting ISIS leaders
Two U.S. service members were injured overnight in a raid in Iraq that targeted top ISIS leaders and killed "multiple" ISIS operatives, the Pentagon said Tuesday.Oct 22, 2024, 5:21 PM
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Oct 21, 2024, 6:53 PM
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Navy IDs 2 'trailblazing' female aviators killed in Washington jet crash
The Navy on Sunday declared two aviators dead after their jet crashed in northeast Washington on Oct. 15.Oct 21, 2024, 6:53 PM
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Oct 16, 2024, 9:51 PM
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US military strikes Houthi targets in Yemen
The U.S. military struck weapons storage facilities in Houthi-controlled Yemen, a U.S. official told ABC News.Oct 16, 2024, 9:51 PM
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May 17, 2024, 3:45 PM
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US Airman Roger Fortson, killed by deputy in his own home, honored at funeral
Civil rights activists and Air Force airmen lauded him during the ceremony.May 17, 2024, 3:45 PM
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Oct 15, 2024, 12:51 PM
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Pentagon grants honorable discharges to more than 800 veterans kicked out under 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell'
More than 13,000 service members were kicked out under the policy between 1994 and 2011.Oct 15, 2024, 12:51 PM
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Oct 15, 2024, 11:59 AM
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How Trump could use the military to go after the 'radical left'
Former President Donald Trump says troops should be used to go after "radical left lunatics" to handle any Election Day chaos. Can he do that legally?Oct 15, 2024, 11:59 AM
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Oct 12, 2024, 5:00 AM
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Soldier who attempted to assist ISIS in killing US troops sentenced to 14 years
A United States Army soldier has been sentenced to 14 years in prison after he allegedly attempted to assist ISIS in conducting a deadly ambush on U.S. troops.Oct 12, 2024, 5:00 AM
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Sep 27, 2024, 4:38 PM
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US not withdrawing from Iraq but agreement could lead to troop reductions
U.S. and Iraq announce end of anti-ISIS coalition troop presence in Iraq could mean significant troop reduction in Iraq.Sep 27, 2024, 4:38 PM
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Sep 21, 2024, 4:03 AM
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US, NATO allies train with naval missiles for potential Baltic Sea showdown with Russia
NATO troops, vessels and aircraft took to the frigid North Atlantic Ocean last month to sharpen their skills for a potential future war at sea.Sep 21, 2024, 4:03 AM
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Sep 6, 2024, 5:21 PM
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19-year-old cadet found dead in dorm at US Air Force Academy
Cadet 4th Class Avery Koonce was found unconscious in her dorm Wednesday night at the Colorado institution, the U.S. Air Force Academy said.Sep 6, 2024, 5:21 PM
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Sep 3, 2024, 1:37 PM
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10 people arrested in attack on 2 US Marines in Turkey
Ten people were arrested in connection with Monday's attack on two U.S. Marines in Izmir, Turkey. U.S. service members are restricted to their vessels at the port.Sep 3, 2024, 1:37 PM
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Aug 31, 2024, 11:00 AM
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7 US personnel injured in Iraq raid that killed 15 ISIS members: Officials
Seven U.S. personnel injured in Iraq raid that killed 15 ISIS members, officials said.Aug 31, 2024, 11:00 AM
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Aug 26, 2024, 9:41 PM
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Travis King, Army soldier who ran into North Korea, to plead guilty to desertion: Attorney
Travis King, the U.S. Army soldier who ran across the border from South Korea to North Korea last year, will plead guilty to desertion, his attorney said.Aug 26, 2024, 9:41 PM
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Aug 11, 2024, 12:05 PM
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Drone attack on US base in Syria, minor injuries reported
New drone attack on U.S. base in Syria could be the latest sign that Iranian-backed militias have resumed their attacks on U.S. bases in Iraq and Syria.Aug 11, 2024, 12:05 PM
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Aug 9, 2024, 7:03 PM
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All troops to get baseline cognitive testing in bid to treat traumatic injuries: DOD
The military is taking new steps to reduce the chances of traumatic brain injury in troops nine months after an Army Reservist went on a shooting rampage.Aug 9, 2024, 7:03 PM
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Aug 6, 2024, 1:00 PM
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7 US personnel injured in rocket attack on Iraqi base, officials say
A "post-attack damage assessment" was being conducted, a spokesperson said.Aug 6, 2024, 1:00 PM
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Jul 30, 2024, 9:05 PM
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US carries out defensive airstrike in Iraq: Officials
The U.S. military conducted a defensive airstrike south of Baghdad, Iraq, on Tuesday, according to two U.S. officials.Jul 30, 2024, 9:05 PM
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Jul 9, 2024, 1:40 PM
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Sailor attempted to access President Biden's restricted medical record: Navy
A sailor tried to access President Joe Biden's restricted medical records in February, the Navy revealed Tuesday.Jul 9, 2024, 1:40 PM
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Jul 4, 2024, 2:57 PM
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Retired military dogs reunite with their former Marine Corps handlers after years apart
Best friends U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Isaac Weissend and Marine Corps veteran Dalton Stone were reunited with the military dogs they handled in service, overseas.Jul 4, 2024, 2:57 PM
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Jun 27, 2024, 7:00 PM
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US sends USS Wasp assault ship and Marines to eastern Mediterranean
U.S. moves USS Wasp and Marines to Eastern Mediterranean as tensions continue to rise between Israel and HezbollahJun 27, 2024, 7:00 PM
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Jun 30, 2024, 4:08 PM
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Several US military bases in Europe put on heightened state of alert, US officials say
Several U.S. military bases across Europe are now operating under a heightened state of alert, ABC News has confirmed.Jun 30, 2024, 4:08 PM
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Jun 13, 2024, 5:05 AM
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Families of Marines killed in V-22 Osprey crash demand answers as Pentagon officials testify before Congress
Lawmakers questioned Pentagon officials about the aircraft's safety record.Jun 13, 2024, 5:05 AM
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May 24, 2024, 7:58 PM
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Families of Marines killed in 2022 Osprey crash file wrongful death lawsuit
The suit names Boeing, Rolls Royce and Bell, the companies that make the Osprey.May 24, 2024, 7:58 PM
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Jun 6, 2024, 10:57 AM
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Biden marks 80th D-Day anniversary in Normandy
The president attended a ceremony at the Normandy American Cemetery.Jun 6, 2024, 10:57 AM
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Jun 4, 2024, 9:57 AM
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Women veterans return to Normandy for 80th D-Day anniversary
A group of 68 World War II veterans have returned to Normandy in France to commemorate the 80th anniversary of D-Day.Jun 4, 2024, 9:57 AM
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May 28, 2024, 10:45 PM
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F-35 crashes off of airfield near Albuquerque airport
A military aircraft has crashed off of the airfield at the Albuquerque International Sunport, the primary international airport in New Mexico, officials said.May 28, 2024, 10:45 PM
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May 28, 2024, 4:38 PM
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US aid pier to be moved from Gaza for repairs after damage from rough seas
The U.S. military's temporary pier will be moved from Gaza for repairs that could last a week.May 28, 2024, 4:38 PM
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May 15, 2024, 6:50 PM
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Pentagon report to show significant drop in unwanted sexual contact in military
Pentagon report to show significant drop in unwanted sexual contact in military and a drop in number of reports filed last year.May 15, 2024, 6:50 PM
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May 15, 2024, 2:16 AM
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Air Force pilot dies after aircraft ejection seat goes off while on the ground
An Air Force instructor pilot has died after the ejection seat on his aircraft activated while the plane was operating on the ground, officials said.May 15, 2024, 2:16 AM
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May 9, 2024, 4:39 PM
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Witnesses tell lawmakers US intel community downplaying cases of mysterious 'Havana syndrome'
A U.S. intelligence community report concluded it was 'very unlikely' a foreign adversary was the cause.May 9, 2024, 4:39 PM
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May 4, 2024, 12:00 PM
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US military acknowledges errant drone strike last year killed a civilian, not an al-Qaeda leader
U.S. Central Command acknowledged that one year ago Friday, it mistakenly struck a civilian in a strike in Syria, not the al-Qaeda leader it was looking for.May 4, 2024, 12:00 PM
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