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September 21, 2021

 

Four Marines injured in Kabul airport attack remain at Walter Reed nearly one month later One of the Marines is in “very serious but stable condition,” while three others are in “serious but stable condition,” Marine Corps spokesman Capt. Johnny Henderson said. The service did not provide further details on their injuries or the names of those injured, which is Marine Corps policy to protect their privacy. READ MORE

Space Force rank insignia sends senior enlisted members symbolically into orbit The Space Force this week unveiled its enlisted rank designs and a prototype service dress uniform as the newest military service looks to set itself apart from the Air Force while drawing on its heritage. READ MORE

Fort Hood soldier dies weeks after being shot by fellow soldier, who is the father of her child Sgt. Francine Martinez, 24, was shot Sept. 4 and spent the last two weeks in the hospital. She died Thursday, officials said. READ MORE   Air Force inspector general to review CENTCOM investigation of Kabul drone strike that killed 10 civilians Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin ordered a senior Air Force general be assigned to review the U.S. Central Command investigation into a drone strike. READ MORE   Prolonged Air Force deployment of stealth bombers shows importance of Iceland base A B-2 bomber mission marked a first for the stealth aircraft with a recent extended deployment in Iceland, where a strategic base is rediscovering its significance to facilitate military missions across the broader Arctic. READ MORE

Bill allowing Global War on Terrorism Memorial on National Mall could set bad precedent, senator argues Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, asked on the Senate floor Monday evening that her colleagues approve the bill under unanimous consent, meaning the chamber could pass the legislation unless someone stood to object. Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., blocked the vote. READ MORE   Navy sailor who died of coronavirus complications remembered as dedicated father Petty Officer 1st Class Ryan L. Crosby is the 13th sailor to die of causes related to COVID-19. READ MORE   AUKUS defense pact draws support from some Southeast Asian nations, concern from others Some Southeast Asian nations are concerned a new security agreement between the U.S., Australia and the United Kingdom could lead to an arms race and more aggression in the region. READ MORE   Foul play not suspected in Okinawa-based airman’s off-base death, police say Foul play is not suspected in the death of a U.S. airman discovered last month in his home off-base, according to Okinawa prefectural police. READ MORE   Tokyo’s coronavirus count falls below 300; US bases in Japan report seven cases Two U.S. military bases in Japan reported seven new cases on Tuesday. READ MORE   CDC wants Afghan evacuees at US overseas bases to quarantine for three weeks after getting measles shot Officials from the 86th Airlift Wing and a spokesman for the U.S. Embassy in Berlin said they had no updates on the timing for resumption of evacuation flights to the United States. READ MORE

 

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