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Austin sending deputy to Hawaii in wake of tainted-water crisis that displaced thousands Deputy Defense Secretary Kathleen Hicks is slated to visit Hawaii this week to see firsthand how contaminated water has affected more than 3,000 displaced residents of military housing residents. READ MORE >

Blinken calls out China’s aggressive actions during first stop of Southeast Asia tour U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken’s trip abroad touches on countries often at odds with China, the assertive presence in the region, and his speech reflected that atmosphere. READ MORE >

US military booster shot drive in Europe goes into overdrive amid COVID-19 surge The slow rollout of COVID-19 vaccine boosters to the U.S. military community in Europe has given way to ramped-up efforts to get the additional jab to everyone who’s eligible as quickly as possible. READ MORE >   Damaged Navy attack submarine arrives in San Diego after surface voyage from Guam A fast-attack submarine that was involved in an undersea collision in October completed a trip from Guam to San Diego entirely on the ocean’s surface, a media report said. READ MORE >   TikTok video shows onboard tribute to naval officer whose body was being flown home A TikTok video of an American Airlines crew member paying tribute to a Navy officer whose remains were being flown home to North Carolina earlier this month has been viewed over 16 million times. READ MORE >

European effort to facilitate troop passage welcomes US, Canada, Norway The United States is now officially part of a European project that aims to speed up the movement of military forces across the Continent. READ MORE >   US troops who smuggled cannabis products into South Korea won’t serve actual prison time Two U.S. service members recently received suspended jail sentences from a South Korean judge for bringing cannabis products into the country aboard flights this year. READ MORE >   Sailor accused of burning US warship faces 2nd day in court Navy prosecutors alleged that a sailor charged with setting the fire that destroyed the USS Bonhomme Richard last year was "disgruntled" after dropping out of Navy SEAL training, while his defense lawyers said there was no physical evidence connecting him to the blaze. READ MORE >   Senate advances compromise defense policy bill The Senate easily advanced the compromise defense policy bill Tuesday, voting 86-13 to end debate on the measure, which would authorize $768 billion in spending. READ MORE >   Navy veteran among 6 who died in tornado at Illinois Amazon facility Clayton Cope, 29, of Alton, was a decorated Navy veteran and the first of the six victims of a tornado in Edwardsville to be identified. READ MORE >   West warns time for talk is ending as Iran nuclear work advances Stern warnings from U.S. and European officials suggest the window is closing on nuclear talks with Iran, with frustration boiling over after two weeks of negotiations marred by allegations of Iranian backsliding. READ MORE >

 

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