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Strykers and soldiers from Army’s 2nd Cavalry Regiment mount up for open-ended Romania deployment

The Vilseck-based 2nd Cavalry Regiment soldiers will remain in Romania to shore up NATO’s eastern flank as long as the mission requires, said Col. Joe Ewers, the regiment’s commander.

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Army touts new climate strategy as beneficial to Earth and warfighters

Top Army leaders argue steps they plan to take to address Earth’s changing climate will not only reduce the greenhouse gas output by the service but will also make American soldiers more effective on the battlefield, according to a new strategy rolled out this week.

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US troops could help evacuate American citizens in Ukraine should Russia invade, Pentagon says

U.S. troops could be used to help evacuate American citizens from Ukraine should Russia invade the country, chief Pentagon spokesman John Kirby said Wednesday.

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Army CID increases reward to $50,000 for missing Fort Bliss soldier

Army officials announced Wednesday that they decided to double the reward money, which was first introduced in September 2020, because investigators hope to stimulate public awareness and generate tips and potential new leads.

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VA secretary vows to boost health care workers pay, benefits as department grapples with employee burnout

Department of Veterans Affairs Secretary Denis McDonough vowed to work with Congress to increase pay caps for medical workers.

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‘History has repeated itself:’ Victims of Red Hill water contamination seek legislation modeled after Camp Lejeune relief

Some service members and their families who became ill when jet fuel leaked into the water supply at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam urged lawmakers Tuesday to fight for long-term medical care for the victims and require transparency from the Navy about the contamination.

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Legislation proposed to clear up confusion about GI Bill eligibility for children and spouses of troops

Legislation introduced Wednesday would simplify the paperwork required for service members to transfer their GI Bill eligibility to their dependents, which lawmakers believe will lead to fewer errors and more students able to access the benefits.

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Video | Stripes in 7 for Feb. 9, 2022

This edition features stories about an Air Force couple’s Great Dane who got some help getting from Japan to the U.S., off-base uniform wear changes at some locations in Europe and more.

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Noble Fusion combines Marine, Navy and Japanese forces for island campaign exercise

The Noble Fusion exercise combined concepts reminiscent of the Marines’ Pacific island-hopping campaigns of World War II, with a 21st century warfighting doctrine.

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US Navy finishes $26.5 million hangar for P-8 patrol planes in Sicily

A hangar, started in May 2017 and completed Jan. 15, includes modern technology and construction techniques designed to improve overseas maintenance, the Navy said.

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Rheinland-Pfalz proposes plans for relaxed COVID-19 restrictions

The state of Rheinland-Pfalz, home to the largest U.S. military community in Europe, plans to scale back its COVID-19 restrictions later this month.

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