Army appeals court overturns mandate of unanimous guilty verdict in officer’s sex-assault trial

A Germany-based military judge’s ruling that a unanimous guilty verdict was required to convict an Army officer facing sexual assault charges was rejected by the service’s top appeals court.

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US military sees long-term rise in chlamydia rates, study finds

Annual chlamydia incidence rates grew by 67% for the Army, Navy, Air Force and Marine Corps from 2013 to 2019, according to data highlighted in a Medical Surveillance Monthly Report.

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Abe’s foreign policy, defense goals his legacy, experts say

Shinzo Abe’s vision of a militarily strong Japan and a secure Indo-Pacific will live long after him, experts said.

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Blinken in Tokyo delivers US condolences over Abe’s death

Secretary of State Antony Blinken delivered condolences over the death of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe.

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Navy relieves sub commander in Pacific Fleet

Cmdr. Seth Rumler, the commander of the fast-attack submarine USS Scranton, was relieved by Rear Adm. Rick Seif, commander of Submarine Group 7.

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White House: Iran set to deliver armed drones to Russia

The White House on Monday said it believes Russia is turning to Iran to provide it with "hundreds" of unmanned aerial vehicles, including weapons-capable drones, for use in its ongoing invasion of Ukraine.

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Putin extends fast-track Russian citizenship to all Ukraine

President Vladimir Putin signed a decree on Monday expanding a fast-track procedure to receive Russian citizenship to all Ukrainians, in yet another effort to expand Moscow’s influence in war-torn Ukraine.

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Famed Ukrainian medic describes 'hell' of Russian captivity

The captive Ukrainian medic's eyeglasses had long since been taken away, and the face of the Russian man walking past her was a blur. Yuliia Paievska knew only that her life was being traded for his.

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Fairchild Air Force Base to host military women's world cup

Ten countries from almost every continent will be competing, including South Korea, Cameroon and the Netherlands. As the hosts, Team USA will kick off the tournament.

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Department of Defense, Kirtland Air Force Base satellites launched into orbit

The Air Force Research Laboratory announced that its Recurve satellite was one of several satellites launched into low-earth orbit by the Virgin Orbit space system from the Mojave Air and Space Port in California.

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Newport News shipyard hits milestone in construction of Navy’s new Ford-class carrier

Newport News Shipbuilding has hit a milestone in its multibillion-dollar, multiyear project building the carrier John F. Kennedy, as it turns over the 1,000th compartment inside the ship to its crew.

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