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www.stripes.com November 7, 2022 | View in browser   Ukrainian drone attack could be precursor to new maritime fight in war with Russia The early morning drone offensive Oct. 29 also provides lessons for the U.S. Navy and its allies as they build future strategies for bases and shipyards, where billion-dollar assets will need protection from such attacks. Read more > Army MP’s death ruled a suicide amid claim that superior didn’t report her assault allegations Spc. Denisha Montgomery told her family she had been assaulted by three soldiers and was dissuaded by her first sergeant from filing an official report. Two weeks later, she was found dead in her barracks. Read more > Vets advocacy groups sue Defense and Justice departments over failed efforts to obtain sexual assault records The advocacy groups — Protect Our Defenders and the Connecticut Veterans Legal Center — say that records on criminal prosecutions could show disparities in how some serious crimes, particularly sexual assault, are punished in the military. Read more >   Toxic screening will expand to all VA facilities, veterans enrolled in the agency’s health care system The Department of Veterans Affairs will expand toxic screening to all veterans enrolled in its health care system in the United States under a new law that expands eligibility for care and benefits for those exposed to burn pits and other toxins. Read more >   US soldiers reportedly helped save lives during deadly crowd surge in South Korea Jarmil Taylor, Dane Beathard and Jerome Augusta are heralded as heroes in South Korea for rescuing people from the deadly crowd surge that killed more than 150 people Oct. 29 in Seoul. Read more > Pilot ejects from Air Force training jet before plane crashes in Mississippi The pilot of the T-38C Talon experienced an “in-flight emergency” about 20 miles south of Columbus AFB before safely ejecting from the aircraft, according to a statement from base officials. Read more >   Soldier assigned to 1st Special Forces Group killed in motorcycle crash on Okinawa A sergeant assigned to a Special Forces unit died Friday after his motorcycle crashed into a car at an intersection in Chatan town, Okinawa, according to Japanese police. Read more >   US military spouse held by Okinawa police for alleged DUI A service member’s spouse was arrested on suspicion of drunken driving following a crash that injured another driver, Japanese police said. Read more >   Volunteer army takes the field at Special Olympics in Japan Volunteers cheered the athletes, grilled food, wiped down the sporting equipment and acted as buddies to support and guide the Special Olympians. Read more >   North Korea: Missile tests were practice to attack South, US North Korea’s military said Monday its recent barrage of missile tests were practices to ‘mercilessly’ strike key South Korean and U.S. targets such as air bases and operation command systems. Read more >   New effort to keep talented Marines in the service helps hit recruitment goals The program focuses on maturing the force by retaining Marines who excel in their jobs and assigning or promoting them to roles where they can build on previously learned skills. Read more >   FOLLOW US STRIPES.COM | EUROPE | JAPAN | KOREA | OKINAWA | GUAM © 2022 Stars and Stripes · 633 3rd St. NW Suite 500, Washington, DC 20001-3050