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July 2, 2021

 

Army to upgrade 60 medals for ‘Black Hawk Down’ soldiers Army Special Operations Command officials will award 58 Silver Stars and two Distinguished Flying Crosses to soldiers who fought in that hourslong battle. READ MORE

Austin approves new US Forces Afghanistan Forward command as drawdown nears early completion Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin on Friday approved a new command for American forces in Afghanistan to oversee troops who will remain in the country to protect diplomats after the U.S. military drawdown ends next month, chief Pentagon spokesman John Kirby said. READ MORE

US leaves Bagram Airfield as America winds down its longest war Bagram Airfield was the hub of U.S. air operations throughout the nearly two-decade conflict, its rapid growth and gradual decline mirroring the U.S.-led mission in Afghanistan itself.  READ MORE   A timeline of important moments at Bagram Airfield from 2001-2021 Here are some of the important moments at Bagram Airfield, which served as the largest U.S. base in Afghanistan for much of the war since it began in 2001. READ MORE   Soldiers watch the US withdrawal from Bagram Airfield through the lens of Pokemon Go Digital rodents and abandoned Pokemon presided over the streets of Bagram Airfield on the day news broke that U.S. troops had left the base.  READ MORE

High uptake of coronavirus vaccines in overseas US military communities, including teens The overseas U.S. military population, including teens and tweens, is getting vaccinated against the coronavirus at a faster rate than the U.S. population in general, data released by military health officials shows. READ MORE   Marine guilty of involuntary manslaughter in hazing death in Mali A member of an elite group of U.S. Marines has been convicted of involuntary manslaughter and related charges for his role in the hazing death of a U.S. Green Beret while the men served in Africa, the U.S. Navy said in a news release Friday. Gunnery Sgt. Mario Madera-Rodriguez was found not guilty of felony murder. READ MORE   US seeks refuge for Afghan staff as it hands over key base The U.S. has asked Kazakhstan, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan to take in about 9,000 Afghans who assisted with the American military’s invasion and occupation of the country, according to three people familiar with the request, who asked not to be identified discussing private deliberations. READ MORE   Human error caused fatal NY Army National Guard helicopter crash, officials say The UH-60 Black Hawk medical evacuation helicopter crashed in a farmer's field south of Rochester on Jan. 20. READ MORE   Air Force Marathon returns in September for 25th anniversary This year’s event celebrates the breadth of Air Force power, highlighting a quartet of famous airplanes. Races include the familiar array of distances: The 26.2-mile marathon, 13.1-mile half marathon, 10K, 5K, Tailwind Trot 1K Kids’ Run, and the “Fly! Fight! Win! Challenge” events. READ MORE   How Fort Bragg soldiers help pets get adopted sooner at the Cumberland County Animal Shelter Soldiers in the First Year Graduate Veterinary Education program are helping spays and neuters dogs and cats at the shelter through a partnership program that began about six months ago. READ MORE

 

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