Tuesday, July 6, 2021

Stars and Stripes Daily Headlines

Stars and Stripes Daily Headlines

July 6, 2021

 

US withdrawal from Afghanistan nearly complete, CENTCOM says

The United States has completed “more than 90%” of the withdrawal from Afghanistan, a U.S. Central Command statement said Tuesday.

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Army brigades announce deployments to Iraq, Europe

About 1,800 troops from the 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, based out of Fort Carson, Colo., will deploy to Iraq. The 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division, based out of Fort Riley, Kan., will send about 3,800 troops to Europe.

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Counter-rocket battery downs drone over US Embassy in Baghdad

The system was a counter-rocket, artillery and mortar system, known as C-RAM, said Army Col. Wayne Marotto, a military spokesman for the U.S.-led coalition. Footage shared online overnight showed the system’s familiar stream of red tracers and exploding rounds arcing over part of Baghdad.

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US service members suffer chronic pain at rate much higher than civilian population, report says

Between 31% and 44% of active-duty service members suffer from chronic pain, the nonpartisan Rand Corp. said in a study that examined how the military health system deals with the issue.

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US women’s softball team arrives at Marine base in Japan for pre-Olympics training camp

Japan has carved out restrictions for Olympic athletes that preclude them from the usual 14-day quarantine expected of most arriving foreigners, but that also prevent them from mingling with most residents of Japan.

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Defense secretary grants Cameron Kinley chance to pursue NFL career with Bucs

Upon graduation, Kinley initially was denied his request to delay his commission. But Austin will allow him to sign with the Bucs as an undrafted free agent and attend training camp.

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Olympics organizers delay decision on ticket lottery as Japan gauges coronavirus rise

So far, only residents of Japan may attend the games, a consequence of the coronavirus pandemic that also postponed the 2020 Olympics’ start in Tokyo by one year.

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Hunt for Capitol attackers still on six months after Jan. 6

The first waves of arrests in the deadly siege at the U.S. Capitol focused on the easy targets. Dozens in the pro-Trump mob openly bragged about their actions on Jan. 6 on social media and were captured in shocking footage broadcast live by national news outlets.

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China's Xi attacks calls for technology blockades

Chinese leader Xi Jinping on Tuesday attacked calls from some in the U.S. and its allies to limit their dependency on Chinese suppliers and block the sharing of technologies.

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In Myanmar, the military and police declare war on medics

In Myanmar, the military has declared war on health care — and on doctors themselves, who were early and fierce opponents of the takeover in February. Security forces are arresting, attacking and killing medical workers, dubbing them enemies of the state.

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Taliban wins close consulates; Tajikistan reinforces border

The Afghan military exodus comes as Taliban overrun most districts in northeastern Badakhshan province. Many of the districts collapsed without a fight but along the province’s northern border with Tajikistan, hundreds of Afghan National Security and Defense Forces crossed the border seeking safety.

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