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October 19, 2021

 

Chinese, Russian warships pass together through narrow Japanese strait for first time Five Russian and five Chinese vessels, including destroyers and frigates, passed through the Tsugaru Strait — 12 miles wide at its narrowest point — from the Sea of Japan to the Pacific Ocean. READ MORE

North Korea apparently fired a submarine-launched ballistic missile, military official says The launch comes as several high-level discussions between the United States and Seoul about North Korea are expected to be held this week.  READ MORE

Seven-month search for new VA health care leader abandoned, agency starts over The Department of Veterans Affairs abandoned its initial search for someone to lead its massive health care system and is starting the process over again, the agency announced. READ MORE   Colorado lawmakers push to hold Space Command move until investigations into Alabama choice are complete Two reviews into the Air Force’s decision to move U.S. Space Command from Colorado to Alabama should be out by spring 2022, but Colorado lawmakers are asking for the investigations to be expedited before taxpayer money is spent on the relocation. READ MORE   Tokyo reaches a coronavirus low not seen since June 2020 Tokyo registered its lowest daily new case count in more than a year. READ MORE

Navy transforms into pioneer in contraceptive care The Navy has surpassed the other services in providing access to contraceptives, including those considered the most foolproof and effective. READ MORE   Base worker arrested in Germany on suspicion of assaulting US soldier in South Korea A former Defense Commissary Agency employee who was arrested in Germany faces prosecution for assault in the US over a 2020 attack in South Korea that seriously injured a US soldier. READ MORE   Friends, family celebrate Japan-based Navy spouse’s debut on ‘Project Runway’ A watch party supported Yokosuka Naval Base resident Katie Kortman’s first appearance on Bravo fashion competition show ‘Project Runway.’ READ MORE   Navy probe finds major failures in fire that destroyed ship A Navy report has concluded there were sweeping failures by commanders, crew members and others that fueled the July 2020 arson fire that destroyed the USS Bonhomme Richard, calling the massive five-day blaze in San Diego preventable and unacceptable. READ MORE   Lawmaker urges new probe after Army closes investigation into slaying of Fort Bragg soldier Enrique Roman-Martinez, 21, was stationed at Fort Bragg in North Carolina when he went missing in May 2020. Roman-Martinez, of Chino, Calif., had gone camping during the Memorial Day weekend with seven fellow soldiers on an island off the North Carolina coast. His partial remains later washed ashore near the camp. READ MORE   Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin underlines support for Ukraine U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin visited Ukraine on Tuesday, underlining Washington's support for the country's sovereignty and territorial integrity amid a tense standoff with Russia. READ MORE

 

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