Tuesday, November 23, 2021

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Stars and Stripes Daily Headlines

November 23, 2021

 

Veterans groups urge Congress to stick by changes in the way sexual assault is handled within the military

In letters sent to leadership of each chamber and of their armed services committees, the groups call for full passage of the Military Justice Improvement and Increasing Prevention, which would overhaul how the military handles non-military felonies, including sexual assault.

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Navy security officer arrested on sex trafficking charge in Virginia

A Navy security officer arrested on a charge related to prostitution in Virginia is assigned to U.S. Fleet Forces Command, the service confirmed.

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China looms large over House delegation’s Thanksgiving trip to Japan, South Korea

A U.S. congressional delegation heard from U.S. military commanders on Okinawa of China’s increasing provocations in the region, but left Tuesday saying conflict with the Asian power must be avoided.

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USS Shiloh returns to Japan after wide-ranging six months at sea

The guided-missile cruiser USS Shiloh steamed into Tokyo Bay recently, ending a six-month deployment that took the ship from Japan to the Middle East and back.

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German railway launches nationwide COVID-19 status checks of travelers

Travelers must now present either proof of vaccination, recent recovery or negative test result documentation. Security personnel and train attendants may conduct random sample checks during ticket controls.

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Fighter-pilot Barbie takes off ahead of wingman ‘Top Gun: Maverick’

Mattel Creations is taking orders on its website for the “Top Gun: Maverick” doll modeled after a character in the sequel to Cruise’s hit from 33 years ago.

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Stuttgart Christmas market canceled due to COVID-19 spike

The celebrated Stuttgart Christmas Market that was slated to open on Wednesday has been canceled as authorities grapple with a surge of coronavirus cases in the region.

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Active volcano near NAS Sigonella not likely to affect operations

Officials at Naval Air Station Sigonella in Sicily are keeping a watchful eye on an active volcano that caused Italian authorities to evacuate residents of a nearby island due to a buildup of toxic gases.

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Gen. Milley, Russian military chief talk amid Ukraine tensions

Gen. Mark Milley, chairman of the U.S. Joint Chiefs of Staff, and Gen. Valery Gerasimov, chief of the Russian General Staff, talked by phone about “several security-related issues of concern,” according to a statement from the Joint Chiefs.

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‘We never, ever stop remembering’: 82nd Airborne adds 8 paratrooper names to Fort Bragg memorial walls

The memorials honor all division paratroopers who died in combat or training accidents since the inception of the 82nd Airborne Division, division commander Maj. Gen. Christopher Donahue said.

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‘Stay hungry’: 82nd Airborne Division recognizes top enlisted paratroopers of the year

As part of the 82nd Airborne Division's All American Days, the division’s Noncommissioned Officer of the Year, Paratrooper of the Year, Jumpmaster of the Year, and Stress Shoot Competition winners were recognized during an awards ceremony Friday at Fort Bragg.

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