Littoral combat ship on Navy’s chopping block now plying Middle East waterways for 5th Fleet

While in the Red Sea, the USS Sioux City will support Combined Task Force 153, which focuses on missions in the Red Sea, Bab al-Mandeb and Gulf of Aden.

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US and Japanese sailors strengthen ties during second annual Fleet Week Japan

Sailors from the US Navy and Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force teamed up for a week of contests and activities at naval bases around Japan.

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Nearly 850 high school seniors are joining DODEA-Pacific’s 75th graduating class

Department of Defense Education Activity-Pacific high schools began their graduations on May 25.

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Lethal rocket strike in Sloviansk as Russia moves on Donbas

Sloviansk, in the eastern Donetsk region, is again in Russia's sights as part of its efforts to seize the Donbas.

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Memorial Day events, parade return to Washington, DC

Veterans, service members, family members, officials and celebrities gathered in the nation’s capital on Monday, Memorial Day, to commemorate military members who sacrificed their lives for their country.

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Russian soldiers get prison terms in second Ukraine war crimes trial

A Ukrainian court found two Russian soldiers guilty of “violating the laws and customs of war” on Tuesday and sentenced them to 11 and a half years in prison - the second verdict handed down in a Ukrainian war crimes trial held during the conflict.

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5 missiles hit Iraqi base hosting US troops; no casualties

Iraqi security officials said the missiles hit only a few yards from where U.S. forces are stationed.

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Taiwan pilot dies in third military jet crash this year

A Taiwanese air force trainer jet crashed, killing its pilot, hours after scores of Chinese warplanes flew close to the island, highlighting concerns about its aging military fleet as Beijing intensifies its pressure on Taipei.

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High prices, Asian markets could blunt EU ban on Russian oil

European Union leaders agreed late Monday to cut Russian oil imports by about 90% over the next six months.

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‘Top Gun’ risks China’s anger with Taiwan flag on Maverick’s jacket

The sequel “Top Gun: Maverick” features Tom Cruise’s character wearing a bomber jacket with the Taiwan flag, something considered an independence symbol by authorities in Beijing.

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Program provides leadership training, mentorship for military spouses

Starting last year, the Military Spouse Advocacy Network began offering a virtual training camp for military spouses looking to develop their leadership, advocacy and communication skills.

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