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Space Force graduates first guardians to train under service-specific curriculum The Space Force’s 71 newest guardians marched in two flights across a heat-scorched parade field, bringing yet another first to the youngest branch of the military — the first boot camp graduates to train under a unique, Space Force-centric curriculum. Read more >

US and NATO seen in more favorable light abroad as world sours on Putin, survey finds A median of 65% of those polled across 11 alliance member countries held favorable views of NATO, compared with 26% having negative views, Pew said. Read more >

VA suspends employee who attacked veteran at clinic in Atlanta Lawrence F. Gaillard Jr., who worked as a patient advocate at the Fort McPherson VA Clinic, has been indefinitely suspended without pay. Read more >   Army relaxes tattoo policy, approves some hand, neck ink as it faces recruiting shortfall Army officials said the new policy would better align the service with social norms on tattoos and make the enlistment process simpler for recruits with tattoos in some areas of their bodies that were previously banned. Read more >   Openly gay Air Force command chief at Ramstein lends voice of personal experience for Pride Month Only 15 years ago, Chief Master Sgt. Jeremiah Grisham never imagined he’d be where he is today: the top enlisted leader for the 521st Air Mobility Operations Wing at Ramstein. As far as he knows, he’s the only openly gay command chief in the Air Force. Read more >

Governor calls for base closures as Okinawans mark 77th battle anniversary The next generation must learn from the World War II generation before it passes on, Okinawa Gov. Denny Tamaki said during a ceremony commemorating the Battle of Okinawa. Read more >   China’s newest carrier is for regional domination, not contesting the US Navy, experts say China’s newest aircraft carrier boasts some advanced technology and presents a growing challenge to the U.S. and its Indo-Pacific allies, experts said. Read more >   Pilot ‘raised in tactical airlift’ takes command of US airlift hub in Tokyo A C-130J Super Hercules pilot who led a tactical airlift squadron in Afghanistan is the new commander of the Air Force’s home in western Tokyo. Read more >   US military on Okinawa announces end to government-funded morale leave flights Members of the U.S. military population on Okinawa have slightly more than a month to squeeze in a government-funded morale flight to the U.S. mainland. Read more >   Army considering 13 bases as sites for multidomain artillery units The Army is seeking public comment on proposed sites at 13 installations in the U.S. for its permanent Multi-Domain Task Force units, including bases in Hawaii and Alaska. Read more >   Video | Stripes in 7 for June 23, 2022 This edition features stories on the Army’s 247th birthday, a new work hub for military veterans and more. Read more >

 

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