Friday, July 1, 2022

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Nearly 40,000 Army Guard troops still unvaccinated for COVID as deadline passes for them to get the shots

About 88.2% of the total National Guard force was fully vaccinated as of Monday, with another 0.7% having had at least one dose of the vaccine, according to the service.

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Landmark NATO summit concludes with US pledge of $800 million more in arms to Ukraine

President Joe Biden said that the U.S. soon will send Ukraine a further $800 million in weaponry, including advanced rocket systems, as part of the long-term American commitment to the country.

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Navy ends early-out programs for enlisted sailors, urges rethink by others eyeing exit

The policy change comes amid recent attempts to balance the fleet by offering early separation to sailors in certain ratings or career fields considered overmanned.

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USS Abraham Lincoln arrives in Hawaii for RIMPAC kickoff  

Navies from 26 nations are participating in RIMPAC, which runs to Aug. 4 in waters near Hawaii and Southern California.

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Here’s how the Air Force’s maternity uniform lending program test will work

Starting around Oct. 1, airmen will be loaned three full sets of maternity coats and trousers with the operational camouflage pattern, said Laurel Tingley, an Air Force spokeswoman. It would normally cost $224.40 to buy all three sets.

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US Air Force base in ‘critical location’ in northern Japan changes commanders

Air Force Col. Michael Richard succeeds Brig. Gen. Jesse Friedel as commander at Misawa Air Base.

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US professor recalls Hong Kong handover 25 years ago

China is holding a series of events to commemorate the July 1, 1997, handover of Hong Kong by the United Kingdom.

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Noise complaints more than double at Japan air base with arrival of Air Force fighters

Complaints typically fall off in June, when the Navy’s Carrier Air Wing 5 is at sea with the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan, an official said. 

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Navy sailor dies in Hawaii from injuries in Japan

Petty Officer 3rd Class Bailey Gorman died at the Tripler Army Medical Center in Honolulu of injuries he received in Yokosuka, Japan, according to his obituary.

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North Dakota National Guard airman killed in motorcycle accident

Master Sgt. Brandon Sola, 36, died in an accident on I-95 near West Fargo, N.D.

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Navy reservist wins claim against Florida company for illegal termination 

The Justice Department said the amount of lost pay that Tapesouth Inc. will give Lt. Cmdr. James Radtke is $2,500.

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