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USS George H.W. Bush families told to prepare for year-long deployment

Families of sailors on the USS George H.W. Bush prepare to spend holidays without their loved ones after the Navy announces its deployment is extended once again.
Tomb of Unknown Soldier guard granted medal after reprimanding Hegseth at site

Hegseth granted the Joint Service Commendation Medal to Specialist Thomas Iglesias after the soldier chastised the secretary and his group for their behavior at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.
3 Iranian-backed men indicted in attempted plot on RAF Fairford

Three men, with one working from jail, allegedly conspired to commit around 20 terrorist attacks across the U.S. and Europe, including the plot on RAF Fairford, on behalf of Iran-aligned terrorist networks.
Guard appears to rebuke Hegseth’s delegation at Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

The U.S. Army sentinel moved toward the group and, from a distance, shouted toward them: “All visitors will maintain an atmosphere of silence and respect at all times.”

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Trump claims arch at Arlington National Cemetery would honor military personnel, veterans

During his Veterans Day speech Wednesday, Trump said an arch he plans to build at the cemetery’s entrance would honor those who served.

Putin lets Europe join Ukraine peace talks, as Kyiv says Starshield disrupted again

President Vladimir Putin agreed on Thursday to let European representatives join the next round of Ukraine peace talks, a U.S. envoy said.
Army formally activates public affairs school

The Army formally activated its U.S. Army Public Affairs School, a milestone toward the goal of continuously upgrading strategic military communications.
How much time are sailors away from home? Navy records leave gaps

A ship’s deployment is only one measure of the time sailors spend away from home.

That time Ted Williams faced off against Babe Ruth during WWII fundraiser game

On July 28, 1943, Ted Williams faced off against Babe Ruth to benefit war-relief efforts and the American Red Cross.

Hegseth’s group admonished by Army sentinel at Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

An Army sentinel guarding the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Arlington National Cemetery reprimanded Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s entourage after a member of the group was heard laughing during a Veterans Day visit Wednesday.