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This week in Congress: More questions about the Afghanistan drawdown
Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of May 17, 2021.
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World War II-era ship played role in career of destroyer Kidd’s new commander
As a youngster, Matt Noland explored the USS Kidd Veterans Museum in Baton Rouge — and the World War II-era ship in his hometown played a part in his decision to follow a career in the Navy.
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NC native honors father with site about toxic exposure at military bases
Gavin Smith’s father, a U.S. Army veteran, was exposed to contaminated drinking water at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, where he worked as a civilian for 25 years.
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Offutt airmen say goodbye to troubled but beloved jets
The OC-135B spent the last 20 years flying aerial photography missions — primarily over Russia — in carrying out the international Open Skies Treaty.
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Japan, US, France hold military drill eyeing China presence
The three nations’ first joint drills on Japanese soil — dubbed “ARC21” — come as they seek step up military ties amid growing Chinese assertiveness in the region.
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Soldiers who perished in 1962 on secret mission to Vietnam are memorialized
Nearly 60 years ago, dozens of soldiers assembled for a top secret mission to Vietnam. They never made it. Their airplane disappeared between Guam and the Philippines.
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Marines break ground on new war game center
The opening is planned for summer 2023.
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Joint Base Andrews reopens after bomb hoax; suspect in custody
One man is in custody after falsely telling security forces at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, that he had a bomb in his car.
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Chris Pratt-led ‘Tomorrow War’ teases time-traveling conflict, 2051 alien invasion
“The Tomorrow War” is slated for a July 2 release.
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Eight more bases to compete for active-duty, Reserve KC-46A tankers
Eight Air Force bases are in the running to receive the next KC-46A Pegasus tanker units.
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