The Navy's SM-6 missile intercepted a target in a test during Valiant Shield using the Army's new missile defense radar and battle command system.
U.S. Army Air Forces Pvt. 1st Class Charles R. Powers was held at the Cabanatuan prison camp where more than 2,500 POWs died.
The fighting against Houthi rebels in the Middle East has become the most intense running sea battle the Navy has faced since WWII.
The gains-based recommendation will now await a Senate decision in order to become law.
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