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Maryland loses last A-10s, becomes the only Air Guard without planes
The divestment of the Maryland National Guard's fleet of A-10s left it as the only Air Guard in the country without a flying mission.
By Zita Ballinger Fletcher
Wanted by US, Iranian oil tanker says it’s going to Turkey
Although they could be lying about the real destination.
By Jon Gambrell, The Associated Press
One step at a time: Congress’ charge to reshape American foreign policy
The authors of this commentary urge lawmakers to support a measure that would effectively bar the president from taking offensive military action against Iran without approval from Congress.
By Nate Anderson and Jon Soltz
Iran-backed militias blame US for attacks on bases in Iraq
Iraqi paramilitary forces backed by Iran accused Israeli drones of carrying out a series of attacks on bases run by the militias, saying Wednesday that they hold the United States ultimately responsible. The militias vowed to defend themselves against any future attack.
Report: Army introduces new deck of playing cards with Iranian weapons systems
The Federation of American Scientists reports that the Army has introduced the deck of cards, the Iran edition of the service’s Worldwide Equipment Identification Cards, with the likely purpose of educating soldiers so they can identify the weapons better in combat.
By Diana Stancy
Houthi rebels claim to down Reaper drone in Yemen, US investigating
If confirmed, the downing of an MQ-9 Reaper Tuesday would be the second attack in as many months.
Israeli, US militaries simulate retaking hijacked ship amid tensions
Israel’s military says it has conducted a joint exercise with U.S. special operations forces simulating the retaking of a hijacked ship.
Iranian tanker sought by US sails to unknown destination
The tanker slowly steered southeast toward a narrow stretch of international waters separating Morocco and the southern tip of the Iberian Peninsula.
By Aritz Parra, The Associated Press
Images show Iran satellite launch looms despite US criticism
Iran appears to be preparing another satellite launch after twice failing this year to put one in orbit, despite U.S. accusations that the Islamic Republic’s program helps it develop ballistic missiles.
By Jon Gambrell, The Associated Press
This skipper fled Iran. Now he’s preparing to deploy there.
Meet Capt. Kavon "Hak" Hakimzadeh.
By Brock Vergakis, The Virginian-Pilot
New Army cyber warfare units seriously undermanned, GAO says
The report focused on new cyber and electronic warfare units, and one of those is only 18 percent manned.
By Kyle Rempfer