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The Army stood up a Pacific-based detachment last week tasked with countering disinformation and "malign influence" aimed at the U.S. and its allies and partners, the first of three such units the service aims to activate before the end of next year. (from @wyattwolson.bsky.social)
Army stands up unit to combat disinformation, ‘malign influence’ in Indo-Pacific
The Army has activated the first of three planned units to counter disinformation and “malign influence” aimed at the U.S. and its allies by adversaries.
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November 11, 2025 at 7:10 AM
The Army stood up a Pacific-based detachment last week tasked with countering disinformation and "malign influence" aimed at the U.S. and its allies and partners, the first of three such units the service aims to activate before the end of next year. (from @wyattwolson.bsky.social)
China has commissioned its latest aircraft carrier after extensive sea trials, adding a ship that experts say will help what is already the world's largest navy expand its power farther beyond its own waters.
China seeks to project power far beyond its coast with new Fujian aircraft carrier
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November 11, 2025 at 6:39 AM
China has commissioned its latest aircraft carrier after extensive sea trials, adding a ship that experts say will help what is already the world's largest navy expand its power farther beyond its own waters.
The U.S. Coast Guard said Monday it is seeking a new training center location to help it reach its goal of adding up to 15,000 more personnel. The initiative comes after the service reported it had exceeded its recruiting goal for fiscal 2025.
Coast Guard seeks a site to locate a new training center
The initiative comes as the Coast Guard reported Friday it had recruited 5,204 active-duty enlisted service members, exceeding its goal for 2025.
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November 11, 2025 at 6:08 AM
The U.S. Coast Guard said Monday it is seeking a new training center location to help it reach its goal of adding up to 15,000 more personnel. The initiative comes after the service reported it had exceeded its recruiting goal for fiscal 2025.
Air travelers should expect worsening cancellations and delays this week even as the government shutdown appears to be close to an end, as the Federal Aviation Administration rolls out deeper cuts to flights at 40 major U.S. airports, officials said Monday.
While Trump threatens controllers, US flight cancellations will drag on even after shutdown ends
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November 11, 2025 at 5:36 AM
Air travelers should expect worsening cancellations and delays this week even as the government shutdown appears to be close to an end, as the Federal Aviation Administration rolls out deeper cuts to flights at 40 major U.S. airports, officials said Monday.
New Japanese Prime Ministar Sanae Takaichi found herself in a war of words with China this week after saying a Chinese attack on Taiwan could constitute "a survival-threatening situation" for Japan requiring the use of force.
Japan and China exchange barbs after PM Takaichi’s remarks over Taiwan
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November 11, 2025 at 5:05 AM
New Japanese Prime Ministar Sanae Takaichi found herself in a war of words with China this week after saying a Chinese attack on Taiwan could constitute "a survival-threatening situation" for Japan requiring the use of force.
An annual Remembrance Sunday ceremony at Durnbach War Cemetery drew about 100 attendees, including U.S. Army Maj. Adam Moore and his family, to pay their respects to four American service members and roughly 3,000 Allied troops who died in southern Germany during World War II.
Tributes paid to 4 US soldiers buried in British war cemetery in Bavaria
100 British, Canadians, Germans and others gathered for the annual Remembrance Sunday ceremony at the Duernbach War Cemetery in Gmund am Tegernsee.
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November 11, 2025 at 4:34 AM
An annual Remembrance Sunday ceremony at Durnbach War Cemetery drew about 100 attendees, including U.S. Army Maj. Adam Moore and his family, to pay their respects to four American service members and roughly 3,000 Allied troops who died in southern Germany during World War II.
UPDATE | The Senate passed legislation Monday to reopen the government, bringing the longest shutdown in history closer to an end as a small group of Democrats ratified a deal with Republicans despite searing criticism from within their party.
Senate approves bill to end the shutdown, sending it to the House
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November 11, 2025 at 4:02 AM
UPDATE | The Senate passed legislation Monday to reopen the government, bringing the longest shutdown in history closer to an end as a small group of Democrats ratified a deal with Republicans despite searing criticism from within their party.
ICYMI: Defense Secretary announced Monday morning that the U.S. had struck two more alleged drug-carrying boats in the eastern Pacific Ocean, the Trump administration's 18th and 19th known strikes at sea against alleged traffickers, which have killed at least 75 people.
Hegseth says US conducted 2 more strikes on alleged drug boats, killing 6
The latest incident marks the 18th and 19th known strikes against alleged drug traffickers at sea, which have killed at least 75 people.
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November 11, 2025 at 3:23 AM
ICYMI: Defense Secretary announced Monday morning that the U.S. had struck two more alleged drug-carrying boats in the eastern Pacific Ocean, the Trump administration's 18th and 19th known strikes at sea against alleged traffickers, which have killed at least 75 people.
Amid moves to end the federal government shutdown, the U.S. Army and Air Force are looking to pull funding from their budgets to pay thousands of local Italian employees at Italy bases who didn't receive October paychecks.
US military eyeing way to promptly pay Italian on-base staff amid moves to end shutdown
The Army and Air Force are looking to pull funding from their budgets to pay local-national workers at Italy bases , according to officials.
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November 11, 2025 at 2:51 AM
Amid moves to end the federal government shutdown, the U.S. Army and Air Force are looking to pull funding from their budgets to pay thousands of local Italian employees at Italy bases who didn't receive October paychecks.
As the federal government shutdown appears to be close to an end, military advocates are warning of long-lasting effects to National Guard troops and their readiness, while the military services are grappling with an inability to fully discharge active duty service members.
Government shutdown will have lasting effects on National Guard, advocates say
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November 11, 2025 at 2:17 AM
As the federal government shutdown appears to be close to an end, military advocates are warning of long-lasting effects to National Guard troops and their readiness, while the military services are grappling with an inability to fully discharge active duty service members.
LATEST | The Senate began its final votes Monday evening on legislation to reopen the government, bringing the longest shutdown in history closer to an end after a small group of Democrats struck a deal with Republicans.
Senate nears passage of bill to reopen government, House to vote next
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November 11, 2025 at 1:45 AM
LATEST | The Senate began its final votes Monday evening on legislation to reopen the government, bringing the longest shutdown in history closer to an end after a small group of Democrats struck a deal with Republicans.
Thousands of small, privately funded memorials stand at sites where Americans fought and died during the world wars. Experts say maintaining many of them has never been more difficult.
For Eric Mueller and Maarten Otte, the upkeep of these forlorn markers has become a labor of love.
For Eric Mueller and Maarten Otte, the upkeep of these forlorn markers has become a labor of love.
‘These guys deserve better’: Upkeep of forlorn memorials to US soldiers is duo’s labor of love
Thousands of small memorials stand at sites where Americans fought and died during the world wars. Experts say maintaining them has never been harder.
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November 11, 2025 at 1:12 AM
Thousands of small, privately funded memorials stand at sites where Americans fought and died during the world wars. Experts say maintaining many of them has never been more difficult.
For Eric Mueller and Maarten Otte, the upkeep of these forlorn markers has become a labor of love.
For Eric Mueller and Maarten Otte, the upkeep of these forlorn markers has become a labor of love.
U.S. Air Force B-52 bombers deployed over the weekend to a base in Spain that will serve as a launching pad for operations along NATO’s eastern flank and into the High North.
Air Force deploys B-52s to base in Spain for NATO bomber task force training
B-52s that are part of Bomber Task Force Europe 26-1 arrived at Moron Air Base.
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November 11, 2025 at 12:39 AM
U.S. Air Force B-52 bombers deployed over the weekend to a base in Spain that will serve as a launching pad for operations along NATO’s eastern flank and into the High North.
The Philippine marine corps has unveiled a new anti-ship missile unit that could strengthen the country's defenses in the disputed South China Sea but is likely to draw attention from Beijing.
Philippines’ new anti-ship missile force aims to deter China in disputed waters
The Philippine marine corps has unveiled a new anti-ship missile unit equipped with Indian-made BrahMos cruise missiles
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November 11, 2025 at 12:06 AM
The Philippine marine corps has unveiled a new anti-ship missile unit that could strengthen the country's defenses in the disputed South China Sea but is likely to draw attention from Beijing.
The aircraft carrier USS George Washington departed South Korea this weekend after a four-day stop in the port city of Busan that North Korea condemned as a "brazen" provocation. (from @alexmwilson.bsky.social)
USS George Washington departs Busan after 4-day visit denounced by North Korea
The Navy said USS George Washington’s visit to South Korea strengthened the US-South Korea alliance. But North Korea said it heightened tensions.
www.stripes.com
November 10, 2025 at 11:36 PM
The aircraft carrier USS George Washington departed South Korea this weekend after a four-day stop in the port city of Busan that North Korea condemned as a "brazen" provocation. (from @alexmwilson.bsky.social)
Congress this week is set to vote on a spending package that would reopen the government and provide full-year funding for the Department of Veterans Affairs and Pentagon construction programs that modernize facilities and build troop housing.
Congress moves to reopen government with bill to fund VA, military construction
The $153 billion legislation would allocate $133 billion in discretionary funding for the VA and about $20 billion for military construction.
www.stripes.com
November 10, 2025 at 10:47 PM
Congress this week is set to vote on a spending package that would reopen the government and provide full-year funding for the Department of Veterans Affairs and Pentagon construction programs that modernize facilities and build troop housing.
A judge has allowed the continued deployment of more than 300 West Virginia National Guard members to the nation’s capital.
Deployment of West Virginia National Guard members in nation’s capital can continue: judge
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November 10, 2025 at 10:29 PM
A judge has allowed the continued deployment of more than 300 West Virginia National Guard members to the nation’s capital.
FREE SCREENING: Legion M and Penske Media are hosting a special #VeteransDay screening of the acclaimed film My Dead Friend Zoe on Tuesday, November 11, at the historic Hollywood American Legion Theater. #Flashes
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November 10, 2025 at 9:42 PM
FREE SCREENING: Legion M and Penske Media are hosting a special #VeteransDay screening of the acclaimed film My Dead Friend Zoe on Tuesday, November 11, at the historic Hollywood American Legion Theater. #Flashes
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The U.S. Coast Guard said it is seeking a new training center location to help it reach its goal of adding up to 15,000 more personnel.
The initiative comes as the Coast Guard reported it had recruited 5,204 active-duty enlisted service members — exceeding its goal for fiscal 2025.
The initiative comes as the Coast Guard reported it had recruited 5,204 active-duty enlisted service members — exceeding its goal for fiscal 2025.
Coast Guard seeks a site to locate a new training center
The initiative comes as the Coast Guard reported Friday it had recruited 5,204 active-duty enlisted service members, exceeding its goal for 2025.
www.stripes.com
November 10, 2025 at 9:18 PM
The U.S. Coast Guard said it is seeking a new training center location to help it reach its goal of adding up to 15,000 more personnel.
The initiative comes as the Coast Guard reported it had recruited 5,204 active-duty enlisted service members — exceeding its goal for fiscal 2025.
The initiative comes as the Coast Guard reported it had recruited 5,204 active-duty enlisted service members — exceeding its goal for fiscal 2025.
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We honor veterans’ service, but too often overlook them when their invisible wounds lead to the justice system. In @starsandstripes.bsky.social, CCJ Veterans Justice Commission Director David “Mac” MacEwen shares how government can better support them: www.stripes.com/opinion/2025...
We thank veterans for their service. Why don’t we support them when they stumble?
We’ve seen encouraging signs our government is prioritizing veterans who stumble, but more is needed, says David MacEwen, a retired brigadier general.
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November 10, 2025 at 7:01 PM
We honor veterans’ service, but too often overlook them when their invisible wounds lead to the justice system. In @starsandstripes.bsky.social, CCJ Veterans Justice Commission Director David “Mac” MacEwen shares how government can better support them: www.stripes.com/opinion/2025...
NOW STREAMING: Netflix has unveiled another series about the Marine Corps, this time a four-part documentary about a rapid-response task force on Okinawa. #Flahes
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November 10, 2025 at 8:20 PM
NOW STREAMING: Netflix has unveiled another series about the Marine Corps, this time a four-part documentary about a rapid-response task force on Okinawa. #Flahes
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In a life filled with milestones, Irving Locker celebrated a new, unexpected one last week: He became a published songwriter.
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At 101, WWII veteran Irving Locker has become a songwriter
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November 10, 2025 at 8:00 PM
In a life filled with milestones, Irving Locker celebrated a new, unexpected one last week: He became a published songwriter.
Read his incredible story:
Read his incredible story:
Despite being closed for weeks because of the government shutdown, the National Museum of the Marine Corps opened to celebrate 250 years of Marine Corps service, sacrifice and tradition.
Marine Museum celebrates Corps’ 250th birthday despite shutdown
More than 1,000 people packed the National Museum of the Marine Corps to celebrate the service’s 250th birthday with a cake-cutting ceremony.
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November 10, 2025 at 7:57 PM
Despite being closed for weeks because of the government shutdown, the National Museum of the Marine Corps opened to celebrate 250 years of Marine Corps service, sacrifice and tradition.
ANALYSIS: China has undertaken a massive expansion of missile production facilities.
Over 60% of the 136 sites linked to missile production or the Chinese army - which also controls the nuclear arsenal - show signs of ongoing or completed expansion.
Over 60% of the 136 sites linked to missile production or the Chinese army - which also controls the nuclear arsenal - show signs of ongoing or completed expansion.
China, satellite images reveal new arms race: analysis
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November 10, 2025 at 7:55 PM
ANALYSIS: China has undertaken a massive expansion of missile production facilities.
Over 60% of the 136 sites linked to missile production or the Chinese army - which also controls the nuclear arsenal - show signs of ongoing or completed expansion.
Over 60% of the 136 sites linked to missile production or the Chinese army - which also controls the nuclear arsenal - show signs of ongoing or completed expansion.
History was being made in Tokyo Bay that day in September 1945, and Leo “Sheek” Bowden Jr. was slated to play a small role in the formal end of World War II.
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World War II vet flew 45 missions as gunner in B-29 bomber
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November 10, 2025 at 7:49 PM
History was being made in Tokyo Bay that day in September 1945, and Leo “Sheek” Bowden Jr. was slated to play a small role in the formal end of World War II.
Read the full story:
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