Israel, US and Greece launch joint naval exercise

Israeli, Greek and US warships began a joint two-week Mediterranean naval exercise codenamed "Noble Dina" on Thursday, the Israeli military said.

Sicily to revoke permission for US satellite system station

The Sicilian regional government in Italy said on Tuesday it would revoke permission for the United States to build a ground station for a satellite defense system, citing health concerns.

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Things learned, observed in USFJ-AFL Weeks 4.0, 5.0

A few modest proposals to teams to improve their production; huge opportunity for command recognition.
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Pacific high school soccer ratings, pre-Far East edition

No movement in final regular-season top 10; could be major moves after Far Easts end.
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Fort Bliss gets on the microgrid, a first for DOD

The Army flipped the switch on an advanced power system, taking a step towards the Pentagon's goal to significantly reduce the carbon footprint.
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