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Air Force: No plans to recall retired pilots to fix shortage
F-16 pilots prepare for takeoff during training exercise at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti. <br>Kenneth Norman/U.S. Air Force
F-16 pilots prepare for takeoff during training exercise at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti. <br>Kenneth Norman/U.S. Air Force

The Air Force says it doesn't plan on using new flexibility under an executive order signed by President Donald Trump to address a pilot shortage by recalling retired pilots.

Runners in the Marine Corps Marathon pass the Washington Monument, Oct. 22, 2017.<br> Joe Gromelski/Stars and Stripes
Runners in the Marine Corps Marathon pass the Washington Monument, Oct. 22, 2017.<br> Joe Gromelski/Stars and Stripes

Local runners lead the way in 42nd Marine Corps Marathon

A pair of local runners took home the top spots in Sunday's Marine Corps Marathon. Desta Beriso Morkama from Arlington, Va., finished with time of 2 hours, 25 minutes and 13 seconds. Sarah Bishop, from Fairfax, Va., was the first woman to cross the finish line with a time of 2:45:06.

Syriac Military Council fighters, from left, Hasan Abja, Kevin Howard and Taylor Hudson display the rudimentary homemade bomb and string they are issued to use in demining. <br>Molly Hennessy-Fiske/Los Angeles Times/TNS
Syriac Military Council fighters, from left, Hasan Abja, Kevin Howard and Taylor Hudson display the rudimentary homemade bomb and string they are issued to use in demining. <br>Molly Hennessy-Fiske/Los Angeles Times/TNS

2 Americans who volunteered to fight Islamic State are in limbo

Kevin Howard and a fellow American volunteer, Taylor Hudson, grew disillusioned with the U.S.-backed militia and decided it was time to return home. But that decision launched both men on a still unfolding journey that highlights the odd nature of their role as soldiers fighting for a cause, not a country.

A Terminal High Altitude Area Defense interceptor is launched during a successful test in September 2013. <br>Courtesy of Missile Defense Agency
A Terminal High Altitude Area Defense interceptor is launched during a successful test in September 2013. <br>Courtesy of Missile Defense Agency

THAAD now fully integrated into air defenses for South Korea

The Delta Battery was officially realigned with the 35th Air Defense Artillery Brigade from the 11th ADA Brigade in a reflagging ceremony in THAAD’s new home in Seongju.

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This July 30, 2017 photo, shows an oil field controlled by the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), in Rmeilan, Hassakeh province, northeast Syria. The SDF, with air support from the U.S.-led coalition, said Sunday, Oct. 22, 2017 that they had captured the Al-Omar field, Syria's largest, from the Islamic State group.<br>Hussein Malla/AP
This July 30, 2017 photo, shows an oil field controlled by the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), in Rmeilan, Hassakeh province, northeast Syria. The SDF, with air support from the U.S.-led coalition, said Sunday, Oct. 22, 2017 that they had captured the Al-Omar field, Syria's largest, from the Islamic State group.<br>Hussein Malla/AP

US-allied force takes Syria's largest oil field from Islamic State

U.S.-backed fighters captured Syria's largest oil field from the Islamic State group Sunday, marking a major advance against the extremists in an area coveted by pro-government forces.

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky<br>Joe Gromelski/Stars and Stripes
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky<br>Joe Gromelski/Stars and Stripes

McConnell says he's awaiting Trump's guidance on health care

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said Sunday he's willing to bring bipartisan health care legislation to the floor if President Donald Trump makes clear he supports it.

Afghan President Ashraf Ghani gestures during a White House press conference in March 2015.<br>Joe Gromelski/Stars and Stripes
Afghan President Ashraf Ghani gestures during a White House press conference in March 2015.<br>Joe Gromelski/Stars and Stripes

After a bloody week in Afghanistan, elected officials seek answers from Ghani

Worried about eroding security, elected officials in Afghanistan sought answers this weekend from President Ashraf Ghani's administration, asking why more was not done to prevent suicide attacks that have killed nearly 200 people in one of the bloodiest weeks of the year.

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F-16 pilots prepare for takeoff during training exercise at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti. <br>Kenneth Norman/U.S. Air Force

Air Force: No plans to recall retired pilots to fix shortage

The Air Force says it doesn't plan on using new flexibility under an executive order signed by President Donald Trump to address a pilot shortage by recalling retired pilots.

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Voters fill their ballots in a general election at a polling station in Toyo Sunday, Oct. 22, 2017. <br>Eugene Hoshiko/Associated Press

Japanese Prime Minister Abe heads to impressive election win

Japan's ruling coalition appeared headed to an impressive win in national elections on Sunday, in what would represent at least a partial comeback for Prime Minister Shinzo Abe.

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Scrutineers prepare the electronic voting operation system at the Berchet School polling station, in Milan, Italy, Saturday, Oct. 21, 2017. <br>Luca Bruno/Associated Press

Italy's 2 richest regions seek more autonomy from Rome

Together, Veneto and Lombardy account for 30 percent of Italy's GDP and nearly one-quarter of the nation's electorate.

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Secretary of State Rex Tillerson speaks during a meeting of the Saudi-Iraqi Bilateral Coordination Council with Saudi King Salman and Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi, Sunday, Oct. 22, 2017, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. <br>Alex Brandon/Associated Press

Tillerson seeks Arab help in US effort to isolate Iran

U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson took the Trump administration's case for isolating and containing Iran in the Middle East and beyond to two Gulf Arab nations on Sunday, pushing for Saudi Arabia and Iraq to unite to counter growing Iranian assertiveness.

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People carry the coffin, covered with the an Egyptian flag, of police captain Ahmed Fayez who was killed in a gun battle in al-Wahat al-Bahriya area in Giza province, about 84 miles southwest of Cairo, during his funeral at Al-Hosary mosque, in Cairo, Egypt, Saturday, Oct. 21, 2017. <br>Alaa Elkassas/AP

Egypt's el-Sissi vows to quash terrorism after police ambush

In his first remarks after a deadly attack on the country's police force, Egypt's president vowed on Sunday to press ahead with the country's war against terrorism, secure its borders and hunt down militants.

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F-16 pilots prepare for takeoff during training exercise at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti. <br>Kenneth Norman/U.S. Air Force

Air Force: No plans to recall retired pilots to fix shortage

The Air Force says it doesn't plan on using new flexibility under an executive order signed by President Donald Trump to address a pilot shortage by recalling retired pilots.

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Voters fill their ballots in a general election at a polling station in Toyo Sunday, Oct. 22, 2017. <br>Eugene Hoshiko/Associated Press

Japanese Prime Minister Abe heads to impressive election win

Japan's ruling coalition appeared headed to an impressive win in national elections on Sunday, in what would represent at least a partial comeback for Prime Minister Shinzo Abe.

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Scrutineers prepare the electronic voting operation system at the Berchet School polling station, in Milan, Italy, Saturday, Oct. 21, 2017. <br>Luca Bruno/Associated Press

Italy's 2 richest regions seek more autonomy from Rome

Together, Veneto and Lombardy account for 30 percent of Italy's GDP and nearly one-quarter of the nation's electorate.

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Secretary of State Rex Tillerson speaks during a meeting of the Saudi-Iraqi Bilateral Coordination Council with Saudi King Salman and Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi, Sunday, Oct. 22, 2017, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. <br>Alex Brandon/Associated Press

Tillerson seeks Arab help in US effort to isolate Iran

U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson took the Trump administration's case for isolating and containing Iran in the Middle East and beyond to two Gulf Arab nations on Sunday, pushing for Saudi Arabia and Iraq to unite to counter growing Iranian assertiveness.

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People carry the coffin, covered with the an Egyptian flag, of police captain Ahmed Fayez who was killed in a gun battle in al-Wahat al-Bahriya area in Giza province, about 84 miles southwest of Cairo, during his funeral at Al-Hosary mosque, in Cairo, Egypt, Saturday, Oct. 21, 2017. <br>Alaa Elkassas/AP

Egypt's el-Sissi vows to quash terrorism after police ambush

In his first remarks after a deadly attack on the country's police force, Egypt's president vowed on Sunday to press ahead with the country's war against terrorism, secure its borders and hunt down militants.

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Ray Brown<br>

This Vietnam veteran's untold war stories may be keeping him from getting VA benefits

Ray Brown, 72, of Pleasant Hill, doesn’t speak, walk, use his hands; he doesn’t do much of anything except waste away. He did talk for awhile after the strokes in 2011, some words coming in his sleep about things his wife, Norma, never knew about.

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Remains of WWII soldier to return home Wednesday

Military records indicated Army Staff Sgt. Michael Aiello went missing Sept. 30 1944, during intense fighting near the bridge at Nijmegen. While no remains were officially identified, the military issued a presumptive finding of death about a year later.

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Two U.S. Coast Guard members inspect a vessel that was tossed onto a beach in St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands, during a 2008 hurricane. Coast Guard officials said that as many as 500 ships could litter local waters in the wake of hurricanes Irma and Maria, according to a report on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2017.<br>Barry Bena/U.S. Coast Guard
Two U.S. Coast Guard members inspect a vessel that was tossed onto a beach in St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands, during a 2008 hurricane. Coast Guard officials said that as many as 500 ships could litter local waters in the wake of hurricanes Irma and Maria, according to a report on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2017.<br>Barry Bena/U.S. Coast Guard

Coast Guard vessel recovery in early stages

Officials say as many as 500 ships could litter local waters in the wake of hurricanes Irma and Maria, ranging from small personal sailboats to a ferry to a large yacht sunk on top of another vessel.

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Tinker's Supply Chain Management Wing responsible for parts that keep planes flying

It's the 448th Supply Chain Management Wing that ensures every base across the Air Force has "the right parts on the shelf to support their everyday flying operations."

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Remains of Marine killed in WWII coming home

Pfc. Tidley Hannon hunkered with two other Marines under intense Japanese fire on a beach on the tiny island of Betioin the Tarawa atoll in the central Pacific, lost his life when an enemy bullet struck him in the head.

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Locals fish near the USS Ronald Reagan at Busan, South Korea, Saturday, Oct. 21, 2017.<br>Marcus Fichtl/Stars and Stripes
Locals fish near the USS Ronald Reagan at Busan, South Korea, Saturday, Oct. 21, 2017.<br>Marcus Fichtl/Stars and Stripes

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USS Ronald Reagan visits S. Korean port after weeklong joint naval drills

The USS Ronald Reagan and its strike group of ships, aircraft and sailors made a port call Saturday in Busan after a week of naval drills with South Korea.

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Remains of WWII soldier to return home Wednesday

Military records indicated Army Staff Sgt. Michael Aiello went missing Sept. 30 1944, during intense fighting near the bridge at Nijmegen. While no remains were officially identified, the military issued a presumptive finding of death about a year later.

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Two U.S. Coast Guard members inspect a vessel that was tossed onto a beach in St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands, during a 2008 hurricane. Coast Guard officials said that as many as 500 ships could litter local waters in the wake of hurricanes Irma and Maria, according to a report on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2017.<br>Barry Bena/U.S. Coast Guard
Two U.S. Coast Guard members inspect a vessel that was tossed onto a beach in St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands, during a 2008 hurricane. Coast Guard officials said that as many as 500 ships could litter local waters in the wake of hurricanes Irma and Maria, according to a report on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2017.<br>Barry Bena/U.S. Coast Guard

Coast Guard vessel recovery in early stages

Officials say as many as 500 ships could litter local waters in the wake of hurricanes Irma and Maria, ranging from small personal sailboats to a ferry to a large yacht sunk on top of another vessel.

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Tinker's Supply Chain Management Wing responsible for parts that keep planes flying

It's the 448th Supply Chain Management Wing that ensures every base across the Air Force has "the right parts on the shelf to support their everyday flying operations."

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Remains of Marine killed in WWII coming home

Pfc. Tidley Hannon hunkered with two other Marines under intense Japanese fire on a beach on the tiny island of Betioin the Tarawa atoll in the central Pacific, lost his life when an enemy bullet struck him in the head.

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Locals fish near the USS Ronald Reagan at Busan, South Korea, Saturday, Oct. 21, 2017.<br>Marcus Fichtl/Stars and Stripes
Locals fish near the USS Ronald Reagan at Busan, South Korea, Saturday, Oct. 21, 2017.<br>Marcus Fichtl/Stars and Stripes

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USS Ronald Reagan visits S. Korean port after weeklong joint naval drills

The USS Ronald Reagan and its strike group of ships, aircraft and sailors made a port call Saturday in Busan after a week of naval drills with South Korea.

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Runners in the Marine Corps Marathon pass the Washington Monument, Oct. 22, 2017.<br> Joe Gromelski/Stars and Stripes

Local runners lead the way in 42nd Marine Corps Marathon

A pair of local runners took home the top spots in Sunday's Marine Corps Marathon. Desta Beriso Morkama from Arlington, Va., finished with time of 2 hours, 25 minutes and 13 seconds. Sarah Bishop, from Fairfax, Va., was the first woman to cross the finish line with a time of 2:45:06.

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Runners in the Marine Corps Marathon pass the Washington Monument, Oct. 22, 2017.<br> Joe Gromelski/Stars and Stripes

Local runners lead the way in 42nd Marine Corps Marathon

A pair of local runners took home the top spots in Sunday's Marine Corps Marathon. Desta Beriso Morkama from Arlington, Va., finished with time of 2 hours, 25 minutes and 13 seconds. Sarah Bishop, from Fairfax, Va., was the first woman to cross the finish line with a time of 2:45:06.