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US civilian contractor dies in rocket attack on air base in Iraq

This Dec. 29, 2019, aerial file photo taken from a helicopter shows Ain al-Asad air base in the western Anbar desert, Iraq. <br>Nasser Nasser/AP
This Dec. 29, 2019, aerial file photo taken from a helicopter shows Ain al-Asad air base in the western Anbar desert, Iraq. <br>Nasser Nasser/AP

At least 10 rockets rained down on Asad Air Base in Anbar province housing U.S. and coalition forces in western Iraq, the Pentagon said.

Chief of Space Operations Gen. John W. Raymond delivers remarks during a ceremony unveiling the newly decorated Space Force hallway at the Pentagon, Arlington, Va., on Dec. 18, 2020. The ceremony celebrated Space Force's first birthday, which officially occurs Dec. 20.<br>Eric Dietrich/U.S. Air Force
Chief of Space Operations Gen. John W. Raymond delivers remarks during a ceremony unveiling the newly decorated Space Force hallway at the Pentagon, Arlington, Va., on Dec. 18, 2020. The ceremony celebrated Space Force's first birthday, which officially occurs Dec. 20.<br>Eric Dietrich/U.S. Air Force

Space Force general wants rules for space

Just like the rules of the road and laws of the sea, Space Force commander Gen. John Raymond wants to see guidelines established for operating in space as more countries increase their involvement commercially and militarily.

Veteran Becca Stephens, with her service dog Bobbi at her side, speaks at a Capitol Hill news conference to promote House bill, H.R. 1022, the Puppies Assisting Wounded Servicemembers (PAWS) Act, March 3, 2021. Behind her are K9s For Warriors CEO: Rory Diamond and veteran David Crenshaw and his service dog Doc<br>Joe Gromelski/Stars and Stripes
Veteran Becca Stephens, with her service dog Bobbi at her side, speaks at a Capitol Hill news conference to promote House bill, H.R. 1022, the Puppies Assisting Wounded Servicemembers (PAWS) Act, March 3, 2021. Behind her are K9s For Warriors CEO: Rory Diamond and veteran David Crenshaw and his service dog Doc<br>Joe Gromelski/Stars and Stripes

Group of House lawmakers fight for greater access to service dogs for veterans with PTSD

A group of House lawmakers are reigniting calls to expand access to service dogs for veterans suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder amid a growing number of studies that show the treatment works.

Airman 1st Class Richard Flagg, 67th Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chief, checks out an F-15C Eagle at Kadena Air Base, Okinawa, Jan. 23, 2020.<br>Rhett Isbell/U.S. Air Force
Airman 1st Class Richard Flagg, 67th Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chief, checks out an F-15C Eagle at Kadena Air Base, Okinawa, Jan. 23, 2020.<br>Rhett Isbell/U.S. Air Force

Air Force OKs shorts for maintainers on hot days, other uniform changes

Air Force wrench turners will be allowed to wear shorts to beat the heat at work under to an impending rule change.


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Benjamin Robert Clinton, a 19-year-old Marine stationed in Twentynine Palms, Calif., was arrested Feb. 28, 2021 on suspicion of helping a 15-year-old teenager run away and having sex with her, authorities said.<br>Facebook
Benjamin Robert Clinton, a 19-year-old Marine stationed in Twentynine Palms, Calif., was arrested Feb. 28, 2021 on suspicion of helping a 15-year-old teenager run away and having sex with her, authorities said.<br>Facebook

Twentynine Palms Marine arrested on suspicion of abducting, having sex with teen he met online

Benjamin Robert Clinton, a 19-year-old Marine stationed in Twentynine Palms, Calif., was arrested Feb. 28, 2021 on suspicion of helping a 15-year-old teenager run away and having sex with her, authorities said.

Airmen try out the Air Force's new physical training uniform at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, Feb. 25, 2021. <br>Jim Varhegyi/U.S. Air Force
Airmen try out the Air Force's new physical training uniform at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, Feb. 25, 2021. <br>Jim Varhegyi/U.S. Air Force

Air Force’s new PT uniform was designed to rival commercial athletic wear

The new physical training uniform is expected to become available to airmen in 2022, with a four-year transition period to mandatory wear.

Conservative talk radio host Rush Limbaugh introduces President Donald Trump at the Turning Point USA Student Action Summit in West Palm Beach, Fla., Dec. 21, 2019. Not everyone is happy that American Forces Network is airing a compilation of late conservative radio host Rush Limbaugh’s programming in the wake of his death last month.<br>Gage Skidmore/Wikimedia Commons
Conservative talk radio host Rush Limbaugh introduces President Donald Trump at the Turning Point USA Student Action Summit in West Palm Beach, Fla., Dec. 21, 2019. Not everyone is happy that American Forces Network is airing a compilation of late conservative radio host Rush Limbaugh’s programming in the wake of his death last month.<br>Gage Skidmore/Wikimedia Commons

In wake of Limbaugh's death, AFN reaps negative feedback for ‘Best of Rush’ programming

The government broadcast service has been airing Limbaugh’s program since the 1990s, but the announcement of the “Best of Rush” show on AFN’s Facebook page received mostly negative feedback from commenters.

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This Dec. 29, 2019, aerial file photo taken from a helicopter shows Ain al-Asad air base in the western Anbar desert, Iraq. <br>Nasser Nasser/AP

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This Dec. 29, 2019, aerial file photo taken from a helicopter shows Ain al-Asad air base in the western Anbar desert, Iraq. <br>Nasser Nasser/AP

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