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US military wraps exercise with a Ukrainian force wary of Russia’s aggression
Ukrainian National Guard soldiers take cover behind a BTR-3 armored personnel carrier in a simulated attack during Exercise Rapid Trident 2017, at the Yavoriv Combat Training Center in western Ukraine, on Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2017.<br>Anthony Jones/U.S. Army

U.S. soldiers concluded training Friday with Ukrainian forces on tactics that local troops will use in their long-running battle against Russian-backed separatists in the country’s east.

Air Force Reserve Chaplain Capt. Sonny Hernandez.<br>U.S. Air Force

Air Force: Investigators reviewing statements by outspoken chaplain Hernandez

After initially denying an investigation, the Air Force said Friday that its inspector general’s office is reviewing complaints against reserve chaplain Capt. Sonny Hernandez, who proclaimed that Christian servicemembers are wrong to support the rights of other faiths to practice their religion, actions that he said will lead them to hell.

Seaman Daniel Oo stands watch aboard the USS Pearl Harbor on July 30, 2017.<br>Tarra Samoluk/U.S. Navy

Navy issues guidance to provide more sleep for sailors at sea

Vice. Adm. Tom Rowden has ordered ship captains to establish routines no later than Dec. 20 that will give sailors predictable watch schedules and sleep periods, according to a copy of the directive obtained by Stars and Stripes.

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un reads a statement in this undated image released by the Korean Central News Agency on Friday, Sept. 22, 2017.<br>Courtesy of KCNA

N. Korean leader says Trump will ‘pay dearly’ for threats, hints at weapons test

North Korea’s leader called President Donald Trump “mentally deranged” and a “dotard” on Friday, hinting at new missile tests as the war of words between the two leaders evolved into personal insults.

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In this undated photo, Mike Sanzaro poses while deployed to Vietnam as a machine gunner.<br>Family photo

Team effort led to long-overdue Purple Heart for Vietnam vet Mike Sanzaro

The VA doctors told Vietnam veteran Mike Sanzaro that he rated a Purple Heart. The problem was, with four decades having gone by and no medical records of the event, he would have to find a witness. Sanzaro decided not to pursue the medal he deserved. Family members and fellow Marines had other ideas.

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Fort Bragg soldier returned from Afghanistan to face rape, kidnapping charges

A U.S. soldier from Fort Bragg deployed to Afghanistan was sent back to North Carolina this week to face kidnapping and multiple sex offense allegations, according to law enforcement and Army officials.

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Pay raise, Tricare fees, couples' BAH might take months to set

The fate of these key elements of compensation is uncertain because the Senate and the House treat them differently in separate versions of the fiscal 2018 National Defense Authorization Act (HR 2810) bill.

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Air Force Reserve Chaplain Capt. Sonny Hernandez.<br>U.S. Air Force

Air Force: Investigators reviewing statements by outspoken chaplain Hernandez

After initially denying an investigation, the Air Force said Friday that its inspector general’s office is reviewing complaints against reserve chaplain Capt. Sonny Hernandez, who proclaimed that Christian servicemembers are wrong to support the rights of other faiths to practice their religion, actions that he said will lead them to hell.

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Seaman Daniel Oo stands watch aboard the USS Pearl Harbor on July 30, 2017.<br>Tarra Samoluk/U.S. Navy

Navy issues guidance to provide more sleep for sailors at sea

Vice. Adm. Tom Rowden has ordered ship captains to establish routines no later than Dec. 20 that will give sailors predictable watch schedules and sleep periods, according to a copy of the directive obtained by Stars and Stripes.

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Ukrainian National Guard soldiers take cover behind a BTR-3 armored personnel carrier in a simulated attack during Exercise Rapid Trident 2017, at the Yavoriv Combat Training Center in western Ukraine, on Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2017.<br>Anthony Jones/U.S. Army

US military wraps exercise with a Ukrainian force wary of Russia’s aggression

U.S. soldiers concluded training Friday with Ukrainian forces on tactics that local troops will use in their long-running battle against Russian-backed separatists in the country’s east.

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A soldier shows Afghan army recruits where they hit the target on a range at Kabul Military Training Center in 2007. U.S. training methods to help build Afghanistan's police and armed forces are partly to blame for the forces' inability to provide adequate security for the country, even after 15 years of international assistance, a U.S. government watchdog said Thursday.<br>Michael Abrams/Stars and Stripes

Report says 15-year US Afghan assistance mission was ill-prepared from the outset

TV shows used as training guides and “cut-and-paste activities” were among the flaws found by a U.S. government watchdog report as it examined why Afghanistan’s forces are unable to secure the country after 15 years of international assistance.

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A MQ-9 Reaper lands on an air field in Afghanistan. The Reaper is the Air Force's unmanned aerial attack vehicle, able to carry both precision-guided bombs and missiles. The Trump administration reportedly wants to loosen the criteria for carrying out airstrikes against Islamic militants, a move that could open the door to drone attacks in countries where the U.S. hasn't operated before.<br>Brian Ferguson/U.S. Air Force

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Proposal for looser US airstrike rules could allow expanded Africa counterterror fight

The Trump administration reportedly wants to loosen the criteria for carrying out airstrikes, a move that could open the door to conducting new drone attacks in parts of Africa and other nations.

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Air Force Reserve Chaplain Capt. Sonny Hernandez.<br>U.S. Air Force

Air Force: Investigators reviewing statements by outspoken chaplain Hernandez

After initially denying an investigation, the Air Force said Friday that its inspector general’s office is reviewing complaints against reserve chaplain Capt. Sonny Hernandez, who proclaimed that Christian servicemembers are wrong to support the rights of other faiths to practice their religion, actions that he said will lead them to hell.

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Seaman Daniel Oo stands watch aboard the USS Pearl Harbor on July 30, 2017.<br>Tarra Samoluk/U.S. Navy

Navy issues guidance to provide more sleep for sailors at sea

Vice. Adm. Tom Rowden has ordered ship captains to establish routines no later than Dec. 20 that will give sailors predictable watch schedules and sleep periods, according to a copy of the directive obtained by Stars and Stripes.

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Ukrainian National Guard soldiers take cover behind a BTR-3 armored personnel carrier in a simulated attack during Exercise Rapid Trident 2017, at the Yavoriv Combat Training Center in western Ukraine, on Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2017.<br>Anthony Jones/U.S. Army

US military wraps exercise with a Ukrainian force wary of Russia’s aggression

U.S. soldiers concluded training Friday with Ukrainian forces on tactics that local troops will use in their long-running battle against Russian-backed separatists in the country’s east.

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A soldier shows Afghan army recruits where they hit the target on a range at Kabul Military Training Center in 2007. U.S. training methods to help build Afghanistan's police and armed forces are partly to blame for the forces' inability to provide adequate security for the country, even after 15 years of international assistance, a U.S. government watchdog said Thursday.<br>Michael Abrams/Stars and Stripes

Report says 15-year US Afghan assistance mission was ill-prepared from the outset

TV shows used as training guides and “cut-and-paste activities” were among the flaws found by a U.S. government watchdog report as it examined why Afghanistan’s forces are unable to secure the country after 15 years of international assistance.

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A MQ-9 Reaper lands on an air field in Afghanistan. The Reaper is the Air Force's unmanned aerial attack vehicle, able to carry both precision-guided bombs and missiles. The Trump administration reportedly wants to loosen the criteria for carrying out airstrikes against Islamic militants, a move that could open the door to drone attacks in countries where the U.S. hasn't operated before.<br>Brian Ferguson/U.S. Air Force

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Proposal for looser US airstrike rules could allow expanded Africa counterterror fight

The Trump administration reportedly wants to loosen the criteria for carrying out airstrikes, a move that could open the door to conducting new drone attacks in parts of Africa and other nations.

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In this undated photo, Mike Sanzaro poses while deployed to Vietnam as a machine gunner.<br>Family photo

Team effort led to long-overdue Purple Heart for Vietnam vet Mike Sanzaro

The VA doctors told Vietnam veteran Mike Sanzaro that he rated a Purple Heart. The problem was, with four decades having gone by and no medical records of the event, he would have to find a witness. Sanzaro decided not to pursue the medal he deserved. Family members and fellow Marines had other ideas.

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Tests show residents' wells near former air station in Maine are safe, Navy says

Navy officials Thursday touted test results showing little to no contamination in private wells near the former Brunswick Naval Air Station but pledged to continue sampling for a potentially harmful chemical once used in aviation firefighting.

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In a Sept. 20, 2017, post, members of Nebraska's National Guard are seen walking towards waiting aircraft.<br>Nebraska Army National Guard/Facebook

Nebraska soldiers travel to Sweden for military exercises

About 60 Nebraska soldiers are participating in a multinational military training exercise in Sweden.

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Air Force Reserve Chaplain Capt. Sonny Hernandez.<br>U.S. Air Force

Air Force: Investigators reviewing statements by outspoken chaplain Hernandez

After initially denying an investigation, the Air Force said Friday that its inspector general’s office is reviewing complaints against reserve chaplain Capt. Sonny Hernandez, who proclaimed that Christian servicemembers are wrong to support the rights of other faiths to practice their religion, actions that he said will lead them to hell.

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One person is safe after the Coast Guard responded to a massive boat fire off Whidbey Island, Washington.

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In this undated photo, Mike Sanzaro poses while deployed to Vietnam as a machine gunner.<br>Family photo

Team effort led to long-overdue Purple Heart for Vietnam vet Mike Sanzaro

The VA doctors told Vietnam veteran Mike Sanzaro that he rated a Purple Heart. The problem was, with four decades having gone by and no medical records of the event, he would have to find a witness. Sanzaro decided not to pursue the medal he deserved. Family members and fellow Marines had other ideas.

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Brunswick Naval Air Station in October, 2008.<br>U.S. Navy

Tests show residents' wells near former air station in Maine are safe, Navy says

Navy officials Thursday touted test results showing little to no contamination in private wells near the former Brunswick Naval Air Station but pledged to continue sampling for a potentially harmful chemical once used in aviation firefighting.

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In a Sept. 20, 2017, post, members of Nebraska's National Guard are seen walking towards waiting aircraft.<br>Nebraska Army National Guard/Facebook

Nebraska soldiers travel to Sweden for military exercises

About 60 Nebraska soldiers are participating in a multinational military training exercise in Sweden.

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Air Force Reserve Chaplain Capt. Sonny Hernandez.<br>U.S. Air Force

Air Force: Investigators reviewing statements by outspoken chaplain Hernandez

After initially denying an investigation, the Air Force said Friday that its inspector general’s office is reviewing complaints against reserve chaplain Capt. Sonny Hernandez, who proclaimed that Christian servicemembers are wrong to support the rights of other faiths to practice their religion, actions that he said will lead them to hell.

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Person escapes fire on boat off Whidbey Island

One person is safe after the Coast Guard responded to a massive boat fire off Whidbey Island, Washington.

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In this undated photo, Mike Sanzaro poses while deployed to Vietnam as a machine gunner.<br>Family photo

Team effort led to long-overdue Purple Heart for Vietnam vet Mike Sanzaro

The VA doctors told Vietnam veteran Mike Sanzaro that he rated a Purple Heart. The problem was, with four decades having gone by and no medical records of the event, he would have to find a witness. Sanzaro decided not to pursue the medal he deserved. Family members and fellow Marines had other ideas.

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Humphreys receiver Owen "Thor" Williams looks to break clear of Daegu defender Thomass Curran during Friday's football game, won by the Blackhawks 40-8.<br>Mary Sarantakes/Special to Stripes

Despite penalties, Humphreys rolls over Daegu

Miles Brice threw for three touchdowns and David Key ran for two in the Blackhawks’ 40-8 home romp over the Warriors on Friday at Blackhawks Field.

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Humphreys receiver Owen "Thor" Williams looks to break clear of Daegu defender Thomass Curran during Friday's football game, won by the Blackhawks 40-8.<br>Mary Sarantakes/Special to Stripes

Despite penalties, Humphreys rolls over Daegu

Miles Brice threw for three touchdowns and David Key ran for two in the Blackhawks’ 40-8 home romp over the Warriors on Friday at Blackhawks Field.