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'They could have saved themselves': Flyover in England honors memory of WWII aircrew credited with saving British kids
Tony Foulds, 82, waves from Endcliffe Park in Sheffield, as warplanes from Britain and the United States stage a joint flypast tribute to ten US airmen Friday Feb. 22, 2019, 75-years after Foulds witnessed the crash that killed them.<br>Danny Lawson/PA via AP
Tony Foulds, 82, waves from Endcliffe Park in Sheffield, as warplanes from Britain and the United States stage a joint flypast tribute to ten US airmen Friday Feb. 22, 2019, 75-years after Foulds witnessed the crash that killed them.<br>Danny Lawson/PA via AP

The flyover, the first to commemorate the crash of a B-17G Flying Fortress nicknamed “Mi Amigo,” had been long sought by a local resident who for years has tended a memorial to the crew of the downed bomber.

Petty Officer 2nd Class Taylor Miller unfurls the union jack on the jack staff of the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower in this undated Navy photo.<br>Kaleb Sarten/U.S. Navy
Petty Officer 2nd Class Taylor Miller unfurls the union jack on the jack staff of the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower in this undated Navy photo.<br>Kaleb Sarten/U.S. Navy

Navy returning to traditional blue-and-white flag after 17 years of flying First Navy Jack

The Union Jack will fly on each Navy ship starting June 4, corresponding with the 77th anniversary of the start of the Battle of Midway in 1942. The only exception will be aboard the USS Blue Ridge.

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The public can now comment on VA’s proposed rules for expanding private-sector care

Starting Friday, the Department of Veterans Affairs began collecting feedback on its proposed rules to expand veterans’ access to private doctors. The public has until March 25 to comment on the rules.

Airmen participate in a memorial march to Hurlburt Field, Fla., Oct. 13, 2015. <br>Kai White/U.S. Air Force
Airmen participate in a memorial march to Hurlburt Field, Fla., Oct. 13, 2015. <br>Kai White/U.S. Air Force

Special Operations airmen step off on 830-mile memorial ruck march

Before dawn, 20 special tactics airmen began on Friday an 830-mile ruck march honoring Staff Sgt. Dylan J. Elchin, a special tactics combat controller from Hookstown, Pa., killed in Afghanistan in late November, and 19 other special tactics airmen killed in the line of duty since 9/11.

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Servicemembers in the Gulf War and post-9/11 generation have been at risk for exposure to chemical and biological agents, oil-well fires, depleted uranium and smoke from burn pits like this one at Balad Air Base, Iraq, in 2008. <br>Michael Gisick/Stars and Stripes
Servicemembers in the Gulf War and post-9/11 generation have been at risk for exposure to chemical and biological agents, oil-well fires, depleted uranium and smoke from burn pits like this one at Balad Air Base, Iraq, in 2008. <br>Michael Gisick/Stars and Stripes

Rep. Castro travels Texas promoting new burn pits bills

Rep. Joaquin Castro, D-Texas, is traveling his district this week hosting town hall meetings to discuss two House bills that he sponsored that aim to expand the tracking and evaluation of veterans and servicemembers who spent time living or working near burn pits while deployed overseas.

Air Force Secretary Heather Wilson talks with Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David Goldfein before a Senate hearing in June, 2017.<br>Stars and Stripes
Air Force Secretary Heather Wilson talks with Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David Goldfein before a Senate hearing in June, 2017.<br>Stars and Stripes

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Once a skeptic of a Space Force-type plan, Heather Wilson now leads the effort to build it

Air Force Secretary Heather Wilson said in a visit to Capitol Hill in June 2017 that she opposed the creation of a "Space Corps," a service some lawmakers had proposed to oversee military operations in space. Less than two years later, Wilson finds herself leading a similar effort directed this week by President Trump.

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Bill would expand American Legion membership eligibility to more veterans

The Legion Act, filed last week, would expand American Legion membership to include honorably discharged veterans who served during unrecognized times of war since World War II.

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A sketch of Christopher Paul Hasson in court.<br>Art Lien / WBAL TV

Trump getting briefing on Coast Guard officer accused of having hit list

President Donald Trump says he is getting a "complete briefing" on a Coast Guard officer accused of stockpiling guns and compiling a hit list of prominent Democrats and network TV journalists.

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Rear Adm. Blake Converse took command of U.S. Pacific Fleet Submarine Force on Thursday, Feb. 21, 2019, at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii.<br>Wyatt Olson/Stars and Stripes

Pacific submarine commander bestows a more lethal fleet to his successor

“First, I worked to improve the lethality of our undersea enterprise across the range of combat operations,” said Rear Adm. Daryl Caudle during a change of command ceremony Thursday.

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Georgian Col. Roman Janjulia, the commander of the combat training center with the Georgia Defense Readiness Program, during training at Tblisi, Georgia, Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2019. <br>Martin Egnash/Stars and Stripes

US soldiers help Georgians develop their national defense

US soldiers are working closely with their counterparts to develop the defense program, with the hopes of building lasting improvements to the country’s military, said Maj. Jon-Paul Navarro, the officer in charge of the several dozen U.S. troops here.

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Afghans work in a poppy field in Helmand province.<br>DUSTIN MARCH/U.S. MARINE CORPS

US ends campaign to destroy Taliban drug labs in Afghanistan

The U.S. military has ended a controversial bombing campaign that targeted Taliban drug labs across Afghanistan, without appearing to significantly disrupt the group’s ability to generate revenue from the illegal narcotics trade.

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James Nando, opposition commander accused of having child soldiers in his care, waves after Government and opposition forces met in the town of Yambio, South Sudan, on Jan. 1, 2019.<br>Sam Mednick/AP

Recruitment of new soldiers threatens South Sudan's peace

South Sudan's rival armed groups are forcefully recruiting civilians, including child soldiers, violating a fragile peace deal signed five months ago.

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A sketch of Christopher Paul Hasson in court.<br>Art Lien / WBAL TV

Trump getting briefing on Coast Guard officer accused of having hit list

President Donald Trump says he is getting a "complete briefing" on a Coast Guard officer accused of stockpiling guns and compiling a hit list of prominent Democrats and network TV journalists.

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Rear Adm. Blake Converse took command of U.S. Pacific Fleet Submarine Force on Thursday, Feb. 21, 2019, at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii.<br>Wyatt Olson/Stars and Stripes

Pacific submarine commander bestows a more lethal fleet to his successor

“First, I worked to improve the lethality of our undersea enterprise across the range of combat operations,” said Rear Adm. Daryl Caudle during a change of command ceremony Thursday.

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Georgian Col. Roman Janjulia, the commander of the combat training center with the Georgia Defense Readiness Program, during training at Tblisi, Georgia, Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2019. <br>Martin Egnash/Stars and Stripes

US soldiers help Georgians develop their national defense

US soldiers are working closely with their counterparts to develop the defense program, with the hopes of building lasting improvements to the country’s military, said Maj. Jon-Paul Navarro, the officer in charge of the several dozen U.S. troops here.

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Afghans work in a poppy field in Helmand province.<br>DUSTIN MARCH/U.S. MARINE CORPS

US ends campaign to destroy Taliban drug labs in Afghanistan

The U.S. military has ended a controversial bombing campaign that targeted Taliban drug labs across Afghanistan, without appearing to significantly disrupt the group’s ability to generate revenue from the illegal narcotics trade.

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James Nando, opposition commander accused of having child soldiers in his care, waves after Government and opposition forces met in the town of Yambio, South Sudan, on Jan. 1, 2019.<br>Sam Mednick/AP

Recruitment of new soldiers threatens South Sudan's peace

South Sudan's rival armed groups are forcefully recruiting civilians, including child soldiers, violating a fragile peace deal signed five months ago.

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Bill would expand American Legion membership eligibility to more veterans

The Legion Act, filed last week, would expand American Legion membership to include honorably discharged veterans who served during unrecognized times of war since World War II.

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An Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon from Misawa Air Base, Japan, performs a demonstration flight during Aero India 2019 at Air Force Station Yelahanka, Bengaluru, India, Feb. 20, 2019.<br>Juan Torres/U.S. Air Force
An Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon from Misawa Air Base, Japan, performs a demonstration flight during Aero India 2019 at Air Force Station Yelahanka, Bengaluru, India, Feb. 20, 2019.<br>Juan Torres/U.S. Air Force

Navy shows off Super Hornets, Poseidon aircraft during Aero India 2019

The Navy sees the demos and displays at the aircraft extravaganza as an opportunity to strengthen its military ties with India, a regional partner.

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Air Force Secretary Heather Wilson talks with Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David Goldfein before a Senate hearing in June, 2017.<br>Stars and Stripes
Air Force Secretary Heather Wilson talks with Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David Goldfein before a Senate hearing in June, 2017.<br>Stars and Stripes

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Once a skeptic of a Space Force-type plan, Heather Wilson now leads the effort to build it

Air Force Secretary Heather Wilson said in a visit to Capitol Hill in June 2017 that she opposed the creation of a "Space Corps," a service some lawmakers had proposed to oversee military operations in space. Less than two years later, Wilson finds herself leading a similar effort directed this week by President Trump.

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Georgian Col. Roman Janjulia, the commander of the combat training center with the Georgia Defense Readiness Program, during training at Tblisi, Georgia, Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2019. <br>Martin Egnash/Stars and Stripes
Georgian Col. Roman Janjulia, the commander of the combat training center with the Georgia Defense Readiness Program, during training at Tblisi, Georgia, Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2019. <br>Martin Egnash/Stars and Stripes

US soldiers help Georgians develop their national defense

US soldiers are working closely with their counterparts to develop the defense program, with the hopes of building lasting improvements to the country’s military, said Maj. Jon-Paul Navarro, the officer in charge of the several dozen U.S. troops here.

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A sketch of Christopher Paul Hasson in court.<br>Art Lien / WBAL TV
A sketch of Christopher Paul Hasson in court.<br>Art Lien / WBAL TV

Trump getting briefing on Coast Guard officer accused of having hit list

President Donald Trump says he is getting a "complete briefing" on a Coast Guard officer accused of stockpiling guns and compiling a hit list of prominent Democrats and network TV journalists.

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Then-Secretary of Defense Jim Mattis awaits the start of a hearing on Capitol Hill in May, 2018.<br>Stars and Stripes
Then-Secretary of Defense Jim Mattis awaits the start of a hearing on Capitol Hill in May, 2018.<br>Stars and Stripes

In his hometown, a budding grassroots campaign encourages Mattis to run for public office

A Richland, Wash. city councilman thinks native son Jim Mattis would make a terrific governor, or even president. Phil Lemley hopes his neighbors will help push a grassroots campaign to encourage the now-former Secretary of Defense to run for public office.

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An Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon from Misawa Air Base, Japan, performs a demonstration flight during Aero India 2019 at Air Force Station Yelahanka, Bengaluru, India, Feb. 20, 2019.<br>Juan Torres/U.S. Air Force
An Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon from Misawa Air Base, Japan, performs a demonstration flight during Aero India 2019 at Air Force Station Yelahanka, Bengaluru, India, Feb. 20, 2019.<br>Juan Torres/U.S. Air Force

Navy shows off Super Hornets, Poseidon aircraft during Aero India 2019

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Air Force Secretary Heather Wilson talks with Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David Goldfein before a Senate hearing in June, 2017.<br>Stars and Stripes
Air Force Secretary Heather Wilson talks with Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David Goldfein before a Senate hearing in June, 2017.<br>Stars and Stripes

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Once a skeptic of a Space Force-type plan, Heather Wilson now leads the effort to build it

Air Force Secretary Heather Wilson said in a visit to Capitol Hill in June 2017 that she opposed the creation of a "Space Corps," a service some lawmakers had proposed to oversee military operations in space. Less than two years later, Wilson finds herself leading a similar effort directed this week by President Trump.

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Georgian Col. Roman Janjulia, the commander of the combat training center with the Georgia Defense Readiness Program, during training at Tblisi, Georgia, Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2019. <br>Martin Egnash/Stars and Stripes
Georgian Col. Roman Janjulia, the commander of the combat training center with the Georgia Defense Readiness Program, during training at Tblisi, Georgia, Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2019. <br>Martin Egnash/Stars and Stripes

US soldiers help Georgians develop their national defense

US soldiers are working closely with their counterparts to develop the defense program, with the hopes of building lasting improvements to the country’s military, said Maj. Jon-Paul Navarro, the officer in charge of the several dozen U.S. troops here.

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A sketch of Christopher Paul Hasson in court.<br>Art Lien / WBAL TV
A sketch of Christopher Paul Hasson in court.<br>Art Lien / WBAL TV

Trump getting briefing on Coast Guard officer accused of having hit list

President Donald Trump says he is getting a "complete briefing" on a Coast Guard officer accused of stockpiling guns and compiling a hit list of prominent Democrats and network TV journalists.

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Then-Secretary of Defense Jim Mattis awaits the start of a hearing on Capitol Hill in May, 2018.<br>Stars and Stripes
Then-Secretary of Defense Jim Mattis awaits the start of a hearing on Capitol Hill in May, 2018.<br>Stars and Stripes

In his hometown, a budding grassroots campaign encourages Mattis to run for public office

A Richland, Wash. city councilman thinks native son Jim Mattis would make a terrific governor, or even president. Phil Lemley hopes his neighbors will help push a grassroots campaign to encourage the now-former Secretary of Defense to run for public office.

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Wiesbaden's Markez Middlebrooks aims for the basket over Ramstein's Jerod Little in a Division I semifinal at the DODEA-Europe basketball championships in Wiesbaden, Germany. Ramstein beat the Warriors 64-44 and will face Kaiserslautern in Saturday's title game.<br>MICHAEL ABRAMS/STARS AND STRIPES

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Royals and Raiders back in the finals again

Kaiserslautern advanced with a 44-36 defeat of Stuttgart, while the Royals ousted hometown Wiesbaden by a score of 64-44.

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Wiesbaden's Markez Middlebrooks aims for the basket over Ramstein's Jerod Little in a Division I semifinal at the DODEA-Europe basketball championships in Wiesbaden, Germany. Ramstein beat the Warriors 64-44 and will face Kaiserslautern in Saturday's title game.<br>MICHAEL ABRAMS/STARS AND STRIPES

D-I boys semifinals

Royals and Raiders back in the finals again

Kaiserslautern advanced with a 44-36 defeat of Stuttgart, while the Royals ousted hometown Wiesbaden by a score of 64-44.