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'Marine warrior' receives Medal of Honor for heroic actions in Vietnam’s Battle of Hue

Retired Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. John L. Canley was awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions in the brutal Battle of Hue during the Vietnam War. President Donald Trump presented the medal on Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2018, the 300th in the Marine Corps’ history. <br>Michael S. Darnell/Stars and Stripes
Retired Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. John L. Canley was awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions in the brutal Battle of Hue during the Vietnam War. President Donald Trump presented the medal on Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2018, the 300th in the Marine Corps’ history. <br>Michael S. Darnell/Stars and Stripes

Nearly 51 years after the battle that would launch John L. Canley into the annals of Marine lore, the retired sergeant major stood stoic in the White House on Wednesday as he received the nation’s highest military honor.

Street art at Bagram Air Field, Afghanistan on Nov. 30, 2016. A group of Georgian soldiers is suspected of stealing thousands of dollars worth of merchandise from an exchange store recently at Bagram, according to preliminary investigation results, military officials said.<br>
Street art at Bagram Air Field, Afghanistan on Nov. 30, 2016. A group of Georgian soldiers is suspected of stealing thousands of dollars worth of merchandise from an exchange store recently at Bagram, according to preliminary investigation results, military officials said.<br>

Three troops wounded in suicide bombing at Bagram Air Field

A bomb blast wounded three servicemembers near Bagram Air Field Wednesday afternoon. The bomber attacked a patrol, according to a U.S. military spokesman with Resolute Support in Kabul.

President Donald Trump eats with the troops at Camp Humphreys, South Korea, Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2017. <br>Marcus Fichtl/Stars and Stripes
President Donald Trump eats with the troops at Camp Humphreys, South Korea, Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2017. <br>Marcus Fichtl/Stars and Stripes

Trump says he has yet to visit troops in the Middle East because he is ‘very busy’

The commander-in-chief spoke to The Associated Press on Tuesday, and said that while he doesn’t feel it’s “overly necessary” to pay a visit to a military base in a combat zone like Iraq or Afghanistan, he plans to at some point in the future.

Rear Adm. (Ret.) Jonathan White, the former head of oceanography and meteorology for the Navy.<br>U.S. Navy
Rear Adm. (Ret.) Jonathan White, the former head of oceanography and meteorology for the Navy.<br>U.S. Navy

Retired admiral says climate-change research may mean 'our survival'

The former head of oceanography and meteorology for the Navy argued for more funding for research to understand the impact of climate change.

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Sgt. Brittney Niecol Silvers, of Jacksonville, Fla., was an automated logistical specialist in the 101st Airborne Division’s 101st Combat Aviation Brigade.<br>U.S. Army
Sgt. Brittney Niecol Silvers, of Jacksonville, Fla., was an automated logistical specialist in the 101st Airborne Division’s 101st Combat Aviation Brigade.<br>U.S. Army

Soldier shot and killed at Fort Campbell identified, husband in custody

Sgt. Brittney Silvers was killed Sunday around 10 p.m. while off duty, and her husband was taken into custody, according to a U.S. Army statement.

Marines stand in line for lunch at the 12th Marines Mess Hall at Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Friday, Oct. 12, 2018. <br>Carlos M. Vazquez II/Stars and Stripes
Marines stand in line for lunch at the 12th Marines Mess Hall at Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Friday, Oct. 12, 2018. <br>Carlos M. Vazquez II/Stars and Stripes

Okinawa Marines test healthier chow-hall menu ahead of service-wide rollout

The new “Fresh Line” items — which include options like packaged salads, wraps and flatbread and panini sandwiches — replace popular but fattening options like chili macaroni and cheese that are high in sodium and calories.

A Sukhoi Su-27 takes off from Starokostiantyniv Air Base, Ukraine, Oct. 9, 2018 as part of the Clear Sky 2018 exercise. <br>Charles Vaughn/Air National Guard
A Sukhoi Su-27 takes off from Starokostiantyniv Air Base, Ukraine, Oct. 9, 2018 as part of the Clear Sky 2018 exercise. <br>Charles Vaughn/Air National Guard

Air Force confirms California guardsman killed in fighter crash in Ukraine

An Air National Guard member from California was killed along with a Ukrainian servicemember in a Ukrainian Su-27UB fighter crash Tuesday evening during a large-scale military aviation exercise.

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Defense Secretary Jim Mattis takes questions from reporters on Aug. 28, 2018 at the Pentagon.<br>Corey Dickstein/Stars and Stripes

Senator contends national security could be threatened without Mattis

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President Donald Trump speaks in the Oval Office of the White House, on Tuesday, Oct. 16, 2018, in Washington.<br>Evan Vucci/AP

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Defense Secretary Jim Mattis takes questions from reporters on Aug. 28, 2018 at the Pentagon.<br>Corey Dickstein/Stars and Stripes

Senator contends national security could be threatened without Mattis

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Kimio Waki points toward the island where he grew up from a lookout on Hokkaido's Shiretoko Peninsula, Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2018. <br>Seth Robson/Stars and Stripes

No easy solution for Russia-Japan dispute over islands north of Hokkaido

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President Donald Trump speaks in the Oval Office of the White House, on Tuesday, Oct. 16, 2018, in Washington.<br>Evan Vucci/AP

Trump asks Turkey for audio, video evidence on Khashoggi

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A German CH-53GS flies over southern Arizona during an exercise in 2015. <br>Chris Massey/U.S. Air Force

German helicopters shot in Afghanistan, nobody injured

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Soldiers from the Malawi Defence Force stand in formation during a graduation ceremony on May 31, 2018. U.S. Africa Command Command is looking to elevate the stature and role of non-commissioned officers and enlisted personnel in African armies. <br>Andrew Sinclair/U.S. Air Force

AFRICOM revamps strategy to empower Africa’s NCOs

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An SH-90 helicopter from the Italian frigate Virgino Fasan hovers above the destroyer USS Mitscher on Oct. 7, 2018, in the Mediterranean Sea during exercise Mare Aperto.<br>Jacob Milham/U.S. Navy
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Marines stand in line for lunch at the 12th Marines Mess Hall at Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Friday, Oct. 12, 2018. <br>Carlos M. Vazquez II/Stars and Stripes
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Soldiers arrive at Fort Bragg to join ongoing operations in support of Hurricane Florence relief efforts on Sept. 17, 2018.<br>Justice Tilley/U.S. Army
Soldiers arrive at Fort Bragg to join ongoing operations in support of Hurricane Florence relief efforts on Sept. 17, 2018.<br>Justice Tilley/U.S. Army

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This illustration shows the newly named X-60A hypersonic flight research vehicle being developed for the Air Force by Generation Orbit Launch Services. <br>Courtesy of the U.S. Air Force
This illustration shows the newly named X-60A hypersonic flight research vehicle being developed for the Air Force by Generation Orbit Launch Services. <br>Courtesy of the U.S. Air Force

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The Dwight D. Eisenhower Lock along the St. Lawrence River in Massena, New York.<br>U.S. Department of Transportation

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An SH-90 helicopter from the Italian frigate Virgino Fasan hovers above the destroyer USS Mitscher on Oct. 7, 2018, in the Mediterranean Sea during exercise Mare Aperto.<br>Jacob Milham/U.S. Navy
An SH-90 helicopter from the Italian frigate Virgino Fasan hovers above the destroyer USS Mitscher on Oct. 7, 2018, in the Mediterranean Sea during exercise Mare Aperto.<br>Jacob Milham/U.S. Navy

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Marines stand in line for lunch at the 12th Marines Mess Hall at Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Friday, Oct. 12, 2018. <br>Carlos M. Vazquez II/Stars and Stripes
Marines stand in line for lunch at the 12th Marines Mess Hall at Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Friday, Oct. 12, 2018. <br>Carlos M. Vazquez II/Stars and Stripes

Okinawa Marines test healthier chow-hall menu ahead of service-wide rollout

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Soldiers arrive at Fort Bragg to join ongoing operations in support of Hurricane Florence relief efforts on Sept. 17, 2018.<br>Justice Tilley/U.S. Army
Soldiers arrive at Fort Bragg to join ongoing operations in support of Hurricane Florence relief efforts on Sept. 17, 2018.<br>Justice Tilley/U.S. Army

Fort Bragg suffers $55 million in damage from Florence

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This illustration shows the newly named X-60A hypersonic flight research vehicle being developed for the Air Force by Generation Orbit Launch Services. <br>Courtesy of the U.S. Air Force
This illustration shows the newly named X-60A hypersonic flight research vehicle being developed for the Air Force by Generation Orbit Launch Services. <br>Courtesy of the U.S. Air Force

Air Force names its hypersonic flight research vehicle the ‘X-60A’

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The Dwight D. Eisenhower Lock along the St. Lawrence River in Massena, New York.<br>U.S. Department of Transportation
The Dwight D. Eisenhower Lock along the St. Lawrence River in Massena, New York.<br>U.S. Department of Transportation

Canadian man dies after falling into St. Lawrence River at the Eisenhower Lock

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Fans watch as a large U.S. flag is unfurled during the playing of the national anthem during an NFL game at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif., on Sunday, Sept. 16, 2018.<br>Jose Carlos Fajardo/Bay Area News Group/TNS

NFL plans no change to national anthem policy, at least through season and perhaps longer

NFL owners left a two-day meeting with no plans to make any changes to the sport's national anthem policy for the foreseeable future, according to multiple people familiar with the league's inner workings.