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Neo-Nazis excluded from military service by policy, but concerns persist
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Longstanding concerns about right-wing extremists in the military include such groups seeking to infiltrate the services to gain tactical knowledge and about troops’ radicalization after they’ve joined.

Jesus Cantu, 59, a retired Navy captain and Stanford graduate, pleaded guilty in federal court in San Diego to conspiracy to commit bribery. He is the 19th defendant to be convicted so far. Federal prosecutors have charged 10 others whose cases are pending.<br>Screenshot via Stanford University

Another Navy officer pleads guilty to taking bribes from ‘Fat Leonard’

Jesus Cantu, 59, a retired Navy captain and Stanford graduate, pleaded guilty in federal court in San Diego to conspiracy to commit bribery. He is the 19th defendant to be convicted so far. Federal prosecutors have charged 10 others whose cases are pending.

A boat crew from Coast Guard Station Honolulu conducts a search for five crew members aboard a downed Army UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter west of Kaena Point, Oahu, Hawaii, Wednesday, Aug. 16, 2017. <br>Tara Molle/U.S. Coast Guard photo via AP

Helicopter crew had life vests, air bottles during crash

All five crew members aboard a Black Hawk helicopter that crashed over the Pacific had life vests and an air bottle for underwater breathing, but Army officials and rescuers searching the turbulent waters off Hawaii for days had not seen signs of life as of late Friday.

A GoFundMe page set up for the family of Joshua Mileto had raised more than $83,000 as of Friday afternoon.<br>GoFundMe

2 football coaches reassigned after teen dies during log-carrying drill used by SEALs

The tragedy has raised questions about the appropriateness of such training for high school players. Experts have said such vigorous training techniques are usually reserved for Navy SEALs.

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A law enforcement officer stands guard outside Osceola Regional Medical Center after two Kissimmee police officers were shot Friday, Aug. 18, 2017, in Kissimmee, Fla.<br>Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel via AP

Marine veteran arrested in killing, wounding of Florida officers

The suspect is a Marine veteran who was recently involuntarily committed for a mental evaluation by the Osceola County Sheriff's Office. Kissimmee Police Chief Jeff O'Dell said Saturday that no other arrests are anticipated.

Pocatello Police Department patrolman Carlos Lugo, who was an Army veteran who lost his left arm in an roadside bomb explosion in Afghanistan during 2011, sits in a police car in Pocatello, Idaho, on Aug. 19, 2017.<br>Doug Lindley/The Idaho State Journal via AP

Army veteran amputee fulfills his dream to become a police officer

After two tours with the Army in the Middle East, Carlos Lugo was about to turn his childhood dream into a reality but one obstacle remained in his way. Lugo is missing half of his left arm.

73 years later, a dig for answers to airman’s death makes a surprising find

After 73 years, Sgt. Alfonso O. Duran was still missing. A team from the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency arrived at a small town in Slovenia ready to find Duran's remains and bring him home. Along the way, they got to know more about the soldier and the town that buried him.

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A GoFundMe page set up for the family of Joshua Mileto had raised more than $83,000 as of Friday afternoon.<br>GoFundMe

2 football coaches reassigned after teen dies during log-carrying drill used by SEALs

The tragedy has raised questions about the appropriateness of such training for high school players. Experts have said such vigorous training techniques are usually reserved for Navy SEALs.

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U.S. and Republic of Korean Soldiers conduct operations in the Combined Joint Task Force-Elimination Headquarters during Ulchi-Freedom Guardian, Aug. 28, 2016, in Seoul.<br>Ryan Donald/U.S. Army

US says war games in S. Korea to include fewer troops than last year

The Pentagon said Friday that U.S.-South Korean war games beginning next week will involve fewer American troops than last year.

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Finland's President Sauli Niinist, center, arrives for a prayer service for stabbing victims at the Cathedral in Turku, Finland, on Friday, Aug. 18, 2017. <br>Vesa Moilanen/Lehtikuva/AP

Finland stabbings 'a likely terror act;' Ties to Spain eyed

The knife attack in western Finland that left two people dead and seven others wounded is "a likely terror act," Finland's intelligence agency said Saturday, while police said Europol was investigating if it had any ties to deadly vehicle attacks in Spain.

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Brig. Gen. Ali Qanso, chief military spokesman, speaks during a news conference at the Lebanese Defense Ministry in Yarzeh near Beirut, Lebanon, Saturday, Aug. 19, 2017. <br>Bilal Hussein/AP

Lebanon starts offensive to clear border of ISIS militants

Lebanon's U.S.-backed army on Saturday launched its biggest military operation yet against Islamic State militants, who gained a foothold along the border with neighboring Syria in 2014.

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A supporter of main opposition leader Raila Odinga holds a placard of his face, center, as they make a small demonstration outside the Supreme Court in Nairobi, Kenya, Friday, Aug. 18, 2017. Dozens of supporters gathered in front of the court building where opposition lawyers were expected to file a petition contesting President Uhuru Kenyatta's re-election.<br>Ben Curtis/AP

Kenya opposition files challenge against presidential vote

Lawyers representing the Kenyan opposition coalition National Super Alliance filed a petition Friday with the Supreme Court challenging President Uhuru Kenyatta's re-election, beating a midnight deadline.

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A GoFundMe page set up for the family of Joshua Mileto had raised more than $83,000 as of Friday afternoon.<br>GoFundMe

2 football coaches reassigned after teen dies during log-carrying drill used by SEALs

The tragedy has raised questions about the appropriateness of such training for high school players. Experts have said such vigorous training techniques are usually reserved for Navy SEALs.

See more U.S. news
U.S. and Republic of Korean Soldiers conduct operations in the Combined Joint Task Force-Elimination Headquarters during Ulchi-Freedom Guardian, Aug. 28, 2016, in Seoul.<br>Ryan Donald/U.S. Army

US says war games in S. Korea to include fewer troops than last year

The Pentagon said Friday that U.S.-South Korean war games beginning next week will involve fewer American troops than last year.

See more Pacific news
Finland's President Sauli Niinist, center, arrives for a prayer service for stabbing victims at the Cathedral in Turku, Finland, on Friday, Aug. 18, 2017. <br>Vesa Moilanen/Lehtikuva/AP

Finland stabbings 'a likely terror act;' Ties to Spain eyed

The knife attack in western Finland that left two people dead and seven others wounded is "a likely terror act," Finland's intelligence agency said Saturday, while police said Europol was investigating if it had any ties to deadly vehicle attacks in Spain.

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Brig. Gen. Ali Qanso, chief military spokesman, speaks during a news conference at the Lebanese Defense Ministry in Yarzeh near Beirut, Lebanon, Saturday, Aug. 19, 2017. <br>Bilal Hussein/AP

Lebanon starts offensive to clear border of ISIS militants

Lebanon's U.S.-backed army on Saturday launched its biggest military operation yet against Islamic State militants, who gained a foothold along the border with neighboring Syria in 2014.

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A supporter of main opposition leader Raila Odinga holds a placard of his face, center, as they make a small demonstration outside the Supreme Court in Nairobi, Kenya, Friday, Aug. 18, 2017. Dozens of supporters gathered in front of the court building where opposition lawyers were expected to file a petition contesting President Uhuru Kenyatta's re-election.<br>Ben Curtis/AP

Kenya opposition files challenge against presidential vote

Lawyers representing the Kenyan opposition coalition National Super Alliance filed a petition Friday with the Supreme Court challenging President Uhuru Kenyatta's re-election, beating a midnight deadline.

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Pocatello Police Department patrolman Carlos Lugo, who was an Army veteran who lost his left arm in an roadside bomb explosion in Afghanistan during 2011, sits in a police car in Pocatello, Idaho, on Aug. 19, 2017.<br>Doug Lindley/The Idaho State Journal via AP

Army veteran amputee fulfills his dream to become a police officer

After two tours with the Army in the Middle East, Carlos Lugo was about to turn his childhood dream into a reality but one obstacle remained in his way. Lugo is missing half of his left arm.

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An MQ-1B Predator remotely piloted aircraft takes off from an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, March 21, 2017. On Thursday, a U.S. Air Force MQ-1 Predator crashed in a field near Adana, Turkey.<br>Chris Church/Stars and Stripes

US drone crashes in southern Turkey after leaving Incirlik Air Base

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Jesus Cantu, 59, a retired Navy captain and Stanford graduate, pleaded guilty in federal court in San Diego to conspiracy to commit bribery. He is the 19th defendant to be convicted so far. Federal prosecutors have charged 10 others whose cases are pending.<br>Screenshot via Stanford University

Another Navy officer pleads guilty to taking bribes from ‘Fat Leonard’

Jesus Cantu, 59, a retired Navy captain and Stanford graduate, pleaded guilty in federal court in San Diego to conspiracy to commit bribery. He is the 19th defendant to be convicted so far. Federal prosecutors have charged 10 others whose cases are pending.

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Pocatello Police Department patrolman Carlos Lugo, who was an Army veteran who lost his left arm in an roadside bomb explosion in Afghanistan during 2011, sits in a police car in Pocatello, Idaho, on Aug. 19, 2017.<br>Doug Lindley/The Idaho State Journal via AP

Army veteran amputee fulfills his dream to become a police officer

After two tours with the Army in the Middle East, Carlos Lugo was about to turn his childhood dream into a reality but one obstacle remained in his way. Lugo is missing half of his left arm.

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Former Coast Guard mascot dies in seaman's arms

Buoy, a spunky 15-year-old red Labrador retriever, was gifted to the Destin, Fla., U.S. Coast Guard Station in 2002. At just 6 weeks old, Buoy quickly became the station's beloved mascot.

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Military law paraphernalia.<br>Jessica Bidwell/Stars and Stripes

Why a judge will limit discussion of Parris Island recruit's death at court-martial

Defense counsel for Gunnery Sgt. Joseph A. Felix requested that the judge limit discussion of the death of former Marine recruit Raheel Siddiqui as it pertains to an allegation of obstruction — just one of several violations of military code Felix is charged with.

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An MQ-1B Predator remotely piloted aircraft takes off from an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, March 21, 2017. On Thursday, a U.S. Air Force MQ-1 Predator crashed in a field near Adana, Turkey.<br>Chris Church/Stars and Stripes

US drone crashes in southern Turkey after leaving Incirlik Air Base

An MQ-1 Predator crashed late Thursday in southern Turkey after taking off from Incirlik Air Base, the military said Friday.

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Jesus Cantu, 59, a retired Navy captain and Stanford graduate, pleaded guilty in federal court in San Diego to conspiracy to commit bribery. He is the 19th defendant to be convicted so far. Federal prosecutors have charged 10 others whose cases are pending.<br>Screenshot via Stanford University

Another Navy officer pleads guilty to taking bribes from ‘Fat Leonard’

Jesus Cantu, 59, a retired Navy captain and Stanford graduate, pleaded guilty in federal court in San Diego to conspiracy to commit bribery. He is the 19th defendant to be convicted so far. Federal prosecutors have charged 10 others whose cases are pending.

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Pocatello Police Department patrolman Carlos Lugo, who was an Army veteran who lost his left arm in an roadside bomb explosion in Afghanistan during 2011, sits in a police car in Pocatello, Idaho, on Aug. 19, 2017.<br>Doug Lindley/The Idaho State Journal via AP

Army veteran amputee fulfills his dream to become a police officer

After two tours with the Army in the Middle East, Carlos Lugo was about to turn his childhood dream into a reality but one obstacle remained in his way. Lugo is missing half of his left arm.

See more Army news

Former Coast Guard mascot dies in seaman's arms

Buoy, a spunky 15-year-old red Labrador retriever, was gifted to the Destin, Fla., U.S. Coast Guard Station in 2002. At just 6 weeks old, Buoy quickly became the station's beloved mascot.

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Military law paraphernalia.<br>Jessica Bidwell/Stars and Stripes

Why a judge will limit discussion of Parris Island recruit's death at court-martial

Defense counsel for Gunnery Sgt. Joseph A. Felix requested that the judge limit discussion of the death of former Marine recruit Raheel Siddiqui as it pertains to an allegation of obstruction — just one of several violations of military code Felix is charged with.

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Navy chants "Beat Army" after a 34-10 loss against Temple in the American Athletic Conference championship game at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis, Md., on Saturday, Dec. 3, 2016. <br>Paul W. Gillespie, Capital Gazette/Baltimore Sun/TNS

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Navy chants "Beat Army" after a 34-10 loss against Temple in the American Athletic Conference championship game at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis, Md., on Saturday, Dec. 3, 2016. <br>Paul W. Gillespie, Capital Gazette/Baltimore Sun/TNS

Showtime will spend the season with Navy football for weekly documentary series

On Tuesday, Showtime announced that the Midshipmen will be the subject of the network's third weekly college football documentary series.