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Dating app hookups by quarantined troops rile enlisted leader for US Forces Japan
During an American Forces Network interview on Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2020, the senior enlisted leader for U.S. Forces Japan said some troops have broken quarantine to "hook up" with people met via dating apps.<br>Seth Robson/Stars and Stripes illustration
During an American Forces Network interview on Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2020, the senior enlisted leader for U.S. Forces Japan said some troops have broken quarantine to "hook up" with people met via dating apps.<br>Seth Robson/Stars and Stripes illustration

To prevent the coronavirus’ spread, U.S. service members and civilians arriving in Japan are placed in “restriction of movement.” But authorities say some under quarantine aren’t following the rules.

RAF Mildenhall received an evacuation notification Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2020, after a possible unexploded ordinance was discovered near hangar 711. U.S. Air Force<br>U.S. Air Force
RAF Mildenhall received an evacuation notification Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2020, after a possible unexploded ordinance was discovered near hangar 711. U.S. Air Force<br>U.S. Air Force

Parts of RAF Mildenhall evacuated after suspected unexploded ordnance found

Suspected unexploded ordnance was found near a hangar at RAF Mildenhall.

A Marine's temperature is taken before driving onto Camp Foster, Okinawa, July 29, 2020.<br>Karis Mattingly/U.S. Marine Corps
A Marine's temperature is taken before driving onto Camp Foster, Okinawa, July 29, 2020.<br>Karis Mattingly/U.S. Marine Corps

Okinawa announces one-day high of 83 coronavirus cases; Marines report 12 new infections

The number of new local infections on Okinawa is the highest reported on one day since July 31.

A tester prepares to fire an M72 LAW Fire from Enclosure round at an undisclosed range in 2019. In July, the Army released a request for proposals on behalf of the Marine Corps for the upgraded rocket system, which Marines can fire without discharging back blast.<br>Matt Gonzales/U.S. Marine Corps
A tester prepares to fire an M72 LAW Fire from Enclosure round at an undisclosed range in 2019. In July, the Army released a request for proposals on behalf of the Marine Corps for the upgraded rocket system, which Marines can fire without discharging back blast.<br>Matt Gonzales/U.S. Marine Corps

Marines plan to field upgraded rocket launcher by 2022, service says

The new rocket launcher system will enable Marines to fire several shots per day from indoors, officials said.


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People stroll down Barcelona, Spain's famed Las Ramblas in pre-coronavirus times. Official military travel for U.S. European Command personnel to Belgium and Spain now requires official approval, but leisure travel is allowed. Policy at some commands within Europe remained unclear Tuesday. German health officials have cautioned that the Spanish regions of Catalonia, which includes Barcelona, along with Navarre and Aragon, are risk areas and travel could require a quarantine upon return to Germany.<br>Michael Abrams/Stars and Stripes
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Military toughens rules on business travel to Belgium and Spain as coronavirus cases rise

U.S. European Command staff now need special approval for business trips to Belgium and Spain because of concerns about a rise in coronavirus infections in those countries, the military said Tuesday.

An SOS in the sand can be seen in this screenshot taken from a DVIDS video. Guardsmen locate three missing mariners on Pikelot Island during a search and rescue mission in the Federated States of Micronesia southwest of Guam, Aug. 2, 2020.<br>U.S. Air Force
An SOS in the sand can be seen in this screenshot taken from a DVIDS video. Guardsmen locate three missing mariners on Pikelot Island during a search and rescue mission in the Federated States of Micronesia southwest of Guam, Aug. 2, 2020.<br>U.S. Air Force

Missing mariners rescued after Air Force crew spots ‘SOS’ on Pacific island

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Maj. Michael Gentry, 354th Contracting Squadron commander, died in Alaska Aug. 1, 2020, after the bicycle he was riding was struck by a truck.<br>U.S. Air Force
Maj. Michael Gentry, 354th Contracting Squadron commander, died in Alaska Aug. 1, 2020, after the bicycle he was riding was struck by a truck.<br>U.S. Air Force

Air Force major dies after being hit by truck during Alaska cycling trip

Maj. Michael “Cal” Gentry, commander of the 354th Contracting Squadron at Eielson Air Force Base was on a 155-mile cycling trip and was roughly 30 miles from his destination when he was killed.

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A tester prepares to fire an M72 LAW Fire from Enclosure round at an undisclosed range in 2019. In July, the Army released a request for proposals on behalf of the Marine Corps for the upgraded rocket system, which Marines can fire without discharging back blast.<br>Matt Gonzales/U.S. Marine Corps

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An SOS in the sand can be seen in this screenshot taken from a DVIDS video. Guardsmen locate three missing mariners on Pikelot Island during a search and rescue mission in the Federated States of Micronesia southwest of Guam, Aug. 2, 2020.<br>U.S. Air Force

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People stroll down Barcelona, Spain's famed Las Ramblas in pre-coronavirus times. Official military travel for U.S. European Command personnel to Belgium and Spain now requires official approval, but leisure travel is allowed. Policy at some commands within Europe remained unclear Tuesday. German health officials have cautioned that the Spanish regions of Catalonia, which includes Barcelona, along with Navarre and Aragon, are risk areas and travel could require a quarantine upon return to Germany.<br>Michael Abrams/Stars and Stripes

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A tester prepares to fire an M72 LAW Fire from Enclosure round at an undisclosed range in 2019. In July, the Army released a request for proposals on behalf of the Marine Corps for the upgraded rocket system, which Marines can fire without discharging back blast.<br>Matt Gonzales/U.S. Marine Corps

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The new rocket launcher system will enable Marines to fire several shots per day from indoors, officials said.

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An SOS in the sand can be seen in this screenshot taken from a DVIDS video. Guardsmen locate three missing mariners on Pikelot Island during a search and rescue mission in the Federated States of Micronesia southwest of Guam, Aug. 2, 2020.<br>U.S. Air Force

Missing mariners rescued after Air Force crew spots ‘SOS’ on Pacific island

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People stroll down Barcelona, Spain's famed Las Ramblas in pre-coronavirus times. Official military travel for U.S. European Command personnel to Belgium and Spain now requires official approval, but leisure travel is allowed. Policy at some commands within Europe remained unclear Tuesday. German health officials have cautioned that the Spanish regions of Catalonia, which includes Barcelona, along with Navarre and Aragon, are risk areas and travel could require a quarantine upon return to Germany.<br>Michael Abrams/Stars and Stripes

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A Marine's temperature is taken before driving onto Camp Foster, Okinawa, July 29, 2020.<br>Karis Mattingly/U.S. Marine Corps
A Marine's temperature is taken before driving onto Camp Foster, Okinawa, July 29, 2020.<br>Karis Mattingly/U.S. Marine Corps

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Lightning struck a gas station at Camp Humphreys, Monday, Aug. 3, 2020, knocking out service for about six hours, a garrison spokesman said.<br>Matthew Keeler/Stars and Stripes
Lightning struck a gas station at Camp Humphreys, Monday, Aug. 3, 2020, knocking out service for about six hours, a garrison spokesman said.<br>Matthew Keeler/Stars and Stripes

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A Marine's temperature is taken before driving onto Camp Foster, Okinawa, July 29, 2020.<br>Karis Mattingly/U.S. Marine Corps
A Marine's temperature is taken before driving onto Camp Foster, Okinawa, July 29, 2020.<br>Karis Mattingly/U.S. Marine Corps

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Lightning struck a gas station at Camp Humphreys, Monday, Aug. 3, 2020, knocking out service for about six hours, a garrison spokesman said.<br>Matthew Keeler/Stars and Stripes
Lightning struck a gas station at Camp Humphreys, Monday, Aug. 3, 2020, knocking out service for about six hours, a garrison spokesman said.<br>Matthew Keeler/Stars and Stripes

Lightning strikes Camp Humphreys gas station as South Korea is hit by torrential rains

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An Air Force Global Strike Command unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile launches during an operational test at 12:21 a.m. Pacific Time on Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2020, at Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif.<br>Aubree Owens/U.S. Air Force
An Air Force Global Strike Command unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile launches during an operational test at 12:21 a.m. Pacific Time on Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2020, at Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif.<br>Aubree Owens/U.S. Air Force

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An SOS in the sand can be seen in this screenshot taken from a DVIDS video. Guardsmen locate three missing mariners on Pikelot Island during a search and rescue mission in the Federated States of Micronesia southwest of Guam, Aug. 2, 2020.<br>U.S. Air Force
An SOS in the sand can be seen in this screenshot taken from a DVIDS video. Guardsmen locate three missing mariners on Pikelot Island during a search and rescue mission in the Federated States of Micronesia southwest of Guam, Aug. 2, 2020.<br>U.S. Air Force

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Navy Petty Officer Chazzman Chung was sentenced Monday in U.S. District Court in Hartford to 18 months in federal prison, followed by five years of strict supervised release, for having a sexual relationship with a middle school student he had met on the internet.<br>Connecticut State Police
Navy Petty Officer Chazzman Chung was sentenced Monday in U.S. District Court in Hartford to 18 months in federal prison, followed by five years of strict supervised release, for having a sexual relationship with a middle school student he had met on the internet.<br>Connecticut State Police

Navy petty officer sentenced to 18 months in federal prison for sexually abusing a minor

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Robert D. Edgren's Jenna Mahoney might have a chance to make it three straight DODEA-Japan girls singles tennis titles, but as far as improving on her ninth-place Far East finish of a year ago, that is likely out the window as long as health protection conditions remain as they are due to the coronavirus pandemic.<br>Dave Ornauer/Stars and Stripes

Start, end of DODEA-Pacific fall sports season still uncertain

Practices for DODEA-Pacific fall sports that haven’t been canceled have been indefinitely delayed, athletics coordinator Tom McKinney said Monday.

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Robert D. Edgren's Jenna Mahoney might have a chance to make it three straight DODEA-Japan girls singles tennis titles, but as far as improving on her ninth-place Far East finish of a year ago, that is likely out the window as long as health protection conditions remain as they are due to the coronavirus pandemic.<br>Dave Ornauer/Stars and Stripes

Start, end of DODEA-Pacific fall sports season still uncertain

Practices for DODEA-Pacific fall sports that haven’t been canceled have been indefinitely delayed, athletics coordinator Tom McKinney said Monday.