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Ruth Bader Ginsburg, an advocate for military women, will be buried at Arlington
Mourners leave flowers and messages on the sidewalk outside the Supreme Court in Washington, D.C., on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2020, as the American flag is flown at half-staff in honor of the passing of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg.<br>Carlos Bongioanni/Stars and Stripes
Mourners leave flowers and messages on the sidewalk outside the Supreme Court in Washington, D.C., on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2020, as the American flag is flown at half-staff in honor of the passing of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg.<br>Carlos Bongioanni/Stars and Stripes

Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, the second woman to serve on the court, died Friday night at age 87 after a long battle with pancreatic cancer.

Coast Guard Seaman Ethan W. Tucker, right, was accused of killing Seaman Ethan Kelch, left, in Alaska in January 2019. On Thursday, Sept.17, 2020, a military judge found Tucker not guilty of involuntary manslaughter and negligent homicide but guilty of assault consummated by battery. Tucker was sentenced to a bad-conduct discharge, reduction to paygrade E-1, and 14 months confinement.<br>Facebook
Coast Guard Seaman Ethan W. Tucker, right, was accused of killing Seaman Ethan Kelch, left, in Alaska in January 2019. On Thursday, Sept.17, 2020, a military judge found Tucker not guilty of involuntary manslaughter and negligent homicide but guilty of assault consummated by battery. Tucker was sentenced to a bad-conduct discharge, reduction to paygrade E-1, and 14 months confinement.<br>Facebook

Coast Guard member charged with shipmate’s death in Alaska found not guilty

A military judge found Seaman Ethan Tucker not guilty of involuntary manslaughter and negligent homicide in the death of Seaman Ethan Kelch. The judge did find Tucker guilty of assault consummated by battery.

Capt. Kai Torkelson, commander of Norfolk Naval Shipyard in Virginia, speaks during an event at the shipyard on June 9, 2020.<br>Shelby West/U.S. Navy
Capt. Kai Torkelson, commander of Norfolk Naval Shipyard in Virginia, speaks during an event at the shipyard on June 9, 2020.<br>Shelby West/U.S. Navy

Navy ousts Norfolk shipyard commander after losing confidence in his leadership

The decision to oust Capt. Kai Torkelson as Norfolk Naval Shipyard cpmmander was based on his oversight of the shipyard’s output, not due to a single specific incident, according to a Navy spokesperson.

A video released by the Chinese air force on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2020, appears to include footage taken from the 1996 Hollywood film "The Rock."<br>Screenshot;
A video released by the Chinese air force on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2020, appears to include footage taken from the 1996 Hollywood film "The Rock."<br>Screenshot;

Chinese air force video shows simulated bomber attack on Pacific island resembling Guam

A promotional video the Chinese air force released appears to depict a simulated strike on a Pacific island some media outlets identified as Guam. Internet sleuths, however, noted that the simulation appears to be cut from Hollywood films.


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A floor decal reminds people to practice social distancing at Kubasaki High School on Camp Foster, Okinawa, Monday, Sept. 21, 2020.<br>Dave Ornauer/Stars and Stripes
A floor decal reminds people to practice social distancing at Kubasaki High School on Camp Foster, Okinawa, Monday, Sept. 21, 2020.<br>Dave Ornauer/Stars and Stripes

Coronavirus infections continue to decline among US military community in Japan

Camp Zama announced one new infection of a recent arrival in quarantine; Misawa Air Base lifted some travel restrictions.

Language arts teacher Karmen Kincaid makes a point to her sophomore students Monday, Sept. 21, 2020, the first day of in-class instruction since late March at Kubasaki High School on Camp Foster, Okinawa.<br>Dave Ornauer/Stars and Stripes
Language arts teacher Karmen Kincaid makes a point to her sophomore students Monday, Sept. 21, 2020, the first day of in-class instruction since late March at Kubasaki High School on Camp Foster, Okinawa.<br>Dave Ornauer/Stars and Stripes

‘It’s nice to see the kids again’: More DODEA schools in Japan open for classroom learning

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Defense Secretary Mark Esper speaks Monday during a news briefing at the State Department on new Iranian sanctions. Behind him are Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and Ambassador to the United Nations Kelly Craft.<br>Caitlin Kenney/Stars and Stripes
Defense Secretary Mark Esper speaks Monday during a news briefing at the State Department on new Iranian sanctions. Behind him are Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and Ambassador to the United Nations Kelly Craft.<br>Caitlin Kenney/Stars and Stripes

US imposes more sanctions in attempt to persuade Iran into a new nuclear deal

U.S. officials on Monday announced a series of sanctions against Iran, including its missile programs, in an attempt to force the nation to renegotiate a new deal that would ban it from attaining nuclear weapons.

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The federal prison complex in Terre Haute, Ind., is seen Aug. 28, 2020.<br>Michael Conroy/AP

US execution planned of killer who said witchcraft drove him

A former U.S. soldier who said an obsession with witchcraft led him to slay a Georgia nurse in a bid to lift a spell he believed she put on him is the first of two more inmates the federal government is preparing to put to death this week.

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A floor decal reminds people to practice social distancing at Kubasaki High School on Camp Foster, Okinawa, Monday, Sept. 21, 2020.<br>Dave Ornauer/Stars and Stripes

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Kosovo's President Hashim Thaci signs the Order of Freedom awarded to President Donald Trump in the capital, Pristina, on Friday, Sept. 18, 2020.<br>Visar Kryeziu/AP

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In a May 12, 2017 photo, U.S. national security advisor H.R. McMaster answers questions during the daily news conference at the White House.<br>Olivier Douliery, Abaca Press/TNS

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Capt. Kai Torkelson, commander of Norfolk Naval Shipyard in Virginia, speaks during an event at the shipyard on June 9, 2020.<br>Shelby West/U.S. Navy
Capt. Kai Torkelson, commander of Norfolk Naval Shipyard in Virginia, speaks during an event at the shipyard on June 9, 2020.<br>Shelby West/U.S. Navy

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Coast Guard Seaman Ethan W. Tucker, right, was accused of killing Seaman Ethan Kelch, left, in Alaska in January 2019. On Thursday, Sept.17, 2020, a military judge found Tucker not guilty of involuntary manslaughter and negligent homicide but guilty of assault consummated by battery. Tucker was sentenced to a bad-conduct discharge, reduction to paygrade E-1, and 14 months confinement.<br>Facebook
Coast Guard Seaman Ethan W. Tucker, right, was accused of killing Seaman Ethan Kelch, left, in Alaska in January 2019. On Thursday, Sept.17, 2020, a military judge found Tucker not guilty of involuntary manslaughter and negligent homicide but guilty of assault consummated by battery. Tucker was sentenced to a bad-conduct discharge, reduction to paygrade E-1, and 14 months confinement.<br>Facebook

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The Navy's newest America-class amphibious assault ship, USS Tripoli, passes the USS Midway Museum as it arrives at its new homeport at Naval Base San Diego on Sept. 18, 2020.<br>Woody S. Paschall/U.S. Navy
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Capt. Kai Torkelson, commander of Norfolk Naval Shipyard in Virginia, speaks during an event at the shipyard on June 9, 2020.<br>Shelby West/U.S. Navy
Capt. Kai Torkelson, commander of Norfolk Naval Shipyard in Virginia, speaks during an event at the shipyard on June 9, 2020.<br>Shelby West/U.S. Navy

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Coast Guard Seaman Ethan W. Tucker, right, was accused of killing Seaman Ethan Kelch, left, in Alaska in January 2019. On Thursday, Sept.17, 2020, a military judge found Tucker not guilty of involuntary manslaughter and negligent homicide but guilty of assault consummated by battery. Tucker was sentenced to a bad-conduct discharge, reduction to paygrade E-1, and 14 months confinement.<br>Facebook
Coast Guard Seaman Ethan W. Tucker, right, was accused of killing Seaman Ethan Kelch, left, in Alaska in January 2019. On Thursday, Sept.17, 2020, a military judge found Tucker not guilty of involuntary manslaughter and negligent homicide but guilty of assault consummated by battery. Tucker was sentenced to a bad-conduct discharge, reduction to paygrade E-1, and 14 months confinement.<br>Facebook

Coast Guard member charged with shipmate’s death in Alaska found not guilty

A military judge found Seaman Ethan Tucker not guilty of involuntary manslaughter and negligent homicide in the death of Seaman Ethan Kelch. The judge did find Tucker guilty of assault consummated by battery.

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The sculpture will honor working dogs everywhere and feature a newly designed patch that military working dogs will carry on their vests.

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The Navy's newest America-class amphibious assault ship, USS Tripoli, passes the USS Midway Museum as it arrives at its new homeport at Naval Base San Diego on Sept. 18, 2020.<br>Woody S. Paschall/U.S. Navy
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