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The crew of Coast Guard Cutter Bertholf was greeted by family and friends following the cutter's return home to Alameda, Calif., after a 90-day deployment, Sept. 4, 2018.<br>Matthew S. Masaschi/U.S. Coast Guard
The crew of Coast Guard Cutter Bertholf was greeted by family and friends following the cutter's return home to Alameda, Calif., after a 90-day deployment, Sept. 4, 2018.<br>Matthew S. Masaschi/U.S. Coast Guard

While the other military branches have remained funded, Coast Guard personnel have gone without paychecks since the shutdown started 32 days ago.

Spc. Ashvin James Slaughter, 24, was found dead in the company arms room Friday, Jan. 18, 2019, at Fort Wainwright, Alaska, the Army said.<br>U.S. Army
Spc. Ashvin James Slaughter, 24, was found dead in the company arms room Friday, Jan. 18, 2019, at Fort Wainwright, Alaska, the Army said.<br>U.S. Army

Army specialist is found dead in arms room at Alaska base

Military personnel discovered the body of Spc. Ashvin James Slaughter, who had been assigned to Fort Wainwright in January 2017, the Army said in a statement.

Capt. Jonathan Turnbull of Gaylord, Mich., is pictured here as a first lieutenant deployed with Apache Troop, 3rd Squadron, 7th United States Cavalry to Combat Outpost Shir Khan, Afghanistan, in a screenshot of a December 2012 holiday greetings video. Turnbull was badly wounded in a bombing in Manbij, Syria, on Wednesday, Jan. 16, and was said to be in serious condition at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center in Germany on Monday, Jan. 22, 2019.<br>Courtesy of U.S. Army
Capt. Jonathan Turnbull of Gaylord, Mich., is pictured here as a first lieutenant deployed with Apache Troop, 3rd Squadron, 7th United States Cavalry to Combat Outpost Shir Khan, Afghanistan, in a screenshot of a December 2012 holiday greetings video. Turnbull was badly wounded in a bombing in Manbij, Syria, on Wednesday, Jan. 16, and was said to be in serious condition at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center in Germany on Monday, Jan. 22, 2019.<br>Courtesy of U.S. Army

American soldier wounded in Manbij attack fighting for his life

Capt. Jonathan Turnbull, 32, a native of Gaylord, Mich., is being treated at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center and is in serious condition after being wounded in a deadly bombing in Syria last week.

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US servicemember is killed during engagement with enemy in Afghanistan

A U.S. servicemember was killed Tuesday in Afghanistan during an engagement with enemy forces, marking the second American killed in action there in 2019, military officials said.

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Drivers wait to cross the active runway at Yokota Air Base, Japan, in 2016. Lights control ground traffic crossing the runway, where, at any given time, one of the 374th Airlift Wing's C-130J Super Hercules transports might be landing or taking off.<br>Seth Robson/Stars and Stripes
Drivers wait to cross the active runway at Yokota Air Base, Japan, in 2016. Lights control ground traffic crossing the runway, where, at any given time, one of the 374th Airlift Wing's C-130J Super Hercules transports might be landing or taking off.<br>Seth Robson/Stars and Stripes

Yokota begins $5.2 million road project to keep motorists from stopping for aircraft

A $5.2 million road construction project at the home of U.S. Forces Japan will eventually allow motorists to drive across the base without giving way to aircraft, Air Force officials said.

Airman 1st Class Bradley G. Hale, 20, was deployed to Guam from Barksdale Air Force Base, La.<br>U.S. Air Force photo
Airman 1st Class Bradley G. Hale, 20, was deployed to Guam from Barksdale Air Force Base, La.<br>U.S. Air Force photo

Airman sentenced to 35 years in stabbing death of roommate

A 22-year-old was court-martialed for killing a fellow airman during a deployment to Guam last year.

Medal of Honor recipient Charles Kettles arrives for a wreath laying ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery's Tomb of the Unknowns on Friday, March 23, 2018. Kettles was among more than two dozen MOH recipients who attended the commemorative event, which was part of the annual National Medal of Honor Day.<br>Carlos Bongioanni/Stars and Stripes
Medal of Honor recipient Charles Kettles arrives for a wreath laying ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery's Tomb of the Unknowns on Friday, March 23, 2018. Kettles was among more than two dozen MOH recipients who attended the commemorative event, which was part of the annual National Medal of Honor Day.<br>Carlos Bongioanni/Stars and Stripes

Medal of Honor recipient, Vietnam veteran Charles Kettles dies

When a brigade of U.S. troops was ambushed by the North Vietnamese Army in the Song Tra Cau riverbed on the morning of May 15, 1967, Lt. Charles Kettles volunteered to lead the rescue, and he refused, again and again, to back down when faced with a barrage of gunfire.

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Drivers wait to cross the active runway at Yokota Air Base, Japan, in 2016. Lights control ground traffic crossing the runway, where, at any given time, one of the 374th Airlift Wing's C-130J Super Hercules transports might be landing or taking off.<br>Seth Robson/Stars and Stripes

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The Supreme Court is seen in Washington on Jan. 7, 2019.<br>J. Scott Applewhite/AP

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Drivers wait to cross the active runway at Yokota Air Base, Japan, in 2016. Lights control ground traffic crossing the runway, where, at any given time, one of the 374th Airlift Wing's C-130J Super Hercules transports might be landing or taking off.<br>Seth Robson/Stars and Stripes

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U.S. Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz Command Sgt. Maj. D. Brett Waterhouse inspects the kitchen of a newly constructed base housing unit in the Smith housing area of Baumholder garrison. Thirty two families have moved into the units, the first completed in a multi-year base development plan.<br>Will Morris/Stars and Stripes

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In this Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2018 photo, the Sea-Watch rescue ship waits off the coast of Malta. <br>Rene Rossignaud/Associated Press

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Medal of Honor recipient Charles Kettles arrives for a wreath laying ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery's Tomb of the Unknowns on Friday, March 23, 2018. Kettles was among more than two dozen MOH recipients who attended the commemorative event, which was part of the annual National Medal of Honor Day.<br>Carlos Bongioanni/Stars and Stripes
Medal of Honor recipient Charles Kettles arrives for a wreath laying ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery's Tomb of the Unknowns on Friday, March 23, 2018. Kettles was among more than two dozen MOH recipients who attended the commemorative event, which was part of the annual National Medal of Honor Day.<br>Carlos Bongioanni/Stars and Stripes

Medal of Honor recipient, Vietnam veteran Charles Kettles dies

When a brigade of U.S. troops was ambushed by the North Vietnamese Army in the Song Tra Cau riverbed on the morning of May 15, 1967, Lt. Charles Kettles volunteered to lead the rescue, and he refused, again and again, to back down when faced with a barrage of gunfire.

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Marine Maj. William Easter, left, of the III Marine Expeditionary Force on Okinawa, receives a letter of appreciation Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2019, from Chatan Mayor Masaharu Noguni for a rescue at sea in December.<br>Matt Burke/Stars and Stripes
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Drivers wait to cross the active runway at Yokota Air Base, Japan, in 2016. Lights control ground traffic crossing the runway, where, at any given time, one of the 374th Airlift Wing's C-130J Super Hercules transports might be landing or taking off.<br>Seth Robson/Stars and Stripes

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