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Lawsuit filed against VA secretary over delaying benefits for Blue Water Navy vets
Veteran Affairs Secretary Robert Wilkie testifies during a House Appropriations subcommittee hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington on Feb. 26, 2019. <br>Carlos Bongioanni/Stars and Stripes
Veteran Affairs Secretary Robert Wilkie testifies during a House Appropriations subcommittee hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington on Feb. 26, 2019. <br>Carlos Bongioanni/Stars and Stripes

A lawsuit was filed Monday against Department of Veterans Affairs Secretary Robert Wilkie over his decision to delay claims processing for tens of thousands of “Blue Water” Navy veterans until next year.

Petty Officer 2nd Class Slayton Saldana, an aviation electronics technician assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 5 aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln, has been listed as duty status whereabouts unknown.<br>U.S. Navy
Petty Officer 2nd Class Slayton Saldana, an aviation electronics technician assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 5 aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln, has been listed as duty status whereabouts unknown.<br>U.S. Navy

Missing petty officer who went overboard carrier in Arabian Sea identified

The search for Petty Officer 2nd Class Slayton Saldana was called off Friday after “extensive attempts to locate the sailor” involving three ships and aircraft from two patrol squadrons, 5th Fleet said.

Airstrikes in Afghanistan's eastern Logar province on Monday, July 22, 2019, have killed at least nine civilians, including children, an official in the provincial capital says. Afghanistan's Civilian Protection Advocacy Group says July has been the deadliest month for Afghan civilians this year.<br>Bev Schilling/Stars and Stripes
Airstrikes in Afghanistan's eastern Logar province on Monday, July 22, 2019, have killed at least nine civilians, including children, an official in the provincial capital says. Afghanistan's Civilian Protection Advocacy Group says July has been the deadliest month for Afghan civilians this year.<br>Bev Schilling/Stars and Stripes

Afghan airstrike blamed for 9 civilian deaths

An Afghan airstrike launched against a Taliban target has killed at least nine civilians, including children, Afghan officials said Monday.

British Airways, celebrating its 100th birthday, displays its repainted Boeing 747-436 with the Royal Air Force's Red Arrows flying in escort Saturday July 20, 2019 at the Royal International Air Tattoo on RAF Fairford, England.<br>Christopher Dennis/Stars and Stripes
British Airways, celebrating its 100th birthday, displays its repainted Boeing 747-436 with the Royal Air Force's Red Arrows flying in escort Saturday July 20, 2019 at the Royal International Air Tattoo on RAF Fairford, England.<br>Christopher Dennis/Stars and Stripes

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Fighter prototype and pilot-optional aircraft draw crowds at British air show

The roar of jet engines was the soundtrack as more than two dozen nations and aeronautical companies showcased next-generation aircraft designs and debuted new product lines at Britain’s Royal International Air Tattoo.


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Pilots from the 6th Air Refueling Squadron out of Travis Air Force Base, Calif., fly a KC-10 Extender over the Coral Sea during the Talisman Sabre exercise, Friday, July 19, 2019.<br>Caitlin Doornbos/Stars and Stripes
Pilots from the 6th Air Refueling Squadron out of Travis Air Force Base, Calif., fly a KC-10 Extender over the Coral Sea during the Talisman Sabre exercise, Friday, July 19, 2019.<br>Caitlin Doornbos/Stars and Stripes

‘Freedom juice’: KC-10s work to keep fighter pilots in the battle during Talisman Sabre

Usually, a U.S. KC-10 refuels only American aircraft, but allied forces practice working together during a monthlong air, land and sea exercise led by the U.S. and Australia.

In this Friday, April 26, 2019, photo, Sri Lankan police officers show ISIS flag recovered from alleged hideout of militants, in Kalmunai, in Eastern Sri Lanka. Militants linked to Easter suicide bombings opened fire and set off explosives during a raid by Sri Lankan security forces on a house in the country's east. (AP Photo)<br>AP
In this Friday, April 26, 2019, photo, Sri Lankan police officers show ISIS flag recovered from alleged hideout of militants, in Kalmunai, in Eastern Sri Lanka. Militants linked to Easter suicide bombings opened fire and set off explosives during a raid by Sri Lankan security forces on a house in the country's east. (AP Photo)<br>AP

ISIS militants return to Iraq, continue fight

Islamic State militants who escaped the defeat of their self-described caliphate in Syria earlier this year have been slipping across the border into Iraq, bolstering a low-level insurgency the group is now waging across the central and northern part of the country, according to security officials.

U.S. Army Capt. Jennifer Kooken is reflected in a glass screen that protects samples from contamination at the Australian Defence Force's Malaria and Infectious Disease Institute in Brisbane, Australia, Saturday, July 20, 2019.<br>Seth Robson/Stars and Stripes
U.S. Army Capt. Jennifer Kooken is reflected in a glass screen that protects samples from contamination at the Australian Defence Force's Malaria and Infectious Disease Institute in Brisbane, Australia, Saturday, July 20, 2019.<br>Seth Robson/Stars and Stripes

Army microbiologist helps battle mosquito-borne illnesses from lab Down Under

A U.S. Army-run laboratory on an Australian military base is helping protect troops from mosquito-borne diseases in tropical environments such as the training areas used in this month’s Talisman Sabre exercise Down Under.

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President Donald Trump greets Pakistan's Prime Minister Imran Khan as he arrives at the White House on Monday, July 22, 2019, in Washington. <br>Jacquelyn Martin/AP

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Pilots from the 6th Air Refueling Squadron out of Travis Air Force Base, Calif., fly a KC-10 Extender over the Coral Sea during the Talisman Sabre exercise, Friday, July 19, 2019.<br>Caitlin Doornbos/Stars and Stripes

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British Airways, celebrating its 100th birthday, displays its repainted Boeing 747-436 with the Royal Air Force's Red Arrows flying in escort Saturday July 20, 2019 at the Royal International Air Tattoo on RAF Fairford, England.<br>Christopher Dennis/Stars and Stripes

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Fighter prototype and pilot-optional aircraft draw crowds at British air show

The roar of jet engines was the soundtrack as more than two dozen nations and aeronautical companies showcased next-generation aircraft designs and debuted new product lines at Britain’s Royal International Air Tattoo.

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Airstrikes in Afghanistan's eastern Logar province on Monday, July 22, 2019, have killed at least nine civilians, including children, an official in the provincial capital says. Afghanistan's Civilian Protection Advocacy Group says July has been the deadliest month for Afghan civilians this year.<br>Bev Schilling/Stars and Stripes

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President Donald Trump greets Pakistan's Prime Minister Imran Khan as he arrives at the White House on Monday, July 22, 2019, in Washington. <br>Jacquelyn Martin/AP

Trump wants Pakistan to help ‘extricate’ US from Afghanistan

Afghanistan is high on President Donald Trump’s agenda as he meets with Pakistan’s prime minister, Imran Khan. Their testy relationship might be improving. Trump has said Pakistan can use its influence with the Taliban to help the U.S. “extricate” from Afghanistan.

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Pilots from the 6th Air Refueling Squadron out of Travis Air Force Base, Calif., fly a KC-10 Extender over the Coral Sea during the Talisman Sabre exercise, Friday, July 19, 2019.<br>Caitlin Doornbos/Stars and Stripes

‘Freedom juice’: KC-10s work to keep fighter pilots in the battle during Talisman Sabre

Usually, a U.S. KC-10 refuels only American aircraft, but allied forces practice working together during a monthlong air, land and sea exercise led by the U.S. and Australia.

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British Airways, celebrating its 100th birthday, displays its repainted Boeing 747-436 with the Royal Air Force's Red Arrows flying in escort Saturday July 20, 2019 at the Royal International Air Tattoo on RAF Fairford, England.<br>Christopher Dennis/Stars and Stripes

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Fighter prototype and pilot-optional aircraft draw crowds at British air show

The roar of jet engines was the soundtrack as more than two dozen nations and aeronautical companies showcased next-generation aircraft designs and debuted new product lines at Britain’s Royal International Air Tattoo.

See more Europe news
Airstrikes in Afghanistan's eastern Logar province on Monday, July 22, 2019, have killed at least nine civilians, including children, an official in the provincial capital says. Afghanistan's Civilian Protection Advocacy Group says July has been the deadliest month for Afghan civilians this year.<br>Bev Schilling/Stars and Stripes

Afghan airstrike blamed for 9 civilian deaths

An Afghan airstrike launched against a Taliban target has killed at least nine civilians, including children, Afghan officials said Monday.

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Veteran Affairs Secretary Robert Wilkie testifies during a House Appropriations subcommittee hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington on Feb. 26, 2019. <br>Carlos Bongioanni/Stars and Stripes
Veteran Affairs Secretary Robert Wilkie testifies during a House Appropriations subcommittee hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington on Feb. 26, 2019. <br>Carlos Bongioanni/Stars and Stripes

Lawsuit filed against VA secretary over delaying benefits for Blue Water Navy vets

A lawsuit was filed Monday against Department of Veterans Affairs Secretary Robert Wilkie over his decision to delay claims processing for tens of thousands of “Blue Water” Navy veterans until next year.

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British Airways, celebrating its 100th birthday, displays its repainted Boeing 747-436 with the Royal Air Force's Red Arrows flying in escort Saturday July 20, 2019 at the Royal International Air Tattoo on RAF Fairford, England.<br>Christopher Dennis/Stars and Stripes

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Fighter prototype and pilot-optional aircraft draw crowds at British air show

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An MV-22 Osprey assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 262 in Okinawa, Japan, trains at Crow Valley Gunnery Range, Philippines, July 15, 2019.<br>Madeline Jones/U.S. Marine Corps
An MV-22 Osprey assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 262 in Okinawa, Japan, trains at Crow Valley Gunnery Range, Philippines, July 15, 2019.<br>Madeline Jones/U.S. Marine Corps

US, Philippines conduct their second counterterrorism exercise this year

The second phase of a counterterrorism exercise between U.S. and Philippine armed forces is underway in the Philippines, according to the Japan-based 1st Marine Aircraft Wing.

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Vice President Mike Pence stands alongside U.S. Coast Guard Capt. James C. Estramonte, commanding officer of the Coast Guard Cutter Munro, and Munro crewmembers while aboard the cutter in San Diego July 11, 2019.<br>Matthew S. Masaschi/U.S. Coast Guard

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Property around the Navy's outlying landing field in Whitehouse on Jacksonville's Westside, shown in this 2006 photo, has been a target for recent easement agreements with city officials to prevent development that could interfere with the Navy's training flights. Jacksonville recently received $500,000 in state funding to match with Navy money for additional easements benefiting Naval Air Station Jacksonville.<br>Florida Times-Union/TNS
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A Colorado Army National Guard UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter lands during Legacy Days in Vail, Colorado, Feb. 15-18, 2016. A climber was rescued via Black Hawk by Colorado National Guardsmen after falling down a cliff Tuesday, June 11, 2019.<br>Ashley Low/U.S. Army National Guard

Army lets slip that it's conducting secret operation around Washington

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British Airways, celebrating its 100th birthday, displays its repainted Boeing 747-436 with the Royal Air Force's Red Arrows flying in escort Saturday July 20, 2019 at the Royal International Air Tattoo on RAF Fairford, England.<br>Christopher Dennis/Stars and Stripes
British Airways, celebrating its 100th birthday, displays its repainted Boeing 747-436 with the Royal Air Force's Red Arrows flying in escort Saturday July 20, 2019 at the Royal International Air Tattoo on RAF Fairford, England.<br>Christopher Dennis/Stars and Stripes

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Fighter prototype and pilot-optional aircraft draw crowds at British air show

The roar of jet engines was the soundtrack as more than two dozen nations and aeronautical companies showcased next-generation aircraft designs and debuted new product lines at Britain’s Royal International Air Tattoo.

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An MV-22 Osprey assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 262 in Okinawa, Japan, trains at Crow Valley Gunnery Range, Philippines, July 15, 2019.<br>Madeline Jones/U.S. Marine Corps
An MV-22 Osprey assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 262 in Okinawa, Japan, trains at Crow Valley Gunnery Range, Philippines, July 15, 2019.<br>Madeline Jones/U.S. Marine Corps

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The second phase of a counterterrorism exercise between U.S. and Philippine armed forces is underway in the Philippines, according to the Japan-based 1st Marine Aircraft Wing.

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From left, Baseball Hall of Fame inductees Harold Baines, Lee Smith, Edgar Martinez, Mike Mussina, and Mariano Rivera hold up their plaques alongside Brandy Halladay, who holds her late husband Roy Halladay's plaque, during the 2019 induction ceremony in Cooperstown Sunday, July 21, 2019. <br>Sarah Condon, Observer Dispatch/TNS

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