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'Fat Leonard' scandal grows with indictment of three more retired Navy officials
Leonard Glenn Francis, a.k.a. Fat Leonard.<br>Photo obtained by The Washington Post
Leonard Glenn Francis, a.k.a. Fat Leonard.<br>Photo obtained by The Washington Post

The worst corruption scandal in Navy history reached new heights Friday as federal prosecutors announced bribery and fraud charges against three retired sailors, including an officer who allegedly took part in a wild two-day party with prostitutes in Tokyo that cost $75,000.

Former president Jimmy Carter sits next to his wife, Rosalynn Carter, while having dinner at the home of friend, on Aug. 04, 2018 in Plains, GA. MUST CREDIT: Washington Post photo by Matt McClain<br>The Washington Post
Former president Jimmy Carter sits next to his wife, Rosalynn Carter, while having dinner at the home of friend, on Aug. 04, 2018 in Plains, GA. MUST CREDIT: Washington Post photo by Matt McClain<br>The Washington Post

Jimmy Carter shuns riches and lives modestly in his Georgia hometown

The 39th president of the United States lives modestly, a sharp contrast to his successors, who have left the White House to embrace power of another kind: wealth.

Republican Andy Barr in Lexington, Ky., in a November 2012 file image.<br>Pablo Alcala/Lexington Herald-Leader (TNS)
Republican Andy Barr in Lexington, Ky., in a November 2012 file image.<br>Pablo Alcala/Lexington Herald-Leader (TNS)

This congressman compared politics to military service — and now vets want an apology

With Honor, a veterans interest group, accuses Republican Rep. Andy Barr of "devaluing" the service of the men and women in the military when he attempted to compare himself to his political opponent, a former Marine fighter pilot.

Sgt. 1st Class Keith Shugarts works on a knife he's forging at the Workhouse Arts Center in Lorton, Va. The Center is home to Recovery Forge, a veteran-run program that teaches forging skills to servicemembers, veterans and first responders.<br>Michael S. Darnell/Stars and Stripes
Sgt. 1st Class Keith Shugarts works on a knife he's forging at the Workhouse Arts Center in Lorton, Va. The Center is home to Recovery Forge, a veteran-run program that teaches forging skills to servicemembers, veterans and first responders.<br>Michael S. Darnell/Stars and Stripes

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Forging ahead: Bladesmithing gives troops, vets and caregivers a chance to bond, heal

“If these men and women are having a bad day, they can come in here, rant, rave, curse, scream, holler – you name it – and we all understand,” Donna Porras said. “We might not have been in their shoes, but we understand.”

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Spc. Yea Ji Sea, has served four years in the U.S. Army. She filed a lawsuit Thursday, July 19, 2018, asking for a response to her American citizenship application after the military moved to discharge her.<br>Courtesy of Yea Ji Sea
Spc. Yea Ji Sea, has served four years in the U.S. Army. She filed a lawsuit Thursday, July 19, 2018, asking for a response to her American citizenship application after the military moved to discharge her.<br>Courtesy of Yea Ji Sea

South Korean woman who served in Army will become American citizen

Army Specialist Yea Ji Sea got a date Friday that will change her life: On Aug. 24, the South Korean national will be sworn in as a U.S. citizen.

Dave Levin, John Jaeger and a Syrian computer coder founded Hala Systems, which warns Syrians of impending airstrikes.<br>Rena Effendi
Dave Levin, John Jaeger and a Syrian computer coder founded Hala Systems, which warns Syrians of impending airstrikes.<br>Rena Effendi

The secret app that gives Syrian civilians minutes to escape airstrikes

When a Syrian warplane gathers speed along the runway, seconds from takeoff and minutes from action, a covert race to save civilian life begins. It starts in nearby Syrian hills with a single flight spotter and his cellphone. "Everyone is holding their breath," said Abu Zeid, one of the plane spotters. "It's a wait that feels like hell."

Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen, second from left, listens to a brief on a missile at Su'ao naval station during a navy exercise in the northeastern port of Su'ao in Yilan County, Taiwan, on Friday, April 13, 2018.<br>Military News Agency via AP
Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen, second from left, listens to a brief on a missile at Su'ao naval station during a navy exercise in the northeastern port of Su'ao in Yilan County, Taiwan, on Friday, April 13, 2018.<br>Military News Agency via AP

Taiwan improves missiles to counter China military expansion

Taiwan is responding to China's arms buildup by developing missiles and interceptors of its own that could reduce Beijing's military advantage over the self-ruled island, defense experts say.

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Navy Cmdr. Blandino A. Villanueva<br>U.S. Navy

Destroyer executive officer fired for 'loss of confidence'

Navy Cmdr. Blandino A. Villanueva has been fired as the executive officer of the San Diego-based guided missile destroyer Decatur due to "loss of confidence in ability to lead," the Navy said Friday.

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Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen, second from left, listens to a brief on a missile at Su'ao naval station during a navy exercise in the northeastern port of Su'ao in Yilan County, Taiwan, on Friday, April 13, 2018.<br>Military News Agency via AP

Taiwan improves missiles to counter China military expansion

Taiwan is responding to China's arms buildup by developing missiles and interceptors of its own that could reduce Beijing's military advantage over the self-ruled island, defense experts say.

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Russian President Vladimir Putin, right, congratulates Austrian Foreign Minister Karin Kneissl as he attends the wedding of Kneissl and Austrian businessman Wolfgang Meilinger in Gamlitz, Austria, on Saturday, Aug. 18, 2018. <br>Roland Schlager/pool/AP

Making the rounds: Putin dances at Austrian wedding before talks with Merkel on Syria

Russian President Vladimir Putin stopped in Austria to attend the wedding of the country's foreign minister Saturday before heading to Berlin for talks with German Chancellor Angela Merkel.

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Muslim pilgrims pray at the Grand Mosque, ahead of the annual Hajj pilgrimage in the Muslim holy city of Mecca, Saudi Arabia, Friday, Aug. 17, 2018.<br>Dar Yasin/AP

Saudi Arabia prepares for the annual Muslim hajj pilgrimage

Saudi Arabia is preparing to host the annual hajj pilgrimage beginning Sunday, as over 2 million Muslim faithful are ready to take part in the ultraconservative kingdom.

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Former United Nations Secretary-General Kofi Annan speaks at the World Food Prize Symposium in Des Moines, Iowa, on Thursday, Oct. 14, 2010. Annan has died. He was 80. <br>Charlie Neibergall/AP

Former UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan dies at age 80

Kofi Annan, one of the world's most celebrated diplomats and a charismatic symbol of the United Nations who rose through its ranks to become the first black African secretary-general, has died. He was 80.

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Navy Cmdr. Blandino A. Villanueva<br>U.S. Navy

Destroyer executive officer fired for 'loss of confidence'

Navy Cmdr. Blandino A. Villanueva has been fired as the executive officer of the San Diego-based guided missile destroyer Decatur due to "loss of confidence in ability to lead," the Navy said Friday.

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Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen, second from left, listens to a brief on a missile at Su'ao naval station during a navy exercise in the northeastern port of Su'ao in Yilan County, Taiwan, on Friday, April 13, 2018.<br>Military News Agency via AP

Taiwan improves missiles to counter China military expansion

Taiwan is responding to China's arms buildup by developing missiles and interceptors of its own that could reduce Beijing's military advantage over the self-ruled island, defense experts say.

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Russian President Vladimir Putin, right, congratulates Austrian Foreign Minister Karin Kneissl as he attends the wedding of Kneissl and Austrian businessman Wolfgang Meilinger in Gamlitz, Austria, on Saturday, Aug. 18, 2018. <br>Roland Schlager/pool/AP

Making the rounds: Putin dances at Austrian wedding before talks with Merkel on Syria

Russian President Vladimir Putin stopped in Austria to attend the wedding of the country's foreign minister Saturday before heading to Berlin for talks with German Chancellor Angela Merkel.

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Muslim pilgrims pray at the Grand Mosque, ahead of the annual Hajj pilgrimage in the Muslim holy city of Mecca, Saudi Arabia, Friday, Aug. 17, 2018.<br>Dar Yasin/AP

Saudi Arabia prepares for the annual Muslim hajj pilgrimage

Saudi Arabia is preparing to host the annual hajj pilgrimage beginning Sunday, as over 2 million Muslim faithful are ready to take part in the ultraconservative kingdom.

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Former United Nations Secretary-General Kofi Annan speaks at the World Food Prize Symposium in Des Moines, Iowa, on Thursday, Oct. 14, 2010. Annan has died. He was 80. <br>Charlie Neibergall/AP

Former UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan dies at age 80

Kofi Annan, one of the world's most celebrated diplomats and a charismatic symbol of the United Nations who rose through its ranks to become the first black African secretary-general, has died. He was 80.

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Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery Memorial Squad members George Anthos, left, carries the American flag while Lou Bush, right, carries the remains of a deceased Marine during a service "Honoring Those Who Served," at the cemetery in Elwood, Ill., on July 19, 2018.<br>Daniel White/Daily Herald/AP
Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery Memorial Squad members George Anthos, left, carries the American flag while Lou Bush, right, carries the remains of a deceased Marine during a service "Honoring Those Who Served," at the cemetery in Elwood, Ill., on July 19, 2018.<br>Daniel White/Daily Herald/AP

Memorial Squad makes sure veterans get last honors

George Anthos spent just three years in the Army, from 1955 to 1957, before returning home to Illinois and pursuing a profession as a hair dresser.

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An aerial view of Joint Base Lewis-McChord is seen in 2013. <br>William Courtemanche/U.S. Air Force
An aerial view of Joint Base Lewis-McChord is seen in 2013. <br>William Courtemanche/U.S. Air Force

Two Lewis-McChord soldiers found dead; Deaths unrelated, Army says

Both soldiers were found dead on Thursday. One was found off-base in Thurston County and the other was found at his on-post quarters.

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Maps show areas of concern around NAS Jacksonville, Florida.<br>Bob Self/Florida Times Union
Maps show areas of concern around NAS Jacksonville, Florida.<br>Bob Self/Florida Times Union

Navy offers testing, information to Jacksonville residents concerned about well water contamination

It's a process playing out around 40 Navy and Marine Corps installations: testing drinking water from privately owned wells for traces of harmful chemicals found in the foam that was used for years to extinguish aircraft fires.

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Beachgoers on Tybee Island, Georgia on July 14, 2016<br>Corey Foreman/U.S. Army
Beachgoers on Tybee Island, Georgia on July 14, 2016<br>Corey Foreman/U.S. Army

Crews recover bodies of 2 men who drowned off Georgia beach

The Coast Guard, the Georgia Department of Natural Resources and other agencies helped Tybee Island Fire and Rescue crews search for the two men, who went missing Monday evening.

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An F/A-18C Hornet takes off from Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, on May 11, 2017.<br>Alejandro Pena/U.S. Air Force
An F/A-18C Hornet takes off from Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, on May 11, 2017.<br>Alejandro Pena/U.S. Air Force

$150M runway extension to reduce air traffic congestion planned for Elmendorf-Richardson

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Blue Angels aviator impressed by young pilot during Indiana school visit

As a pilot with the Blue Angels, Marine Corps Maj. Jeff Mullins is doing what many aspiring aviators only dream of accomplishing. But as he spoke at Terre Haute North Vigo High School on Friday, among those in the audience was an Air Force Junior ROTC cadet who has earned wings of her own.

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An aerial view of Joint Base Lewis-McChord is seen in 2013. <br>William Courtemanche/U.S. Air Force
An aerial view of Joint Base Lewis-McChord is seen in 2013. <br>William Courtemanche/U.S. Air Force

Two Lewis-McChord soldiers found dead; Deaths unrelated, Army says

Both soldiers were found dead on Thursday. One was found off-base in Thurston County and the other was found at his on-post quarters.

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Maps show areas of concern around NAS Jacksonville, Florida.<br>Bob Self/Florida Times Union
Maps show areas of concern around NAS Jacksonville, Florida.<br>Bob Self/Florida Times Union

Navy offers testing, information to Jacksonville residents concerned about well water contamination

It's a process playing out around 40 Navy and Marine Corps installations: testing drinking water from privately owned wells for traces of harmful chemicals found in the foam that was used for years to extinguish aircraft fires.

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Beachgoers on Tybee Island, Georgia on July 14, 2016<br>Corey Foreman/U.S. Army
Beachgoers on Tybee Island, Georgia on July 14, 2016<br>Corey Foreman/U.S. Army

Crews recover bodies of 2 men who drowned off Georgia beach

The Coast Guard, the Georgia Department of Natural Resources and other agencies helped Tybee Island Fire and Rescue crews search for the two men, who went missing Monday evening.

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An F/A-18C Hornet takes off from Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, on May 11, 2017.<br>Alejandro Pena/U.S. Air Force
An F/A-18C Hornet takes off from Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, on May 11, 2017.<br>Alejandro Pena/U.S. Air Force

$150M runway extension to reduce air traffic congestion planned for Elmendorf-Richardson

The Air Force said Friday that it plans to build a $150 million runway extension at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson that officials say will reshape air traffic over Anchorage while easing jet noise problems in the Mountain View neighborhood.

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Marine Corps Maj. Jeff Mullins, a pilot with the Navy's Blue Angels, talks about going through the Navy's Top Gun school during his presentation to a group of students at Terre Haute North High School on Friday, Aug. 17, 2018.<br>Joseph C. Garza/Tribune-Star
Marine Corps Maj. Jeff Mullins, a pilot with the Navy's Blue Angels, talks about going through the Navy's Top Gun school during his presentation to a group of students at Terre Haute North High School on Friday, Aug. 17, 2018.<br>Joseph C. Garza/Tribune-Star

Blue Angels aviator impressed by young pilot during Indiana school visit

As a pilot with the Blue Angels, Marine Corps Maj. Jeff Mullins is doing what many aspiring aviators only dream of accomplishing. But as he spoke at Terre Haute North Vigo High School on Friday, among those in the audience was an Air Force Junior ROTC cadet who has earned wings of her own.

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Air Force quarterback Arion Worthman pitches the ball during a Nov. 12, 2016, game in Colorado Springs, Colorado.<br>Jason Gutierre/U.S. Air Force

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Air Force quarterback Arion Worthman pitches the ball during a Nov. 12, 2016, game in Colorado Springs, Colorado.<br>Jason Gutierre/U.S. Air Force

Army coach Jeff Monken is big believer in Air Force QB Arion Worthman

Army coach Jeff Monken is listening to a list of Air Force quarterback Arion Worthman's struggles in his junior season: His running statistics sank. So did his passing statistics. But as the AF QB rolls into his senior season, Monken knows Worthman is a player of note in the highly competitive service-academy rivalry.