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The White House is reflected in a puddle, Friday March 22, 2019, in Washington, as news breaks that the special counsel Robert Mueller has concluded his investigation into Russian election interference and possible coordination with associates of President Donald Trump.<br>Jacquelyn Martin/AP
The White House is reflected in a puddle, Friday March 22, 2019, in Washington, as news breaks that the special counsel Robert Mueller has concluded his investigation into Russian election interference and possible coordination with associates of President Donald Trump.<br>Jacquelyn Martin/AP

The comprehensive report, still confidential, marks the end of Mueller's probe but sets the stage for big public fights to come. The next steps are up to Trump's attorney general, to Congress and, in all likelihood, federal courts.

A picture of Shannon Kent sits on a bookshelf in her family's home in Anne Arundel County, Md. The mother of two was on her fifth combat tour. <br>Jared Soares for The Washington Post
A picture of Shannon Kent sits on a bookshelf in her family's home in Anne Arundel County, Md. The mother of two was on her fifth combat tour. <br>Jared Soares for The Washington Post

Navy cryptologist Shannon Kent, killed in ISIS suicide attack in Syria, was torn between family and duty

Some family members are angry at the military for telling Shannon she wasn't healthy enough to enter the doctoral program even as it sent her to Syria.

Members of the 10th Special Operations Kandak Commandos are seen north of Kunduz City, Kunduz province, Afghanistan, in January 2018. The U.S. military said Friday, March 22, 2019, that two U.S. servicemembers were killed while conducting an operation in Kunduz province.<br>Sean Carnes/U.S. Air Force
Members of the 10th Special Operations Kandak Commandos are seen north of Kunduz City, Kunduz province, Afghanistan, in January 2018. The U.S. military said Friday, March 22, 2019, that two U.S. servicemembers were killed while conducting an operation in Kunduz province.<br>Sean Carnes/U.S. Air Force

Two US servicemembers killed in Afghanistan

Two U.S. servicemembers were killed while conducting an operation in Afghanistan's Kunduz province on Friday, the U.S. military said.

A new infrastructure strategy would shift the Air Force from its approach of spending money to fix its structures in the worst shape to primarily investing in preventative maintenance throughout a structure’s life cycle, according to Jon W. Henderson, the assistant secretary of the Air Force for installations, environment and energy, who spoke at the Pentagon on Friday, March 22, 2019.<br>Offutt Air Force Base/Facebook
A new infrastructure strategy would shift the Air Force from its approach of spending money to fix its structures in the worst shape to primarily investing in preventative maintenance throughout a structure’s life cycle, according to Jon W. Henderson, the assistant secretary of the Air Force for installations, environment and energy, who spoke at the Pentagon on Friday, March 22, 2019.<br>Offutt Air Force Base/Facebook

AF seeks to demolish 5 percent of its infrastructure to save billions of dollars over next 30 years

The Air Force wants to demolish 5 percent of the infrastructure in place across its 180 bases worldwide as the service rethinks its approach to maintaining its buildings, runways and silos, among other structures, officials announced Friday.


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The parents of CIA paramilitary officer and Marine Corps veteran Mike Spann, left, are speaking out about the expected release in May of John Walker Lindh, right, dubbed the “American Taliban” after his battlefield capture, who they hold responsible for their son’s death.<br>
The parents of CIA paramilitary officer and Marine Corps veteran Mike Spann, left, are speaking out about the expected release in May of John Walker Lindh, right, dubbed the “American Taliban” after his battlefield capture, who they hold responsible for their son’s death.<br>

Alabama lawmakers, family of slain CIA officer angered by 'American Taliban' John Walker Lindh's release

The parents of the first American killed in Afghanistan after the 9/11 terrorist attacks are speaking out about the expected release in May of John Walker Lindh, dubbed the “American Taliban” after his battlefield capture, who they hold responsible for their son’s death.

Cmdr. Dennis Velez, then the commanding officer of the guided-missile destroyer USS Fitzgerald, mans the helm in the Pacific Ocean in 2011.<br>Jennifer Villalovos/U.S. Navy
Cmdr. Dennis Velez, then the commanding officer of the guided-missile destroyer USS Fitzgerald, mans the helm in the Pacific Ocean in 2011.<br>Jennifer Villalovos/U.S. Navy

In response to back-to-back deadly collisions, Navy rethinks ship bridges to help prevent future accidents

The Navy plans sweeping changes to bridges and control systems on its ships to increase crew efficiency and help them avoid collisions like those that killed 17 sailors on the USS Fitzgerald and USS John S. McCain.

Contracted employees deploy a spill containment boom around the Offutt Air Force Base fuel storage area as a precautionary measure March 18, 2019 following flooding of the southeast portion of the base.<br>Delanie Stafford/U.S. Air Force
Contracted employees deploy a spill containment boom around the Offutt Air Force Base fuel storage area as a precautionary measure March 18, 2019 following flooding of the southeast portion of the base.<br>Delanie Stafford/U.S. Air Force

Nebraska military bases finally able to assess flooding damage

Water continues to recede at Offutt Air Force Base and Camp Ashland in Nebraska, allowing work crews to enter and assess damage at buildings that flooded nearly a week ago when heavy rains and melting snow upstream overwhelmed levees and shorelines along the Missouri and Platte rivers.

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The White House is reflected in a puddle, Friday March 22, 2019, in Washington, as news breaks that the special counsel Robert Mueller has concluded his investigation into Russian election interference and possible coordination with associates of President Donald Trump.<br>Jacquelyn Martin/AP

Mueller concludes Russia-Trump probe, delivers report

The comprehensive report, still confidential, marks the end of Mueller's probe but sets the stage for big public fights to come. The next steps are up to Trump's attorney general, to Congress and, in all likelihood, federal courts.

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Protesters wearing masks of U.S. President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un stand near the U.S. embassy in Seoul, South Korea, on Thursday, March 21, 2019, during a rally demanding a peace treaty and the denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula.<br>Lee Jin-man/AP

Trump reverses new sanctions on North Korea, bucking US Treasury

President Donald Trump tweeted Friday that he has reversed his administration's decision to slap new sanctions on North Korea, with his press secretary explaining that he "likes" leader Kim Jong Un and doesn't think they're necessary.

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German special police forces exercise during an anti terror training in Mainz, Germany, on July 15, 2017. German authorities said Friday, March 22, 2019, that 11 people were arrested in raids in western Germany. Those apprehended were suspected of planning an attack using a vehicle and firearms. Some 200 police officers took part in Friday's raids.<br>Boris Roessler/dpa/AP

'Kill as many infidels as possible': Suspected terror plot in Germany leads to raids; 11 arrested

German authorities say 11 people have been arrested in raids in western Germany on a group of people suspected of planning an Islamic extremist attack using a vehicle and firearms.

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A U.S.-backed Syrian Democratic Forces fighter stands guard as trucks carrying Islamic State militants and families who surrendered in Baghouz, Syria, move to a camp Tuesday, March 19, 2019.<br>Maya Alleruzzo/AP

Islamic State territory in Syria '100 percent' eliminated, White House says

All Islamic State-held territory in Syria has been"100 percent" eliminated, the White House announced Friday, though officials said sporadic fighting continues on the ground between coalition forces and the group's holdouts.

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Somali national army soldiers stand in formation during a logistics course graduation ceremony in August 2018. Soldiers from Somalia's advanced infantry Danab battalion spent 14 weeks training with the U.S. 10th Mountain Division.<br>Evan Parker/U.S. Navy

US helps Somali commando force grow from battalion to brigade

U.S. Africa Command is aiding the buildup of a specialized commando brigade in Somalia that has emerged as a key force in the fight to reclaim territory held by al-Qaida-aligned insurgents.

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The White House is reflected in a puddle, Friday March 22, 2019, in Washington, as news breaks that the special counsel Robert Mueller has concluded his investigation into Russian election interference and possible coordination with associates of President Donald Trump.<br>Jacquelyn Martin/AP

Mueller concludes Russia-Trump probe, delivers report

The comprehensive report, still confidential, marks the end of Mueller's probe but sets the stage for big public fights to come. The next steps are up to Trump's attorney general, to Congress and, in all likelihood, federal courts.

See more U.S. news
Protesters wearing masks of U.S. President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un stand near the U.S. embassy in Seoul, South Korea, on Thursday, March 21, 2019, during a rally demanding a peace treaty and the denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula.<br>Lee Jin-man/AP

Trump reverses new sanctions on North Korea, bucking US Treasury

President Donald Trump tweeted Friday that he has reversed his administration's decision to slap new sanctions on North Korea, with his press secretary explaining that he "likes" leader Kim Jong Un and doesn't think they're necessary.

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German special police forces exercise during an anti terror training in Mainz, Germany, on July 15, 2017. German authorities said Friday, March 22, 2019, that 11 people were arrested in raids in western Germany. Those apprehended were suspected of planning an attack using a vehicle and firearms. Some 200 police officers took part in Friday's raids.<br>Boris Roessler/dpa/AP

'Kill as many infidels as possible': Suspected terror plot in Germany leads to raids; 11 arrested

German authorities say 11 people have been arrested in raids in western Germany on a group of people suspected of planning an Islamic extremist attack using a vehicle and firearms.

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A U.S.-backed Syrian Democratic Forces fighter stands guard as trucks carrying Islamic State militants and families who surrendered in Baghouz, Syria, move to a camp Tuesday, March 19, 2019.<br>Maya Alleruzzo/AP

Islamic State territory in Syria '100 percent' eliminated, White House says

All Islamic State-held territory in Syria has been"100 percent" eliminated, the White House announced Friday, though officials said sporadic fighting continues on the ground between coalition forces and the group's holdouts.

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Somali national army soldiers stand in formation during a logistics course graduation ceremony in August 2018. Soldiers from Somalia's advanced infantry Danab battalion spent 14 weeks training with the U.S. 10th Mountain Division.<br>Evan Parker/U.S. Navy

US helps Somali commando force grow from battalion to brigade

U.S. Africa Command is aiding the buildup of a specialized commando brigade in Somalia that has emerged as a key force in the fight to reclaim territory held by al-Qaida-aligned insurgents.

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Members of the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit parachute on Ie Shima during past training on the island off the west coast of Okinawa, Japan.<br>Courtesy of U.S. Marine Corps
Members of the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit parachute on Ie Shima during past training on the island off the west coast of Okinawa, Japan.<br>Courtesy of U.S. Marine Corps

Troops practice island-seizing in the Pacific amid US-China tensions

Marines, airmen and soldiers recently practiced seizing a small Japanese island in an exercise that honed skills some experts say may be necessary in a face-off against China.

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Remains of Mass. sailor killed during Pearl Harbor attack have been identified

He died while serving on the USS Oklahoma along with 429 sailors and marines on Dec. 7, 1941. And for more than 70 years, the body of Navy Electrician’s Mate 3rd Class Roman W. Sadlowski remained unidentified.

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Contracted employees deploy a spill containment boom around the Offutt Air Force Base fuel storage area as a precautionary measure March 18, 2019 following flooding of the southeast portion of the base.<br>Delanie Stafford/U.S. Air Force
Contracted employees deploy a spill containment boom around the Offutt Air Force Base fuel storage area as a precautionary measure March 18, 2019 following flooding of the southeast portion of the base.<br>Delanie Stafford/U.S. Air Force

Nebraska military bases finally able to assess flooding damage

Water continues to recede at Offutt Air Force Base and Camp Ashland in Nebraska, allowing work crews to enter and assess damage at buildings that flooded nearly a week ago when heavy rains and melting snow upstream overwhelmed levees and shorelines along the Missouri and Platte rivers.

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An aerial view shows the Henoko district of Nago, Okinawa, Japan.<br>Japan News/Yomiuri
An aerial view shows the Henoko district of Nago, Okinawa, Japan.<br>Japan News/Yomiuri

Okinawa governor's plea for one-month suspension of work on Henoko base is rejected by Tokyo

Japanese Defense Minister Takeshi Iwaya rejected on Friday a request by Okinawa Gov. Denny Tamaki for a one-month suspension of land reclamation work in the Henoko district of northern Okinawa Prefecture, further deepening tensions over the controversial project to relocate U.S. Marine Corps Air Station Futenma within the prefecture.

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A Coast Guard Cutter Tampa crew member boards a low profile vessel in the Pacific Ocean, Feb. 20, 2019. <br>U.S. Coast Guard
A Coast Guard Cutter Tampa crew member boards a low profile vessel in the Pacific Ocean, Feb. 20, 2019. <br>U.S. Coast Guard

Coast Guard offloads 27,000 pounds of seized cocaine

The U.S. Coast Guard is offloading more than 27,000 pounds of cocaine in Miami Beach that was seized in the Eastern Pacific Ocean.

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Members of the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit parachute on Ie Shima during past training on the island off the west coast of Okinawa, Japan.<br>Courtesy of U.S. Marine Corps
Members of the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit parachute on Ie Shima during past training on the island off the west coast of Okinawa, Japan.<br>Courtesy of U.S. Marine Corps

Troops practice island-seizing in the Pacific amid US-China tensions

Marines, airmen and soldiers recently practiced seizing a small Japanese island in an exercise that honed skills some experts say may be necessary in a face-off against China.

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Electrician’s Mate 3rd Class Roman W. Sadlowski<br>
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Remains of Mass. sailor killed during Pearl Harbor attack have been identified

He died while serving on the USS Oklahoma along with 429 sailors and marines on Dec. 7, 1941. And for more than 70 years, the body of Navy Electrician’s Mate 3rd Class Roman W. Sadlowski remained unidentified.

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Contracted employees deploy a spill containment boom around the Offutt Air Force Base fuel storage area as a precautionary measure March 18, 2019 following flooding of the southeast portion of the base.<br>Delanie Stafford/U.S. Air Force
Contracted employees deploy a spill containment boom around the Offutt Air Force Base fuel storage area as a precautionary measure March 18, 2019 following flooding of the southeast portion of the base.<br>Delanie Stafford/U.S. Air Force

Nebraska military bases finally able to assess flooding damage

Water continues to recede at Offutt Air Force Base and Camp Ashland in Nebraska, allowing work crews to enter and assess damage at buildings that flooded nearly a week ago when heavy rains and melting snow upstream overwhelmed levees and shorelines along the Missouri and Platte rivers.

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An aerial view shows the Henoko district of Nago, Okinawa, Japan.<br>Japan News/Yomiuri
An aerial view shows the Henoko district of Nago, Okinawa, Japan.<br>Japan News/Yomiuri

Okinawa governor's plea for one-month suspension of work on Henoko base is rejected by Tokyo

Japanese Defense Minister Takeshi Iwaya rejected on Friday a request by Okinawa Gov. Denny Tamaki for a one-month suspension of land reclamation work in the Henoko district of northern Okinawa Prefecture, further deepening tensions over the controversial project to relocate U.S. Marine Corps Air Station Futenma within the prefecture.

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A Coast Guard Cutter Tampa crew member boards a low profile vessel in the Pacific Ocean, Feb. 20, 2019. <br>U.S. Coast Guard
A Coast Guard Cutter Tampa crew member boards a low profile vessel in the Pacific Ocean, Feb. 20, 2019. <br>U.S. Coast Guard

Coast Guard offloads 27,000 pounds of seized cocaine

The U.S. Coast Guard is offloading more than 27,000 pounds of cocaine in Miami Beach that was seized in the Eastern Pacific Ocean.

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Senior Kierden Blessing is perhaps the best individual talent on an otherwise thin-on-experience Humphreys squad.<br>Molly Austinson/Special to Stripes

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Senior Kierden Blessing is perhaps the best individual talent on an otherwise thin-on-experience Humphreys squad.<br>Molly Austinson/Special to Stripes

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Ferch hopes that seven times is the charm for Kadena

If holding onto a DODEA coaching position was based solely on performance, then on paper, it would seem that Steven Ferch had little left to prove.