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Special operations boss calls for change amid troop misconduct allegations
Gen. Tony Thomas, commander U.S. Special Operations Command, called for an internal review following a series of misconduct allegations. Courtesy USSOCOM<br>Courtesy USSOCOM
Gen. Tony Thomas, commander U.S. Special Operations Command, called for an internal review following a series of misconduct allegations. Courtesy USSOCOM<br>Courtesy USSOCOM

The head of U.S. special operations forces has issued a call to action after a series of high-profile instances of misconduct revealed a damaged culture of discipline in the ranks.

This Navy image obtained by naval website gCaptain.com shows a confrontation between the USS Decatur, left, and a Chinese destroyer in the South China Sea, Sunday, Sept. 30, 2018.<br>U.S. Navy photo
This Navy image obtained by naval website gCaptain.com shows a confrontation between the USS Decatur, left, and a Chinese destroyer in the South China Sea, Sunday, Sept. 30, 2018.<br>U.S. Navy photo

Report: Chinese military expert calls for PRC Navy to ‘ram’ US warships in contested waters

A Chinese military expert has suggested the People’s Liberation Navy should “ram” the next U.S. warship to sail through waters claimed by China, according to a report by the state-run newspaper Global Times.

As a Marine salutes the Rolling Thunder riders, he gets some relief from the heat from a couple of participants.<br>Rick Vasquez/Stars and Stripes
As a Marine salutes the Rolling Thunder riders, he gets some relief from the heat from a couple of participants.<br>Rick Vasquez/Stars and Stripes

Rolling Thunder to end annual Memorial Day ride in DC after 2019

The nearly 32-year-old tradition of a Memorial Day motorcycle ride through Washington, D.C. is ending because of escalating costs and a lack of cooperation from the Pentagon and metropolitan police departments, according to a letter shared by Artie Muller, a Vietnam veteran and founder of Rolling Thunder.

Michael Carroll found his father's remains in the basement of his childhood home. <br>SCREENGRAB/WASHINGTON POST VIDEO
Michael Carroll found his father's remains in the basement of his childhood home. <br>SCREENGRAB/WASHINGTON POST VIDEO

A Korean war veteran had been missing since 1961. Then his son started digging in the basement.

Six feet below the basement floor of a suburban house in New York was the answer to a family mystery that had been lingering for decades.

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Michelle M. Holt said she bilked the federal government out of $1.46 million — mainly by faking the amount of overtime she worked over 17 years.<br>WAVY screengrab
Michelle M. Holt said she bilked the federal government out of $1.46 million — mainly by faking the amount of overtime she worked over 17 years.<br>WAVY screengrab

Langley Air Force Base secretary faked payroll for 17 years, giving herself an extra $1.46 million

A civilian secretary pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court to felony charges that she undertook a long-running effort to boost her own pay.

Members of advocacy groups gathered on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., on May 18, 2016, to promote the Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans Act.<br>Carlos Bongioanni/Stars and Stripes
Members of advocacy groups gathered on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., on May 18, 2016, to promote the Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans Act.<br>Carlos Bongioanni/Stars and Stripes

‘Blue Water Navy’ bill backers press Trump to pressure senators

Using the last arrow in their quiver, veteran groups and service organizations urged President Donald Trump on Wednesday to use his personal influence with two Republican senators to persuade them to allow a vote on the Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans Act (HR 299) before the 115th Congress expires next week.

The Kaiserslautern Christmas market on opening day, Nov. 26, 2018. Following the recent attack in Strasbourg, France, several German states are increasing security measures at their markets.<br>Ann Pinson/Stars and Stripes
The Kaiserslautern Christmas market on opening day, Nov. 26, 2018. Following the recent attack in Strasbourg, France, several German states are increasing security measures at their markets.<br>Ann Pinson/Stars and Stripes

Well-armed police will guard German Christmas markets after Strasbourg attack

Police throughout Germany and especially near U.S. military bases are boosting security at Christmas markets after a deadly attack in the French city of Strasbourg this week.

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As a Marine salutes the Rolling Thunder riders, he gets some relief from the heat from a couple of participants.<br>Rick Vasquez/Stars and Stripes

Rolling Thunder to end annual Memorial Day ride in DC after 2019

The nearly 32-year-old tradition of a Memorial Day motorcycle ride through Washington, D.C. is ending because of escalating costs and a lack of cooperation from the Pentagon and metropolitan police departments, according to a letter shared by Artie Muller, a Vietnam veteran and founder of Rolling Thunder.

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This Navy image obtained by naval website gCaptain.com shows a confrontation between the USS Decatur, left, and a Chinese destroyer in the South China Sea, Sunday, Sept. 30, 2018.<br>U.S. Navy photo

Report: Chinese military expert calls for PRC Navy to ‘ram’ US warships in contested waters

A Chinese military expert has suggested the People’s Liberation Navy should “ram” the next U.S. warship to sail through waters claimed by China, according to a report by the state-run newspaper Global Times.

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The Kaiserslautern Christmas market on opening day, Nov. 26, 2018. Following the recent attack in Strasbourg, France, several German states are increasing security measures at their markets.<br>Ann Pinson/Stars and Stripes

Well-armed police will guard German Christmas markets after Strasbourg attack

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Certfa researchers Nariman Gharib, left, and Amin Sabeti look at a computer at a cafe in London on Friday, Dec. 7, 2018. The Associated Press drew on data gathered by the London-based cybersecurity group Certfa to track the targets of a hacking group often nicknamed Charming Kitten.<br>Raphael Satter/AP

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National Security Adviser John Bolton attends a briefing at the White House in Washington on Nov. 27, 2018.<br>Manuel Balce Ceneta/AP

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As a Marine salutes the Rolling Thunder riders, he gets some relief from the heat from a couple of participants.<br>Rick Vasquez/Stars and Stripes

Rolling Thunder to end annual Memorial Day ride in DC after 2019

The nearly 32-year-old tradition of a Memorial Day motorcycle ride through Washington, D.C. is ending because of escalating costs and a lack of cooperation from the Pentagon and metropolitan police departments, according to a letter shared by Artie Muller, a Vietnam veteran and founder of Rolling Thunder.

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This Navy image obtained by naval website gCaptain.com shows a confrontation between the USS Decatur, left, and a Chinese destroyer in the South China Sea, Sunday, Sept. 30, 2018.<br>U.S. Navy photo

Report: Chinese military expert calls for PRC Navy to ‘ram’ US warships in contested waters

A Chinese military expert has suggested the People’s Liberation Navy should “ram” the next U.S. warship to sail through waters claimed by China, according to a report by the state-run newspaper Global Times.

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The Kaiserslautern Christmas market on opening day, Nov. 26, 2018. Following the recent attack in Strasbourg, France, several German states are increasing security measures at their markets.<br>Ann Pinson/Stars and Stripes

Well-armed police will guard German Christmas markets after Strasbourg attack

Police throughout Germany and especially near U.S. military bases are boosting security at Christmas markets after a deadly attack in the French city of Strasbourg this week.

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Certfa researchers Nariman Gharib, left, and Amin Sabeti look at a computer at a cafe in London on Friday, Dec. 7, 2018. The Associated Press drew on data gathered by the London-based cybersecurity group Certfa to track the targets of a hacking group often nicknamed Charming Kitten.<br>Raphael Satter/AP

Iran hackers hunt nuke workers, US officials

The hackers' hit list included U.S. Treasury officials; high-profile defenders, detractors and enforcers of the nuclear deal struck between Washington and Tehran; Arab atomic scientists, Iranian civil society figures and D.C. think tank employees.

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National Security Adviser John Bolton attends a briefing at the White House in Washington on Nov. 27, 2018.<br>Manuel Balce Ceneta/AP

Trump's new Africa strategy takes sharp aim at China, Russia

The Trump administration on Thursday announced a sharp refocus of its Africa strategy to counter what it called the "predatory" practices of China and Russia, which are "deliberately and aggressively targeting their investments in the region to gain a competitive advantage."

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Members of advocacy groups gathered on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., on May 18, 2016, to promote the Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans Act.<br>Carlos Bongioanni/Stars and Stripes
Members of advocacy groups gathered on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., on May 18, 2016, to promote the Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans Act.<br>Carlos Bongioanni/Stars and Stripes

‘Blue Water Navy’ bill backers press Trump to pressure senators

Using the last arrow in their quiver, veteran groups and service organizations urged President Donald Trump on Wednesday to use his personal influence with two Republican senators to persuade them to allow a vote on the Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans Act (HR 299) before the 115th Congress expires next week.

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Secretary of the Navy Richard Spencer, left, talks with Sen. Dan Sullivan, R-Alaska, before a Senate Armed Services subcommittee hearing on Navy and Marine Corps readiness, Dec. 12, 2018, on Capitol Hill.<br>Joe Gromelski/Stars and Stripes
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