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A U.S. Air Force loadmaster with the 352nd Special Operations Wing off-loads a M-142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) assigned to the U.S. Army 3rd Battalion, 321st Field Artillery Regiment, at Lielpaja Airfield, Latvia, Sept. 26, 2022. The mobile rocket systems are getting flown to the Artic, down the Baltics and beyond as the U.S. Army puts a spotlight on a weapon system that is garnering attention for its effectiveness on the battlefield in Ukraine.

Hi, HIMARS: Army goes barnstorming around Europe with acclaimed rocket system

American mobile rocket systems are making the rounds in Europe on a tour stretching from the Arctic to the Baltics and beyond as the Army shows off a star of its arsenal that has garnered attention as a godsend to Ukraine.

The body of an airman swept out to sea Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022, while snorkeling off northeastern Okinawa has been found.

Searchers find body of snorkeling Okinawa airman who was swept out to sea

Space Force guardians march Thursday, June 23, 2022, during basic training graduation at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland Air Force Base in Texas.

Video | Stripes in 7 for Sept. 28, 2022

USS Nimitz stays in San Diego for testing after water system was contaminated

Sightings of deadly ‘fire mushroom’ prompt warning from US military in Japan

Army, Marines in Hawaii warn residents of increased noise from upcoming exercises

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Proposed legislation could expand education benefits, veterans’ access to commercial driver’s licenses amid trucking shortage

‘Storm is coming’: Army relief fund helps US soldiers as Europe energy costs soar

Navy’s one-stop hotel reservation center is now booking rooms on Marine bases

Air Force Osprey recovered a month after emergency landing on island in Norway

US announces $1.1 billion more in military aid for Ukraine

Zeroing in on Chinese aggression, Harris pledges US will ‘deepen unofficial ties’ with Taiwan

Hurricane Hunters flight into and above Ian especially harrowing and important

Japan PM vows at Abe’s state funeral to work to bring home citizens abducted by North Korea

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‘Storm is coming’: Army relief fund helps US soldiers as Europe energy costs soar

Hi, HIMARS: Army goes barnstorming around Europe with acclaimed rocket system

Family of dead Fort Hood soldier seeks $25M for negligent treatment at Army hospital

Air Force

Air Force to (some) THC users: You might get a second chance

Hurricane Hunters flight into and above Ian especially harrowing and important

Air Force Osprey recovered a month after emergency landing on island in Norway

Navy

Giant Orca drone for Navy is faltering on Boeing shortcomings, GAO says

USS Nimitz stays in San Diego for testing after water system was contaminated

Defense witness says she saw different sailor running from scene of suspected ship arson

Space Force

NASA is going to attempt to launch its massive Space Launch System rocket and Orion spacecraft to the moon next week, but is keeping an eye on a storm that could force a postponement. MUST CREDIT: Washington Post photo by Jonathan Newton.

NASA delays moon rocket launch due to potential hurricane

Nominee to lead Space Force shares vision

Space Force unveils official song ‘Semper Supra’

Coast Guard

Coast Guard cutter goes on alert with sighting of Russian-Chinese naval formation near Alaska

Christian Coast Guard members sue over religious objections to military's coronavirus vaccine mandate

As storm-battered Western Alaska takes stock of damage and begins cleanup, officials pledge help

Marine Corps

Navy’s one-stop hotel reservation center is now booking rooms on Marine bases

Navy, Marine Corps create integrated task force for 18-month Indo-Pacific experiment

Marines to send F-35Bs to Philippines, fire HIMARS there and in Japan next month

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U.S.

A former military police officer from Texas — who excitedly planned for physical violence at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, engaged in hand-to-hand battle with police there for nearly 90 minutes, then lied about being in Washington when questioned by the FBI — was sentenced Wednesday to slightly more than four years in prison.

Texas Army veteran who assaulted police on Jan. 6 sentenced to four years

'Gangsta's Paradise' rapper Coolio dies at age 59

Bill Plante, CBS News correspondent for a half-century, dies at 84

Europe

People, most of them Russians, walk after they crossed the border between Georgia and Russia at Verkhny Lars, in Georgia, Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2022.

Moscow tries to draft fleeing Russian men at the borders

US announces $1.1 billion more in military aid for Ukraine

Europe ramps up energy security after suspected sabotage

Asia-Pacific

Trichoderma cornu-damae, also known as poison fire coral and fire mushrooms, grows on dead trees, causes severe skin inflammation if touched, and is lethal when ingested.

Sightings of deadly ‘fire mushroom’ prompt warning from US military in Japan

Searchers find body of snorkeling Okinawa airman who was swept out to sea

VP Harris to visit DMZ after North Korean missile tests

Middle East

A screen grab shows laboratory work being performed in a video posted on the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company’s Facebook page promoting the production of blue ammonia.

Europe's hunt for clean energy in the Middle East has a dirty secret

UN envoy says risk of return to war in Yemen 'real'

As protests rage on, Iran carries out strikes against Kurds in Iraq

Africa

Pedestrians and auto-rickshaws make their way down a street in Lagos, Nigeria, on Sept. 24, 2022. MUST CREDIT: Bloomberg photo by Damilola Onafuwa.

A surprise presidential candidate leads the race in Nigeria, poll shows

Renewed militia clashes rock western Libya; 5 killed

Suicide bombing kills at least 11 at army camp in Somalia

Americas

A Yaqui Indigenous family walks past the cemetery where slain water-defense leader Tomás Rojo is buried, outside a church where they arrive to celebrate the Virgin Mary in Potam, Mexico, Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2022.

Mexico is world’s deadliest spot for environmental activists

US issues ‘temporary and targeted’ Jones Act waiver for Puerto Rico after Hurricane Fiona

Three years ago he was in prison. Now he’s poised to be Brazil’s next president

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Korea

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Guam

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veterans

Texas Army veteran who assaulted police on Jan. 6 sentenced to four years

A former military police officer from Texas — who excitedly planned for physical violence at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021 and engaged in hand-to-hand battle with police there for nearly 90 minutes — was sentenced to slightly more than four years in prison.

A video screen grab shows members of a JROTC honor guard presenting colors during a ceremony to dedicate a static display of an RF-4C Phantom II at a veterans park in Meridian, Mississippi.

Community honors fallen pilots at veterans park dedication

sports

Pacific high school football Fearless Forecast, Week 5

Blackhawks should have their way at Osan; Panthers rule the roost against Kubasaki; Red Devils prevail against Yokota.

RamsteinÕs Micah Webb makes a putt in opening day action at the DODEA-Europe high school golf championships in Wiesbaden, Germany, Oct. 9, 2019. He is third going in to ThursdayÕs final, three points behind the leader after posting a modified Stableford 36 points.

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Europe Scoreboard: Sept. 28, 2022

Air Force wide receiver David Cormiercatches a pass from quarterback Ben Brittain for a touchdown reception as Nevada defensive back Jaden Dedman defends during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game Friday, Sept. 23, 2022, in Air Force Academy, Colo.

Roberts, Brittain spark Air Force in 48-20 win over Nevada

history

Tram for the troops, 1946

Frankfurt, Germany, 1946: American soldiers board the Roundup, a special tram provided by the city of Frankfurt to transport them to and from their barracks.