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President Donald Trump, left, and Democratic presidential candidate former Vice President Joe Biden.<br>AP
President Donald Trump, left, and Democratic presidential candidate former Vice President Joe Biden.<br>AP

President Donald Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden agreed in a questionnaire released Wednesday by a military advocacy group that the Defense Department needs to compete with near-peer military powers and the Department of Veterans Affairs needs to continue investing in private-sector health care.

National Guard Maj. Adam DeMarco testifies during a House Natural Resources Committee hearing on actions taken on June 1, 2020 at Lafayette Square, Tuesday, July 28, 2020 on Capitol Hill in Washington. <br>Bill Clark, Pool/AP
National Guard Maj. Adam DeMarco testifies during a House Natural Resources Committee hearing on actions taken on June 1, 2020 at Lafayette Square, Tuesday, July 28, 2020 on Capitol Hill in Washington. <br>Bill Clark, Pool/AP

National Guard whistleblower says feds considered using 'heat ray' on DC protesters

A military whistleblower says federal officials sought some unusual crowd control devices to deal with protesters outside the White House on the June day that law enforcement forcibly cleared Lafayette Square.

"He’s a Marine" is among the many military-themed TikTok clips to pick up steam this year. <br>TikTok
"He’s a Marine" is among the many military-themed TikTok clips to pick up steam this year. <br>TikTok

Security and conduct concerns cloud TikTok app’s future with US service members

TikTok has over 6 million downloads, and the tag “military” has more than 6.5 billion views. However, its critics say TikTok users undermine the dignity of military service, and the Defense Department is concerned with its security.

Brig. Gen. Christopher Norrie, commander of the 7th Army Training Command in Grafenwoehr, Germany, warned that those who violate coronavirus-related rules would face consequences, following official reports of an American employee of the Edelweiss Lodge and Resort violating a quarantine order and spreading the virus at local bars.<br>U.S. Army
Brig. Gen. Christopher Norrie, commander of the 7th Army Training Command in Grafenwoehr, Germany, warned that those who violate coronavirus-related rules would face consequences, following official reports of an American employee of the Edelweiss Lodge and Resort violating a quarantine order and spreading the virus at local bars.<br>U.S. Army

Army launches probe as three coronavirus cases are connected to Edelweiss quarantine violation

Three of 56 active cases in the Garmisch-Partenkirchen district were traced directly to an Edelweiss Lodge and Resort employee’s night on the town after she was ordered into quarantine following a coronavirus test, district officials said.


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Air Force trainee Chris-Ann Wilmoth participates in a physical training session at Keesler Air Force Base, Miss., July 1, 2020.<br>Kemberly Groue/U.S. Air Force
Air Force trainee Chris-Ann Wilmoth participates in a physical training session at Keesler Air Force Base, Miss., July 1, 2020.<br>Kemberly Groue/U.S. Air Force

Air Force postpones fitness tests for another three months because of pandemic

In May, the service notified airmen that the tests were being suspended until Oct. 1. The start date has now been pushed back to Jan. 1, the Air Force said in a statement.

Pvt. Aaron Byrd, right, of the 25th Division Sustainment Brigade, helps Petty Officer 2nd Class Nick Ishiharapuzon get a new Common Access Card at the Soldier Support Center at Schofield Barracks, Hawaii, Aug. 20, 2020.<br>Michael Bradle/U.S. Army
Pvt. Aaron Byrd, right, of the 25th Division Sustainment Brigade, helps Petty Officer 2nd Class Nick Ishiharapuzon get a new Common Access Card at the Soldier Support Center at Schofield Barracks, Hawaii, Aug. 20, 2020.<br>Michael Bradle/U.S. Army

Extension on expired service member IDs to end Sept. 30

Service members and others with common access cards that expired during the coronavirus pandemic must renew them by September 30, while retirees and dependents with expired ID cards will have more time.

U.S. Navy Lt. Cmdr. Jennifer Knapp, left, and Lt. Burnetta Fears, both assigned to 3rd Medical Battalion, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, conduct a turnover of medical checks with U.S. Naval Hospital Guam staff on May 7, 2020.<br>Jordan E. Gilbert/U.S. Marine Corps
U.S. Navy Lt. Cmdr. Jennifer Knapp, left, and Lt. Burnetta Fears, both assigned to 3rd Medical Battalion, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, conduct a turnover of medical checks with U.S. Naval Hospital Guam staff on May 7, 2020.<br>Jordan E. Gilbert/U.S. Marine Corps

Stay-at-home order is extended on Guam as island records its 30th coronavirus death

As of Wednesday evening, Guam had recorded 2,013 coronavirus infections. Of those, 261 have been U.S. service members.

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President Donald Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden agreed in a questionnaire released Wednesday by a military advocacy group that the Defense Department needs to compete with near-peer military powers and the Department of Veterans Affairs needs to continue investing in private-sector health care.

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Penn State running back Journey Brown (4) celebrates his third quarter touchdown run against Rutgers during an NCAA college football game in State College, Pa., on Nov. 30, 2019. Less than five weeks after pushing football and other fall sports to spring in the name of player safety during the pandemic, the Big Ten conference changed course Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2020, and said it plans to begin its season the weekend of Oct. 23-24. <br>Barry Reeger/AP

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