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Sailors direct an F/A-18C Hornet, from the "Death Rattlers" of Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 323, on the flight deck of the USS Nimitz on Feb. 19, 2021.<br>Charles DeParlier/U.S. Navy

Marine aviation marks history as last FA-18 Hornets land from deployment with USS Nimitz

The flight to the Marine Corps Air Station Miramar's tarmac marked the last time the Marines would deploy with Hornets on an aircraft carrier. By 2028, most pilots will fly the more stealth F-35 B fighter jets.

High-ranking Taliban official Anas Haqqani, left, and a press aide for the group meet with reporters on the eve of a historic agreement between the militant group and the United States in Doha, Qatar, Feb. 28, 2020.<br>J.P. Lawrence/Stars and Stripes High-ranking Taliban official Anas Haqqani, left, and a press aide for the group meet with reporters on the eve of a historic agreement between the militant group and the United States in Doha, Qatar, Feb. 28, 2020.<br>J.P. Lawrence/Stars and Stripes
Deal meant to end war in Afghanistan seen to embolden Taliban
A new vehicle that the U.S. Army is acquiring to provide infantry soldiers with battlefield mobility is being tested in the Yuma Proving Ground's harsh desert terrain in southwestern Arizona on Feb. 17, 2021.<br>James Gilbert, The Yuma Sun/AP A new vehicle that the U.S. Army is acquiring to provide infantry soldiers with battlefield mobility is being tested in the Yuma Proving Ground's harsh desert terrain in southwestern Arizona on Feb. 17, 2021.<br>James Gilbert, The Yuma Sun/AP
New Army vehicle to carry infantry being tested in Arizona
On Feb. 16, Yates Electrospace announced that it had been awarded an Air Force contract for development of a scaled-down version of its autonomous Silent Arrow glider, shown here in an illustrated image.<br>Yates Electrospace
On Feb. 16, Yates Electrospace announced that it had been awarded an Air Force contract for development of a scaled-down version of its autonomous Silent Arrow glider, shown here in an illustrated image.<br>Yates Electrospace

Air Force Special Operations Command wants 'flying box' for variety of operations

Air Force Special Operations Command, headquartered at Hurlburt Field, could get a scaled-down version of the autonomous Silent Arrow glider for "unspecified" U.S. operations.

Commuters cross London Bridge in the City of London on Feb. 15, 2021. <br>Jason Alden/Bloomberg
Commuters cross London Bridge in the City of London on Feb. 15, 2021. <br>Jason Alden/Bloomberg

Biggest foreign-worker exodus since WWII adds to Britain's woes

Foreign workers are leaving Britain at the fastest pace since World War II, presenting a challenge to an economy already roiled by Brexit and the coronavirus.

Lt. Gen. Ronald Place, director of the Defense Health Agency, speaks at a town hall meeting with staff and virtually Feb. 23, 2021, at Tripler Army Medical Center, Hawaii.<br>Caleb Barrieau/U.S. Army
Lt. Gen. Ronald Place, director of the Defense Health Agency, speaks at a town hall meeting with staff and virtually Feb. 23, 2021, at Tripler Army Medical Center, Hawaii.<br>Caleb Barrieau/U.S. Army

More than 1 million doses of coronavirus vaccine given to military personnel despite high opt-out rate

Lt. Gen. Ronald Place said that roughly a third of military personnel are declining to be immunized.

The organ inside the Marktkirche in Wiesbaden, Germany, was built in the 19th century and has more than 6,000 pipes.<br>David Edge/Stars and Stripes
The organ inside the Marktkirche in Wiesbaden, Germany, was built in the 19th century and has more than 6,000 pipes.<br>David Edge/Stars and Stripes

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Marktkirche in Wiesbaden provides hope, strength during difficult times

With coronavirus infections still high in Germany, and U.S. and German authorities continuing to advise against unnecessary travel, I needed somewhere local to visit to get me out of the house.

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The U.S. Capitol is seen through a security fence on Jan. 12, 2021.<br>Robert H. Reid/Stars and Stripes
The U.S. Capitol is seen through a security fence on Jan. 12, 2021.<br>Robert H. Reid/Stars and Stripes

Biden hails House passage of $1.9T virus bill which now goes to Senate

The massive measure now goes to the Senate, where Democrats seem bent on resuscitating their minimum wage push and fights could erupt over state aid and other issues.

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Commuters cross London Bridge in the City of London on Feb. 15, 2021. <br>Jason Alden/Bloomberg
Commuters cross London Bridge in the City of London on Feb. 15, 2021. <br>Jason Alden/Bloomberg

Biggest foreign-worker exodus since WWII adds to Britain's woes

Foreign workers are leaving Britain at the fastest pace since World War II, presenting a challenge to an economy already roiled by Brexit and the coronavirus.

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The USS Pueblo has been held by the North Koreans since they attacked and captured the naval intelligence ship along with 82 sailors on Jan. 23, 1968. <br>U.S. Navy
The USS Pueblo has been held by the North Koreans since they attacked and captured the naval intelligence ship along with 82 sailors on Jan. 23, 1968. <br>U.S. Navy

Court awards $2.3 billion to USS Pueblo crew, more than 50 years after they were held in North Korea

Split evenly for compensatory and punitive damages, the amount is among the largest ever awarded in a state-sponsored terrorism case.

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High-ranking Taliban official Anas Haqqani, left, and a press aide for the group meet with reporters on the eve of a historic agreement between the militant group and the United States in Doha, Qatar, Feb. 28, 2020.<br>J.P. Lawrence/Stars and Stripes
High-ranking Taliban official Anas Haqqani, left, and a press aide for the group meet with reporters on the eve of a historic agreement between the militant group and the United States in Doha, Qatar, Feb. 28, 2020.<br>J.P. Lawrence/Stars and Stripes

Deal meant to end war in Afghanistan seen to embolden Taliban

The drawdown of U.S. troops from Afghanistan has encouraged the Taliban’s belief that they are closer than ever to victory, analysts and fighters said, one year after a peace deal was signed.

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