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Zelenskyy denies Ukrainian city of Bakhmut occupied by Russian forces
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that Russian forces weren’t occupying Bakhmut, casting doubt on Moscow’s insistence that the city had fallen.
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How US support for pilot training could pave path to F-16s for Ukraine
President Joe Biden endorsed plans to train Ukrainian pilots on U.S.-made F-16 fighter jets at the Group of Seven Summit, according to U.S. officials.
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US and allied naval commanders in Mideast transit Strait of Hormuz
The Mideast-based chiefs of the U.S., British and French navies have transited the Strait of Hormuz aboard an American warship.
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Ukraine’s Zelensky at G7 summit as world leaders sanction Russia
The Ukrainian leader is in Japan to talk with world leaders as they tighten sanctions to punish Moscow over its 15-month invasion of Ukraine.
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Wagner Group claims Bakhmut fallen; Ukraine says fighting continues
In a video posted on Telegram, Wagner head Yevgeny Prigozhin said the city came under complete Russian control at about midday Saturday.
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Army colonel charged with sexually assaulting fellow officer’s wife
Col. Jon Meredith was fired from his post in Oct. 2022 due to loss of confidence.
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Vietnam-era Medal of Honor recipient receives Special Forces honor
Col. Paris Davis was recognized at an event that also honored Special Forces troops who trained their Thai counterparts.
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WWII-era Flying Fortress planes grounded over safety issue
The Federal Aviation Administration issued a directive to ground all airworthy Boeing B-17E, F and G models of the Flying Fortress aircraft.
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What the Army’s top enlisted soldier was like as a drill sergeant
A soldier recounts that time at basic training when Sergeant Major of the Army Michael Grinston completely smoked their platoon.
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Military exchange online shoppers can now buy Home Depot appliances
Eligible military shoppers can buy Home Depot appliances tax-free at the online exchange store and some exchanges on Army and Air Force installations.
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What the Army’s top enlisted soldier was like as a drill sergeant
A soldier recounts that time at basic training when Sergeant Major of the Army Michael Grinston completely smoked their platoon.
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West Point grad writes emotional letter to his Plebe self
“If there’s one thing I hope you’d do differently, it’s spend less time caring about school.”
By Sarah Sicard
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The challenge of portraying America’s first president in film
George Washington has been the subject of a few films, but experts say a heroic Hollywood treatment isn't necessary.
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Hoax alert: tale of homeless vets booted because of immigrants false
A New York state lawmaker at the center of the controversy called the incident a heartbreaking betrayal and a disservice to the veterans community.
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Extremists granted tax-exempt status, even an Oath Keepers foundation
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