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China Tests 'Guam Killer' Missile, Claims It Could Strike Moving Carrier
China has test-fired its so-called 'Guam killer' ballistic missile, claiming the weapon could strike a moving aircraft carrier, according to a report by the state-run Global Times tabloid. ...
'Just Noise:' Shanahan Denies Showing Favoritism Toward Former Employer Boeing
Acting Defense Secretary Patrick Shanahan on Tuesday downplayed reports that he has shown favoritism toward Boeing Co., where he worked for more than 30 years.'I think that's just noise,' he told reporters during his first off-camera briefing at the Pentagon.Earlier this month, ...
Carrier Lincoln Readies for Historic Deployment Amid Homeport Change
ABOARD THE USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN -- In driving rain and rolling seas, the F/A-18E Super Hornets and EA-18G Growlers from Strike Fighter Squadron 25 and Electronic Attack Squadron 140 take off and land on the flight deck of the carrier Abraham Lincoln, ...
Acting SecDef: Border Mission Likely to Require 'Several Thousand' More Troops
The Defense Department has been asked to put up more concertina wire and conduct expanded surveillance along the U.S.-Mexico border, which will likely require 'several thousand' more troops to be deployed, the Pentagon's acting leader said Tuesday. ...
Afghans Wary over Talks with Taliban as US Cites Progress
KABUL, Afghanistan РІР‚' Afghans are wary of peace talks with Taliban militants, even as the country's president expressed hope that U.S.-led negotiations could successfully end the long-running civil war.U.S. ...
Spy Agencies Doubt North Korea Will Give Up Nuclear Weapons
WASHINGTON РІР‚' In an assessment casting doubt on President Donald Trump's goal of a nuclear-disarmed North Korea, U.S. intelligence agencies told Congress on Tuesday that the North is unlikely to entirely dismantle its nuclear arsenal.Director of National Intelligence Dan Coats, ...
Coast Guard Spouses Keep to Tight Budgets as Shutdown Ends
PROVIDENCE, R.I. РІР‚' U.S. Coast Guard spouses in southern New England say they'll continue to spend money cautiously even though the longest government shutdown in U.S. history has ended.President Donald Trump signed a bill Friday to reopen the government for three weeks, ...
Six Airmen Receive Distinguished Flying Cross for Middle East Rescue
The raid wasn't supposed to last 16 hours.But the mission for the six airmen would ultimately be a heroic effort in which they entered hostile airspace to help rescue wounded comrades and recover critical intelligence components from the battlefield. ...
CamelBak Unveils New Pack, Redesigns Two Favorites for 2019
LAS VEGAS -- CamelBak showed off its new tactical line of packs at SHOT Show 2019, including a new, one-day assault pack and redesigned versions of its two most popular packs.New this year is the Sparta, a 2, ...
Iraqi Militia Leader Wants US Troops to Leave
BAGHDAD РІР‚' The leader of one of the most powerful Iranian-backed Shiite militias in Iraq said Monday that he expects a vote in the coming months by Iraq's parliament calling for the withdrawal of U.S. troops, underscoring the jostling for power between Iran and the U.S. ...
The Army May Say Bon Voyage to Part of Its Seagoing Fleet
The Army's little-known but sizeable maritime fleet may be facing cuts, as the service considers eliminating dozens of boats and forcing hundreds of reservists out of their jobs in the next two years.The service's watercraft deliver supplies, ...
Food Pantry Remains Open for Now at Coast Guard Academy
NEW LONDON, Conn. РІР‚' The food pantry created at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy to help families affected by the partial federal government shutdown remains open. ...
Artifacts Discovery Halts Some Work at Marine Base on Guam
HAGATNA, Guam РІР‚' Construction work stopped in part of the new U.S. Marine Corps base on Guam after artifacts were discovered.A contracted archaeologist identified the artifacts last week, finding prehistoric items and items from the late 1800s, the Pacific Daily News reported . ...
Man Ordered to Pay $1 Fine in Scheme to Bilk Veterans out of Pensions
A man accused of misleading veterans to turn over much of their military retirement or disability benefits has been ordered to stop engaging in the illegal scheme of pension poaching.But he'll only have to pay a $1 fine and cooperate in an ongoing investigation. ...
Sarah Palin's Army Veteran Son Released from Alaska Halfway House
ANCHORAGE, Alaska РІР‚' Track Palin, the elder son of former Republican vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin, has won an early release from custody after his conviction for assaulting his father. ...
Marriage Scam Paired Fort Bragg Soldiers with Immigrants, Feds Say
RALEIGH, N.C. -- A sergeant and a private at Fort Bragg sought to arrange sham marriages between soldiers and immigrants, offering cash, housing benefits and furniture as incentive for potential brides, according to federal court documents.Arrest warrants were issued last weekР’В for Sgt. ...
Coast Guard Finally Getting Back Pay After Month-Long Shutdown
Some Coast Guard families began receiving back pay Monday while bracing for the possibility that another government shutdown Feb. 15 could again leave them scrambling to cover bills and put food on the table.In Oregon, Stacey Benson, whose husband has served 19 years in the service, ...
Thousands Answer Call to Attend 'Unaccompanied' Air Force Vet's Texas Funeral
Thousands of strangers responded to an urgent appeal to attend Monday's funeral for anР’В Air ForceР’В veteranР’В fromР’В Texas. ...
FightLite Shows Off Belt-Fed AR-Style Uppers at SHOT Show 2019
LAS VEGAS -- Aside from checking out new weapon designs, one of the great things about going to SHOT Show is that it offers the chance to get hands-on with unique weapons such as the FightLite Industries Mission Configurable Rifle, or MCR.The MCR is a version of the older ARES Shrike, a belt-fed 5. ...
At Least 27 Dead as Bombs Target Sunday Mass in Philippine Cathedral
JOLO, Philippines (AP) РІР‚' Two bombs minutes apart tore through a Roman Catholic cathedral on a southern Philippine island where Muslim militants are active, killing at least 27 people and wounding 77 others during a Sunday Mass, officials said. ...