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1 US service member in stable condition after being wounded by al-Shabab attack in Somalia
The service member is in stable condition with injuries not considered life-threatening.
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Respect for troops, military sacrifice becomes an election friction point
Accusations that Trump insulted troops and wounded veterans will be a frequent talking point for election rivals this fall.
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Philippines blocks release of US Marine convicted in killing of transgender Filipino woman
The court order has rekindled perceptions that American military personnel who run afoul of Philippine laws can get special treatment under the allies’ Visiting Forces Agreement.
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‘Thirst-trap’ posts on TikTok raise questions about military social media policies
Military TikTok has a whole host of “thirst trap” videos.
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Troops on Guam are weathering their second COVID-19 lockdown
As cases have spiked, ground zero for the military’s coronavirus response is sheltering-in-place once again.
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Esper, first SECDEF to travel to Palau, visits with Seabees and Marines
Esper visited World War II battle wreckage and sat down with senior government officials to talk security and threats from China.
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Cardi B’s ‘WAP’ causes controversy on military TikTok
TikTok continues to be a source of controversy in the military community.
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Concerns about uniformed Marines on camera during Republican convention dismissed by White House, military officials
The two service members were performing official duties for the president, Marine Corps officials said in a statement.
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WATCH: Marines get moldy sandwiches, drones crash over Syria, and uniforms bringing unwanted attention — The Briefing 08.25.20
Get caught up with what’s going on in the military for the week of Aug. 25.
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WATCH: Ike comes home, shots fired at a helo in Virginia, and new Tricare fees — The Briefing 08.18.20
The future for troops in Afghanistan, Air Force takes fire in Virginia, and some face new Tricare fees. All that and more on The Briefing for Aug. 18, 2020.
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1 US service member in stable condition after being wounded by al-Shabab attack in Somalia
The service member is in stable condition with injuries not considered life-threatening.
-
Respect for troops, military sacrifice becomes an election friction point
Accusations that Trump insulted troops and wounded veterans will be a frequent talking point for election rivals this fall.
-
Philippines blocks release of US Marine convicted in killing of transgender Filipino woman
The court order has rekindled perceptions that American military personnel who run afoul of Philippine laws can get special treatment under the allies’ Visiting Forces Agreement.
-
‘Thirst-trap’ posts on TikTok raise questions about military social media policies
Military TikTok has a whole host of “thirst trap” videos.
-
Troops on Guam are weathering their second COVID-19 lockdown
As cases have spiked, ground zero for the military’s coronavirus response is sheltering-in-place once again.
-
Esper, first SECDEF to travel to Palau, visits with Seabees and Marines
Esper visited World War II battle wreckage and sat down with senior government officials to talk security and threats from China.
-
Cardi B’s ‘WAP’ causes controversy on military TikTok
TikTok continues to be a source of controversy in the military community.
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Concerns about uniformed Marines on camera during Republican convention dismissed by White House, military officials
The two service members were performing official duties for the president, Marine Corps officials said in a statement.
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WATCH: Marines get moldy sandwiches, drones crash over Syria, and uniforms bringing unwanted attention — The Briefing 08.25.20
Get caught up with what’s going on in the military for the week of Aug. 25.
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WATCH: Ike comes home, shots fired at a helo in Virginia, and new Tricare fees — The Briefing 08.18.20
The future for troops in Afghanistan, Air Force takes fire in Virginia, and some face new Tricare fees. All that and more on The Briefing for Aug. 18, 2020.
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1 US service member in stable condition after being wounded by al-Shabab attack in Somalia
The service member is in stable condition with injuries not considered life-threatening.
-
Respect for troops, military sacrifice becomes an election friction point
Accusations that Trump insulted troops and wounded veterans will be a frequent talking point for election rivals this fall.
-
Philippines blocks release of US Marine convicted in killing of transgender Filipino woman
The court order has rekindled perceptions that American military personnel who run afoul of Philippine laws can get special treatment under the allies’ Visiting Forces Agreement.
-
‘Thirst-trap’ posts on TikTok raise questions about military social media policies
Military TikTok has a whole host of “thirst trap” videos.
-
Troops on Guam are weathering their second COVID-19 lockdown
As cases have spiked, ground zero for the military’s coronavirus response is sheltering-in-place once again.
-
Esper, first SECDEF to travel to Palau, visits with Seabees and Marines
Esper visited World War II battle wreckage and sat down with senior government officials to talk security and threats from China.
-
Cardi B’s ‘WAP’ causes controversy on military TikTok
TikTok continues to be a source of controversy in the military community.
-
Concerns about uniformed Marines on camera during Republican convention dismissed by White House, military officials
The two service members were performing official duties for the president, Marine Corps officials said in a statement.
-
WATCH: Marines get moldy sandwiches, drones crash over Syria, and uniforms bringing unwanted attention — The Briefing 08.25.20
Get caught up with what’s going on in the military for the week of Aug. 25.
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WATCH: Ike comes home, shots fired at a helo in Virginia, and new Tricare fees — The Briefing 08.18.20
The future for troops in Afghanistan, Air Force takes fire in Virginia, and some face new Tricare fees. All that and more on The Briefing for Aug. 18, 2020.













