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USS George Washington Heads to Japan, Ending Troubled Shipyard Stay That Included String of Suicides
The aircraft carrier USS George Washington is finally underway to its new homeport in Japan, following six arduous years in a Virginia shipyard that included reports of difficult living conditions and a cluster of suicides.
Gaza Pier Construction Begins Amid Concerns over Attacks on Troops and Aid Workers
A senior military official said that "at-sea assembly" of parts of the pier began earlier that day, with military planners anticipating the structure will be ready to start bringing in humanitarian aid in early May.
Corps Identifies Camp Pendleton Marine Killed During 'Routine' Operations
Cpl. Miguel A. Maya was a member of Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron, or HMLAT, 303. The incident is still under investigation, according to 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, or 3rd MAW, the squadron's parent unit.
Trial to Begin for Military Families Suing over Hawaii Water Contamination
The trial, which will include 17 of the more than 7,500 plaintiffs across three lawsuits, will explore whether the U.S. government owes damages to military housing residents who consumed jet fuel.
VA Opens Door for More Vets with Other Than Honorable Discharges to Receive Health Care and Benefits
Under the new regulation, the VA plans to remove a bar against benefits for those dismissed for homosexual acts, as well as those who were discharged for misconduct that may have been related to combat exposure, sexual assault or other personal issues.
Navy Investigating More Than 100 'Secretly Shot' Sexual Videos of US Troops Uploaded to Adult Website
The documents say the Naval Criminal Investigative Service became aware of the videos, some of which contained names and ranks, on Jan. 8, 2020, and by Jan. 15 investigators had found around 102 videos uploaded to the website.
Air Force Starts Taking Applications for Newly Reintroduced Warrant Officer Jobs
The plan to bring back warrant officers for cyber jobs is one of many changes announced in February modifying training, and renaming and reorganizing many of the structures of the Department of the Air Force.
Economic Hardship Bonuses for Enlisted Troops? Clock Is Ticking on Pentagon Decision.
After three weeks of being pressed by Military.com about whether it plans to pay out any economic hardship bonuses, the Pentagon sent a brief statement saying it is still evaluating what to do.
Marine Killed During Operation at Camp Pendleton, Marking Second Training Death for Service in a Week
A Marine died during a "routine military operation" at Camp Pendleton, California, on Tuesday evening, marking the Marine Corps' second death in less than a week, according to a press release from the service.
Navy Authorizes Combat Awards for Sailors in the Red Sea Following Months of Attacks by Houthi Rebels
Navy Secretary Carlos Del Toro has decided that sailors operating in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden will be eligible for combat awards and devices for any actions that they have performed since Oct. 19.
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