"Tossed Out of Military With a Blue Card "
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Israel strikes Gaza after rocket attacks, hours after Biden visit
Just hours after President Biden concluded his three-day visit to the region, the Israeli military carried out airstrikes on what it said was a Hamas-run Palestine enclave in response to a pair of rocket attacks.
U.S., Russia agree to resume integrated flights to the International Space Station
Even with tensions rocketing upward over the Ukraine war, Russia and the U.S. are set to resume joint flights to the International Space Station on aircraft from both countries. Upcoming space flights will feature multinational crews as part of a new agreement between NASA and Russia's Roscosmos.
Ukraine's optimism tests Biden's ability to keep NATO unified as Russia cements gains
Ukrainian leaders insist their country will prevail over Moscow and eventually reclaim much of the eastern territory seized by Russian troops so far in the nearly five-month war. But military insiders and foreign policy analysts say such rosy predictions don't reflect the reality on the ground.
Navy sends destroyer through disputed waters near China
The Navy is dismissing Chinese claims that it had "driven away" a U.S. warship operating near a set of disputed islands in the South China Sea, the latest development in a tense region where such international standoffs are becoming increasingly frequent.
Iran-Russia alliance grows as Biden heads to Mideast amid rising threats
President Biden's Mideast trip risks getting upstaged by Vladimir Putin, who is headed to the region directly after Mr. Biden for meetings in Iran — a move the Kremlin announced a day after the Biden administration accused Tehran of supplying drones to aid Russia's war in Ukraine.
NASA's new telescope shows star death, dancing galaxies
NASA on Tuesday unveiled a new batch of images from its new powerful space telescope, including a foamy blue and orange shot of a dying star.
U.S. drone strike in Syria kills ISIS leader, injures another
A drone strike killed a senior leader of the Islamic State and injured another on Tuesday in northwest Syria, officials with U.S. Central Command said.
Sailor found dead aboard aircraft carrier based in San Diego
Navy officials said neither foul play nor suicide appears to have played a role in the death of a sailor aboard an aircraft carrier based in San Diego.
Schiff seeks rule that would block oversight of some military operations
Rep. Adam B. Schiff, chairman of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, wants a defense policy bill to include language blocking Congress from oversight of the military and National Guard in some cases of domestic deployment.
Ukraine gets $400 million of U.S. war supplies; analysts ask how long it can go on
The United States is again dipping into its own supply of military hardware to ship $400 million worth of security assistance to Ukraine for its war against Russian invaders.
Pentagon to send another $400 million in firepower to Ukraine to fight Russian invaders
President Biden authorized shipping up to $400 million in additional military equipment to help Kyiv as it contends with new Russian advances in the fiercely contested Donbas region of eastern Ukraine.
NASA says Russia using space station for anti-Ukraine propaganda
Officials with NASA and the European Space Agency condemned Russia for using the International Space Station to show support for breakaway regions in Ukraine that have aligned with Moscow following its invasion of its neighbor.
Proposal would create office to securely report UFO activity and other unexplained incidents
Rep. Mike Gallagher wants to set up a special reporting mechanism for soldiers, contractors and others who want to report suspected UFO activity, a hot-button issue for Congress of late.
No pay for Guard, Reserve troops who refuse COVID-19 vaccine, Army says
Even as the Army struggles to fill its ranks during the most severe military recruiting downturn in years, thousands of troops in the Army National Guard and Army Reserve who refuse the COVID-19 vaccine are being told this week they won't receive pay or retirement credit for future federally funded drills.
China lashes out at U.S., British intelligence services
The United States is "the biggest threat to world peace, stability and development," China said Thursday, continuing its sharp rhetoric in response to U.S. accusations of Chinese spying and threats to the international order.
Russian prisoners recruited to fight in Ukraine
It may sound like something straight out of "The Dirty Dozen," but the Kremlin reportedly is offering convicts a "Get Out of Jail Free" card if they're willing to fight for Russia in Ukraine.
Pentagon to issue medal to vets of nuclear weapon program
Veterans who faced radiation exposure during the development of the nation's atomic weapons program were usually sworn to secrecy because of national security requirements during the Cold War.
NASA loses contact with spacecraft heading to moon
NASA said Tuesday it has lost contact with a $32.7 million spacecraft headed to the moon to test out a lopsided lunar orbit, but agency engineers are hopeful they can fix the problem.
U.S. sends stealth jet fighters to South Korea as tensions rise with North
The Air Force sent six radar-evading F-35 Lightning II jet fighters to South Korea to conduct combined flight operations and training missions with their South Korean counterparts, officials said Tuesday.
North Korea says it will build up defenses in response to 'rapid aggravation' of U.S., Japan, South
North Korea on Sunday blamed the U.S., Japan and South Korea for the "rapid aggravation of the security environment of the Korean peninsula," and said it will quickly build up its defensive capabilities in response.
South Korea's Yoon denies anti-China push in new NATO ties
Reflecting the fine line China's Asian neighbors must walk, South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol said his precedent-setting trip to the just-concluded NATO summit should not be seen as a shot across Beijing's bow.
Latest Chinese carrier sign of stepped-up challenge to U.S., allies
When China's first domestically designed and built aircraft carrier slid into the water last month at a shipyard outside Shanghai, it was seen as a symbol of Beijing's fast-growing military might and ambition to develop a "blue water" navy capable of operating far beyond its own shores.
Ukraine's drone blitz loses its edge as Russian invasion advances
The early weeks of the war in Ukraine were dominated by social media posts showing Russian tanks decimated by small, cheap drones that helped level the playing field and largely negated Moscow's massive advantage in personnel and equipment.
Russians press assault on eastern Ukrainian city
Russian forces are pounding the city of Lysychansk and its surroundings in an all-out attempt to seize the last stronghold of resistance in eastern Ukraine's Luhansk province, the governor said Saturday.
China rejects NATO criticism in new strategic blueprint
NATO is turning its attention to China, and Beijing is not happy about it.
Army eases education enlistment requirements over recruiting woes
The Army is suspending education requirements for potential recruits, saying a high school diploma or GED is no longer required before a new soldier can head to basic training.
Hotly contested 'Snake Island' back in Ukraine's hands
Russian forces on Thursday left Snake Island, a strategic Black Sea outpost made famous in the early stages of Moscow's invasion of Ukraine when defenders tersely and profanely rejected an attacking warship's demand to surrender. The incident became a symbol of Ukrainian defiance in the face of what at the time seemed overwhelming odds.
Signs of breakthrough in South Korea-Japan tensions on sidelines of NATO summit
Diplomatic friction between South Korea and Japan that threatens to undermine a strategic partnership with the U.S. appears to be easing after years of intense bickering between the two key American allies in Northeast Asia.
U.S. bolsters long-term troop presence in Europe as Russia-Ukraine war drags on
The future of America's long-term troop presence in Europe came into focus Wednesday as President Biden announced new plans to permanently place fresh U.S. personnel in Poland, air defense batteries in Italy and Germany, and a host of other steps as NATO reinforces its front line as relations deteriorate badly with Russia in the wake of Moscow's invasion of Ukraine.
NATO formally invites Finland, Sweden to join alliance
The North Atlantic Treaty Organization on Wednesday formally invited Finland and Sweden to join the military alliance — a major blow to Russian President Vladimir Putin, who has fiercely opposed NATO expansion.
Biden: NATO will defend 'every inch' of its territory
President Biden kicked off NATO meetings in Madrid on Wednesday by declaring the military alliance will defend "every inch" of its territory and committing to an enhanced military in Europe.
NATO chief: Alliance faces biggest challenge since WWII
NATO leaders sought Wednesday to turn an urgent sense of purpose triggered by Russia's invasion of Ukraine into action - and to patch up any cracks in their unity to overcome what the alliance's chief called its biggest crisis since World War II.
McCaul backs IG in clash with State Department over Afghan probe
A top GOP lawmaker accused the State Department of obstructing the work of a congressionally-mandated watchdog in a bid to cover up for the Biden administration's failures during the calamitous withdrawal from Afghanistan In the summer of 2021.
Military will continue some abortions in states that ban practice, Pentagon says
Limited abortions will continue at U.S. military facilities even in states that ban the practice, Pentagon leaders said in a memo Tuesday.
U.S. strike kills terror leader in Syria
A U.S. drone strike killed a senior leader of an al Qaeda-aligned terrorist organization in Syria, officials with U.S. Central Command said.
Biden loses his 'America is Back' strut as domestic woes overshadow G-7 summit
President Biden strode into Europe a year ago declaring "America is back," but now he is making the rounds at a summit in Germany as a hobbled leader while Western allies openly take swipes at the U.S.
Air Force ROTC cadet killed, others hurt in Humvee accident in Idaho
An Air Force ROTC cadet from Alaska was killed in a motor vehicle accident during a training mission at a base in Idaho, military officials said Sunday.
Jake Sullivan says new Ukraine aid package will include air defense systems
The U.S. will send medium- and long-range air missile defense systems to Ukraine in the next aid package, which could be announced as soon as this week, White House National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan said Monday.
Biden, G-7 leaders to announce a new round of punishment for Russia's invasion
The White House said President Biden and Group of Seven leaders will follow a Monday meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy with a new round of sanctions designed to "sap" Russian President Vladimir Putin's military-industrial complex and strangle its economy.
As U.S. troops reach 100K in Europe, questions mount over endgame, long-term effects
The number of American troops in Europe has risen sharply in the four months since Russia invaded Ukraine, jumping from about 65,000 in mid-February to 100,000 today.
Ukrainian fighter pilots in Washington to appeal in person for advanced aircraft for war effort
Two Ukrainian air force fighter pilots stepped out of the cockpit and onto Capitol Hill last week to plead with the U.S. to send advanced aircraft to level the playing field in the war with Russia.
Russians try to block city, cement gains in eastern Ukraine
Russian forces are trying to cut off the strategic city of Lysychansk in eastern Ukraine, the Luhansk regional governor said Saturday, after a relentless assault on nearby Sievierodonetsk forced Ukrainian troops to begin withdrawing.
Ukraine gets EU invite, in rebuke to Putin
The European Union on Thursday formally made Ukraine a candidate for membership in the 27-nation alliance, delivering what could be a major morale boost for Ukrainian troops while dealing a significant blow to Russian President Vladimir Putin's drive to pull Kyiv away from the West.
Russians focus firepower to seize 2 villages in east Ukraine
The Russian military expanded its grab of territory in eastern Ukraine on Thursday, capturing two villages and vying for control of a key highway in an offensive that could cut supply lines and encircle some frontline Ukrainian forces, British and Ukrainian military officials said.
Air Force chief says service must adapt for future battles
After more than 20 years focused on the Middle East, the U.S. Air Force must evolve if it is to stay relevant on future battlefields against near-peer adversaries like China and Russia, one of the service's top officials acknowledged Wednesday.
NASA to shut down Voyager probe systems in an attempt to keep them going through 2030
The groundbreaking Voyager space probes are entering the final leg of their journey as NASA begins shutting down key systems this year, according to Scientific American.
White House warns Americans against going to fight in Ukraine
National Security Council spokesman John Kirby warned Americans against traveling to Ukraine to fight in the war against Russia following the confirmed death of a second American in the war zone.
Controversial Navy ships saved from the scrap yard
The USS Fort Worth, a littoral combat ship that was headed for the scrapyard, is getting a fresh chance to sail, thanks to one of its namesake city's members of Congress.
Zelenskyy: Russia will step up attacks during Ukraine's EU membership drive
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he expects "greater hostile activity" from Russia as his country pursues membership in the European Union.
Russia pounds eastern Ukraine as Putin deploys more troops to the area
Russia's military machine persevered in its ferocious effort to grind down Ukraine's defenses Monday, as the war's consequences for food and fuel supplies increasingly weighed on minds around the globe after warnings that the fighting could go on for years.
China says it successfully intercepted a missile in flight
China says it has successfully intercepted a missile in flight, in a test of an anti-ballistic missile system that could improve its defenses as it presses its territorial claims.
Scholz: G-7 will support Ukraine 'for as long as necessary'
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz says the Group of Seven leading democracies will make clear at their upcoming summit that Ukraine can expect to receive the support it needs "for as long as necessary."
House Republicans sound alarm over Russian nuclear saber-rattling, call on Biden to draw red line
Top House Republican foreign policy, military and intelligence lawmakers are sounding the alarm over what they way is Russia's nuclear saber-rattling, calling on President Biden to leverage "every tool of national power" to deter the Kremlin from nuclear aggression amid the clash over Ukraine.
Lawmakers introduce 'comprehensive legislation' to overhaul U.S.-Taiwan policy
A pair of prominent senators on Friday introduced legislation to overhaul U.S. policy toward Taiwan, including $4.5 billion to promote security while deterring aggression from China, which claims the island as part of its territory.
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