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Soldier found dead during basic combat training at Fort Jackson
A soldier from Charlie Company, 2nd Battalion, 13th Infantry Regiment, was “found deceased during training” on Thursday, the Army said.
Active-duty troops detained in DEA raid at illegal Colorado nightclub
More than a dozen active-duty troops were at the nightclub during the raid, some as patrons and others working as security guards, the DEA said.
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Fighter jet slips off carrier hangar deck in Red Sea, one minor injury
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Active-duty troops detained in DEA raid at illegal Colorado nightclub
More than a dozen active-duty troops were at the nightclub during the raid, some as patrons and others working as security guards, the DEA said.
Poll shows young vets unhappy with Signal leak, federal program cuts
A survey of more than 1,400 Iraq and Afghanistan veterans found concerns across party lines about the White House's handling of national security issues.
US says it’s hit more than 800 targets in Houthi bombing campaign
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Soldiers with the division will help the Army determine how to modernize and evolve formations to prepare for real-world deployments.
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