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Trump’s tariffs may overshadow Rubio’s first official trip to Asia
Rubio is visiting Malaysia as the U.S. seeks to boost relations with Indo-Pacific nations to counter China’s growing influence in the region.
US stepping up airstrikes this week to support Afghan forces
“A number of strikes have occurred over the last several days from both manned and unmanned strike platforms,” a DoD spokesman said.
By Robert Burns, The Associated Press
Outlaw biker and street gang activity in the Army drops dramatically, internal data says
Internal assessments warned of limitations imposed by the pandemic and intelligence gaps inhibiting data-gathering.
By Kyle Rempfer
Nanotech-built armor could replace Kevlar, steel for soldier protection
A polymer patterned in a “lattice-like” structure using nanotechnologies could withstand more force than Kevlar or steel.
By Todd South
Cav regiment ‘looking into’ who issued off-duty uniform restrictions aimed at women
The messages appeared to show a directive restricting the wear of civilian clothing by soldiers on their days off.
By Davis Winkie
Oklahoma military bases poised to grow in 2022, senator says
All five of Oklahoma’s military installations will remain viable and are poised to grow.
DoD would see a big budget boost, military justice overhaul under Senate proposal
The $740 billion defense authorization bill proposal received bipartisan support in the Senate Armed Services Committee.
The Army tried portable nuclear power at remote bases 60 years ago — it didn’t go well
The Army called the reactor portable, even at 330 tons, because it was built from pieces that each fit in a C-130 cargo plane.
By Paul Bierman, University of Vermont
Not just Fort Rucker: Commanders can ask about COVID vaccine status DoD-wide
Any commander or supervisor can ask unmasked uniformed personnel about their vaccination status.
By Davis Winkie
Command sergeant major at 2nd ID Artillery sexually abused subordinate, prosecutors say
Sgt. Maj. Dustin Bice will face court-martial in October.
By Davis Winkie