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Shorts on the flight line approved for airman at three stateside bases
Airmen at three Air Force bases across the U.S. were authorized in July to wear approved shorts while working on the flight lines, like these airmen in an undated photo.<br>Kevin Tanenbaum/U.S. Air Force
Airmen at three Air Force bases across the U.S. were authorized in July to wear approved shorts while working on the flight lines, like these airmen in an undated photo.<br>Kevin Tanenbaum/U.S. Air Force

Three Air Force bases in hot climates are turning to shorts to keep airmen cool while working on the flight line.

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Montana men get writing assignment for false military claims

A judge has ordered two Montana men who falsely claimed to be veterans to hand write the names of all 6,756 Americans killed in Iraq and Afghanistan; write out the obituaries of the 40 Montanans killed in Iraq and Afghanistan and send hand-written letters of apology to several veterans groups identifying themselves as having lied about military service.

NASA astronaut Anne McClain watches as the Soyuz MS-11 descent capsule carrying the ISS Expedition 58/59 crew members lands near the town of Zhezkazgan, Kazakhstan on June 25, 2019. <br>Sergei Mamontov/TNS
NASA astronaut Anne McClain watches as the Soyuz MS-11 descent capsule carrying the ISS Expedition 58/59 crew members lands near the town of Zhezkazgan, Kazakhstan on June 25, 2019. <br>Sergei Mamontov/TNS

NASA investigating allegations Army astronaut committed cyber crime in space

Astronaut Anne McClain allegedly told investigators she accessed her estranged spouse’s bank account while serving on the International Space Station, the New York Times reported.

A view of the mountains that are near Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan. A Taliban suicide car bomber attacked a convoy of foreign forces near the base Friday, Aug. 24, 2019.<br>James Danise/U.S. Army
A view of the mountains that are near Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan. A Taliban suicide car bomber attacked a convoy of foreign forces near the base Friday, Aug. 24, 2019.<br>James Danise/U.S. Army

US troops targeted in suicide attack near Bagram Airfield

A Taliban suicide car bomber attacked a convoy of foreign forces near the U.S.’s largest base in Afghanistan on Friday. No coalition troops were injured, officials said.


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Episode 18: Fighting piracy on high seas often job for private military contractors

On this week’s episode, we welcome aboard a pair of former Royal Marines – both maritime security experts – to talk about the complexities of keeping vessels at sea safe from threats.

And yes, one of the threats ships face out there on the open waters are pirates. They exist and when security is lax, they strike.

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North Korea shows the launch of what it called a "super-large multiple rocket launcher system" that was observed by leader Kim Jong Un. <br>KCNA
North Korea shows the launch of what it called a "super-large multiple rocket launcher system" that was observed by leader Kim Jong Un. <br>KCNA

North Korea touts new ‘super-large’ rocket launching system

North Korea said Sunday that it test-fired a new “super-large multiple rocket launcher system” the day before, raising tensions nearly a week after the United States and South Korea concluded military exercises.

Lt. Troy Balding, a catapult officer aboard the USS Ronald Reagan, greets his wife, Chrissy Balding, upon his return after three months at sea to Yokosuka Naval Base, Japan, on Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019. <br>Christian Lopez/ Stars and Stripes
Lt. Troy Balding, a catapult officer aboard the USS Ronald Reagan, greets his wife, Chrissy Balding, upon his return after three months at sea to Yokosuka Naval Base, Japan, on Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019. <br>Christian Lopez/ Stars and Stripes

USS Ronald Reagan returns to Japan after three months at sea

Three months after the USS Ronald Reagan left for a patrol of the western Pacific, the aircraft carrier and its crew of about 4,500 returned home Saturday afternoon.

Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., speaks at a briefing on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday, July 11, 2018.<br>Carlos Bongioanni/Stars and Stripes
Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., speaks at a briefing on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday, July 11, 2018.<br>Carlos Bongioanni/Stars and Stripes

Sen. Lindsey Graham warns Trump about Afghanistan drawdown

Graham, one of Trump's closest allies on Capitol Hill, has repeatedly warned the president not to trust the Taliban to control al-Qaida and other militant groups in Afghanistan. Some within the Trump administration have sent the same message.

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Airmen at three Air Force bases across the U.S. were authorized in July to wear approved shorts while working on the flight lines, like these airmen in an undated photo.<br>Kevin Tanenbaum/U.S. Air Force
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Shorts on the flight line approved for airman at three stateside bases

Three Air Force bases in hot climates are turning to shorts to keep airmen cool while working on the flight line.

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Airmen at three Air Force bases across the U.S. were authorized in July to wear approved shorts while working on the flight lines, like these airmen in an undated photo.<br>Kevin Tanenbaum/U.S. Air Force
Airmen at three Air Force bases across the U.S. were authorized in July to wear approved shorts while working on the flight lines, like these airmen in an undated photo.<br>Kevin Tanenbaum/U.S. Air Force

Shorts on the flight line approved for airman at three stateside bases

Three Air Force bases in hot climates are turning to shorts to keep airmen cool while working on the flight line.

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The USS Nautilus as seen docked at the U.S. Submarine Force Museum and Library in Groton, Conn.<br>WikiMedia Commons
The USS Nautilus as seen docked at the U.S. Submarine Force Museum and Library in Groton, Conn.<br>WikiMedia Commons

City looks at zoning around Naval Submarine Base

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NASA astronaut Anne McClain watches as the Soyuz MS-11 descent capsule carrying the ISS Expedition 58/59 crew members lands near the town of Zhezkazgan, Kazakhstan on June 25, 2019. <br>Sergei Mamontov/TNS
NASA astronaut Anne McClain watches as the Soyuz MS-11 descent capsule carrying the ISS Expedition 58/59 crew members lands near the town of Zhezkazgan, Kazakhstan on June 25, 2019. <br>Sergei Mamontov/TNS

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U.S. Coast Guard Academy swabs arrive to the USCGC Tall Ship Eagle (WIX 327), New London, Conn., on July 28, 2019, as a part of the Swab Summer program.<br>Cory D. Payne/U.S. Air Force
U.S. Coast Guard Academy swabs arrive to the USCGC Tall Ship Eagle (WIX 327), New London, Conn., on July 28, 2019, as a part of the Swab Summer program.<br>Cory D. Payne/U.S. Air Force

Coast Guard Academy medical staff bring bacterial outbreak under control

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United States' Donovan Mitchell, right, attempts a basket against Australia's Matthew Dellavedova during their exhibition basketball game in Melbourne, Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019. <br>Andy Brownbill/AP

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United States' Donovan Mitchell, right, attempts a basket against Australia's Matthew Dellavedova during their exhibition basketball game in Melbourne, Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019. <br>Andy Brownbill/AP

Streak ends: US men's basketball falls to Australia, 98-94

It was the first loss for the U.S. in a major international tournament or exhibition since the 2006 world championship semifinals against Greece.