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The U.S. Marine Corps has returned to the Ojojihara training area on mainland Japan for artillery relocation training, marking the first time since 2006 that the Marine Corps has used this artillery training area. Approximately 240 Marines and sailors with 3rd Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III
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Engineers from the 2nd Infantry Division have received critical training on heavy construction equipment, expanding their capabilities and improving survivability on the battlefield. The training, provided by U.S. Army Garrison Red Cloud's Directorate of Public Works Roads and Grounds Division, aimed to enhance the engineers' readiness
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The US government has made the decision to deny training and equipment to about half a dozen Pakistani Army units that are believed to have killed unarmed prisoners and civilians during recent offensives against the Taliban. This move follows a series of developments that highlight the uneasy relationship between the
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Marines from the United States and the Philippines conducted a bilateral boat raid on Katungkulan Beach, Republic of the Philippines, as part of Amphibious Landing Exercise 2011. The raid aimed to improve interoperability, increase readiness, and build professional relationships between the two countries. The exercise also included civil-military operations, such
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A British serviceman present at the scene of an Afghan detainee's execution on a British-controlled base in Helmand province in March was handing the Afghan soldier over to local authorities when the killing occurred. The handing over was revealed in an MoD training manual for troops deploying to
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About 7,000 personnel from across Australia will arrive in Townsville this month to participate in Exercise Hamel, the country's largest Army training activity. The 5th Aviation Regiment will be based in the city, hosting the largest concentration of Army aviation in a decade, with 35 combat aircraft
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The Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Peace Mission-2010 counter-terrorism exercises have showcased the excellent combat training and teamwork among member states' armed forces, according to Kazakh Defense Minister Adilbek Dzhaksybekov. The exercises, which took place at the Matybulak training range in Kazakhstan's Zhambyl region, involved over 3,000
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Iraqi Security Forces are continuing to strengthen their capabilities as U.S. troops leave the country. To support this, U.S. Soldiers from the 4th Advise and Assist Brigade, 3rd Infantry Division, are conducting training sessions with Iraqi mechanics to enhance their skills in vehicle maintenance. These classes aim to
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Soldiers and Airmen from the Indiana National Guard, who will deploy to Afghanistan this fall as part of the Indiana Agribusiness Development Team, are using innovative training methods to prepare for their mission. With a focus on agriculture and community development, the team is leveraging the expertise of local farmers
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Fifty Spanish soldiers have departed for Afghanistan on Monday, joining the United Nations mission led by NATO forces to train the Afghan Army and enhance the country's ability to maintain peace and security. The deployment is part of Spain's commitment to continue its political and security
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Arizona Representative Gabrielle Giffords is set to meet with National Guard troops who have volunteered to patrol the Arizona-Mexico border. The congresswoman, a long-time advocate for stronger border security, will visit with soldiers training in Tucson and then see them fulfilling their mission on the border in Nogales. This meeting
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The U.S. Pacific Fleet Forces Command has announced a major joint training exercise, Valiant Shield 2010, set to take place in Southeast Asia from September 12-21. The exercise will bring together military units from the Navy, Marine Corps, and Air Force, involving over 14,000 service members and 18
