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The U.S. Marine Corps' Black Sea Rotational Force 2010, a Security Cooperation Marine Air-Ground Task Force, is facilitating a joint training exercise with the Macedonian Army at the Babadag Training Area in Romania. The exercise, which began on June 3 and will conclude on June 11, is aimed
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The North Dakota National Guard's 957th Engineer Company is conducting an operation assessment of a new bridge anchorage system at Kimball Bottoms south of Bismarck. The training involves a 40-hour classroom instruction on the Improved Ribbon Bridge (IRB) followed by a practical exercise with the equipment and bridge
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The Philippine military has dealt a significant blow to the New People's Army (NPA) with the capture of a rebel camp in Mt. Province on Saturday. According to Lt. Col. Loreto Mangundayao, spokesman of the Army's 5th Infantry Division, troops from the 54th Infantry Battalion attacked
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Government forces in Southern Philippines have successfully recovered war materials, including bombs, communication equipment, and anti-government documents, left behind by fleeing New People's Army (NPA) rebels. The operation began after the NPA attacked a road project in Banay-Banay town, prompting a relentless pursuit by government troops. Residents played
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Congressman Jerry McNerney's (CA-11) provisions to increase pay for service members in combat zones passed the House with bipartisan support as part of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). These increases will benefit approximately 400,000 service members and their families per month. Congressman McNerney's efforts
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President Barack Obama has announced a deployment of up to 1,200 National Guard troops to the U.S.-Mexico border, a move aimed at bolstering border security as the Senate was set to take up a broader immigration bill. The decision comes as part of a broader effort to
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The control of Pakistan's military and foreign policy remains unclear, with some attributing it to Islamabad and others arguing that the military has taken over strategic decision-making. The Washington Post op-ed by Ahmed Rashid highlights the concerns surrounding this issue, particularly given Pakistan's history of military-backed
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Marines with 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, and members of the Helmand Provincial Reconstruction Team have been working together to help Afghan farmers in Marjah cope with one of the toughest harvesting seasons in recent memory. The teams are distributing fertilizer and crop seeds to local farmers, aiming to transition
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Marine Fighter Attack Training Squadron 501 has stood up as the Marine Corps' F-35B Lightning II training squadron, making it the nation's first training squadron for the Joint Strike Fighter. Currently consisting of 37 Marines, the squadron is scheduled to receive its first 20 F-35B aircraft over
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Aircraft rescue firefighters with Marine Wing Support Squadron 271 conducted critical training exercises to prepare for potential fuel fires at the air station's aircraft rescue firefighting training pit. The training simulated real-world scenarios where a fuel spill can ignite into flames, requiring a swift response from the ARFF
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About 250 veterans visited the National World War II Memorial for the first time Thursday, where they were honored by producers Tom Hanks and Stephen Spielberg in advance of their new HBO series, "The Pacific." The non-profit Honor Flight Network, partnered with HBO, American Airlines, and Marriott Hotels
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As the hearing of the House Armed Services Committee in 2010 was told, the military was about to embark on a novel approach to training its troops by leveraging the advances made by the gaming industry. The goal was to utilize simulation and modeled training to prepare infantrymen for the
