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January 11, 2024 | View in browser
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Extremism not prevalent in US military, but it’s a concern among veterans, report says
Violent extremism isn’t widespread in the U.S. military but may be rising among veterans, a new study said.
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Senators call on Defense Department to create uniform policy to help military spouses stay employed during moves
Two senators have called on the Defense Department to create a standard policy on leave without pay that they say will help military spouses retain employment and benefits within the department despite frequent moves.
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No spy drones flying over US military posts, Army says after activity reports at German bases
The Army in Europe said Russian spy drones haven’t interfered with the training of Ukrainian troops at American bases in Germany.
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Navy glitch sends 2 million gallons of partially treated sewage into Hawaii waters
The Navy’s wastewater treatment plant near Pearl Harbor dumped almost 2 million gallons of partially treated sewage into the ocean Monday.
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House Armed Services Committee launches inquiry into Austin’s failure to disclose hospitalization
The Republican chairman of the House Armed Services Committee on Tuesday launched a formal inquiry into Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin’s failure to disclose his illness and hospitalization that has now lasted more than a week.
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VA to fund large-scale studies of magic mushrooms, ecstasy to treat PTSD
The Department of Veterans Affairs has issued a request for applications for clinical trials of psychedelic-assisted therapies using magic mushrooms and ecstasy to treat post-traumatic stress disorder and depression.
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New carrier-shaped target in Chinese desert ‘not uncommon,’ expert says
China has built another mock vessel that resembles the U.S. Navy’s newest aircraft carrier and will likely use it for target practice for its “growing missile arsenal,” a defense expert said.
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Air Force announces requirements for pet owners to receive PCS travel reimbursement
Costs eligible for reimbursement include mandatory microchipping, boarding fees, hotel service charges, licensing fees at the new installation and air travel.
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USS Gerald R. Ford transits Strait of Gibraltar on way home from long deployment
The Navy’s largest and most modern aircraft carrier departed the Mediterranean Sea, a milestone on its journey back from more than eight months on deployment assisting U.S. efforts to contain the Israel-Hamas war.
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Stryker brigade goes out with a bang during live-fire drills near North Korean border
A Stryker brigade from Fort Carson, Colo., finished a seven-month rotation with live-fire drills in the snowy hills of Nightmare Range, just 22 miles from the border with North Korea.
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US special operations joins Bosnian troops for exercise amid secessionist stirrings
U.S. special operators on the ground in Bosnia will coordinate with two U.S. Air Force F-16s flying overhead to rehearse a close air support mission with local forces, American officials said Monday.
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