Stripes Weekly
Stripes Weekly
February 1, 2024 | View in browser
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Troops from Forts Cavazos, Carson and Drum tapped for spring rotations to Europe, Middle East
Thousands of U.S.-based soldiers from seven units will deploy overseas in the coming months on “regular rotations of forces” to Europe and the Middle East, the Army announced Wednesday.
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Cruiser captain bullied and struck sailors before being relieved, Navy investigation finds
Crew members told Navy investigators that Capt. Danielle DeFant struck or shoved them, and that she once berated a bridge officer for pointing out dolphins swimming near the ship.
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2 Reserve soldiers killed in Jordan drone attack promoted to sergeant
The Army ordered the promotions for now-Sgts. Kennedy L. Sanders and Breonna Moffett “in recognition of their exceptional courage, dedication and leadership” during their deployment, according to a statement from U.S. Army Reserve Command.
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USS Antietam shifts homeport to Hawaii after 11 years in Japan with 7th Fleet
The USS Antietam headed toward Pearl Harbor, concluding 11 years of service at Yokosuka Naval Base.
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US weaponry exports hit record high in 2023, boosted by Ukraine war
The United States sold $238 billion worth of weapons to foreign governments in 2023, as many European countries sought to replace stock sent to Ukraine for its defense against invading Russian forces.
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Army extends $5,000 bonus for new recruiting volunteers through March
Soldiers who volunteer for recruiting duty and ship to training by the end of March can pocket a $5,000 bonus, service officials said this week as they seek to beef up the Army’s recruiting ranks.
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NATO chief talks up alliance role in advancing US interests at think tank favored by Trump
Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg, who was in Washington this week to galvanize Western support for Ukraine, took the stage at the Heritage Foundation to talk up NATO before a pro-Trump audience.
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Marine general pledges to ‘deter conflict’ as he takes over Indo-Pacific’s rapid-response force
A veteran of combat in Iraq and Afghanistan took command of the Marine Corps’ rapid-response force here Friday as tensions with China are on the rise.
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Car crash kills 1 Texas National Guard soldier, another shoots himself at the scene
Two National Guard soldiers were involved in a car crash early Monday morning in south Texas that killed the passenger. When the driver could not save his fellow soldier, he shot himself dead at the scene, local police said.
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Senior enlisted leaders urge lawmakers to improve pay and housing for troops
The military’s top enlisted leaders called on lawmakers Wednesday to focus on improving pay and housing for service members, describing them as the most pressing quality-of-life concerns for troops.
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Federal notices suggest US may bring its nuclear weapons back to England
A notice on a public federal website indicates that Washington may move some of its nuclear arsenal to the United Kingdom, amid concerns that tactical nuclear weapons are a growing part of Russian military strategy.
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