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Soldiers supporting Iran war approved for combat ... - Stars and Stripes
Apr 1, 2026 · With the U.S. preparing for potential ground operations in Iran and the number of American troops wounded in action increasing, the Army’s top general has authorized soldiers supporting the …
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Hegseth to overhaul chaplain corps, toss ... - Stars and Stripes
Dec 17, 2025 · Army Hegseth to overhaul chaplain corps, toss ‘unacceptable and unserious’ Army spiritual fitness guide By John Vandiver Stars and Stripes • December 17, 2025
82nd Airborne ordered to Middle East as US weighs ... - Stars and Stripes
Mar 25, 2026 · The 82nd Airborne Division was ordered Tuesday to begin deploying to the Middle East, where about 2,000 paratroopers are headed to potentially join operations against Iran. The soldiers …
Pentagon plan expands oversight of Stars and Stripes, limits content
Mar 13, 2026 · The Pentagon has released a modernization plan for Stars and Stripes that affirms the publication’s independence while expanding Defense Department oversight, introducing new …
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US airstrikes kill ISIS operatives in Somalia ... - Stars and Stripes
Mar 27, 2025 · A series of airstrikes this week killed multiple Islamic militants in Somalia. According to U.S. Africa Command, the strikes, which were in coordination with the Somali government, hit ISIS ...
VA plans to scan a million veterans claims for signs of fraud
Mar 9, 2026 · The Department of Veterans Affairs plans to launch an automated fraud-detection tool to scan more than a million veterans disability benefits questionnaires for evidence of fabrication or …
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