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Navy deploys USS Arlington to Haiti to aid hurricane relief

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Navy deploys USS Arlington to Haiti to aid hurricane relief

Aug. 20 (UPI) -- The U.S. Navy sent the amphibious transport dock ship USS Arlington to Haiti this week to assist with disaster relief after a 7.2-magnitude earthquake killed more than 2,000 people.

U.S. Navy awards $134.5M in two more contracts for Marine Corps Camp Blaz

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U.S. Navy awards $134.5M in two more contracts for Marine Corps Camp Blaz

Aug. 19 (UPI) -- The U.S. Navy awarded $134.5 million this week in two more construction contracts for Marine Corps Camp Blaz, Stars and Stripes said Thursday.

Veterans take first Honor Flight in nearly two years

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Veterans take first Honor Flight in nearly two years

Aug. 19 (UPI) -- Veterans of World War II, the Korean War and Vietnam War were among over 100 heroes who took the first honor flight in nearly two years.

U.S. Forces Japan to have new commander, Indo-Pacific Command says

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U.S. Forces Japan to have new commander, Indo-Pacific Command says

Aug. 19 (UPI) -- U.S. Forces Japan and 5th Air Force will have a new commander later this month, Indo-Pacific Command said Thursday.

New secretary of the Navy lays out the 'four Cs' as challenges

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New secretary of the Navy lays out the 'four Cs' as challenges

Aug. 19 (UPI) -- New U.S. Navy Secretary Carlos Del Toro has laid out the "four Cs" as critical challenges.

Report: Cost of caring for veterans of post-9/11 wars could reach $2.5T by 2050

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Report: Cost of caring for veterans of post-9/11 wars could reach $2.5T by 2050

Aug. 18 (UPI) -- The total cost of caring for U.S. veterans who served in Iraq and Afghanistan could reach $2.5 trillion by 2050, according to a report released Wednesday by Brown University's Costs of War Project

Army cancels 2021 DoD Warrior Games amid COVID-19 concerns

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Army cancels 2021 DoD Warrior Games amid COVID-19 concerns

Aug. 18 (UPI) -- The 2021 Department of Defense Warrior Games have been canceled because of concerns about rising cases of the COVID-19, the Army announced Tuesday.

Marines successfully fire new NMESIS anti-ship system

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Marines successfully fire new NMESIS anti-ship system

Aug. 18 (UPI) -- The U.S. Marine Corps successfully fired its new anti-ship missile system, hitting a target off the coast of Kauai, Hawaii, this week during Large Scale Exercise 2021, the Marines said Tuesday.

Air Force awards $70M contract for augmented reality system on training jet

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Air Force awards $70M contract for augmented reality system on training jet

Aug. 17 (UPI) -- Florida-based tech firm Red 6 has been awarded a contract worth up to $70 million to outfit a U.S. Air Force T-38 training jet with augmented reality.

Pentagon to deploy up to 5 COVID-19 medical assistance teams in U.S.

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Pentagon to deploy up to 5 COVID-19 medical assistance teams in U.S.

Aug. 17 (UPI) -- The Pentagon is preparing to send up to five medical assistance teams to combat COVID-19 in the United States.

USS Higgins, USS Howard arrive in Yokosuka, Japan, to join 7th Fleet

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USS Higgins, USS Howard arrive in Yokosuka, Japan, to join 7th Fleet

Aug. 17 (UPI) -- Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyers USS Higgins and USS Howard arrived Monday in Yokosuka, Japan to join "forward-deployed team."

$1.7B dry dock contract awarded for Portsmouth Naval Shipyard renovation

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$1.7B dry dock contract awarded for Portsmouth Naval Shipyard renovation

Aug. 17 (UPI) -- A $1.7 billion contract has been awarded for renovation of the dry dock at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, the U.S. Navy announced.

Unmanned systems used to detect mines in U.S. Navy's Large Scale Exercise

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Unmanned systems used to detect mines in U.S. Navy's Large Scale Exercise

Aug. 16 (UPI) -- Unmanned systems were successfully used to detect underwater mines in the U.S. Navy's Large Scale Exercise 2021, the branch said on Monday.

U.S. Space Force establishes Space Systems Command in California

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U.S. Space Force establishes Space Systems Command in California

Aug. 16 (UPI) -- The U.S. Space Force has established Space Systems Command, its second of three field commands, and its leader -- Lt. Gen. Michael A. Guetlein -- assumed command after being promoted to three-star general.

First KC-46A tanker built for Japan gives, receives fuel for first time

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First KC-46A tanker built for Japan gives, receives fuel for first time

Aug. 16 (UPI) -- Japan's first Boeing KC-46A recently refueled another KC-46A in mid-air over Washington State and successfully received fuel in return, the company announced on Monday.

U.S. delivers two Chinook helicopters to help Turkey with wildfires

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U.S. delivers two Chinook helicopters to help Turkey with wildfires

Aug. 13 (UPI) -- Two U.S. CH-47 Chinook helicopters have arrived in Turkey to help the country suppress major wildfires, according to a statement from U.S. Ambassador to Turkey David Satterfield.

U.S. warship makes first visit to Egyptian naval base

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U.S. warship makes first visit to Egyptian naval base

Aug. 13 (UPI) -- The USS Monterey visited Egypt's Berenice Naval Base on Thursday, the first time a U.S. warship has pulled into the Red Sea base.

Pentagon works toward bridging air, missile defense capability gaps

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Pentagon works toward bridging air, missile defense capability gaps

Aug. 13 (UPI) -- A Pentagon panel that oversees new capabilities and acquisitions will begin a process to identify capability gaps in the U.S. military's integrated air-and-missile defenses, Air Force Gen. John E. Hyten said this week.

Army successfully tests high-energy laser weapon

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Army successfully tests high-energy laser weapon

Aug. 12 (UPI) -- The U.S. Army says it's developed a combat-capable prototype of a high-energy laser weapon.

Reports: British carrier followed by Chinese subs, possibly for target practice

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Reports: British carrier followed by Chinese subs, possibly for target practice

Aug. 12 (UPI) -- Chinese submarines may have stalked a British aircraft carrier in a display of military strength in the contested South China Sea, though China claims the ships may have revealed themselves purposely, according to report

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