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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.

Washington, D.C., base temporarily locked down over intruder

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Washington, D.C., base temporarily locked down over intruder

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

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

U.S. sanctions oil smuggling network linked to Iran's Quds Force

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U.S. sanctions oil smuggling network linked to Iran's Quds Force

Taliban overtake 3 more major cities in Afghanistan in push toward Kabul

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Taliban overtake 3 more major cities in Afghanistan in push toward Kabul

Aug. 13 (UPI) -- A lightning offensive by the Taliban in Afghanistan seized control of three major cities on Friday -- including Kandahar, the nation's second-largest, authorities said.

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.

UPI News Quiz: 'Field of Dreams,' Lionel Messi, 'Jeopardy!'

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UPI News Quiz: 'Field of Dreams,' Lionel Messi, 'Jeopardy!'

The first ever 'Field of Dreams' game, a new deal for soccer star Lionel Messi, new hosts for "Jeopardy!" ... how closely did you follow the headlines this week? Take the UPI News Quiz for Aug. 13, 2021.

VA, HHS to mandate COVID-19 vaccine for most employees

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VA, HHS to mandate COVID-19 vaccine for most employees

Aug. 12 (UPI) -- The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and Department of Health and Human Services announced Thursday that they will soon require most employees to get vaccinated against COVID-19.

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.

Biden orders deployment of 3,000 troops to Afghanistan amid U.S. exit

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Biden orders deployment of 3,000 troops to Afghanistan amid U.S. exit

Aug. 12 (UPI) -- President Joe Biden on Thursday ordered the deployment of 3,000 troops to Afghanistan to assist in the evacuation of the U.S. Embassy in Kabul, U.S. military officials announced.

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

Air Force successfully tests intercontinental ballistic missile

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Air Force successfully tests intercontinental ballistic missile

Aug. 11 (UPI) -- The U.S. Air Force says the nation's nuclear arsenal is effective and ready following the successful test launch of a missile early Wednesday morning.

Report: PFAS pollution from military bases threatens Chesapeake Bay

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Report: PFAS pollution from military bases threatens Chesapeake Bay

Aug. 11 (UPI) -- Toxic chemicals from military installations have seeped into the Chesapeake Bay, harming wildlife and threatening food supplies and livelihoods, according to an analysis of Pentagon records by an environmental group.

3rd fleet shifts command hub to Hawaii for Large Scale Exercise

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3rd fleet shifts command hub to Hawaii for Large Scale Exercise

Aug. 11 (UPI) -- The U.S. 3rd Fleet has moved its headquarters from San Diego to tents in Hawaii to serve as the tactical nerve center for a globally integrated naval exercise.

North Korea warns of 'security crisis' over joint drills

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North Korea warns of 'security crisis' over joint drills

SEOUL, Aug. 10 (UPI) -- North Korea issued a warning for the second day in a row over joint military exercises being held by South Korea and the United States, saying Seoul made a "dangerous choice" and warning that it will "pay dearly."

Navy beats goal for 56 fully mission capable P-8A Poseidon aircraft

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Navy beats goal for 56 fully mission capable P-8A Poseidon aircraft

Aug. 10 (UPI) -- The P-8A Poseiden aircraft Integrated Weapons Support Team reached the goal of 56 Fully Mission Capable aircraft more than a week ahead of schedule.

Squadron conducts first F-15C live test fire using IRST-cued AIM-120 missile

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Squadron conducts first F-15C live test fire using IRST-cued AIM-120 missile

Aug. 10 (UPI) -- The 85th Test and Evaluation Squadron has test fired its first Infrared Search-and-Track system-cued AIM-120 missile from an F-15C eagle, the U.S. Air Force announced on Tuesday.

U.S. Air Force prepares to move to new deployment model

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U.S. Air Force prepares to move to new deployment model

Aug. 10 (UPI) -- The Air Force announced it is moving toward replacing the Air Expeditionary Force deployment model with a new model to balance combatant needs with "high-end readiness for the future."

White House pins hope on diplomacy as Taliban advance in Afghanistan

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White House pins hope on diplomacy as Taliban advance in Afghanistan

Aug. 10 (UPI) -- As the Taliban continue their advance, President Joe Biden has dispatched a diplomatic envoy to Afghanistan in hopes of negotiating a political settlement.

U.S. Navy, 20 allies kick off SEACAT multilateral exercise

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U.S. Navy, 20 allies kick off SEACAT multilateral exercise

Aug. 10 (UPI) -- The 20th Southeast Asia Cooperation and Training exercise began Monday in Singapore and virtually, which includes 20 allies in the Indo-Pacific region, the U.S. Navy said on Tuesday.

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