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  1. 2 hours ago

    The tells the story of paratrooper Robert Niland who was killed in combat 74 years ago this month. He was one of four brothers to serve in combat in .

    1/20: "Sole Survivor: The Story of An All American Family" All American Paratrooper Robert Niland was killed in combat 74 years ago this month. He was one of four brothers to serve in combat in WWII. Today we tell the story of the Niland brothers.
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    19 hours ago

    : Here's a look at what this year's Warriors experienced during the competition!

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  3. 3 hours ago

    We have the watch. A member from the patrol cutter conducts an approach and assist visit with cutter in the background. The vessels are forward-deployed to the area of operations.

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    11 hours ago

    : announces death of Navy pilot who was involved in mishap at , New Mexico -

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  5. 11 hours ago

    Getting the job done. A aircraft drops equipment for the Combat Team during an airborne insertion exercise in 🇵🇱.

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  6. 13 hours ago

    Have you been watching the ? A member of the soccer team battles the soccer team’s offensive efforts during the consolation match of the 2018 Armed Forces Men's Soccer Championship.

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    19 hours ago

    From kicking off /, heading to for , and visiting our friends in , it's been a very busy week around the fleet. Check out all the action here with the week in review.

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  8. 19 hours ago

    They call him “Doc.” A explains why he joined and how his work helps save lives on the battlefield. ☤

    They Call Him "Doc"
    U.S. Navy Corpsmen are a vital part of the Marine Corps team and continue to serve alongside their Marine brothers and sisters in every clime and place.
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    20 hours ago

    On June 26th, 1st Lt. Garlin Conner, , will posthumously receive the during a ceremony at the for his heroic actions on Jan. 24, 1945. His wife, Pauline, will accept the medal in his place.

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    23 hours ago

    Congratulations to Spc. John Mundey of and Sgt. Chase Craig of for winning the Best Warrior Competition. Read more about the competition – and the Army-wide event coming up in October – at .

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    21 hours ago

    James N. Mattis met with His Majesty King Abdullah II of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan yesterday. Readout:

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    Jun 23

    Helping hands from Saber Nation. Volunteers from the local area and , 🇩🇪 cleaned up debris after a flood recently swept through .

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    23 hours ago

    Today, we remember the Coast Guardsmen who went in harm’s way, several of whom paid with their lives in a land far from home shores. Read more:

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  14. Jun 23

    🎵 Climb every mountain 🎵 Reserve mount an M2 .50-caliber machine gun atop a hill during a training exercise in , .

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  15. Jun 22

    Thunderbolt line. ✈️⚡ Four Thunderbolt II aircraft fly next to a Stratotanker during in Latvia 🇱🇻. The A-10s were refueled in flight, allowing them to quickly return to their training and provide support for the exercise.

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  16. Jun 22

    What is ? We like to describe it using the 3 Cs… Convenient Comfortable Confidential Call 844-357-7337 for or visit .

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    Jun 22

    Mattis met with , , and to discuss efforts to implement the results of the Singapore Summit between and Chairman Kim.

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    Jun 22

    A look back at the main training phases of the exercise that wrapped up this week. The exercise focused on Caribbean security & included training w/ forces from the US & 21 nations in St. Kitts & Nevis & the Bahamas.

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  19. Jun 22

    Blue Blast work alongside Iraqi forces to fire artillery at known Islamic State of and locations near the Iraqi-Syrian border.

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  20. Jun 22

    RT the U.S. and Australia are celebrating 100 years of this year? Learn more about the origins of our enduring bond 🇺🇸-🇦🇺: …

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