MENDON, N.Y. — The remains of three National Guard members killed in a helicopter training accident were recovered and were being transported from the western New York crash site Thursday, escorted by police and fire vehicles. The troops died when their UH-60 Black Hawk medical evacuation helicopter crashed in a farmer’s field in rural Mendon, …
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The U.S. Air Force is expanding its approved hairstyle options for female service members, allowing them to wear their hair in two braids or a single braid or ponytail that extends as far as the bottom of the shoulderblades, according to new guidance issued Thursday. Beginning next month, women can wear these styles as long …
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Joe and Jill Biden entered the White House for the first time Wednesday as commander in chief and first lady by opening the doors for themselves. The new first couple walked hand-in-hand up the North Lawn driveway past flags of all 50 states, the District of Columbia and five overseas territories, then climbed six red-carpeted …
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The House is expected to vote Thursday on whether to grant President Joe Biden’s pick to lead the Department of Defense, retired Army Gen. Lloyd Austin, a waiver to serve as Pentagon chief. Mr. Austin is required to obtain a congressional waiver to serve in the role because of a rule that requires military officers …
French President Emmanuel Macron has called on President Joe Biden to increase the U.S.’ military commitment to combat Islamic extremists around the world. Defense and intelligence officials around the world have warned of potential new pockets of extremism in the Middle East and a growing threat in Africa’s Sahel region. In a New Year’s speech …
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