Privacy, Please: Air Force Wants to Add Toilet Curtain on B-52 Bomber

The U.S. Air Force is looking to add privacy curtains to its B-52 Stratofortress bombers as more women join flight crews. Earlier this month, the service published a request for information from textile or apparel companies about bomber privacy screens. “As the B-52 continues to fly long duration missions, especially with mixed crews, there is …

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Navy Destroyer CO Fired After Trying to Make His Crew a Plaque with Seized AK-47

The commanding officer of a Navy ship was relieved days ahead of a scheduled change-of-command ceremony after an investigation was opened into his decision to make a plaque commemorating his crew’s major weapons seizure in the Middle East, his lawyer said. Cmdr. Frank Azzarello was removed from his post on the destroyer Forrest Sherman on …

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Army National Guard Crews Rescue Hiker, 5 Others Stranded Due to Snow in Arizona

Five people had to be rescued after they got stuck in areas of northern and eastern Arizona blanketed by heavy snow from the latest major storm, authorities said. In another rescue Tuesday, a barefoot hiker stranded on the Huachuca Mountains near Sierra Vista in southern Arizona was airlifted to safety by U.S. Customs and Border …

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The Marine Corps Is Developing a Better-Fitting, More Functional PT Uniform

A new Marine Corps physical training uniform is in the works. Marines could soon be sporting new olive-green PT shirts and shorts, both featuring breathable, black mesh-knit side panels. The front of the new PT shirt will feature small “USMC” lettering in silver reflective material, according to draft designs of the uniforms. Each sleeve will …

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