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U.S. Downs Flying Object Near Alaska, Nearly a Week After Shooting Down Chinese Surveillance Balloon
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NAPLES, Italy — The Navy has no way of knowing whether its commanders have created a suicide crisis plan as mandated by the service in the face of persistently alarming numbers of sailor suicide deaths, a Defense Department Inspector General audit found. Read more at: https://www.stripes.com/branches/navy/2025-04-18/navy-suicide-inspector-general-17507390.html Source - Stars and Stripes -
AUSTIN, Texas — A measles outbreak in West Texas has reached Fort Bliss, with at least one confirmed case reported at the installation, military health officials said. Read more at: https://www.stripes.com/theaters/us/2025-04-17/fort-bliss-texas-measles-outbreak-17501571.html Source - Stars and Stripes
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Did you know that military hospitals and clinics have support staff who can help you navigate your TRICARE benefit? These include Beneficiary Counseling and Assistance Coordinators. You can find them at any military hospital or clinic.
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Become a Small Arms Marksmanship Instructor (SAMI) and help ensure the navy stays mission-ready. You'll train and qualify Sailors in the safe handling and employment of pistols, rifles and shotguns, directly supporting Fleet-wide Force Protection requirements. For more information email RTCMentorshipConnections@us.navy.mil
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Less than a week remains until a report including recommendations on actions to secure the U.S.-Mexico border will be delivered to the president's desk. Among these recommendations may be the invocation of the Insurrection Act of 1807.
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