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Rubio Says US Is Designating 2 More Gangs as Foreign Terrorist Groups The two new designees, Los Lobos and Los Choneros, are Ecuadorian gangs blamed for much of the violence that began since the...
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Trump Issues Warning to Venezuelan Military, Vows US 'Help' for Ukraine in War with Russia President Donald Trump said Friday the U.S. will work out security guarantees for Ukraine. (Sept. 5) AP
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In One of the Marines' Most Iconic Jobs, a Stunning Pattern of Suicide Marine Corps drill instructors are a national symbol of discipline. But for some, their imposing persona belies a dark...
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Unsupervised: Military Child Care Centers Slow to Report Abuse with Little Oversight A Military.com investigation into military day care centers revealed that service branch rules generally prioritize...
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Coast Guard Begins Upgrades to Puget Sound Homeport for New Polar Security Cutters The U.S. Coast Guard announced that it will spend up to $137 million to modernize its Base Seattle to homeport new, larger...