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Pentagon Reports Decline In Military Sexual Assaults

Recent data shows a decrease in reported sexual assaults among U.S. military personnel, highlighting progress in prevention efforts.

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U.S. military says aid is now being delivered into Gaza over a floating pier

The shipment is the first in an operation that U.S. military officials anticipate could scale up to 150 truckloads a day entering the Gaza Strip as Israel presses in on the southern city of Rafah.

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US military says first aid shipment has been driven across a newly built US pier into the Gaza Strip

Trucks carrying badly needed aid for the Gaza Strip have rolled across a newly built U.S. floating pier into the besieged enclave for the first time

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Sexual assaults are down in the US military. Here's what to know about the numbers

Pentagon officials are cautiously optimistic that an overall decline in reported sexual assaults among active-duty service members and the military academies suggests that leaders are finally getting a handle on what has been a persistent problem

The Independent UK

Gaza floating pier project for aid deliveries is complete, says US military

The Pentagon said Thursday that humanitarian aid will soon begin flowing onto the Gaza shore through the new pier that was anchored to the beach overnight and will begin reaching those in need almost immediately.

France 24

Pentagon wants commercial 'space reserve' to support military satellites in orbit

A plan that would allow the U.S. Space Force to leverage the capabilities of commercial satellites in the event of a national defense emergency has received support from Congress.

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Draft NDAA seeks to cut housing costs for military families - Roll Call

The draft fiscal 2025 NDAA released by the House Armed Services Committee would increase the Pentagon's Basic Housing Allowance

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Floating Pier For Humanitarian Aid En Route To Gaza

Progress in delivering humanitarian aid to Gaza via a temporary floating pier and causeway, with the US and UK actively involved.

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Army gets four drone zappers in rush to defend troops

The Pentagon is increasingly concerned about the threat posed by UAS.

Axios

Blinken visits Ukraine as Russian forces step up Kharkiv assault

"A strong, successful, thriving, free Ukraine is the best possible rebuke to Putin," Blinken said.

Axios

Does Israel need more US arms for a Rafah offensive?

Biden’s threat to halt shipments seems to leave some weapon types available to Israel as well as stockpiles and an unaffected air force

The Guardian - UK

US To Deliver Aid To Gaza Through Military Pier

US military aid delivery to Gaza through a military pier to address critical supply shortages.

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Indonesia's next president has a complicated history with the U.S.

President-elect Prabowo Subianto was once banned by the U.S. for rights violations. But the U.S. earlier gave him military training. How will both countries deal with each other once he takes office?

WEKU

US signals to Israel more arms shipments could be paused over Rafah offensive

Move would mark significant pivot in relations as pressure builds on Israel to pull back from attack

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Pentagon chief confirms US pause on weapons shipment to Israel

Lloyd Austin says US ‘has not made final determination’ on arms transfer amid concerns over Israel’s Rafah offensive.

WEKU

The U.S. military pier off Gaza may soon be operating. Aid workers question its role

With aid groups warning of famine and the war between Israel and Hamas entering its seventh month, the assistance is needed, but there are key questions about its effectiveness and security.

Al Jazeera

US pauses weapons delivery to Israel over Rafah offensive concerns: Reports

Biden’s administration paused shipment of weapons in effort to prevent full-scale assault on Rafah, official says.

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Pentagon Notes Russia's Stable Nuclear Force Amid Ukraine Crisis

Pentagon confirms no change in Russia's nuclear posture amid Ukraine crisis, emphasizing strategic importance and global security implications.

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Pentagon Admits Civilian Casualty In 2023 Syria Drone Strike

US military mistakenly killed a civilian in a drone strike in Syria, underscoring the challenges and risks in conflict zones.

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US acknowledges Syria air strike killed farmer rather than al-Qaeda leader

Botched strike is latest incident to raise questions about lack of accountability for civilian deaths from US strikes.

WEKU

After downsizing health care for years, Pentagon says medical readiness was a casualty

Former combat surgeons warn it won't be easy to restore medical readiness to where it was during the last war, much less where is needs to be for the next one.

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Over 50% Of Gaza Pier Constructed, Pentagon Reports

Significant progress in Gaza pier construction, a joint effort to enhance economic opportunities and infrastructure in the region.

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No One Can Make Government Work

If businesses don't serve customers well, they go out of business. Government, on the other hand, is a monopoly.

Al Jazeera

US to provide Patriot missiles to Ukraine as part of $6bn defence aid

New weapons seen as crucial as Kyiv faces dire battlefield conditions, ammunition shortage amid Russian military gains.

The Guardian - AU

US troops begin construction of Gaza aid pier as questions remain over distribution

About 1,000 US troops will support the military construction efforts, but Joe Biden has ordered them not to set foot on the Gaza shore

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