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Family of Spc. Vanessa Guillen fights for justice one year after slaying
Backed by other family members and attorney Natalie Khawam, right, Spc. Vanessa Guillen's sister Lupe speaks at a news conference marking the first anniversary of the Fort Hood soldier's killing, April 22, 2021, at the Navy Memorial in Washington, D.C.<br>Joe Gromelski/Stars and Stripes
Backed by other family members and attorney Natalie Khawam, right, Spc. Vanessa Guillen's sister Lupe speaks at a news conference marking the first anniversary of the Fort Hood soldier's killing, April 22, 2021, at the Navy Memorial in Washington, D.C.<br>Joe Gromelski/Stars and Stripes

The slaying of Spc. Vanessa Guillen sparked outcry across the country and prompted service members to share their own experiences with sexual harassment and assault.

Gen. Kenneth "Frank" McKenzie Jr., right, speaks with U.S. troops during a visit to eastern Syria. <br>Missy Ryan/The Washington Post
Gen. Kenneth "Frank" McKenzie Jr., right, speaks with U.S. troops during a visit to eastern Syria. <br>Missy Ryan/The Washington Post

Conflict in Afghanistan won’t end after U.S. drawdown, though “original mission was achieved,” CENTCOM commander says

Marine Corps Gen. Frank McKenzie spent much of the week on Capitol Hill painting a cautious picture for lawmakers of what the impending drawdown of U.S. troops in Afghanistan and its effect will look like.

The daughter of a service member stationed at Yokota Air Base in western Tokyo receives the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine during a shot clinic at Yokosuka Naval Base, Japan, Wednesday, April 21, 2021. <br>Akifumi Ishikawa/Stars and Stripes
The daughter of a service member stationed at Yokota Air Base in western Tokyo receives the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine during a shot clinic at Yokosuka Naval Base, Japan, Wednesday, April 21, 2021. <br>Akifumi Ishikawa/Stars and Stripes

USFJ's enlisted leader touts COVID-19 vaccine as 17 cases pop up in Japan, South Korea

The senior enlisted leader for U.S. Forces Japan urged troops to travel to a shot clinic at a nearby base if they’re unable to schedule a coronavirus vaccination on their own installation.

Gen. Stephen Townsend, commander of U.S. Africa Command, testifies during a House Armed Services Committee hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington on Tuesday, March 10, 2020. Also testifying at left are Gen. Kenneth F. McKenzie Jr., commander of U.S. Central Command, and Kathryn Wheelbarger, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for International Security Affairs.<br>Carlos Bongioanni/Stars and Stripes
Gen. Stephen Townsend, commander of U.S. Africa Command, testifies during a House Armed Services Committee hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington on Tuesday, March 10, 2020. Also testifying at left are Gen. Kenneth F. McKenzie Jr., commander of U.S. Central Command, and Kathryn Wheelbarger, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for International Security Affairs.<br>Carlos Bongioanni/Stars and Stripes

AFRICOM commander tells senators that removing most US troops from Somalia has created new risks

Army Gen. Stephen Townsend told a Senate panel on Thursday that the Trump administration’s decision to reposition troops outside of Somalia has created fresh challenges in the fight against al-Shabab terrorists.


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A crew chief assigned to the 158th Maintenance Group prepares an F-35A Lightning II for departure from the Vermont Air National Guard Base, South Burlington, Vt., Jan. 23, 2020. House Democrats vowed Thursday, April 22, 2021, to fight efforts to hasten the production of F-35 Joint Strike Fighters in next year’s defense budget.<br>Julie M. Shea/U.S. Air National Guard
A crew chief assigned to the 158th Maintenance Group prepares an F-35A Lightning II for departure from the Vermont Air National Guard Base, South Burlington, Vt., Jan. 23, 2020. House Democrats vowed Thursday, April 22, 2021, to fight efforts to hasten the production of F-35 Joint Strike Fighters in next year’s defense budget.<br>Julie M. Shea/U.S. Air National Guard

Lawmakers vow to slow F-35 production amid mounting cost overruns, low mission-capable rates

Top House Democrats vowed Thursday to fight efforts to hasten the production of F-35 Joint Strike Fighters in next year’s defense budget amid surging costs to keep America’s most expensive-ever weapons system flying.

The Indonesian submarine KRI Nanggala-402 takes part in Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training with the U.S. Navy in the Java Sea, Aug. 8, 2015.<br>Alonzo Archer/U.S. Navy
The Indonesian submarine KRI Nanggala-402 takes part in Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training with the U.S. Navy in the Java Sea, Aug. 8, 2015.<br>Alonzo Archer/U.S. Navy

US military sending aircraft to assist in search for missing Indonesian submarine

The submarine KRI Nanggala-402 is believed to have disappeared about 60 miles off the coast of Bali early Wednesday morning local time while conducting a torpedo drill, according to media reports.

Coast Guard Lt. j.g. Nikki Barnes, left, and Lara Dallman-Weiss have qualified to represent the United States in sailing at the Tokyo Olympics.<br>Carol Bareuther
Coast Guard Lt. j.g. Nikki Barnes, left, and Lara Dallman-Weiss have qualified to represent the United States in sailing at the Tokyo Olympics.<br>Carol Bareuther

First Coast Guardsman to make an Olympic team will sail for the gold south of Tokyo

A member of the Coast Guard is chasing Olympic sailing glory in Japan, 230 years after the U.S. Revenue Marine began hunting smugglers in wind-powered, wooden cutters.

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The U.S. Capitol building as seen in Washington on Sept. 15, 2020. The Senate on Friday, Jan. 1, 2021, overrode Trump’s veto of the 2021 National Defense Authorization Act by a vote of 81-13.<br>Carlos Bongioanni/Stars and Stripes

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A general view shows the Kandahar US Base in Kandahar province south of Kabul, Afghanistan, Thursday, April 22, 2021. <br>Sidiqullah Khan/AP

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Gen. Stephen Townsend, commander of U.S. Africa Command, testifies during a House Armed Services Committee hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington on Tuesday, March 10, 2020. Also testifying at left are Gen. Kenneth F. McKenzie Jr., commander of U.S. Central Command, and Kathryn Wheelbarger, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for International Security Affairs.<br>Carlos Bongioanni/Stars and Stripes

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The U.S. Capitol building as seen in Washington on Sept. 15, 2020. The Senate on Friday, Jan. 1, 2021, overrode Trump’s veto of the 2021 National Defense Authorization Act by a vote of 81-13.<br>Carlos Bongioanni/Stars and Stripes

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The cutter Frederick Hatch arrives at Coast Guard Sector Key West, Fla., Feb. 9, 2021.<br>Luis Hofschneider/U.S. Coast Guard

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Tina Klassen, a worker at Anthony's Pizza at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, prepares pizzas Wednesday, April 21, 2021. The Exchange-brand pizzeria, which has dished out pizza for more than 30 years, is closing its last Europe location May 1. <br>Jennifer H. Svan/Stars and Stripes

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A general view shows the Kandahar US Base in Kandahar province south of Kabul, Afghanistan, Thursday, April 22, 2021. <br>Sidiqullah Khan/AP

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Pfc. Marvin Earl James Jr., 24, a transmission systems operator with 3rd Marine Division at Camp Courtney, pleaded guilty to forcible indecency and interfering with the public duties of police, during his first appearance at Naha District Court, Wednesday, April 21, 2021.<br>Matthew M. Burke/Stars and Stripes
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Maj. Gen. William Cooley speaks in April 2019 at the National Museum of the United States Air Force, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. Cooley, the former head of the Air Force Research Laboratory, will be the first Air Force general officer to face court-martial on a sexual assault charge, officials said.<br>Wesley Farnsworth/U.S. Air Force
Maj. Gen. William Cooley speaks in April 2019 at the National Museum of the United States Air Force, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. Cooley, the former head of the Air Force Research Laboratory, will be the first Air Force general officer to face court-martial on a sexual assault charge, officials said.<br>Wesley Farnsworth/U.S. Air Force

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Pfc. Marvin Earl James Jr., 24, a transmission systems operator with 3rd Marine Division at Camp Courtney, pleaded guilty to forcible indecency and interfering with the public duties of police, during his first appearance at Naha District Court, Wednesday, April 21, 2021.<br>Matthew M. Burke/Stars and Stripes
Pfc. Marvin Earl James Jr., 24, a transmission systems operator with 3rd Marine Division at Camp Courtney, pleaded guilty to forcible indecency and interfering with the public duties of police, during his first appearance at Naha District Court, Wednesday, April 21, 2021.<br>Matthew M. Burke/Stars and Stripes

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Backed by other family members and attorney Natalie Khawam, right, Spc. Vanessa Guillen's sister Lupe speaks at a news conference marking the first anniversary of the Fort Hood soldier's killing, April 22, 2021, at the Navy Memorial in Washington, D.C.<br>Joe Gromelski/Stars and Stripes
Backed by other family members and attorney Natalie Khawam, right, Spc. Vanessa Guillen's sister Lupe speaks at a news conference marking the first anniversary of the Fort Hood soldier's killing, April 22, 2021, at the Navy Memorial in Washington, D.C.<br>Joe Gromelski/Stars and Stripes

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The cutter Frederick Hatch arrives at Coast Guard Sector Key West, Fla., Feb. 9, 2021.<br>Luis Hofschneider/U.S. Coast Guard
The cutter Frederick Hatch arrives at Coast Guard Sector Key West, Fla., Feb. 9, 2021.<br>Luis Hofschneider/U.S. Coast Guard

A third fast-response Coast Guard cutter heads to Guam as tensions simmer with China

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Maj. Gen. William Cooley speaks in April 2019 at the National Museum of the United States Air Force, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. Cooley, the former head of the Air Force Research Laboratory, will be the first Air Force general officer to face court-martial on a sexual assault charge, officials said.<br>Wesley Farnsworth/U.S. Air Force
Maj. Gen. William Cooley speaks in April 2019 at the National Museum of the United States Air Force, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. Cooley, the former head of the Air Force Research Laboratory, will be the first Air Force general officer to face court-martial on a sexual assault charge, officials said.<br>Wesley Farnsworth/U.S. Air Force

Sexual assault charge prompts Air Force to court-martial a general for the first time

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Coast Guard Lt. j.g. Nikki Barnes, left, and Lara Dallman-Weiss have qualified to represent the United States in sailing at the Tokyo Olympics.<br>Carol Bareuther

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Coast Guard Lt. j.g. Nikki Barnes, left, and Lara Dallman-Weiss have qualified to represent the United States in sailing at the Tokyo Olympics.<br>Carol Bareuther

First Coast Guardsman to make an Olympic team will sail for the gold south of Tokyo

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