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Air Force MQ-9 Reaper drone crashes off South Korea coast, report says
Air Force MQ-9 Reaper drone crashes off South Korea coast, report says
A U.S. Air Force MQ-9 Reaper drone crashed off the west coast of South Korea, a South Korean newspaper reported.
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November 24, 2025 at 12:12 PM
Air Force MQ-9 Reaper drone crashes off South Korea coast, report says
101-year-old D-Day medic who served in 2 wars honored at his home in Normandy
101-year-old D-Day medic who served in 2 wars honored at his home in Normandy
World War II veteran Charles Shay was inducted into the Order of Military Medical Merit at his Bayeux home.
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November 24, 2025 at 10:58 AM
101-year-old D-Day medic who served in 2 wars honored at his home in Normandy
Grave of Englishman who fought in US Civil War now has a headstone, 96 years after he died
Grave of Englishman who fought in US Civil War now has a headstone, 96 years after he died
Another veteran of the American Civil War who died in obscurity in England is finally receiving recognition of his service.
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November 24, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Grave of Englishman who fought in US Civil War now has a headstone, 96 years after he died
SPORTS | Royals’ Schmiedel rode long hitting to a title
Royals’ Schmiedel rode long hitting to a title
Ramstein sophomore was pushed by his own teammates on the way to a DODEA-Europe boys golf championship.
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November 24, 2025 at 9:24 AM
SPORTS | Royals’ Schmiedel rode long hitting to a title
SPORTS | Third time was the charm for Ramstein’s Hacker
Third time was the charm for Ramstein’s Hacker
The Royals junior made a big leap in points from a third-place finish in 2024 to take the DODEA-Europe girls golf crown in 2025.
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November 24, 2025 at 9:13 AM
SPORTS | Third time was the charm for Ramstein’s Hacker
Japan’s defense minister restates surface-to-air missile plan on island near Taiwan
Japan’s defense minister restates surface-to-air missile plan on island near Taiwan
A plan to station surface-to-air missiles on an island within sight of Taiwan is “steadily progressing,” Japan’s defense minister said.
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November 24, 2025 at 8:57 AM
Japan’s defense minister restates surface-to-air missile plan on island near Taiwan
U.S. breweries showcase new craft flavors in Tokyo as ambassador celebrates community
US breweries showcase new craft flavors in Tokyo as ambassador celebrates community
Beer, barbecue and a message of community filled Hibiya Park as the U.S. ambassador to Japan kicked off a fest with American food and drink in Tokyo.
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November 24, 2025 at 8:35 AM
U.S. breweries showcase new craft flavors in Tokyo as ambassador celebrates community
Broken pipe cuts off water to much of Okinawa; US base supply in question
Broken pipe cuts off water to much of Okinawa; US base supply in question
Marine Corps Installations Pacific is still determining how a widespread water outage will affect its bases on Okinawa.
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November 24, 2025 at 7:54 AM
Broken pipe cuts off water to much of Okinawa; US base supply in question
President Donald Trump’s formal designation of Venezuela’s Cartel de los Soles as a foreign terrorist organization will go into effect on Nov. 24, escalating tensions between the U.S. and Venezuela.
US terrorist designation targets Maduro’s alleged drug network
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November 24, 2025 at 6:38 AM
President Donald Trump’s formal designation of Venezuela’s Cartel de los Soles as a foreign terrorist organization will go into effect on Nov. 24, escalating tensions between the U.S. and Venezuela.
General Dan Caine, chairman of the U.S. Joint Chiefs of Staff, will meet service members of the U.S. Southern Command in Puerto Rico, as the Trump administration weighs military action against Venezuela.
US joint chiefs chair to visit base amid Venezuela tensions
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November 24, 2025 at 6:11 AM
General Dan Caine, chairman of the U.S. Joint Chiefs of Staff, will meet service members of the U.S. Southern Command in Puerto Rico, as the Trump administration weighs military action against Venezuela.
Cheers, flying discs and sprinting athletes filled this western Tokyo installation over the weekend as more than 100 American and Japanese competitors with disabilities — supported by 700 volunteers — gathered for the 46th Kanto Plains Special Olympics.
Cheers and medals at Yokota: US, Japanese athletes unite for Special Olympics
More than 100 American and Japanese competitors with disabilities gathered for the 46th Kanto Plains Special Olympics at Yokota Air Base in Japan.
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November 24, 2025 at 5:54 AM
Cheers, flying discs and sprinting athletes filled this western Tokyo installation over the weekend as more than 100 American and Japanese competitors with disabilities — supported by 700 volunteers — gathered for the 46th Kanto Plains Special Olympics.
Japan “crossed a red line” with comments by its new leader suggesting a potential military intervention over Taiwan, China’s foreign minister said.
Japan ‘crossed a red line’ with Taiwan military intervention remarks, Chinese foreign minister says
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November 24, 2025 at 2:17 AM
Japan “crossed a red line” with comments by its new leader suggesting a potential military intervention over Taiwan, China’s foreign minister said.
Top U.S. and Ukrainian officials said they’d made progress toward ending the Russia-Ukraine war but provided scant details after discussing the American proposal to achieve peace.
In Geneva, US and Ukraine officials report progress on ending Russia’s war but offer few specifics
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November 24, 2025 at 1:07 AM
Top U.S. and Ukrainian officials said they’d made progress toward ending the Russia-Ukraine war but provided scant details after discussing the American proposal to achieve peace.
President Donald Trump’s administration is promoting efforts to work with Nigeria’s government to counter violence against Christians. www.stripes.com/theaters/us/...
US signals broader efforts to protect Nigeria’s Christians following Trump’s military threat
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November 23, 2025 at 10:56 PM
President Donald Trump’s administration is promoting efforts to work with Nigeria’s government to counter violence against Christians. www.stripes.com/theaters/us/...
President Donald Trump called for the arrest of a group of Democratic lawmakers who served in the military and intelligence community after they released a video urging service members to resist unlawful orders. www.stripes.com/theaters/us/...
‘Punishable by death’: Trump calls for arrest of Democrats who urged troops to resist unlawful orders
A group of Democratic lawmakers who served in the military and intelligence community urged service members to resist unlawful orders.
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November 23, 2025 at 10:08 PM
President Donald Trump called for the arrest of a group of Democratic lawmakers who served in the military and intelligence community after they released a video urging service members to resist unlawful orders. www.stripes.com/theaters/us/...
A new medical study found that the wide-ranging symptoms of Gulf War illness appear to be caused by a failure of cells to produce adequate energy, bringing experts a step closer to finding the root cause and a treatment. www.stripes.com/veterans/202...
Texas researcher narrows path to finding root cause of Gulf War illness
A new medical study found that the wide-ranging symptoms of Gulf War illness appear to be caused by a failure of cells to produce adequate energy.
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November 23, 2025 at 9:00 PM
A new medical study found that the wide-ranging symptoms of Gulf War illness appear to be caused by a failure of cells to produce adequate energy, bringing experts a step closer to finding the root cause and a treatment. www.stripes.com/veterans/202...
K-TOWN SPORTS | The Red Devils got their offense going again, defeating Holstein Kiel 4-1 at Fritz Walter Stadium on Sunday. www.stripes.com/ktown/2025-1...
Kaiserslautern beats Kiel 4-1 on three Naatan Skyttä goals
The Red Devils got their offense going again, defeating Holstein Kiel 4-1 at Fritz Walter Stadium.
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November 23, 2025 at 8:06 PM
K-TOWN SPORTS | The Red Devils got their offense going again, defeating Holstein Kiel 4-1 at Fritz Walter Stadium on Sunday. www.stripes.com/ktown/2025-1...
Tougher requirements that Trump’s administration is planning for housing subsidies prompted sharp criticism from Democratic lawmakers about the potential impact on aging and disabled veterans who rely on the federal assistance to stay off the streets. www.stripes.com/veterans/202...
Democratic lawmakers say plans to reform homelessness programs will harm aging and disabled veterans
The new HUD plan would steer federal dollars to “transitional” programs that have eligibility rules for work, drug treatment and mental health care.
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November 23, 2025 at 7:04 PM
Tougher requirements that Trump’s administration is planning for housing subsidies prompted sharp criticism from Democratic lawmakers about the potential impact on aging and disabled veterans who rely on the federal assistance to stay off the streets. www.stripes.com/veterans/202...
The Navy wants to build 12 Columbia-class submarines to replace the service’s aging Ohio-class fleet at an estimated cost of about $126.4 billion. www.stripes.com/branches/nav...
Navy awards $2.3 billion contract designed to spur Columbia-class submarine acquisition, construction
The Navy wants to build 12 Columbia-class submarines to replace the service’s aging Ohio-class fleet at an estimated cost of about $126.4 billion.
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November 23, 2025 at 6:10 PM
The Navy wants to build 12 Columbia-class submarines to replace the service’s aging Ohio-class fleet at an estimated cost of about $126.4 billion. www.stripes.com/branches/nav...
Nearly $2.3 million in overpayments of “financial incentives” were made to contractors that provide disability medical exams to veterans seeking benefits from the Department of Veterans’ Affairs, according to findings from a federal watchdog. www.stripes.com/veterans/202...
Lawmakers hear about problems with medical exams that determine veterans disability benefits
Disability medical exams document the evidence related to a veteran’s illnesses and injuries connected to military service.
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November 23, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Nearly $2.3 million in overpayments of “financial incentives” were made to contractors that provide disability medical exams to veterans seeking benefits from the Department of Veterans’ Affairs, according to findings from a federal watchdog. www.stripes.com/veterans/202...
FROM THE ARCHIVES | In this Stars and Stripes photo, a camera peers straight through the barrel of a howitzer on Camp Taji, Aug. 10, 2007. www.stripes.com/history/arch...
From the archives: The barrel of a howitzer on Camp Taji, 2007
A camera peers straight through the barrel of a howitzer on Camp Taji, Aug. 10, 2007.
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November 23, 2025 at 4:00 PM
FROM THE ARCHIVES | In this Stars and Stripes photo, a camera peers straight through the barrel of a howitzer on Camp Taji, Aug. 10, 2007. www.stripes.com/history/arch...
Grave of Englishman who fought in US Civil War now has a headstone, 96 years after he died
Grave of Englishman who fought in US Civil War now has a headstone, 96 years after he died
Another veteran of the American Civil War who died in obscurity in England is finally receiving recognition of his service.
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November 23, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Grave of Englishman who fought in US Civil War now has a headstone, 96 years after he died
Army anti-drone training in Germany tacks on tech demo to incentivize production and purchase
Army anti-drone training in Germany tacks on tech demo to incentivize production and purchase
The Army’s hunt for cost-effective ways to counter drones brought industry and NATO countries together for Project Flytrap 4.5 in Germany.
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November 23, 2025 at 10:50 AM
Army anti-drone training in Germany tacks on tech demo to incentivize production and purchase
EUROPE EATS | Naples’ Penny Black Pub offers tasty American-style burgers with a British vibe
Naples’ Penny Black Pub offers tasty American-style burgers with a British vibe
The Penny Black Pub in Naples manages to offer a fitting tribute to the quintessential America burger with a dash of British-Italian flair.
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November 23, 2025 at 7:21 AM
EUROPE EATS | Naples’ Penny Black Pub offers tasty American-style burgers with a British vibe
PACIFIC TRAVEL | A museum packed with samurai weapons and armor stands near the iconic Kintaikyo Bridge in Iwakuni, a short drive from the Marine Corps air station in Yamaguchi prefecture, Japan.
Iwakuni museum stores an armory’s worth of ancient samurai weaponry
Kashiwabara museum in Iwakuni, Japan, holds an armory full of authentic samurai weapons and armor.
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November 23, 2025 at 6:31 AM
PACIFIC TRAVEL | A museum packed with samurai weapons and armor stands near the iconic Kintaikyo Bridge in Iwakuni, a short drive from the Marine Corps air station in Yamaguchi prefecture, Japan.