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Pentagon restores mandatory flu shots for all recruits as boot camp outbreak sickens nearly 300

The Pentagon says military boot camps are once again requiring flu vaccinations for all recruits

The Independent UK · Jun 24

Wounded US soldiers claim army, defence secretary downplayed injuries after Iran-linked drone strike: 'That assessment is unacceptable'

Questions are growing over how the US military has described injuries suffered by American troops after an Iran-linked drone strike, with wounded soldiers and their families accusing the army of minimising the severity of what happened.

The Times of India · Jun 24

The military traded its flu vaccine mandate for ‘medical freedom’ – an outbreak quickly followed

Amid a worsening flu outbreak at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio, Texas, the U.S. Air Force, Army and Navy are once again requiring new recruits to get vaccinated against the influenza virus, according to ABC News. The move comes two months after Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth rescinded the…

The Conversation · Jun 24

3 dead, 21 rescued after under-construction warehouse collapses in Kolkata; 12-18 feared trapped

Tragedy struck Taratala, West Kolkata, as an under-construction warehouse roof caved in Wednesday afternoon. Several individuals are feared trapped beneath the debris. Rescue efforts are underway, with police, disaster management, civil defence, fire services, and army personnel working tirelessly. Four people have been rescued so far, and heavy machinery is…

The Economic Times · Jun 24

Another top general exits under Pete Hegseth as Afghanistan’s final U.S. soldier steps aside

The Army’s commander of its forces in Europe and Africa is unexpectedly stepping down after just 18 months in the job

The Independent UK · Jun 24

UK braced for record breaking heat as rare red weather warnings come into force

A “heat-dome” settling over western Europe could bring temperatures of nearly 40C on Wednesday and Thursday.

Evening Standard · Jun 23

Army sergeant sentenced to life in prison for Georgia base shooting that wounded five

Sgt Quornelius Radford was convicted of attempted murder last week

The Independent UK · Jun 23

Brickbat: Sign Here

Former U.S. Army recruiter Jane Crosby pleaded guilty to bank fraud and aggravated identity theft after using seven prospective Army recruits'… The post Brickbat: Sign Here appeared first on Reason.com.

Reason · Jun 23

Brahmos gets another customer: One of Middle East's biggest arms importers and top US weapons buyer eyes India's BrahMos and Akashteer systems

India and the UAE are in early-stage discussions for the potential sale of Indian defence platforms, including the supersonic BrahMos missile and the Akashteer air defence network. This move signifies the UAE's push to bolster its military capabilities amid regional security concerns. If finalized, the UAE would join a growing…

The Economic Times · Jun 23

‘30 years of waiting for that knock’: After he was accused of SA, U.S. soldier ran. The US Marshals finally tracked him down

He had a “23-year head start,” but was caught anyway.

We Got This Covered · Jun 21