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US military stepping up drone warfare technology and training

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The drones are meant to be intuitive to run, meaning anyone could use them. (Scripps News)
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Air Force Discharges 27 Service Members Over Vaccine Refusal

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The Air Force gave service members until Nov. 2 to get at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine.
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Defense Secretary Pushes Back On Trump's Policy Proposals

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In a rare move, Defense Secretary Mark Esper is speaking out publicly against proposals from President Trump.
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Ex-Polygraph Chief: Polygraphs Need Not Deny Afghan Interpreters Visas

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Culture, religion, and even the polygraph examiner can influence the test results, says former Chief of Polygraph Tom Mauriello.
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Fewer Immigrant Military Members Are Gaining Citizenship Under Trump

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The U.S. has long given immigrants in the military a fast track to citizenship. But a Newsy analysis finds that privilege is eroding under Trump.
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Defense Department Identifies Soldier Killed In Afghanistan

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​The Department of Defense has announced the death of Sgt. 1st Class Elis A. Barreto Ortiz.
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Pop Quiz: How Does The Military Control Its Hollywood Image?

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In this segment of "Pop Quiz," Newsy's "In The Loop" dives into the military's relationship and influence with Hollywood movie studios.
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President-elect Biden Names Transgender Veteran To DOD Transition Team

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President-elect Joe Biden has appointed transgender veteran Shawn Skelly as a member of his Department of Defense transition team.
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Surveillance For Sale: Cameras On Amazon Tied To China Military, Abuse

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Dahua and Hikvision are accused of being connected to China's military and human rights abuses. Amazon profits by selling their products online.
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Pentagon's Inspector General to Audit DOD's CARES Act Spending

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An audit comes after complaints that the virus relief money was improperly used on jet engine parts, body armor and dress uniforms.
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Collateral Damage: U.S. Forgoes Condolence Payments In Iraq, Syria

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Condolence payments are nearly absent in the war against ISIS, even as the U.S. takes blame for unintentional civilian deaths and injuries.
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Sen. Leahy Cites Newsy Investigation Into Condolence Payments

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As Sen. Leahy pushes for accountability for condolence payments in the 2020 defense budget, Newsy found the payments remain stalled in Iraq and Syria.
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Trump Administration Approves Potential F-35 Sale To Poland

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​The sale is expected to involve 32 F-35 Joint Strike Fighter aircraft and cost around $6.5 billion.
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Gen. Lloyd Austin A Step Away From Being First Black Pentagon Chief

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The relationship between the retired general and the president goes back years to when Austin ran U.S. Central Command.
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Watchdog: Pentagon Spent Coronavirus Aid On Jet Parts, Uniforms

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Congress gave the Pentagon $1 billion in taxpayer-backed funds.
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Defense Department To Review Deployment Of National Guard To Protests

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The National Guard was deployed to protests in over two dozen states and the District of Columbia.
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Pentagon Announces How It Will Address Sexual Assault

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Plans include establishing special-victim prosecutors, bringing on sexual assault prevention workers and hiring response coordinators and advocates.
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Activists Worry About Future For Afghan Women Under Taliban Rule

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When the Taliban ruled Afghanistan between 1996 and 2001, many civil liberties were limited and women were mostly confined to their homes.
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Final U.S. Embassy Cable From Kabul Hints At Afghan President's Escape

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President Ghani fled the country on Sunday, just hours before Taliban fighters entered the Presidential Palace and solidified its control of Kabul.
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As Refugee Admissions Hit Record Low, Iraqi Interpreters Keep Waiting

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Interpreters risked their lives to serve the U.S. military. But the U.S. hasn't fulfilled its promise to bring them to safety.
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Pentagon Pulls Back On 3 Border Projects Due To 'Insufficient' Funds

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The government says its canceling plans for 20 additional miles of border barrier in Arizona and California because of "insufficient" funds.
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DOD Identifies American Soldier Killed In Afghanistan

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​Two other soldiers died in Afghanistan less than two weeks ago.
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White House Communications Director Resigns

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Alyssa Farah worked in the Trump administration for more than three years.
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Army Concludes Investigation Into Helicopter Used During D.C. Protest

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The Army Secretary says an investigation into the use of a military helicopter on civilian protesters in D.C. is now under DOD review.