IN THE NEWS: ‘Sup with the Space Force motto?; A Space Force second; House wants Navy ranks in Space Force; Poland is the new Germany; F-16s moving out; Beirut blast; U.S. military delivers; Pentagon shuts down has-been colonels; Chinese military told to stand-down; Space X Splashdown; New UFO task force; Air Force helicopter takes fire over Virginia; New WTF Feature: Colonel Kiddie Porn; Bang! Bang!; Child molester asks Supreme Court for his job back; Insulin murders at the VA; and wrapping-up with “Everyday Heroes” do work that matters.
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SPACE FORCE
Space Force unveils delta logo and ‘semper supra’ motto
The Space Force is Getting an Official Second in Command
House Proposal Could Give Naval Ranks to Space Force
Space Force ranks and insignia decisions on hold pending congressional action
DOD
With the Germany withdrawal, Poland is set to be hosting a lot more US troops
Moving US F-16s from Germany will ripple far outside the Black Sea region
US military delivers emergency food, medical aid to BeirutPentagon dismisses ‘unserious’ debate over potential military involvement in any post-election dispute
Chinese Military Told to Prevent Escalation in Interactions With US
SpaceX Capsule and NASA Crew Make 1st Splashdown in 45 Years
Pentagon to launch task force to investigate UFO sightings
AIR FORCE
Air Force helicopter shot while flying over Virginia; crew member injured
WTF?!?
Air Force Colonel Sentenced for Child Porn
Airman charged with illegal purchase of handgun used in fatal on-base shooting
Ex-Soldier Booted over Child Molestation Conviction Asks Supreme Court to Intervene
Guilty plea in poisoning deaths of VA patients still leaves lawsuits, lingering questions
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