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A Navy F/A-18C Hornet assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron 131 launches from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower in the Persian Gulf, Oct. 16, 2016. The Eisenhower carrier strike group is deployed in support of Operation Inherent Resolve, maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations. Navy photo by Seaman Christopher A. Michaels

Daily SITREP: Countering ISIL, Joint Task Force Matthew & More

Posted on October 18, 2016 by atech

From the military services and around the DoD, here’s your Daily SITREP for Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2016:
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The future Zumwalt-class guided-missile destroyer USS Zumwalt (DDG 1000) sits pier-side at the Port of Baltimore in preparation for its commissioning Oct. 15, 2016. DoD photo by Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Jesse A. Hyatt

8 Interesting Facts About the New Tech-Savvy USS Zumwalt

Posted on October 17, 2016 by Katie Lange

The newly commissioned USS Zumwalt has a lot of features that are different than most Navy ships. Find out some of them here.
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Peshmerga soldiers rehearse urban tactical movement at a training base near Irbil, Iraq, Jan. 26, 2016. Peshmerga soldiers attend a six-week infantry basic course that will help improve their tactical knowledge to aid in the fight against the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant. There are six Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve training locations: four building partner capacity sites and two building specialized training sites. Army photo by Spc. Jessica Hurst

Daily SITREP: Battle for Mosul, USS Zumwalt & More

Posted on October 17, 2016 by atech

From the military services and around the DoD, here’s your Daily SITREP for Monday, Oct. 17, 2016:
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A soldier tests the M3E1 Multi-role Anti-armor Anti-personnel Weapon System. (Photo Credit: U.S. Army)

Daily SITREP: New Weapons for Soldiers, Hardship Duty Pay & More

Posted on October 14, 2016 by glenn.selby

From the military services and around the DoD, here’s your Daily SITREP for Friday, Oct. 14, 2016.
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The most junior Sailor in the room joins Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus, Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. John Richardson and Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON) Steven Giordano to cut birthday cake, honoring the Navy’s 241st birthday at the National Capital Region Navy Ball. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Petty Officer Elliott Fabrizio/Released)

Daily SITREP: Navy Birthday, Air Force Aids Haiti & More

Posted on October 13, 2016 by glenn.selby

From the military services and around the DoD, here’s your Daily SITREP for Thursday, Oct. 13, 2016.
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