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Downtown Ansbach, Germany (U.S. Army Photo).

27 Things You Must Know Before PCSing to Germany

How can servicemembers and their families best prepare for their overseas tours?

Spc. Ezra Maes undergoes physical rehabilitation at the Center for the Intrepid, Brooke Army Medical Center’s cutting-edge rehabilitation center at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, Texas, on Oct. 2, 2019. (U.S. Army photo by Corey Toye)

This Soldier Amputated His Own Leg to Help Save His Comrades When Their Tank Crashed

"Either I step up or we all die," the Army specialist said.

U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons taxi toward a runway during a Show of Forces event at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, on Oct. 1, 2019. The aircraft, assigned to the 480th Fighter Squadron, participated in the training event to show the 52nd Fighter Wing's ability to generate a large number of aircraft during a survival or evacuation scenario. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Preston Cherry)

Air Force F-16 Crashes in Germany; Pilot Escapes with Minor Injuries

The incident is under investigation.

U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons, assigned to the 480th Fighter Squadron, taxi on the flightline at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, Oct. 1, 2019. Flying operations at Spangdahlem were briefly halted after the crash of an F-16 on Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2019, but are expected to resume next week. (U.S. Air Force/Valerie Seelye)

Flying Operations Likely to Resume Next Week at Spangdahlem Following F-16 Crash

An exercise to test the base's wartime readiness was stopped two days early following the crash.

Captain Tim Ketter, right, defense attaché in Thessaloniki, Greece, speaks to Lt. Gen. Konstantinos Koutras, commander NATO Rapid Deployable Corps, during a sunset reception aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS McFaul (DDG 74), Sept. 1, 2019. McFaul is on a routine deployment supporting U.S. national security interests in Europe and increasing theater cooperation and forward naval presence in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations. (Will Hardy/U.S. Navy)

Pompeo: Greece Can Be 'Pillar' for Regional Stability

U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo is in Greece to underline support for a NATO ally.

Army combat engineers with 1st Engineer Battalion, 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division, redeploy an M60 Armored Vehicle Launched Bridge after several combat vehicles crossed a trench breach during a day of breach training conducted at a range near Camp Trzebień, Poland, on May 22, 2019. A significant amount of the Army’s combat bridging capability comes from the National Guard. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Jeremiah Woods)

Army's Future Battle Plan May Include Restructuring Guard Forces

Certain capabilities may need to shift to counter an adversary such as Russia.

U.S. Air Force Gen. Jeffrey L. Harrigian, Air Forces Europe-Air Forces Africa Commander, gives his closing remarks of the ninth annual African Air Chiefs Symposium at Nairobi, Kenya, Aug. 29, 2019. (U.S. Army photo/Craig Jensen)

Head of Air Forces Europe: Funding for Wall Won't Hurt Buildup Against Russia

The head of U.S. Air Forces Europe says he isn't worried about the recent transfer of funding for military projects.

Airman 1st Class Austin Sawchuk, a crew chief assigned to the 509th Bomb Wing, marshals in a B-2 Spirit on the flight line at Royal Air Base Fairford, England, on Aug. 27, 2019. A Bomber Task Force deployment of the stealth bomber aircraft, airmen and support equipment from the 509th BW at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, arrived in the U.S. European Command area of operations for a deployment to conduct theater integration and flying training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kayla White)

B-2 Stealth Bombers Deploy to Europe for Training with Allied Nations

Aircraft spotters on social media saw at least three bombers touch down at RAF Fairford this week.

Soldiers with the Army's 1st Security Force Assistance Brigade, center, and role players conduct a mission rehearsal exercise on Jan. 15, as an HH-60 Black Hawk medical evacuation helicopter lands to pick up those with simulated injuries.The 1st SFAB is currently deployed to Afghanistan. (Stars and Stripes photo/Corey Dickstein)

Army Announces Winter Deployments to Europe, Afghanistan

Two Army units are headed to Afghanistan amid thinning hopes that the U.S. will reach a peace deal with the Taliban.

Airman First Class Cole Galloway, 48th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, bids farewell to an F-15E Strike Eagle prior to takeoff during Exercise Anatolian Eagle 2019, June 19, 2019, at Third Main Jet Base in Konya, Turkey. The exercise reinforced long-established bonds between the U.S., allies and partner nations by working side-by-side to improve readiness and responsiveness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ceaira Tinsley)

Air Forces Europe General: Time to Rethink the Way Troops Train with US Allies

The Air Force is stressing a "networked approach" as a fundamental stepping-stone for future operations.

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This photo provided by Tariq Ghazniwal shows an aircraft that crashed in eastern Afghanistan on Jan. 27, 2020.

Air Force E-11A Networking Plane Has Crashed in Afghanistan, Top General Confirms

The plane reportedly crashed in the Taliban-controlled Ghazni province.

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General Says He 'Meant No Disrespect' with Tweet About Kobe Bryant's Death

The tweet about Kobe Bryant angered many on Twitter, resulting in more than 100 responses

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Official: Remains of 2 US Troops Recovered from Afghan Crash Site

They were the only two people aboard the Air Force E-11A electronic surveillance aircraft when it went down on Monday.

A lab associate in blue gloves performing a DNA test. (Source: Getty Images)

Navy Warns Mail-In DNA Kits Could Bring 'Unwelcome' Family News

Military leaders have been sounding the alarm about security concerns over popular mail-in genetics kits.

James J. Grazioplene, a retired two-star Army general, was indicted by a grand jury earlier this month on three counts of rape and three counts of incest. (US Army photo)

Retired General Remains in Jail as Rape, Incest Trial Postponed Again

The two-star, who retired from the Army in 2005, was arrested Dec. 7, 2018.