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The aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) participates in a group sail during the Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) exercise off the coast of Hawaii, July 26, 2018. (U.S. Navy photo/Arthurgwain L. Marquez)

Navy: Sailor Contacted Russians, Pleads Guilty to Espionage

According to Navy court documents, Kellogg, 26, was in contact with Sevmash, Russia's largest shipbuilding enterprise.

Paul Whelan, a former U.S. Marine, who was arrested in Moscow at the end of last year, waits for a hearing in a court in Moscow, Russia, Friday, May 24, 2019. (AP Photo/Pavel Golovkin)

Russian Court Extends Arrest for Marine Veteran Accused of Spying

A Russian court on Friday extended the arrest for Paul Whelan, who complained in court about abuse in custody.

Two pairs of F-22 fighter jets, each with an E-3 intercepted Tu-95 bombers Su-35 fighter jets entering the Alaskan ADIZ May 21, 2019. (Photo: NORAD via Twitter)

Russian 'Bear' Bombers Intercepted near Alaska for Second Time in Two Days

Russian "Bear" bombers flew near Alaska under fighter escort for the second time in two days.

Two F-22s intercepted two Russian Tu-95 bombers and fighters entering Alaskan ADIZ May 20, 2019. (Photo: NORAD via Twitter)

F-22s Intercept Russian Bombers, Fighter Jets Off Coast of Alaska

U.S. F-22 Raptors intercepted four Russian bombers and a pair of Su-35 Flanker-E fighter aircraft off the coast of Alaska.

Russian President Vladimir Putin delivers a state-of-the-nation address in Moscow, Russia, Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2019. (AP Photo/Alexander Zemlianichenko)

Putin Hails New Russian Laser Weapons

Putin specifically mentioned the Peresvet, the military's first laser weapon that entered service last fall.

Infantrymen from the 3rd Infantry Division’s 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team sprint for cover during a May 8 attack on the fictional town of Razish at the National Training Center at Fort Irwin, California. (Matthew Cox/Staff)

At National Training Center, Soldiers Now Train for What They Dread: A Fair Fight

"This place is designed to defeat us."

A U.S. Marine with Marine Rotational Force-Europe 19.2, Marine Forces Europe and Africa, uses ski poles to climb out of water during an ice-breaking drill in Setermoen, Norway, on May 4, 2019. The ice-breaking drills tested the Marines’ abilities to get out if they fall in freezing water, ultimately improving the Marine Corps’ cold-weather proficiencies. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Williams Quinteros)

No Additional Marines Bound for Norway as Cold-Weather Training Advances

The government of Norway has no immediate plans to call for more U.S. Marines to train alongside its troops.

Russian President Vladimir Putin, right, and U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, greet each other prior to their talks in the Black Sea resort city of Sochi, southern Russia, Tuesday, May 14, 2019. (AP Photo/Pavel Golovkin)

At Odds on Many Fronts, US and Russia Hope for Better Ties

Russia and the United States voiced hope that badly strained relations could begin to improve despite wide differences.

Two F-22 Raptors from the 95th Fighter Squadron, 325th Fighter Wing, based at Tyndall Air Force Base, Fla., fly in formation and conduct training operations with two Royal Norwegian air force F-35A Lightning II aircraft during an air refueling over Norway on Aug. 15, 2018. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Preston Cherry)

'You Haven't Seen Us:' Norway Kicks Tires on Stealthy F-35s as First Exercise Begins

Norway now has 12 F-35A fighters and will grow its inventory to 15 by September.

A beluga whale seen as it swims next to a fishing boat before Norwegian fishermen removed the tight harness, swimming off the northern Norwegian coast Friday, April 26, 2019. (Joergen Ree Wiig/Norwegian Direcorate of Fisheries Sea Surveillance Unit via AP)

Beluga Mystery: Will Norway Keep 'Spy Whale'?

Is it a Russian spy? Is it a therapy animal? Is it just a runaway SeaWorld mammal finally free to take on the high seas?

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The U.S. Marine Corps Slient Drill Platoon Performs in front of the Historic World War II Memorial. (U.S. Marne Corps/ Staff Sgt. Oscar L Olive IV)

3 Silent Drill Platoon Marines Kicked Out, 2 Others Lose a Rank for Hazing

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Courtland Savage from early in his training. (Courtesy Courtland Savage)

Navy to Change Pilot Call Sign Protocol After Minority Aviators Report Bias

The head of naval aviation has directed the creation of a new process for approving and reviewing pilots' call signs.

Ray Weaver, of Lancaster, Pa., supports Rolling Thunder 2017. (U.S. Air Force photo/Joshua L. DeMotts)

Thunder's End: Rolling Thunder to Mark Final Memorial Day Event This Weekend

This year's annual Rolling Thunder veterans tribute will be the last.

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Five Sailors at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland Charged with Sexual Assault

Five sailors were arrested at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland on charges that the men sexually assaulted a woman last year.

Staff Sgt. Roger L. Whaley speaks with Phillip McDonald about the possibility of becoming a journalist or X-ray technician for the Army at the U.S. Army Recruiting Station in Radcliff, Ky. (U.S. Army/Sgt. Carl N. Hudson)

Army Beginning to See Payoff from New Recruiting Strategy

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