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Marine F-35 squadron receives distinguished Air Force award

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A Marine F-35 squadron received an Air Force award this month for actions in the Middle East last year. Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 542 received the Department of the Air Force’s Gallant Unit Citation for actions between March 15 and Oct. 7, 2025, according to a Marine Administrative Notice on new awards. The Air Force Gallant Unit Citation was created in 2004 to recognize units engaged in military operations against an enemy force on or after Sept.
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Pentagon report continues to show a downward trend of sexual assaults in the military

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By Matthew Adams Verified
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WASHINGTON — Thousands fewer active-duty service members experienced sexual assaults or sexual harassment last year than in 2023, according to a Pentagon report released Friday. “Dignity, respect and discipline are foundational to the warrior ethos and the overall preparedness of the force. Sexual assault and sexual harassment undermine these values, eroding trust and threatening the mission,” Anthony Tata, the under secretary of defense for personnel and readiness, said in a statement.
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CENTCOM touts multinational attack-drone task force

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The military plans to establish a multinational unit of one-way attack drones, U.S. Central Command announced Thursday. “Task Force Falcon Strike will expand on Scorpion Strike’s success given the tremendous innovation happening among our regional allies and partners,” Adm. Brad Cooper, CENTCOM commander, said in a statement.
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