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Serving Those Who Served: Volunteer to greet Honor Flight veterans

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US-made Patriot guided missile systems arrive in Ukraine

Ukraine's defense minister says U.S.-made Patriot missiles have arrived in Ukraine.

Leak suspect yearned to join military but then regretted it

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Biden review of chaotic Afghan withdrawal blames Trump

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🎖️40 military terms and their meanings

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9 killed in Army Black Hawk helicopter crash in Kentucky

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Funding for return of Florida State Guard clears 1st legislative hurdle in Tallahassee

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Israeli army admits to covert influence campaign in Gaza war

The Israeli military says that it made a “mistake” in launching a secretive influence campaign on social media in an effort to improve the public’s view of Israel’s performance in its devastating war with Gaza militants in 2021.

Proposal seeks to boost National Guard recruiting

Most members of the Florida National Guard could be paid to bring in new recruits, as lawmakers expand efforts to bulk up the military in the state.

Serving Those Who Served: Women in the Military

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DeSantis seeks $98 million to fund Florida’s own military

As lawmakers in Tallahassee consider Gov. Ron DeSantis’ budget proposal this session, they will be also be deciding whether to approve a steep funding increase establishing Florida’s own branch of the military.

Orlando VA Hospital sees results from virtual reality therapy

At the Orlando VA Hospital, veterans can be transported to outer space, swim with dolphins or learn how to play a new instrument through virtual reality goggles.

Veterans eligible to apply for first Honor Flight from Puerto Rico

Inaugural Long Eagle Honor Flight to take off April 12-14

WATCH LIVE: Celebration of Col. Joe Kittinger’s life

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New Theatre UCF show celebrates children of military families

Theatre students at the University of Central Florida are looking to shine a spotlight on a group of people whose story doesn’t get told very often.

Col. Joe Kittinger, legendary Orlando aerospace pioneer, dies at 94

Col. Joe Kittinger, an Air Force veteran whose legendary jump from a balloon in the stratosphere above Earth set a milestone in aerospace history and was key to the space program, has died.

Boeing's last 747 to roll out of Washington state factory

After more than half a century, the last Boeing 747 has rolled out of a Washington state factory.

Orange County honors ‘selfless service’ of veterans in annual ceremony

Friday’s Veterans Day ceremony was held at the Orange County’s Commission building with the goal of simply saying 'thank you for your service' to those brave men and women.

Oorah!: United States Marine Corps celebrates 247th birthday

Happy 247th birthday, Marines!

Orlando’s ICON Park offers Veterans Day discounts for military members

Veterans Day is Friday, Nov. 11, and the businesses and attractions of ICON Park on International Drive are offering discounts for veterans and military members.

‘Paychecks for Patriots’ career fair to connect veterans with job opportunities

More than 40 companies hiring at November 9 event

Country music concert coming to Ocala to benefit ‘recalibrated’ veterans

An upcoming "Never Give Up On Country" tour is headed to Ocala with the aim of benefitting 'recalibrated' military veterans, according to a release Wednesday.

Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex offers Veterans Day deal

In honor of Veterans Day, Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex is thanking veterans, active duty, retired, and reserve military for their service to the United States.

Florida Vietnam War soldier accounted for more than 50 years later

A Florida soldier killed in the Vietnam War was finally accounted for in August — more than 50 years after his death.

Organization provides college scholarships to Gold Star children

Children of Fallen Heroes honors families who have made the ultimate sacrifice by putting children through school

US Air Force Thunderbirds fly over Walt Disney World

The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds soared over Walt Disney World Thursday.

‘Veteran Breakfast Eaters’ form friendship with restaurant worker over daily meal

Group visits same McDonald's daily and honors employee for her great service.

Reported sexual assaults across US military increase by 13%

Reports of sexual assaults across the U.S. military jumped by 13% last year, driven by significant increases in the Army and the Navy as bases began to move out of pandemic restrictions and public venues opened back up.

‘No excuses:’ Apopka veteran helps others take next step at HIIT Fit gym

Going to the gym can be intimidating for some, but one Apopka veteran, a father of two, is helping people take that next step.

Serving Those Who Served: We want to hear from you

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Why has Camp LeJeune become such a hot topic of late?

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Vigil held in Winter Garden to honor local soldier killed in training exercise

Several hundred people came together on the football field at Foundation Academy in Winter Garden on Tuesday evening to honor the life of Evan Fitzgibbon, 23, who died in Georgia last week during a training exercise.

‘The world was at his feet:’ Winter Garden school honors soldier killed in training accident

U.S. Army Fort Benning said 2nd Lt. Evan Fitzgibbon died during a training exercise in Dahlonega, Georgia, on Tuesday after being struck by a falling tree at Yonah Mountain.

Local veterans work to make sure no one who served in the armed forces is ever left behind

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Giving veterans and their families a home away from home in times of crisis: The Orlando Fisher House

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European force battling extremists withdraws from Mali

A European military task force fighting extremists in Mali has formally withdrawn from the West African country amid tensions with its ruling military junta.

Marion County nonprofit honors veterans, lays to rest unclaimed remains

A local nonprofit is getting results in Marion County by making sure veterans who may have been forgotten get a proper burial.

2nd military aircraft crash reported day after 5 killed

Authorities say a second military aircraft may have crashed near the California desert site where a Marine helicopter went down a day earlier, killing all five people aboard.

Sanford honors fallen heroes, their families in Memorial Day ceremony

The city and the local American Legion held the annual Memorial Day Remembrance Ceremony Monday at Veterans Memorial Park.

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Photos: Russian forces withdrawing from Kharkiv, but Mariupol looks to be on brink

The city of Mariupol looks like it will be in Russian hands shortly after hundreds of the remaining Ukrainian soldiers were ordered to evacuate.

Trevor Reed back in US, one day after Russian prisoner swap

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Sanford US Army Reserve Center rededicated for Medal of Honor recipient Sgt. Alwyn Cashe

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4 US Marines die in NATO drill when Osprey crashes in Norway

Authorities say that four U.S. Marines have been killed when their Osprey aircraft crashed in a Norwegian town in the Arctic Circle during a NATO exercise unrelated to the Ukraine war.

Sgt. Alwyn Cashe, Oviedo soldier killed in Iraq, among potential choices for new Army base names

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Navy squadron features 5 female pilots

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Iran claims missile barrage near US consulate in Iraq

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More US troops deploy overseas amid invasion of Ukraine

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New Zealand won't engage Myanmar in largest free trade bloc

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Rep. Murphy campaigns to rename Fort Benning after Oviedo’s SFC Alwyn Cashe

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US raid in Syria killed top Islamic State leader, President Biden says

President Joe Biden says the leader of the Islamic State group has been killed in Syria during an operation by an elite U.S. military force.

Army to immediately start discharging vaccine refusers

The Army says it will immediately begin discharging soldiers who have refused to get the mandatory COVID-19 vaccine, putting more than 3,300 service members at risk of being thrown out soon.

President Biden sending more troops to Europe amid Ukraine tension

President Joe Biden is ordering 2,000 U.S. troops to Poland and Germany amid the stalled talks with Russia over the Kremlin's military buildup on Ukraine's borders.

What are US military options to help Ukraine?

The Biden administration is unlikely to answer a further Russian invasion of Ukraine by sending U.S. combat troops.

Myanmar military reverts to strategy of massacres, burnings

An AP investigation reveals signs Myanmar’s military is reverting to a strategy of massacres as a weapon of war.

Florida lawmakers propose military service as alternative to jail time

Certain criminal offenders could opt for a hitch in the military over jail time, under a proposal filed for the upcoming legislative session.

Air Force discharges 27 for refusal to get COVID vaccine

The Air Force has discharged 27 people for refusing to get the COVID-19 vaccine, making them what officials believe are the first service members to be removed for disobeying the mandate to get the shots.

Sgt. Alwyn Cashe, Oviedo soldier killed in Iraq, to receive Medal of Honor

The medal could Sgt. 1st Class Alwyn Cashe, the Oviedo soldier who died while rescuing fellow soldiers from a burning building in Iraq, will be awarded the Medal of Honor, possibly as soon as next week.be awarded as soon as next week.

10 celebrities who served in the military

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Feds seek tougher sentences for veterans who stormed Capitol

Federal judges have a thorny question to consider when they sentence military veterans who stormed the U.S. Capitol in January.

Military weighs penalties for those who refuse COVID vaccine

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How you can turn the 9/11 anniversary into a day of service

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Victorious Taliban focus on governing after US withdrawal

The Taliban are reveling in their victory after the American withdrawal from Afghanistan, while reiterating their pledge to bring peace and security to the country after decades of war.

Pentagon to mandate COVID-19 vaccine, as Pfizer is approved

The Pentagon says it will require service members to receive the COVID-19 vaccine now that the Pfizer vaccine has received full approval.

President Biden’s pledge to Americans in Kabul: ‘We will get you home’

President Joe Biden is pledging firmly to bring all Americans home from Afghanistan — and all Afghans who aided the war effort, too.

COVID vaccines to be required for military under new US plan

Members of the U.S. military will be required to get the COVID-19 vaccine beginning next month.

Dream come true: 100-year-old naval pioneer gets her wish to fly in Navy helicopter

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What to know about veterans benefits (and there’s a lot!)

Let’s say you’re in need of certain Veterans Affairs benefits, but you’re unable to get the help you need. What do you do?

Navy ditches futuristic railgun, eyes hypersonic missiles

The U.S. Navy has pulled the plug on research on a futuristic weapon that fires projectiles at up to seven times the speed of sound using electricity.

Here comes the boom: Navy to conduct bombing training in Ocala National Forest

The Navy is set to conduct bombing training starting on Friday in the Ocala National Forest, according to the U.S. Forest Service.

Military stumped by stolen box of armor-piercing grenades

When a canister of armor-piercing grenades showed up in an Atlanta backyard, it was another example of how the U.S. military's vast supply chains of weapons are vulnerable to theft.

Hundreds gather for Memorial Day service in Ormond Beach

Hundreds gathered in Ormond Beach early Monday as city officials held an in-person Memorial Day service for the first time since 2019.

Veteran admits to sexually abusing child in 1980s, faces charges in Brevard County, deputies say

A U.S. Navy veteran faces charges after Brevard Deputies said he admitted to sexually abusing a child in the 1980s.

SeaWorld Orlando offers military members free admission

SeaWorld Orlando announced Monday it is now offering military members and up to three guests complimentary one-day admission to the theme park.

J&J vaccine problems hamper US military vaccines overseas

U.S. military leaders say that recent problems with the Johnson & Johnson vaccine have made it more difficult to provide shots for forces overseas.

At Air Force One base, intruder given up by ‘mouse ears’

President Joe Biden waves as he and first lady Jill Biden board Air Force One at Ellington Field Joint Reserve Base in Houston, Friday, Feb. 26, 2021. Officials said he never got close to Air Force One. Hours later, the man walked undetected onto the flight line by slipping through a fence designed to restrict entry. Said said the modified Boeing 747 that serves as Air Force One for presidential travel was never at risk and that it is kept behind more layers of protection at Andrews. He did no harm and the Air Force investigation report, which was heavily censored by the Air Force before it was released Thursday, concluded that he had no plan to cause harm to Air Force personnel or equipment.

US leaders urge military to get vaccine shots

Their pleas underscored the widespread concern about the reluctance among service members and their families to get the vaccine. According to senior defense leaders, the percentage of service members declining to get the shot is about the same as the general population — around half. Defense officials said they don't have detailed statistics on exactly how many service members have declined the vaccine, which is strictly voluntary for the military. As of Thursday, the Defense Department had received more than 872,000 vaccine doses, and had administered more than 500,000. He added that service members who decline the shot are allowed to continue in what ever job they have.

Florida won’t host U.S. Space Command after Air Force taps Alabama’s Redstone Arsenal

(AP Photo/David Goldman)Florida won’t be home to the U.S. Space Command after the Air Force plans to announce the Army’s Redstone Arsenal in Alabama will host the 11th unified combatant command over the favored base in Colorado. The U.S. Space Command was previously established in 1985 to coordinate the use of outer space by the branches of the U.S. military but later disbanded. In the meantime, Peterson Air Force Base in Colorado Springs, thought to be the frontrunner candidate, will remain the temporary home of USSSPACECOM until the permanent headquarters is ready. Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico; the Army’s Redstone Arsenal, Alabama; Joint Base San Antonio, Texas; and Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska were also among the six finalists. During the final phase, the Air Force conducted both virtual and in person site visits at all six locations late last year.

Patrick Air Force Base remains on short list to host U.S. Space Command HQ

BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. – Brevard County’s Patrick Air Force Base is still in the running to host the military’s 11th unified combatant command known as the U.S. Space Command. Not to be confused with the U.S. Space Force, the branch under the U.S. Air Force, the U.S. Space Command oversees national security missions in space, many of which already launch from Florida’s Space Coast. The U.S. Space Command was previously established in 1985 to coordinate the use of outer space by the branches of the U.S. military but later disbanded. [TRENDING: County prepares for vaccine | Remote learning continues in spring | ‘We’re failing:’ Mayors call for COVID-19 action]Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado-- which is the temporary home of the USSPACECOM-- Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico; Redstone Arsenal, Alabama; Joint Base San Antonio, Texas; and Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska are also among the six finalists. During the next phase, the Air Force will conduct both virtual and in person site visits at all six locations.

Meet this Army captain, recently presented with Bronze Star Medal after deployment during pandemic

How familiar are you with what military members do, day in and day out? Of course, all military members deserve our recognition for voluntarily raising a hand and going to bat for our country and our freedom. (Provided by Maximillian Boudreaux)Amid the uncertain times that go hand in hand with a global pandemic, Woodbury was sent overseas. “The mission is to help sustain logistics and maintenance support operations in Iraq -- more so to help the Iraqi Army sustain themselves,” Woodbury said. It was the support of my team that enabled me to obtain that Bronze Star,” Woodbury said.

Most of us can walk into a polling station and vote -- this is what it’s like for deployed military members

It’s an issue that dates back to World War II: Making sure American servicemen and servicewomen have the ability to cast a vote in a presidential election, no matter where they’re stationed. With the passage of the Soldier Voting Act of 1942, it was settled: Military members would be given easy access to vote. Moran, who’s currently deployed in Poland, cast her first-ever absentee ballot for this year’s election. Although voting is a common task for many Americans, for most soldiers, it is a very unorthodox method -- voting overseas, that is, but the process is quite simple. In the 2000 presidential election, Republican nominee George W. Bush relied on 537 ballots to tilt Florida in his direction.

Servicewomen killed in plane crash identified

FOLEY, Ala. – Authorities have identified the two service members who were killed when their plane crashed in a residential Alabama neighborhood. The crash happened near a Baldwin County public school when students were still on campus during an after-school program. Baldwin County Public Schools Superintendent Eddie Tyler said the crash was “a little too close for comfort.”Garrett, of Waxhaw, North Carolina, was a student aviator for the Coast Guard. She was identified by Rear Adm. William Kelly, superintendent of the U.S. Coast Guard Academy. Ross served three years with Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 26 out of Norfolk, Virginia, before joining the Florida based Training Squadron Two in 2018.

Veteran’s Voice: US Navy Senior Chief Petty Officer Justin Miller

Veteran’s Voice allows our community’s heroes to be candid about the daily challenges while serving the United States of America and after their service.

Veterans are divided about reports Trump disparaged military

Among veterans and military families across the United States, there are sharply mixed feelings about the new reports that Trump made multiple disparaging comments about the U.S. military. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik, File)FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. In this soldier's city and across the country, veterans and military families are divided about reports that President Donald Trump made disparaging comments toward the military, with some service members bristling at the remarks and others questioning whether they happened. Military families were broadly supportive of Trump in the 2016 election, and a Pew Research Center survey of veterans conducted in June 2019 found overall that veterans were more supportive of Trump than the general public. He does not overlook headlines regarding fallen service members because his wife was one of them. I didnt get any kind of disrespect, said Kent, who is now on the advisory board of Military Families for Trump.

US to bring 6,400 troops home from Germany

Defense officials say the U.S. will pull 12,000 troops from Germany, bringing 6,400 forces home and shifting 5,600 to other countries in Europe, including Italy and Belgium. The decision fulfills Trump's announced desire to withdraw troops from Germany, largely due to its failure to spend enough on defense. Defense Secretary Mark Esper said that some moves will begin in months and will leave about 24,000 troops in Germany. Chancellor Angela Merkel has defended Germany's defense spending, saying that it has increased and that the country will continue to work toward the 2% NATO defense spending benchmark. But Trumps comments indicated the move was tied more directly to his anger over Germanys failure to meet NATO defense spending goals.

Federal agents, local streets: A 'red flag' in Oregon

President Donald Trump says he plans to send federal agents to other cities as well. The Chicago Tribune, citing anonymous sources, reported Monday that Trump planned to deploy 150 federal agents to Chicago. The ACLU of Oregon has sued in federal court over the agents presence in Portland, and the organizations Chicago branch said it would similarly oppose a federal presence. One prominent Republican, Sen. Rand Paul of Kentucky, who is from the libertarian-leaning flank of the party, came out publicly against the federal agents. "But the notion that a handful of federal crimes justifies a substantial deployment of federal law enforcement officers to show force on the streets is, to my mind, unprecedented.Federal law enforcement," Vladeck said, "is not a political prop.____Follow Gillian Flaccus on Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/gflaccus

US, Canada and Mexico borders to stay closed for travelers

WASHINGTON The U.S., Canada and Mexico have agreed to keep their shared borders closed to non-essential traffic until at least late August because of COVID-19. Officials had said in recent days that another 30-day extension was likely before the expiration of the previous 30-day extension. The partial closure restricts crossing to commercial traffic, people returning to their home country and other travel deemed essential. The extension agreed to by the three countries would keep the border closed until Aug. 21. The border restrictions are intended to maintain the commercial cargo traffic that is vital to the economies of all three countries.

Movement for Black Lives seeks sweeping legislative changes

FILE - In this May 31, 2020, file photo, demonstrators kneel in a moment of silence outside the Long Beach Police Department in Long Beach during a protest over the death of George Floyd. Proposed federal legislation that would radically transform the nation's criminal justice system through such changes as eliminating agencies like the Drug Enforcement Administration and the use of federal surveillance technology is set to be unveiled Tuesday, July 7, by the Movement for Black Lives. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis, File)

Movement for Black Lives seeks sweeping legislative changes

(AP Photo/Ashley Landis, File)DETROIT – Proposed federal legislation that would radically transform the nation's criminal justice system through such changes as eliminating agencies like the Drug Enforcement Administration and the use of surveillance technology was unveiled Tuesday by the Movement for Black Lives. Dubbed the BREATHE Act, the legislation is the culmination of a project led by the policy table of the Movement for Black Lives, a coalition of more than 150 organizations. University of Michigan professor and criminal justice expert Heather Ann Thompson acknowledged the uphill battle, but noted that the legislation is being introduced at a highly opportune time. The polling found that the majority of Americans say the criminal justice system needs major changes, including many saying it needs a complete overhaul. “We are a generation that wants to make sure that the needs of all Black people are met,” Cullors said.

Critics of US-Taliban deal say militants can't be trusted

It did give critics of the deal another reason to say the Taliban shouldnt be trusted. So far the U.S. has reduced U.S. troop presence in Afghanistan from 12,000 to 8,600 a target reached ahead of schedule. Critics of the deal like Rep. Mike Waltz, R-Fla., say the agreement is simply a cover for withdrawal.I have serious concerns with how this agreement has been pursued," Waltz said. I cant talk about the things that I have seen, Pompeo said on Fox News Channels Special Report. The U.N. report also reported six meetings between al-Qaida and Taliban senior leaders during the past 12 months while U.S.-Taliban talks were ongoing.

‘For those who served:‘ Virtual 5K to benefit family of Florida Army veteran who took his own life

Evan Rhoden, 33, took his own life on June 13 leaving behind his wife Amanda Rhoden, and their blended family of four children. “Evan had an army and a village behind him, but the PTSD consumed him,” Amanda Rhoden said. Snyder and his wife, who is also an Army veteran, organized a virtual 5K called “Run for Rhoden,” with all proceeds going to help the Rhoden family during this tragic time. Every participant receives a medal that reads “For those who served” to remember soldiers like Evan Rhoden. “His compassion, his smile, his strength, his love and his fight,” Amanda Rhoden said.

Supreme Court declines to hear border wall challenge

WASHINGTON The Supreme Court is leaving in place a decision that rejected environmental groups' challenge to sections of wall the Trump administration is building along the U.S. border with Mexico. The high court on Monday declined to hear an appeal involving construction of 145 miles (233 kilometers) of steel-bollard walls along the border in Arizona, California, New Mexico and Texas. But a lower court dismissed the case. This is not the first time the Supreme Court has weighed in on border wall construction during the Trump administration. Last year, the high court gave the administration the go-ahead to tap billions of dollars in Pentagon funds to replace barriers along the border with Mexico in Arizona, California and New Mexico with more robust fencing.

July Fourth celebration will include East Coast flyovers

WASHINGTON Military planes will conduct flyovers in a handful of major cities along the East Coast as part of this year's July Fourth celebration amid the coronavirus pandemic. From there, the military planes will join with other aircraft participating in the Salute to America" over Washington, D.C. Washington has held an Independence Day celebration for decades. President Donald Trump added to the mix of events last year with a speech and a display of tanks and warplanes. It said the president will deliver remarks, and the ceremony will include music, military demonstrations and flyovers. Trump plans to kick off Independence Day festivities with a showy display at Mount Rushmore the day before.

Nominee to be CIA watchdog says he'll stand up to Trump

Thomson's nomination as CIA inspector general comes as Trump is attacking the inspector general and whistleblower system. Trump has fired or replaced inspectors general across the federal government in recent months, including the former watchdogs for the intelligence community and State Department. "If I was fired for doing my job in a lawful way, in an appropriate way, then I would be fired,'' Thomson said. The White House Counsel's office interviewed him before his nomination, but he did not speak personally with Trump, Thomson said. "I never perceived any kind of loyalty test at all with regard to the president,'' Thomson said.

CIA unit that crafts hacking tools didn't protect itself

Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., a senior member of the Senate Intelligence Committee, obtained the redacted report from the Justice Department after it was introduced as evidence in a court case this year involving stolen CIA hacking tools. The 2017 report was produced one year after the theft of sensitive tools for hacking into adversaries' networks that were developed by the CIA's specialized Center for Cyber Intelligence. The disclosure of the hacking tools featured prominently in the trial this year of Joshua Schulte, a former CIA software engineer accused of stealing a large trove of the agencys hacking tools and handing it to WikiLeaks. He was convicted in March of only minor charges after a jury deadlocked on more serious espionage counts against him, including the theft of the hacking tools. The CIAs cyber tools were gone in an instant.

US Air Force fighter plane crashes into North Sea

Published: June 15, 2020, 6:11 am Updated: June 15, 2020, 6:19 amLONDON A U.S. Air Force fighter plane with one pilot on board has crashed into the North Sea. The F-15C Eagle was on a routine mission from RAF Lakenheath, the Air Force said Monday. No other details have been released.

Lafayette Park near White House: A soapbox for social unrest

In this June 1, 2020, photo, police stand in smoke as they clear the area Lafayette Park as demonstrators gather to protest the death of George Floyd, near the White House in Washington. The Trump administrations use of smoke bombs and pepper balls to rout civil rights demonstrators from Lafayette Park near the White House has added a new chapter to the sites storied history as a soapbox for social and political unrest. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)WASHINGTON The Trump administration's use of smoke bombs and pepper balls to rout civil rights demonstrators from Lafayette Park near the White House has emboldened protesters and added a new chapter to the site's storied history as soapbox for social and political unrest. Police action at those locations didnt deter demonstrators from returning and Levy said he doesnt think it will keep protesters away from Lafayette Park either. Law enforcement officials say dozens of officers were injured during protests in the park that Monday and the previous weekend.

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