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Army, Pentagon and that helicopters

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Pentagon lost contact with Army helicopter on flight that caused jets to nix landings at DC airport
WASHINGTON (AP) — Military air traffic controllers lost contact with an Army helicopter for about 20 seconds as it neared the Pentagon on the flight that caused two commercial jets to abort their landings this month at a Washington airport, the Army told The Associated Press on Friday.

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Pentagon lost contact with Army helicopter on May 1 flight, causing 2 planes to abort D.C. landings
Army Report Links Pentagon Equipment Glitch to Aborted Landings at D.C. Airport

Trump, Army and Parade

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Get parade tickets to celebrate Army's 250th year – and (unofficially) Trump's birthday
You can now register for free tickets to the U.S. Army's Grand Military Parade in Washington, a celebration of the Army’s 250 th year, scheduled for June 14 – which is also President Donald Trump ’s 79 th birthday.

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A Military Celebration or a Presidential Birthday Party? Trump’s Big Parade, Explained
Here's What To Expect At Army's 250th Anniversary Parade On Donald Trump's Birthday

Defense secretary announces pay raises for Army paratroopers

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Defense secretary announces pay raises for Army paratroopers: 'We have you and your families in mind'
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth pledges to restore military's 'warrior ethos' and announces pay raises for Army paratroopers in Fort Bragg speech.

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Monthly pay bump coming for Army paratroopers, Hegseth says
Defense Secretary Hegseth announces pay raises for paratroopers
Army’s next generation rifle designated M7 amid criticism over performance
An Army officer has raised questions about the Next Generation Squad Weapon rifle, including whether its magazine holds ...
Soldiers firing blank rounds at Florida boaters prompts investigation, Army says
The U.S. Army launched an investigation into reports Army Rangers were firing blank rounds from their weapons while ...
Army prepares tanks for DC military parade that could cost $45 million
Twenty-eight M1A1 Abrams tanks will be sent to participate in the parade, officials said, though the first trains with the ...
Fewer reenlistment options for soldiers amid high Army retention
The Army has limited its opportunities for reenlistment, citing the retention of 800 more soldiers than it planned for.
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Here Are All the Big Cuts and Changes Coming to the Army
The service's aim is to streamline the force while investing in emerging technologies that Army officials say are critical to ...
Why the Army feels safe resuming use of horse-drawn funeral carriages at Arlington National Cemetery
Following a two-year pause, the U.S. Army's Old Guard will in June resume its solemn duty of using horse-drawn caissons for ...
Army unveils new fitness test with tougher standards — could you pass it?
The U.S. Army introduces a new Army Fitness Test (AFT) emphasizing combat readiness and holistic fitness, replacing the ...