A century later, a taped message solves the mystery of a WWI doughboy’s death

Foster Stevens was killed nine days before the Nov. 11, 1918, armistice that ended World War I. Now his family knows about the man who was with him when he died.

VAT refund app for US military in Germany set for Jan. 1 full rollout

A smartphone app that makes it easy for Defense Department personnel in Germany to get tax rebates for many purchases will debut for all eligible users at the start of the new year.

Trump’s defense pick reignites debate over whether women should fight on front lines

Pete Hegseth, the nominee for defense secretary, has made it clear that he believes men and women should not serve together in combat units. If confirmed by the Senate, he could try to end the Pentagon’s nearly decade-old practice of making all combat jobs open to women.

Zelenskyy pressured to find ways to negotiate with Putin

After almost 1,000 days resisting the Russian invasion, Ukraine’s allies are pushing Volodymyr Zelenskyy to consider new ways to lure Vladimir Putin to the negotiating table as they seek an end to the fighting.

Host Brazil focuses G20 on fighting hunger with wars and Trump’s return in the background

The gathering on Monday and Tuesday in Rio de Janeiro is being held amid two major wars and around two weeks after Donald Trump’s victory in the U.S. presidential election.

What does Biden’s decision to allow Ukraine to use longer-range US weapons mean?

It was not clear if there would be limits on Ukraine’s use of the Army Tactical Missile System, or ATACMS, as there have been on other U.S. missile systems. Their deployment could — at least initially — be limited to Russia’s Kursk region, where Ukrainian troops seized territory this year.

Moscow warns the US over allowing Ukraine to hit Russian soil with longer-range weapons

The Kremlin warned that President Joe Biden’s decision to let Ukraine strike targets inside Russia with U.S.-supplied longer-range missiles adds “fuel to the fire” of the war and would escalate international tensions even higher.

Areas surrounding Army bases in Baumholder under boil water notice

A boil water notice due to bacterial contamination has been extended to 35 communities near the U.S. Army’s posts at Baumholder, Birkenfeld District officials announced Sunday.

US military incinerates last of toxic firefighting foam at bases in Japan

The U.S. military has destroyed its last supplies of toxic firefighting foam at installations in Japan, according to the Tokyo-based command.

US military commissaries begin stocking more local produce in South Korea

The Defense Commissary Agency is replacing U.S. imports of certain fruits and vegetables with locally grown counterparts.

Base residents raise alarm about credit, debit card fraud on Okinawa

The 18th Wing has warned its community to beware of credit and debit card fraud following reports of unexplained charges billed to cardholders who shopped at Kadena businesses.

Revitalized Special Olympics continues to grow at Air Force base on Okinawa

Nearly 80 athletes gave their all during the 20th Kadena Special Olympics beneath soggy skies at this U.S. base over the weekend.

North Korean leader calls for expanding his nuclear forces in the face of alleged US threats

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un renewed his call for a “limitless” expansion of his military nuclear program to counter U.S.-led threats in comments reported Monday that were his first direct criticism toward Washington since Donald Trump’s win in the U.S. presidential election.

Suspected attack by Yemen’s Houthi rebels targets ship in the Red Sea

A suspected attack by Yemen’s Houthi rebels targeted a commercial ship late Sunday night traveling through the southern reaches of the Red Sea, though it caused no damage nor injuries, authorities said.

Carrier air wing arrives in Japan as USS George Washington steams toward new homeport

Carrier Air Wing 5, the aviation arm of the USS George Washington, arrived home Sunday at this air base with a new addition, a squadron of advanced F-35C Lightning II multirole fighters.

Library of Congress says an adversary hacked some emails

The Library of Congress has notified lawmakers of a “cyber breach” of its IT system by an adversary, a hack of emails between some congressional offices and library staff.

British prime minister says he has no plans to talk with Putin as he reaffirms support for Ukraine

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said Sunday that he has no plan to speak with Russian President Vladimir Putin as he pledged support for Ukraine as the U.K.’s top priority at this week’s G20 summit.

Remains of 21-year-old WWII aviator recovered from sunken bomber

Divers examining the wreckage of the B-24 bomber “Heaven Can Wait” recovered bones of 2nd Lt. Thomas V. Kelly Jr., and his Army Air Forces ring.

Biden authorizes Ukraine to use US-supplied longer range missiles for deeper strikes inside Russia

President Joe Biden has authorized Ukraine to use U.S.-supplied long-range missiles to strike deeper inside Russia, easing limitations on the weapons as Russia deploys thousands of North Korean troops to reinforce its war, according to a U.S. official and three other people familiar with the matter.