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Rachel is a Marine Corps veteran and a master's candidate at New York University's Business & Economic Reporting program.

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Austin talks China, Taiwan amid major military exercises in Pacific

More than 5,500 personnel will be participating in Resolute Dragon 22.

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US may establish new command in Germany to arm Ukraine: report

A final decision on the command is expected within the next few weeks.

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US F-35s and allies conduct air policing operations out of Baltic countries

Footage released by NATO Mar. 2 showed Air Force F-35s conducting flight operations at Šiauliai Air Base in Lithuania.

Ukraine invasion live updates: March 2

Follow along for continued coverage of the conflict in Ukraine.

Live updates on the fifth day of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine

Live updates as Russia continues its invasion of Ukraine on Monday, Feb. 28.

B-52s complete bomber task force mission with Czech fighter jets

The B-52′s landed in the Czech Republic Feb. 21, practicing quick-turn sortie generation and flying maneuvers alongside Czech fighter aircraft.

Seymour Johnson F-15Es arrive in Baltics for NATO air policing mission

At least six Strike Eagles will be flying alongside Belgian F-16s and Estonian aircraft to deter aggression.

US and Indian soldiers met for a mock UN mission, counter-drone and high altitude training

Indian and U.S. troops are realizing they’re, “much stronger and more effective together," said a U.S. Army colonel involved in the exercise.

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