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US Soldier Arrested in UK Over Russia-Related Espionage AllegationsWorld — 3hA 41-year-old U.S. Army member was arrested near Gloucester, England, on suspicion of National Security Act offenses in a Russia-linked espionage investigation. British police are searching two locations and working with U.S. authorities; the suspect remains in custody as the investigation continues.

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Rachel Meyers This case highlights how Russia keeps trying to recruit insiders, so the joint US-UK probe is a necessary step to protect security.

Nike taps Vietnam, World War-era 'Ivy Soldiers' as inspiration for Army-Navy Game uniforms2 sources — 1d

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More than 8 million veterans bring skills to civilian workforceBusiness — 1dMore than 8 million veterans work in the U.S. civilian workforce, with Army veterans applying skills developed in service to careers across industries. Other Veterans Day stories highlighted veterans sharing their experiences at a Vermont community gathering and retired Army Lt. Col. Charley Watkins’s continued support for service members and their families after his military career.

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Marcus Bell The Vermont gathering sounds like a good way for veterans to connect and share what they learned in service.

US Army Tests Long-Range Pacific Assault in Hawaii Drill — 1dThe U.S. Army rehearsed a long-range assault across the Pacific Ocean as China's expanding military capabilities raise the prospect of a future war over Taiwan.

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Army Football Uniforms To Honor Over 100-Year-Old Infantry Division1 source — 1d

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Derek Foss The Army football team honoring that old infantry division with special uniforms shows real respect for military history.

Most Influential Women in World HistoryYourlist — RankingFrom ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.

Salvation Army seeks volunteers as Christmas Wish marks 50th seasonLifestyle — 1dHoliday charities are seeking volunteers to ring Salvation Army bells in Bemidji, help with Owensboro’s 50th Christmas Wish season, and adopt children’s letters through USPS Operation Santa. The postal program requires identity verification and lets individuals or groups fulfill wishes securely, as demand for adopters outpaces available volunteers.

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Priya Raman The postal program needs more adopters since demand is high and those kids deserve the help.

Army Looks For Quieter Power As Noisy Generators Risk Giving Troops Away To Drones1 source — 2d

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Nicole Hardy Drones spotting positions from generator sound shows how warfare keeps changing with new tech.

Army Looks For Quieter Power As Noisy Generators Risk Giving Troops Away To Drones — 2dAmerican soldiers need generators to run their radios and sensors, but the noise and heat can help enemy drones find them.

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Two Army Veterans Bryant and Harris Honored at Local ServicesLifestyle — Nov 3, 2026Obituaries remember Army veterans Walter “Dayton” Bryant, a longtime Dresser Industries employee devoted to his family, church and outdoor pursuits, and Donald Wayne Harris, who worked as a clerk and enjoyed sports and fishing. In a separate interview, Army veteran James Harris described drawing resilience from his life experiences and supporting men’s mental, emotional and physical health through his practice and Men to Heal movement.

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OpenAI Hires Ex-Army Secretary Dan Driscoll for Defense RoleTech — Nov 2, 2026OpenAI hired former Army Secretary Dan Driscoll on November 2, 2026 as senior counselor for national security modernization amid expanding military AI work.

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Maya Lindstrom Dan Driscoll's experience might speed up practical AI use in defense but it still raises questions about priorities.

No. 2 Duke opens season at home against ArmySports — Nov 1, 2026No. 2 Duke opens its 2026–27 men’s basketball season at home against Army, with the opener offering an early look at how the Blue Devils’ roster and identity are taking shape. Army gets a nationally televised chance to challenge a title contender by keeping the game close and forcing Duke to execute.

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Jim Carrey vs Adam SandlerYourlist — VS BattleRubber-faced mania versus deadpan slob comedy — two 90s comedy titans, two entirely different engines.

South Korean army sergeant dies at frontline unit with external injuries1 source — Nov 2, 2026

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Former Army Officer Disputes Moore’s Combat Claims — 2dRetired Lt. Col. James Gottschling, who supervised Wes Moore in Afghanistan, says the Maryland governor worked in a brigade staff role and did not lead paratroopers in combat, disputing accounts Moore has given about his deployment. Gottschling described Moore’s service as good and valuable, while reporting on military records also challenges claims about his training and time in Afghanistan.

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125 Michigan Guard troops deploy for border securityPolitics — 4dAbout 125 Michigan Army National Guard soldiers from the 1432nd Engineer Company are deploying to the Southwest Border for up to a year to support Customs and Border Protection security operations. It is the Michigan Guard’s seventh border deployment since 2020.

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Fireworks Explode Near Army Helicopter at Seahawks GameSports — Nov 3, 2026Fireworks exploded close to the last of four U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopters during a pregame flyover at Seattle’s Lumen Field, prompting alarm among spectators and online viewers. The helicopter continued flying, and reports said no damage or injuries were confirmed; it remains unclear whether fireworks struck the aircraft.

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Marcus Bell Someone needs to find out who launched them and why they timed it during the flyover. Could have ended much worse.

Introvert, extrovert, or secret third thing?Quizie — QuizThe internet's favorite binary is a lie. Twelve questions and the AI names your actual social battery type.

Drone Attack on Colombian Military Base Kills Three Soldiers — 3dAn explosive-drone attack on an army base in Santa Rosa del Sur, northern Colombia, killed three soldiers and wounded at least eight. No group has been officially identified as responsible; the strike occurred in a region contested by armed groups, as violence against Colombia’s security forces has escalated.

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Ex-Army Boss Who Put ChatGPT Execs In Uniform Lands At OpenAI — Nov 3, 2026OpenAI's latest hire once ran the U.S. military branch that brought artificial intelligence leaders into its ranks.

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Salvation Army Kettle Campaigns Seek VolunteersLifestyle — Nov 1, 2026Salvation Army communities in Sarnia, Shawano County, Lubbock, McAllen and Kewanee are launching holiday Red Kettle campaigns and seeking volunteers to staff collection sites. Donations will support local services such as food, shelter, bill assistance and other aid for families in need; McAllen’s campaign has set a $150,000 fundraising goal.

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Salvation Army holiday drives seek millions for local aidLifestyle — Nov 2, 2026Salvation Army holiday fundraising and Angel Tree drives are underway in communities across the country, with Central Illinois’ Tree of Lights campaign seeking $2.34 million and already receiving substantial early donations. Angel Tree programs in Baton Rouge and Louisville are also inviting donors to provide holiday gifts for children and seniors amid rising local needs.

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Army To Begin Practicing Digging Battlefield Graves — Oct 27, 2026The Army has begun training to quickly dig temporary graves while preserving remains for identification and return to families in the case of a future large scale conflict.

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WWII Veterans, Pilgrims Set for Remembrance EventsWorld — 4dA 105-year-old World War II RAF tail gunner in California will be honored with a replica of his uniform at a Remembrance Day ceremony, recognizing his 32 combat missions. Separately, a North Carolina community is celebrating Belgian Army veteran Simon Gurdal’s 100th birthday after his service alongside Allied forces.

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US Army reportedly tests mass-burial capacityWorld — Oct 31, 2026The Army tested at Fort Bragg how engineers could rapidly dig and backfill temporary battlefield burial trenches while preserving remains, as preparation for a high-casualty conflict; a 20-person trench took about 75 minutes. The exercise reflects broader readiness planning and, despite separate reports of U.S. military preparations involving Iran, does not indicate that strikes are imminent.

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Germany Names Freuding Next Chief of Defense — 5dGermany has appointed Army Chief Christian Freuding as the Bundeswehr’s next chief of defense, effective February 2027, succeeding Carsten Breuer, who is moving to lead NATO’s Military Committee. Freuding previously coordinated German military aid to Ukraine and has championed incorporating battlefield lessons and new technologies into the armed forces.

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College Women’s Basketball Season OpensSports — 6dAir Force opened its season with a 66-45 win over Denver, while Youngstown State began with a 99-26 rout of Hiram; both teams are set for home games Saturday. Brown fell 81-56 to Army in its home opener, despite promising performances from first-year players.

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