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STRIPES (John Vandiver) - Russia expanding military forces near NATO borders, threat assessment warns | Stars and Stripes Tue Mar 10 00:27:20 2026

Russia continues to add new military units near NATO’s eastern flank, according to a new threat assessment.

STRIPES (John Vandiver) - NATO shoots down another Iranian missile near Turkey, officials say | Stars and Stripes Tue Mar 10 00:27:18 2026

NATO shot down an Iranian ballistic missile in Turkish airspace Monday, officials said.

STRIPES (Phillip Walter Wellman) - Meteor’s fiery flash in skies above US bases in Germany raised fears of incoming attack | Stars and Stripes Tue Mar 10 00:27:16 2026

A bright fireball seen above the largest U.S. military base in Europe and other nearby installations was a meteor, German authorities said.

STRIPES - Air Force Thunderbirds earn final certification to begin 2026 air show season | Stars and Stripes Tue Mar 10 00:27:14 2026

The U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron, known as the “Thunderbirds,” earned their final certification for the 2026 air show season.

STRIPES (Linda F. Hersey) - VA plans to scan a million veterans claims for signs of fraud | Stars and Stripes Tue Mar 10 00:27:12 2026

The tool can quickly review submitted questionnaires that document medical evidence to determine a disability rating and monthly compensation.

STRIPES (Matthew Adams) - Army sergeant from Kentucky who died after attack on Saudi Arabia ‘gave ultimate sacrifice’ | Stars and Stripes Tue Mar 10 00:27:09 2026

Sgt. Benjamin N. Pennington, 26, of Glendale, Ky., was assigned to 1st Space Battalion, 1st Space Brigade, Fort Carson, Colo.

STRIPES (Alex Wilson) - Air Force commander’s last-minute recall forces Marines to adapt at Cobra Gold | Stars and Stripes Tue Mar 10 00:27:06 2026

A key combat drill during the Cobra Gold exercise nearly unraveled after the lead planner was abruptly reassigned.

REDSTATE (Bob Hoge) - Maximum Pressure: US Reportedly Sending Third Aircraft Carrier Strike Group to Middle East Tue Mar 10 00:20:51 2026

JUSTTHENEWS (Just the News staff) - 52% of US Likely Voters support Trump’s decision to strike Iran: Poll Tue Mar 10 00:12:18 2026

Sixty-eight percent (68%) of Republicans say the U.S. military operation against Iran should last at least a few more weeks, an opinion 32% of Democrats agree with, and 50% of voters not affiliated with either major party.