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Air Force lieutenant colonel will face trial for child sex crimes
Kevin DiFalco faces charges of sexual abuse of a child, indecent conduct, giving false testimony and possession of child pornography, among others.
Thousands of military families use child care app devised by airman
The app allows parents to sublet their child care spaces when they’re temporarily away, connecting them to other eligible DOD families who need the care.
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Pentagon jobs cuts delay plans to expand assault, suicide prevention
Defense Department personnel cuts will delay plans to hire at least 1,000 more civilians for prevention work within the military, officials said.
Coast Guardsman’s wife arrested for expired visa after security check
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Active-duty troops detained in DEA raid at illegal Colorado nightclub
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Air Force lieutenant colonel will face trial for child sex crimes
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By Riley Ceder
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Hegseth pulled info from secure channel for Signal chats: Report
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Thousands of military families use child care app devised by airman
The app allows parents to sublet their child care spaces when they’re temporarily away, connecting them to other eligible DOD families who need the care.
By Karen Jowers