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James R. Webb

James R. Webb is a rapid response reporter for Military Times. He served as a US Marine infantryman in Iraq. Additionally, he has worked as a Legislative Assistant in the US Senate and as an embedded photographer in Afghanistan.

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China now more willing, able to challenge US military, report says

China has increased its military capabilities, while readiness of the U.S. military is a primary concern, the GAO report says.

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US over-the-horizon capabilities robust, but use requires ‘strategic refinement,’ experts say

While over-the-horizon capabilities have never been stronger, a larger counter-terrorism strategy is needed.

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Air Force tests new anti-ship tactics and munitions

The Pacific theater of operations has the Air Force developing new anti-ship munitions and tactics.

VA to expand COVID vaccine mandate for employees, contractors, and even volunteers

The expansion will give Hybrid Title 38 employees and Title 5 VA personnel eight weeks to show proof of vaccination or face termination.

Another ICBM test successful, Air Force says

The ICBM contained conventional explosives and successfully detonated above the water's surface near Kwajalein Atoll, Marshall Islands.

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All Stories By James

China now more willing, able to challenge US military, report says

China has increased its military capabilities, while readiness of the U.S. military is a primary concern, the GAO report says.

US over-the-horizon capabilities robust, but use requires ‘strategic refinement,’ experts say

While over-the-horizon capabilities have never been stronger, a larger counter-terrorism strategy is needed.

Air Force tests new anti-ship tactics and munitions

The Pacific theater of operations has the Air Force developing new anti-ship munitions and tactics.

VA to expand COVID vaccine mandate for employees, contractors, and even volunteers

The expansion will give Hybrid Title 38 employees and Title 5 VA personnel eight weeks to show proof of vaccination or face termination.

Another ICBM test successful, Air Force says

The ICBM contained conventional explosives and successfully detonated above the water's surface near Kwajalein Atoll, Marshall Islands.

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