# john kennedy (news sources) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 6 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover john kennedy. Page: Feed: --- ## [Incidents of sexual assault, harassment continue to drop in US military, report finds](https://www.militarytimes.com/news/pentagon-congress/2026/08/21/incidents-of-sexual-assault-harassment-continue-to-drop-in-us-military-report-finds/) _2026-08-21 · Patricia Kime · Military Times_ A survey found that roughly 20,500 sexual assaults occurred in the U.S. military in fiscal year 2025, down from 29,000 in fiscal year 2023. ## [Every combat medic is trained for the wound. We should train them for what comes next.](https://www.militarytimes.com/opinion/2026/08/21/every-combat-medic-is-trained-for-the-wound-we-should-train-them-for-what-comes-next/) _2026-08-21 · Staff Sgt. Jay Kotsko · Military Times_ Every combat medic is trained to treat wounds. They should also be trained for the mental aspect that follows, an Army combat medic writes in this op-ed. ## [Behind the $1 million viral moment: The life of Navy veteran and ‘Beast Games’ standout](https://www.militarytimes.com/veterans/2026/08/21/behind-the-1-million-viral-moment-the-life-of-navy-veteran-and-beast-games-standout/) _2026-08-21 · Clay Beyersdorfer · Military Times_ Navy veteran Harrison Schoen had been forging his own nomadic lifestyle before going viral on Amazon Prime's “Beast Games." ## [Some military barracks ‘chronically neglected’ due to $285 billion in maintenance backlogs, GAO finds](https://www.militarytimes.com/news/pentagon-congress/2026/08/21/some-military-barracks-chronically-neglected-due-to-285-billion-in-maintenance-backlogs-gao-finds/) _2026-08-21 · Cristina Stassis · Military Times_ A GAO report found that the department underperforms in funding maintenance needs as recommended by its Facilities Sustainment Model. ## [Marine Corps may charter more commercial vessels amid experimentation efforts](https://www.militarytimes.com/news/your-military/2026/08/21/marine-corps-may-charter-more-commercial-vessels-amid-experimentation-efforts/) _2026-08-21 · Hope Hodge Seck · Military Times_ The charter agreement, the Corps' second since 2021, allows the service to experiment without having to invest heavily in in-house shipbuilding. ## [US Army to end experimental drone battalion in Europe](https://www.militarytimes.com/news/your-military/2026/08/21/us-army-to-end-experimental-drone-battalion-in-europe/) _2026-08-21 · Eve Sampson · Military Times_ After Exercise Saber Junction in August and September, the battalion will return to its airborne infantry mission. ## [The US Navy has battled operational tempo ordeals for years. The Iran war exposed the flaws.](https://www.militarytimes.com/news/your-navy/2026/08/20/the-us-navy-has-battled-operational-tempo-ordeals-for-years-the-iran-war-exposed-the-flaws/) _2026-08-20 · Riley Ceder, Natalie Oliverio · Military Times_ Carrier availability and decisions made during the Iran war have exacerbated the US Navy's longstanding struggles with a frenzied operational tempo. ## [US Navy leads multinational effort for next-gen SeaSparrow missile](https://www.militarytimes.com/air-warfare/2026/08/20/us-navy-leads-multinational-effort-for-next-gen-seasparrow-missile/) _2026-08-20 · Michael Peck · Military Times_ The U.S. Navy is leading a multinational effort to develop a new version of the Evolved SeaSparrow air defense missile. ## [He earned the Medal of Honor in Vietnam. Why did it take decades to receive it?](https://www.militarytimes.com/veterans/2026/08/20/he-earned-the-medal-of-honor-in-vietnam-why-did-it-take-decades-to-receive-it/) _2026-08-20 · Ethan Rocke, The War Horse · Military Times_ A June Medal of Honor ceremony concluded a 20-year struggle that profoundly shaped the latter decades of retired Marine Corps Maj. James Capers Jr.'s life. ## [US Air Force flight to Antarctica turns back after Russian hazardous space activity warning](https://www.militarytimes.com/news/your-military/2026/08/20/us-air-force-flight-to-antarctica-turns-back-after-russian-hazardous-space-activity-warning/) _2026-08-20 · Cristina Stassis · Military Times_ A U.S. Air Force C-17A Globemaster III taking off from Christchurch, New Zealand, returned after receiving a “potentially hazardous” space activity notice. ## [Retro Grid Dungeon Crawler (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/Rr67DW8GTL3o) _2026-08-20 · **Sponsored**_ Retro grid movement with first-person combat, loot and skill-tree progression. ## [US approves possible $4.5 billion sale of KC-46As, equipment to Qatar](https://www.militarytimes.com/global/mideast-africa/2026/08/20/us-approves-possible-45-billion-sale-of-kc-46as-equipment-to-qatar/) _2026-08-20 · Cristina Stassis · Military Times_ The U.S. Department of State approved a possible $4.5 billion Foreign Military Sale to Qatar for up to four KC-46As and related equipment. ## [Thousands of soldiers now roam Washington’s streets. They seldom stop crime.](https://www.militarytimes.com/news/your-military/2026/08/20/thousands-of-soldiers-now-roam-washingtons-streets-they-seldom-stop-crime/) _2026-08-20 · Brad Heath, Reuters · Military Times_ Statistics show that National Guard troops deployed to D.C. have been mentioned in 1.3% of criminal cases, with dozens of cases listing them as victims. ## [Hundreds of US military family members trapped at camp facing closure, group says](https://www.militarytimes.com/news/your-military/2026/08/20/hundreds-of-us-military-family-members-trapped-at-camp-facing-closure-group-says/) _2026-08-20 · Hope Hodge Seck · Military Times_ Family members of U.S. troops and veterans are stranded at a camp in Qatar that the U.S. is planning to close Sept. 30, an aid organization said. ## [Sailor charged with murder in shooting death aboard USS John F. Kennedy](https://www.militarytimes.com/news/your-military/2026/08/20/sailor-charged-with-murder-in-shooting-death-aboard-uss-john-f-kennedy/) _2026-08-20 · Daniel Terrill · Military Times_ A sailor assigned to the USS John F. Kennedy faces multiple charges, including murder, following the shooting death of another sailor in June. ## [US Navy destroyer spent 4 days without power in South China Sea](https://www.militarytimes.com/news/your-military/2026/08/19/us-navy-destroyer-spent-4-days-without-power-in-south-china-sea/) _2026-08-19 · Cristina Stassis · Military Times_ USS Benfold endured an "engineering casualty" last month, leaving about 300 sailors without potable water, galley services, toilets or air conditioning. ## [Pentagon needs more resources to meet requirements for assessing blast exposure, GAO finds](https://www.militarytimes.com/news/pentagon-congress/2026/08/19/pentagon-needs-more-resources-to-meet-requirements-for-assessing-blast-exposure-gao-finds/) _2026-08-19 · Patricia Kime · Military Times_ The Pentagon needs more resources to meet new requirements for assessing the effects of blast exposure, a government watchdog found. ## [US, South Korea to cut length, scope of military drills after Trump order](https://www.navytimes.com/news/pentagon-congress/2026/08/19/us-south-korea-to-cut-length-scope-of-military-drills-after-trump-order/) _2026-08-19 · Joyce Lee and Heejin Kim, Reuters · Navy Times_ The U.S. and South Korea will cut short their annual joint military drills and scale back field training after Trump ordered a reduction in participation. ## [From Navy SEAL to Army chaplain: How one veteran found a new purpose in service](https://www.navytimes.com/news/your-military/2026/08/19/from-navy-seal-to-army-chaplain-how-one-veteran-found-a-new-purpose-in-service/) _2026-08-19 · Brooke Griswold · Navy Times_ A former Navy SEAL now serves as an Army chaplain, using his military experience to help soldiers navigate their own struggles. ## [Pentagon dubs M18 handgun ‘safe and reliable’ after review](https://www.navytimes.com/industry/techwatch/2026/08/19/pentagon-dubs-m18-handgun-safe-and-reliable-after-review/) _2026-08-19 · Daniel Terrill · Navy Times_ The Pentagon has dubbed the M18 handgun "safe and reliable," with officials blaming safety concerns on “public speculation and online misinformation.” ## [Airmen rescue 5 Navy sailors in California with HH-60Ws](https://www.navytimes.com/news/your-military/2026/08/18/airmen-rescue-5-navy-sailors-in-california-with-hh-60ws/) _2026-08-18 · Cristina Stassis · Navy Times_ Airmen rapidly deployed two HH-60W Jolly Green II helicopters to rescue five Navy personnel near Naval Air Weapons Station China Lake on Aug. 10. ## [Find what they just said (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/18ZMeyP41qWA) _2026-08-18 · **Sponsored**_ Surface recent public signals so you can send policy-aware, relevant outreach ## [US judge orders release of woman accused of vandalism at World War II Memorial](https://www.navytimes.com/news/your-military/2026/08/18/us-judge-orders-release-of-woman-accused-of-vandalism-at-world-war-ii-memorial/) _2026-08-18 · Kanishka Singh, Reuters · Navy Times_ A U.S. judge ordered the release of a Kentucky woman who was accused of vandalism at the World War II Memorial.