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US Army says coalition vessel engaged anti-ship ballistic missile launched from Yemen
reuters.com/world/middle-east/ambrey-is-aware-an-incident-southwest-yemens-aden-advisory-note-2024-04-24/
Army reservist who warned ahead of Maine’s shooting to testify before investigators
apnews.com/article/lewiston-maine-mass-shooting-920d81187803c24a038f442b6f9f4dd5
The goal of 100K artillery shells per month is back in sight, Army says: The new supplemental renews the push to boost production sixfold since Russia’s Ukraine ...
defenseone.com/business/2024/04/goal-100k-artillery-shells-month-sight-army-says/396047/
No final decision on withdrawing US troops from Niger and Chad, top official tells AP
apnews.com/article/niger-chad-troops-coup-withdrawal-ebb05de095e3abbb08c8a1207e5cf014
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US Army tests innovative solution to neutralize landmines: The U.S. Army is pioneering a groundbreaking approach to detect and neutralize these deadly hazards of ...
defence-blog.com/us-army-tests-innovative-solution-to-neutralize-landmines/
U.S. delays plans to sanction IDF unit embroiled in alleged human rights violations
haaretz.com/israel-news/2024-04-26/ty-article/report-biden-admin-wont-sanction-idf-units-because-of-israeli-steps-to-address-issues/0000018f-1a09-d361-a3ef-5af9141e0000
Burkina Faso suspends BBC and Voice of America after they covered a report on mass killings
montrealgazette.com/news/world/burkina-faso-suspends-bbc-and-voice-of-america-after-they-covered-a-report-on-mass-killings
Quick Glance: Burkina Faso Army Massacred 223 Civilians in Village Raid
- Military forces in Burkina Faso killed 223 civilians, including many children, in attacks on two villages in the northern region on February 25.
- Human Rights Watch called for an investigation into the massacres and international support to hold those responsible accountable.
- The country has been plagued by violence caused by jihadists, displacing over 2 million people, with a majority being children.
- Burkina Faso's army engaged in retaliatory actions, accusing civilians of collaborating with militants, resulting in massacres.
Judge orders deliberations to continue in Abu Ghraib trial after jury says it is deadlocked
theglobeandmail.com/world/article-judge-orders-deliberations-to-continue-in-abu-ghraib-trial-after-jury/
U.S. Army Soldiers Charged With Violent Crimes to Face More Scrutiny Under New Regulation
propublica.org/article/us-army-soldiers-violent-crimes
EOS converts drone into robotic combat vehicle: Huntsville-based contractor EOS Defense Systems USA (EOS) presented robotic combat vehicles equipped with its ...
defence-blog.com/eos-converts-drone-into-robotic-combat-vehicle/
PROUDLY HONORING: Colonel Ralph Puckett, Jr. died at the age of 97 and will be remembered for his "extraordinary valor." Last surviving Medal of Honor recipient from the Korean War will lie in honor at the US Capitol | Fox News
US Army considers cuts to crucial education assistance programs: The US Army is considering reductions to the Credential Assistance and Tuition Assistance ...
businessinsider.com/us-army-considers-cuts-to-crucial-education-assistance-programs-2024-4
Turkish firm develops new wheeled fighting vehicle: Turkish defense company FNSS has introduced its latest innovation in armored vehicles ...
defence-blog.com/turkish-firm-develops-new-wheeled-fighting-vehicle/
US Bradley fighting vehicle to receive new active protection system: The US Army has secured a deal for a new active protection system (APS) designed for M2 ...
defence-blog.com/us-bradley-fighting-vehicle-to-receive-new-active-protection-system/
SC defense contractor laying off staff after 'sudden' loss of funding: A Charleston-area defense contractor is laying off employees after what it termed a sudden ...
postandcourier.com/business/army-contractor-layoffs-charleston-aps3/article_c1132334-f363-11ee-8884-ab52ff86ca3b.html
Today's salute is for Retired Lieutenant General Jason T. Evans!
He just retired from the US Army a little over a year ago.. ... Show more
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Conjoined twins Abby and Brittany Hensel graduated from college with degrees in education and are both teaching fifth grade in Minnesota ... Show more
Conjoined twin Abby Hensel is now married
Conjoined twin Abby Hensel is now married
Quick Glance: Conjoined twin Abby Hensel, of TLC's 'Abby & Brittany,' is now married to an Army veteran
- Abby and Brittany Hensel, known from the TLC reality series, have transitioned from a duo to a trio.
- The marriage of Abby, the left-side conjoined twin, to Josh Bowling, a nurse and United States Army veteran, took place in 2021. They reside in Minnesota, the birthplace and hometown of the Hensel twins.
- As per the 'Today' show, which acquired marriage records for the spouses, the sisters both work as fifth-grade teachers in their home state.
- Abby and Josh kept their marital union private until 2023, when they unveiled photos of the wedding ceremony on their TikTok @abbyandbrittanyhensel. A resurfaced clip from a wedding guest depicted an intimate moment from the couple's wedding on Facebook.
US to start mass production of new Booker combat vehicles: Today marked a significant milestone for the U.S. Army as it revealed the inaugural batch of M10 ...
defence-blog.com/us-to-start-mass-production-of-new-booker-combat-vehicles/
US Marine Corps’ VMFA-542 achieves full operational capability with F-35B squadron
defence-blog.com/us-marine-corps-vmfa-542-achieves-full-operational-capability-with-f-35b-squadron/
BAE selects Hanwha USA for modernisation project: BAE Systems Ordnance Systems Inc has selected Hanwha Defense USA to modernise an existing production building ...
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/bae-selects-hanwha-usa-for-modernisation-project/
Boeing secures $96 million to modernization of Special Ops MH-47 Chinooks: Boeing, a leading aerospace company, has secured a $96 million contract modification ...
defence-blog.com/boeing-secures-96-million-to-modernisation-of-special-ops-mh-47-chinooks/
It's time to stop downsizing health care, the Pentagon says. This couple can't wait
npr.org/2024/04/03/1240724195/pentagon-outsource-healthcare-tricare
After decades of secrecy, the 'Ghost Army' is honored for saving U.S. lives in WWII
npr.org/2024/03/21/1239871379/ghost-army-congressional-gold-medal-world-war-2
The US Army isn't ready to attack across rivers : The US Army has a checkered past with river crossings, and modern weapons are making these operations even more ...
businessinsider.com/the-us-army-isnt-ready-to-attack-across-rivers-2024-4
U.S. Army Opens Probe Into Patch on Guardsman That Resembled Nazi Symbol: The patch was pointed out by people online after the 20th Special Forces Group posted a ...
thedailybeast.com/us-army-opens-probe-into-patch-on-guardsman-that-resembled-nazi-symbol
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Sheriff had cause to take Maine mass shooting killer into protective custody beforehand, report says
apnews.com/article/maine-mass-shooting-lewiston-interim-report-3f3720c3213ca39aeeb166eb5e7a86b8
Pvt. Albert King, a Black soldier killed in 1941 by a white military police officer, was buried in an unmarked grave in a Georgia cemetery. On Sunday ... Show more
83 Years After His Killing, a Black Soldier Gets an Army Funeral - The New York Times
83 Years After His Killing, a Black Soldier Gets an Army Funeral - The New York Times
On This Day, March 31: William Calley sentenced for My Lai Massacre - UPI.com: On March 31, 1971, U.S. Army Lt. William Calley was sentenced to life in prison ...
upi.com/Top_News/2023/03/31/On-This-Day-William-Calley-sentenced-for-My-Lai-Massacre/6831680232406/
Hanwha begins assembly of first Australian Huntsman howitzer: Hanwha Aerospace has officially begun assembly of Australia's first AS9 self-propelled ...
defence-blog.com/hanwha-begins-assembly-of-first-australian-huntsman-howitzer/
Fort Carson holding an emergency response exercise: Fort Carson is holding an emergency response exercise Wednesday morning in front of Evans Army Community ...
gazette.com/military/fort-carson-holding-an-emergency-response-exercise/article_a5621a48-f366-11ee-9903-f78883676121.html
New Baltimore bridge collapse images emerge of wreckage at bottom of river: Officials say the images show one to two feet of visibility below the surface
independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/baltimore-bridge-collapse-wreckage-images-photos-river-b2522158.html
Conjoined twins clap back at critics over negative comments about their marriage: Conjoined twins Abby and Brittany Hensel have clapped back at critics who have ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/03/30/conjoined-twins-clap-back-at-critics-over-negative-comments-about-their-marriage/
Four US Army vessels depart for mission to build Gaza aid port: Four US Army vessels departed a base in Virginia on Tuesday carrying about 100 soldiers and ...
english.alarabiya.net/News/middle-east/2024/03/12/Four-US-Army-vessels-depart-for-mission-to-build-Gaza-aid-port
US Army unveils $185.9 billion budget plan for 2025: The United States Army has unveiled its fiscal year 2025 budget request, outlining a comprehensive plan with ...
defence-blog.com/us-army-unveils-185-9-billion-budget-plan-for-2025/
Bands pull out of SXSW over U.S. Army sponsorship, Gaza war : Multiple bands and musicians scheduled to perform at the South by Southwest (SXSW) festival are ...
thehill.com/blogs/in-the-know/4524332-bands-pull-out-sxsw-us-army-israel-gaza-war/
Prosecutors say US Army analyst accused of selling military secrets to China used crypto
usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2024/03/08/korbein-schultz-not-guilty-plea-military-secrets-china/72901128007/
Quick Glance: US Soldier Accused of Selling Secrets to China
- US Army soldier Korbein Schultz indicted for selling national defense secrets to China.
- Indictment includes charges of unlawfully communicating defense information, exporting defense articles to China, and bribery.
- Starting in June 2022, Schultz allegedly shared US military operations info with a co-conspirator in China, including details on advanced military helicopters and Chinese military tactics.
- Conspirators enticed Schultz with wealth and racing perks, attempting to conceal their activities by labeling online transactions as 'car customizations.'
US accuses Army vet cyber-Casanova of sharing Russia-Ukraine war secrets: Where better to expose confidential data than on a dating app?
theregister.com/2024/03/05/us_indicts_army_vet/
British Army Paratroopers Get Computerized Rifle Sights To Shoot Down Drones: The British Army fielding SMASH X4 computerized gun sights highlights the need for ...
twz.com/land/british-army-paratroopers-get-computerized-rifle-sights-to-shoot-down-drones
German spied for Russia: What is known about the case: The Federal Prosecutor General has had two Germans from Russia arrested. They are suspected of espionage ...
businessinsider.de/politik/deutscher-spionierte-fuer-russland-was-ueber-den-fall-bekannt-ist/
Medford man convicted of murdering U.S. Army veteran in 2013: A Medford man was convicted of first-degree murder of a U.S. Army veteran in 2013 last week ...
bostonherald.com/2024/03/24/medford-man-convicted-of-murdering-u-s-army-veteran-in-2013/
Robert Card, the man who killed 18 people in the Lewiston, Maine mass shooting last year, “likely” suffered from traumatic brain injury ... Show more
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Quick Glance: Evidence of Traumatic Brain Injury in Shooter of 18 Victims
- Robert Card, an Army reservist who killed 18 people in Maine last year, had significant evidence of traumatic brain injuries, according to a brain tissue analysis by researchers from Boston University.
- The analysis revealed degeneration in nerve fibers allowing brain communication, inflammation, and small blood vessel injury.
- Card's family also apologized for the attack, expressing deep sorrow for the victims, survivors, and their loved ones.
How Would China Weaponize Disinformation Against Taiwan in a Cross-Strait Conflict?
thediplomat.com/2024/04/how-would-china-weaponize-disinformation-against-taiwan-in-a-cross-strait-conflict/
U.S. Military Ship Sets Sail to Help Build a Pier Off Gaza for Aid: The pier project is the latest in a flurry of efforts to get more aid into the enclave — ...
nytimes.com/2024/03/10/world/middleeast/us-ship-gaza-aid.html
Quick Glance: US Aid: Port Construction in Gaza
- A US military vessel is en route to the Middle East to construct a temporary port off the coast of Gaza.
- Departing from a military base in Virginia, the support ship General Frank S Besson set sail on Saturday.
- The establishment of the floating harbor is a part of US aid for Gaza.
- The construction of the pier with the assistance of 1,000 soldiers may take up to 60 days - none will set foot on land.
US Army is slashing thousands of jobs in major revamp to prepare for future wars: The U.S. Army is slashing the size of its force by about 24,000 ...
apnews.com/article/army-cuts-soldiers-recruiting-shortfall-9f2f41cbe512f6330ce6008709e3435b
Quick Glance: US Army to Cut Thousands of Positions
- The US Army is reducing its force by about 24,000, nearly 5 percent, and restructuring to be better prepared for the next major war.
- The planned changes aim to prepare the Army for large-scale combat operations against more sophisticated enemies, highlighting significant recruiting challenges faced by all military services.
- The planned cuts mainly target already empty positions, not actual soldiers, and aim to reduce 10,000 engineering roles tied to counter-insurgency missions.
- The Army will also eliminate about 10,000 positions from cavalry squadrons, Stryker brigade combat teams, infantry brigade combat teams, and security force assistance brigades used for training foreign forces.
Gaza aid pier ship fire highlights complex US mission: Pentagon says project to build 500-metre jetty to help deliver aid to Palestinians is on schedule for the ...
thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2024/04/18/gaza-aid-pier-ship-fire-highlights-complex-us-mission/
How Would China Weaponize Disinformation Against Taiwan in a Cross-Strait Conflict?
thediplomat.com/2024/04/how-would-china-weaponize-disinformation-against-taiwan-in-a-cross-strait-conflict/
Posing as ‘Lt Gen from US Army’ Cyber fraudsters con Pune woman of Rs two crore: An FIR in the case was registered at the Cyber Crime police station last week by ...
indianexpress.com/article/cities/pune/lt-gen-us-army-cyber-fraudsters-con-pune-woman-two-crore-9276265/
Today’s battles happen at the pace of software. The Pentagon needs to hit the accelerator
defenseone.com/defense-systems/2024/03/todays-battles-happen-pace-software-pentagon-needs-hit-accelerator/394925/
West must learn to fight long, costly wars like Ukraine: former Army officer: Attrition could define future wars between near-peer powers, Alex Vershinin wrote ...
businessinsider.com/west-must-learn-fight-long-costly-attritional-wars-former-officer-2024-3
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Quick Glance: Helicopter Crash Along US-Mexico Border in Texas Claims 3 Lives
- A helicopter carrying three National Guard members and a Border Patrol agent crashed along the U.S.-Mexico border in Texas, resulting in the death of three individuals on board, according to a county official.
- Starr County Judge Eloy Vera confirmed that a fourth person on board was in critical condition and that the crash occurred near the small town of La Grulla.
- The Starr County Sheriff's Office mentioned on Facebook that they were assisting with a 'downed helicopter incident' on the east side of the county.
- In January, a Texas Department of Public Safety helicopter patrolling the state’s border with Mexico lost power and crashed, causing minor injuries to the co-pilot and significant damage to the helicopter.
Four U.S. Army ships deploy for mission to construct humanitarian pier in Gaza - UPI.com
upi.com/Top_News/US/2024/03/12/Army-ships-depart-for-Gaza/7771710295415/
Air Force employee accused of allegedly sharing classified info on a dating website
npr.org/2024/03/05/1235972358/air-force-employee-indictment-classified-info-doj-russia-ukraine
Quick Glance: US Airman Faces Charges for Leaking Classified Info on Russia-Ukraine Conflict
- David Slater, a civilian worker for the United States Air Force, has been accused of illegally sharing sensitive information concerning the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine.
- Slater, 63, a former Army lieutenant colonel working in a civilian position for the US Strategic Command, was taken into custody for transmitting classified information via a foreign dating website.
- The indictment states that Slater's actions occurred between February and April 2022, coinciding with Russia's unprovoked invasion of Ukraine on February 24, 2022.
- Slater faces severe penalties if convicted, including up to 10 years in prison, three years of supervised release, and hefty fines for each count of conspiracy and transmission of national defense information.
Survivors say opportunities were missed that could have prevented Maine's worst-ever mass shooting
apnews.com/article/maine-shooting-lewiston-victims-commission-c1bc5cbf13eec20f96709850e0699d15
Today in History: Former Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick convicted of racketeering conspiracy
chicagotribune.com/2024/03/11/today-in-history-former-detroit-mayor-kwame-kilpatrick-convicted-of-racketeering-conspiracy/
Army Corps of Engineers to deploy 1,100 personnel to Baltimore: The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) is deploying more than 1,100 personnel to Baltimore, Md. ...
thehill.com/homenews/4560925-army-corps-of-engineers-to-deploy-1100-personnel-to-baltimore/
Quick Glance: Survivors of Baltimore Bridge Collapse: Workers in Their Cars
- Julio Cervantes survived bridge collapse, others missing or dead
- Construction workers were in their cars when ship hit bridge
- Two bodies found, four missing, presumed dead
- President Biden promises bridge reconstruction
Why is the Army cutting 24,000 jobs? It’s a new era, Pentagon says.: The U.S. Army is slashing the size of its force by about 24,000, which is nearly 5% ...
csmonitor.com/USA/Military/2024/0228/Why-is-the-Army-cutting-24-000-jobs-It-s-a-new-era-Pentagon-says
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BAE Systems delivers mobile mortar prototype to US ArmyBAE Systems delivers mobile mortar prototype to US Army
Almost 80 years after his death, Iowan fallen in WWII honored with flags at half-staff
desmoinesregister.com/story/news/local/2024/04/06/recently-idd-iowa-killed-in-wwii-honored-with-flags-at-half-staff/73228391007/
Army employee Janet Mello pleads guilty to stealing more than $100M from Army to purchase luxury items
foxbusiness.com/economy/army-employee-janet-mello-pleads-guilty-stealing-more-than-100m-army-purchase-luxury-items
Maine shooting: Investigative commission hears from army reserve: Members of the independent commission investigating the Lewiston, Maine, mass shootings offered ...
bostonglobe.com/2024/03/07/metro/lewiston-commission-army-reserve-testimony/
Does the American army’s future lie in Europe or Asia?: It could not wage wars in both at the same time
econ.st/48jhsFL
US Army survey results underline ongoing struggles to combat extremism after Pentagon made it top priority
cnn.com/2024/02/22/politics/army-survey-extremism/
US fighter jets intercept high-altitude balloon: NORAD, the military command responsible for air defense over the U.S. and Canada, confirmed it had detected a ...
defence-blog.com/us-fighter-jets-intercept-high-altitude-balloon/
Quick Glance: US Tracking High Balloon over Midwest
- The U.S. is tracking a high-altitude balloon over the Midwest, but it’s unclear if the balloon is a threat, officials said.
- The North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) stated that officials are tracking a small balloon at around 43,000 to 45,000 feet. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is also aiding in monitoring the balloon.
- NORAD dispatched fighter jets over Utah and confirmed it was 'not maneuverable and did not pose a threat to national security.'
- Last year’s Chinese spy balloon incident strained relations between the U.S. and China, which slightly improved after a meeting between President Biden and Chinese leader Xi Jinping in November.
A Century Later, 17 Wrongly Executed Black Soldiers Are Honored at Gravesites: New headstones show each soldier’s rank, unit and home state — a simple honor ...
nyti.ms/3UPDSvt
The Work Of This Clandestine Army Unit That Used Guile To Fight The Nazis Is Highly Relevant Again
twz.com/news-features/the-work-of-this-clandestine-army-unit-that-used-guile-to-fight-the-nazis-is-highly-relevant-again
Defense lawyers for former U.S. Army soldier facing federal riot charge allege ‘questionable tactics’ by FBI,
oregonlive.com/crime/2024/04/defense-lawyers-for-former-us-army-soldier-facing-federal-riot-charge-allege-highly-questionable-tactics-by-fbi-police.html
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A congressional candidate claims a veterans group endorsed him. It's unclear if it exists.
indystar.com/story/news/politics/elections/2024/04/04/indiana-congress-republican-gabe-whitley-veterans-group-endorse-hoosier-alliance/73191983007/
Army struggles to identify, report violent extremism, newly released audit shows: A USA TODAY investigation found the military made little progress on stopping ...
usatoday.com/story/news/investigations/2024/02/22/extremism-army-audit/72687427007/
U.S. Army Cutting More Than 20,000 Posts In Restructuring Plan: However, the plan intends to bring the number of active duty soldiers up to 470,000 by 2029.
go.forbes.com/c/CQvE
Vets' jewelry company feels the 'Swift effect' after the singer wore diamond bracelet
npr.org/2024/02/10/1230060049/taylor-swift-travis-kelce-diamond-bracelet
US Army helicopters fly over Cincinnati in preparation for Reds Opening Day: The battalion, based out of Fort Knox, Kentucky, is slated to perform a flyover ...
cincinnati.com/story/news/2024/03/27/us-army-conducts-practice-flyover-in-cincinnati-ahead-of-opening-day/73120379007/
US Army lost Arctic skills but is training to regain them in Alaska: At a training event in Alaska, the Army challenged soldiers to be a cold-weather fighting ...
businessinsider.com/us-army-lost-arctic-fighting-skills-training-regain-them-alaska-2024-2
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U.S. Army Employee Nicknamed the 'Gucci Goddess' Pleads Guilty to Stealing $108 Million in Army Funds
entrepreneur.com/business-news/army-employee-pleads-guilty-to-108-million-fraud-scheme/470602
U.S. Army Conducted Largest Execution Of Its Own Black Soldiers. Their Gravesites Are Finally Getting Proper Headstones Over A Century Later
essence.com/news/u-s-army-black-soldiers-wrongfully-hanged-jim-crow-era/
Beyond ‘yellow flag’ law, Maine commission highlights another missed opportunity before shootings
orlandosentinel.com/2024/03/25/beyond-yellow-flag-law-maine-commission-highlights-another-missed-opportunity-before-shootings/
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