The Sgt. STOUT and Avenger, both mobile air defense systems, deployed for major European and African exercises.

The service surpassed its retention goals for the year in April by more than 800 soldiers.

The Army’s decision will likely drive up the price of the Joint Light Tactical Vehicle.

“This is unacceptable because there are so many real mass shootings going on in America each year,” one witness said. “You can’t be joking about it.”

Mass casualty events are expected to be the norm in future combat. Blood supplies will be vital to keeping soldiers in the fight.