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Pentagon replacing HIMARS launcher and rocket stocks sent to Ukraine
The U.S. military in recent weeks took contracting actions favoring Lockheed Martin worth $179 million.
By Joe Gould
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Here’s what global weapons chiefs will discuss this month in Brussels
A U.S.-led meeting of armaments directors from around the world will take place in Brussels on Sept. 28.
By Joe Gould
Emergency declarations open option to utilize National Guard in coronavirus responses
Governors in Washington, California, New York, Florida, Massachusetts, Rhode Island and Connecticut have all issued emergency proclamations given increases in COVID-19. These declarations allow state governments additional resources, including the ability to swiftly implement a National Guard response.
By Dylan Gresik
Hacker group targeted law firms, released veterans’ stolen data related to PTSD claims
The posted information includes details from VA personal injury cases, pain diary entries, fee agreements and HIPPA consent forms. It is unclear, however, whether clients from the firms are aware some of their sensitive information has already posted to the web.
By Dylan Gresik
Heroes, sacrifices and making a difference across generations
Terrorists do not have the capability to attack the U.S. homeland today due to the efforts of our African partners, international community, the U.S., and service members like Spc. Henry Mayfield, says the author of this commentary.
By Col. Chris Karns
101st Airborne deployed to Manda Bay after al-Shabab attack
Soldiers from the 101st Airborne Division deployed to Manda Bay Airfield, Kenya on Jan. 5.
By Kyle Rempfer
The corrosive impact of torture on the rule of law
Torture erodes the rule of law as it burns away the protections we treat as sacrosanct in our American system of justice, says the author of this commentary.
By Brig. Gen. John G. Baker
Target: Makin Island
On Aug. 17, 1942, daring Marine Raiders stormed Makin Island. But far worse fighting faced soldiers, sailors and Coast Guardsmen when American forces returned in late 1943.
By William B. Allmon, World War II Magazine
Transgender troops welcome in Massachusetts National Guard, state official says
Gov. Charlie Baker's administration says transgender soldiers remain welcome in the Massachusetts National Guard, despite President Donald Trump's ban on transgender people serving in the U.S. military.
Why the Massachusetts governor won’t send his state’s National Guard to the border
Gov. Charlie Baker is reversing a decision to send a Massachusetts National Guard helicopter to the country’s southern border, citing the Trump administration’s policy of separating children from their parents.
By Steve LeBlanc, The Associated Press
98-year-old WWII, First Army veteran receives French Legion of Honor
World War II veteran Jack Baker was awarded France's highest military award during a ceremony that was part of First Army's centennial celebration.
By Nicole Bauke