US military’s elite commando forces look to expand diversity
Leaders see greater diversity as a way to combat extremism in the ranks, even as they increase other training and education programs.
By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press
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Chicago gun pipeline traced to three Fort Campbell soldiers
The trio purchased nearly 100 firearms since 2019, including pistols recovered by Chicago police at the scenes of shootings and homicides.
By Kyle Rempfer
Another fatal outbreak: 27 COVID deaths at Illinois vets nursing home prompts probe
Another veterans nursing home is being investigated after a deadly COVID outbreak.
More than 5,000 VA patients are dealing with active cases of coronavirus
The virus levels are at VA's highest point in more than two months.
Army’s new Chicago team will use 'big data’ to recruit Gen Z
"That’s really the point of the big data part: don’t waste people’s time," an Army leader said.
By Kyle Rempfer