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Long push for Camp Lejeune toxic water lawsuits now hinges on Senate

Nancy “Catherine” Daniels had assumed it was God’s will when three of her babies died at birth while she and her Marine husband lived at Camp Lejeune in North Carolina from the late 1950s to the early 1970s.

Tribune News Service

Trump Pentagon officials ‘wiped’ Jan 6 messages off phones

According to court documents, government-issued phones used by former Pentagon officials were wiped after they turned them in upon their resignations on 20 January 2021

The Independent UK

Al Qaeda's Ayman al-Zawahiri was a master of disguise who eluded capture for decades until a fateful walk on a balcony put a target on his back

Like Osama bin Laden before him, initial reports indicate Ayman al-Zawahiri got a little cocky in his final years. Ultimately, a mix of intelligence and surveillance finally ended the 21-year manhunt for Al Qaeda's leader.

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U.S. OKs potential sale of THAAD system missiles to UAE -Pentagon

The U.S. State Department has approved the potential sale of Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) system missiles, THAAD fire control and communication stations, and related equipment to the United Arab Emirates in a deal valued at up to $2.25 billion, the Pentagon said on Tuesday.

Reuters

Russia accuses United States of being directly involved in Ukraine war

Russia’s defence ministry alleged that Washington coordinates Ukrainian missile strikes

Evening Standard

Long push for Camp Lejeune toxic water lawsuits clears Congress - Roll Call

Congress is set to allow those exposed to toxic water at Camp Lejeuene to file lawsuits to seek compensation from the federal government.

Roll Call

Biden declares ‘justice delivered’ after drone strike kills al-Qaida leader

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden announced Monday that al-Qaida leader Ayman al-Zawahri, a key plotter of the Sept. 11 attacks, was killed in a CIA drone strike he ordered targeting the terrorist leader in Afghanistan.

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Biden declares ‘justice delivered’ after drone strike kills al-Qaida leader

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U.S. State Dept approves potential sale of Javelin launch units to UK

The U.S. State Department approved the possible foreign military sale to the United Kingdom of Javelin Lightweight Command Launch units for an estimated cost of $300 million, the Pentagon said on Monday.

Reuters

U.S. to provide Ukraine more lethal aid, including HIMARS ammo, Pentagon says

The Pentagon said on Monday it would provide Ukraine a new security assistance package valued at up to $550 million, including additional ammunition for high mobility artillery rocket systems (HIMARS).

Reuters

VIEWPOINT 2: Imagine what we could do if we trimmed our bloated war machine

Like many kids, I was once captivated by all things space. I took out every book on space from the school library. I did a book report on astronaut Sally Ride. I wanted to be an astronaut myself.

Tribune News Service

Pentagon approves plan to treat Ukrainian troops at U.S. hospital in Germany -official

The Pentagon formally approved in late June a plan to help treat wounded Ukrainian troops at a U.S. military hospital in Germany, a defense official said on Tuesday.

Reuters

The ‘most-hunted weapon in all of Ukraine’: How HIMARS stalled Russia’s brutal advance

The mobile artillery system has been credited with halting Russia’s advance, but can it turn the tide? Richard Hall reports.

The Independent UK

Military aviation crashes are again on the rise. Are ongoing safety and training issues to blame?

SAN DIEGO — A spate of military aircraft crashes over recent months is again raising questions about the Pentagon's approach to safety and training across military branches.

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Military aviation crashes are again on the rise. Are ongoing safety and training issues to blame?

A spate of military aircraft crashes over recent months is again raising questions about the Pentagon’s approach to safety and training across military branches.

Tribune News Service

Fight brews over Pentagon’s push to counter extremists

WASHINGTON — Democrats in both chambers are vowing to resist GOP attempts to halt Defense Department training aimed at countering extremist groups’ attempts to influence service members.

The Independent UK

White House announces $270M military package for Ukraine

The U.S. is sending an additional $270 million in security assistance to Ukraine, a new package that will include additional medium range rocket systems and tactical drones

Roll Call

Fight brews over Pentagon's push to counter extremists - Roll Call

Democrats are vowing to resist GOP attempts to halt Defense Department training aimed at countering extremist groups.

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The Independent UK

Tomorrow's 'Top Gun' might have drone wingman, use AI

Movie fighter pilots are depicted as highly trained military aviators with the skills and experience to defeat adversaries in thrilling aerial dogfights

Reuters

U.S. State Dept approves $2 billion in arms sales to four countries

The U.S. State Department has approved the potential sale of more than $2 billion worth of arms and equipment including Patriot missiles for the Netherlands, cruise missiles for Australia, and oceanographic observation equipment for the United Arab Emirates, the Pentagon said on Thursday.

Los Angeles Times

What really happened during the wait for Trump to quell the Jan. 6 insurrection

WASHINGTON — The House Jan. 6 committee's prime-time hearing Thursday is billed as a look at what former President Donald Trump did in the 187 minutes between the start of the insurrection and when he urged his supporters to leave the Capitol.

Asharq Al-Awsat

US to Send More Rocket Systems to Ukraine, Moscow Signals Wider War Aims

The United States on Wednesday promised to send more precision rocket systems to Kyiv, soon after Moscow signaled it was aiming to seize more Ukrainian territory beyond the eastern industrial region of Donbas. The announcement came as the European Commission called on EU members to slash demand for natural gas…

Tribune News Service

Senate NDAA to Pentagon: ‘Immediately’ halt fight against extremism

WASHINGTON — The Senate Armed Services Committee has called on the Defense Department to halt its programs to prevent and root out extremism in the ranks.

Roll Call

Senate NDAA to Pentagon: ‘Immediately’ halt fight against extremism - Roll Call

The Senate Armed Services Committee has called on the Defense Department to halt programs to prevent and root out extremism in the ranks.

Reuters

U.S. State Department OKs potential sale of C-17 aircraft support to UAE - Pentagon

The U.S. State Department has approved the potential sale of C-17 aircraft sustainment and related equipment to the United Arab Emirates for an estimated cost of $980.4 million, the Pentagon said on Tuesday.

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