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U.S. goal in Middle East is easing tensions, finding diplomatic solutions
The U.S. would like to see a ceasefire in Gaza, an easing of tensions along the Israel-Lebanon border and a cessation of Houthi aggression in the Red Sea area, Pentagon Press Secretary Air Force Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder said.
Idaho Army National Guard helps rescue injured hikers in two missions
For the second time in five days, the Idaho Army National Guard’s State Aviation Group helped Custer County Search and Rescue officials rescue and transport an injured hiker from Idaho’s Sawtooth Mountain Range.
Pentagon condemns political violence, details National Guard response at RNC
There are no changes to the long-planned deployment of National Guardsmen and some active-duty personnel in support of the Republican National Convention currently underway in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Ohio announces education program providing hiring bonus for military and spouses
Ohio is offering a financial initiative to encourage veterans, current military and their spouses to work in the state’s schools. The school can offer a $3,000 hiring bonus through the program and a $1,500 bonus to the school or the district.
2nd. Lt. Allan Knepper, World War II P-38 pilot, accounted for
The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA) announced recently that U.S. Army Air Forces 2nd Lt. Allan W. Knepper, 27, of Lewiston, Idaho, killed as a P-38 Lightning pilot in World War II, was accounted for.
Sgt. Sam A. Prince, died as POW in World War I, accounted for
The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA) announced this week that U.S. Army Sgt. Sam A. Prince, 28, of Clovis, New Mexico, who was captured and died as a prisoner of war during World War II, was accounted for.
Service dogs offer veterans with PTSD a new 'leash on life'
Two years ago, veteran Jessica Hope came to K9s For Warriors and was paired with Scout, a shorthaired pointer with big brown eyes, a coffee-and-cream coat and an uncanny ability to lift her mood and ease her PTSD symptoms
Def. Sec. Austin: As NATO recognizes 75 years of strength, focus remains on Ukraine
“NATO has always stood by us, and we’re going to stand by NATO,” U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said. “Without NATO, the past 75 years would have been far different and far more dangerous.”
From military side, NATO ready to defend every inch of alliance
While NATO’s main mission is to deter any adversary from attacking, if called on, the 32 nations are ready to defend every inch of alliance territory, said Army Gen. Christopher Cavoli, supreme allied commander, Europe.
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