On August 13, Breaking Defense published an opinion piece from Charles Galbreath and Jennifer Reeves of the Mitchell Institute, which called for Pentagon leaders to kill plans from the US Army to expand its space capabilities. The op-ed has become the talk of the Army space community. Below, two key Army officers offer their formal rebuttal.

The Army has a vital role in space, and it continues to grow

Augusta, GA

TECHNET AUGUSTA 2024 — The Army’s radio as-a-service pilot is going less than perfect, Mark Kitz, program executive officer for command, control and communications-tactical said today. During a keynote address here in Augusta, Kitz explained that the pilot, which was announced nearly two years ago and finally began...

Army feeling ‘lukewarm’ about radio as-a-service pilot, PEO C3T says

Liberty, NC

Military.com

A paratrooper at Fort Liberty, North Carolina, who was indicted last week on charges of weapons trafficking and lying about his association with a white nationalist group has been removed from the Army, Col. Mary Ricks, a service spokesperson, said Tuesday.Spc. Kai Nix was indicted Aug. 14 by a grand jury and arrested the following day by federal authorities amid a joint investigation between the FBI; the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives; and the Army Criminal Investigation Division. Nix served as an infantryman at Fort Liberty, North Carolina, in the Army's 82nd Airborne Division, 1st Infantry Brigade Combat...

82nd Airborne Soldier Who Allegedly Trafficked Weapons, Associated with White Nationalists Gets Booted from Army

Colorado State

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A bill quietly introduced this spring in the Colorado legislature to decriminalize the possession of drug paraphernalia obtained by harm reductionists has become law. As low-key as the legislation was introduced, the bill was signed into law without fanfare June 6. It garnered little to no media attention.

Colorado legalizes needles, pipes for meth and crack if obtained by harm reduction group

Defense News

The director of the Defense Information Systems Agency said Tuesday the department is in the early phases of planning for JWCC Next.

DISA eyes more vendors, faster contracts for joint cloud successor

Florida State

Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville Today

Jacksonville Sheriff T.K. Waters said he will consider more DUI patrols if voters legalize recreational marijuana use in Florida. Voters will consider Amendment 3 in November. It would allow adults 21 or older to possess, purchase or use marijuana products and marijuana accessories for non-medical purposes.

More DUI patrols possible if marijuana issue passes

Thomson, GA

Daily Coffee Press

A Georgia city mayor has been arrested by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation following an investigation and a grand jury indictment. According to GBI officials, the Thomson Police Department requested the agency to investigate an allegation that Thomson City Mayor, 52-year-old Benjamin Cary Cranford, provided alcohol to an inmate on work detail within the city limits on June 4, 2024.

Georgia City Mayor Arrested for Allegedly Giving Alcohol to an Inmate on Work Det

North Carolina State

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Kai Liam Nix, a 20-year-old soldier at Fort Liberty, North Carolina, also known as Kai Brazelton, was arrested last week and detained following the hearing Monday. According to court records, he’s set to appear in court again Thursday to determine whether he will be released and the conditions of his possible release.

Soldier Belonging to White Supremacy Group Indicted on Multiple Firearms Charges

Georgia State

Appling County, GA

A 40-year-old man from Appling County, Christopher Eric Stone, with a significant criminal history, was recently sentenced to over five years in prison after pleading guilty to possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute, according to officials from the Department of Justice.

Georgia Man Sentenced to Over 5 Years for in Federal Prison for Meth Distribution

Winder, GA

A 50-year-old former jailer has been charged by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) with cruelty to inmates and violation of oath of office. On Sunday, July 21, the Barrow County Sheriff’s Office requested the GBI to investigate an incident involving one of their jailers, Lolita Lightner of Winder, Georgia.

Former Jailer at Georgia County Jail Arrested

The Guardian

Students at the vice-president’s alma mater express pride and hope, but say Harris still needs to earn their support

‘She may be family, but we need to hold her accountable’: Howard students cautiously excited by Kamala Harris

Texas State

Massachusetts State

Dianna Carney

Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue organization in Massachusetts, has recently introduced a dog named Blazer who is looking for his forever home. According to the nonprofit rescue organization, Blazer has had quite a journey. “Blazer was one of 7 dogs ‘saved’ by another rescue down in Texas and when he was just a young puppy. Then, he was abandoned by this ‘rescue’ and left in a boarding kennel for 9 months. He is now a little over a year old, and 55lbs.” Thanks to Sandy Paws Rescue Inc. for stepping in to help Blazer, he is now on the path to finding a family to love him.

Meet The Sweet Dog Abandoned At Texas Kennel For Months Now Looking For Love In Massachusetts

A historic marker could be erected to honor the victims of the racist mass shooting at the Dollar General store in Jacksonville’s New Town neighborhood nearly a year ago. If approved by the Jacksonville City Council, a marker would be installed at Kings Road and Canal Street on Aug. 25, a day before the first anniversary of the shooting, when a white gunman took the lives of three Black people.

Memorial considered to honor Dollar General victims

WASHINGTON — An independent government watchdog estimates the US Coast Guard’s program to build three new heavy icebreakers will cost roughly $5.1 billion, a 60 percent increase over the service’s current projections of $3.2 billion. Those numbers come from a new Congressional Budget Office report, produced at...

Coast Guard’s newest icebreakers may jump 60 percent in cost: CBO

BEIRUT — The US State Department cleared a potential Foreign Military Sale of SAFE Archangel patrol boats to Tunisia with an estimated cost of $110 million. Described as a non-major defense equipment deal, the US Defense Security Cooperation Agency said on Tuesday the Tunisian government requested a number of 65-foot patrol boats and related equipment like GPS and other navigation and communications systems, as well as training. The number of vessels wasn’t disclosed in the announcement.

US approves $110 million deal for patrol boats for Tunisia

TECHNET AUGUSTA 2024 — The Army’s technology acquisition office announced today two new initiatives to go under its 500-day artificial intelligence implementation plan, focusing on testing of the cutting-edge tech for soldiers’ use and, if necessary, defending against enemy’s AI use. Young Bang, principal deputy to...

Break and counter: Army’s 500-day artificial intelligence plan to include new testing, defense

Uncovering Florida

Most people are guilty of doing it at least once in their lives, many people do it by accident, some do it because they find it fun, and others do it for reasons like honoring loved ones. Regardless of the situation, just about everyone has released a balloon. The difference is that intentionally releasing balloons is now illegal by House Bill 321’s standards.

Law Signed By DeSantis Makes It Illegal To Release Balloons In Florida

A nuclear procurement process in South Africa has been halted after the procedure was deemed to have been unfair. A Ministerial Determination for the procurement of 2.5GW of new nuclear capacity was initially passed in 2020, but South African Minister for Energy and Electricity Kgosientsho Ramokgopa said that the decision had come under legal scrutiny as the public had not been consulted to inform the project.

Nuclear procurement process cancelled in South Africa

Clarksville, TN

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He was best known as Sargent Vince Carter on the beloved 1960s TV sitcom, Gomer Pyle, USMC, which originally aired on CBS from 1966 to 1969. His name is Frank Sutton, who died of a heart attack in 1974. He was only 51 years old, and this is his story.

The Brief Life of Beloved Actor Frank Sutton (TV's 'Gomer Pyle'): 50 Years After His Tragic Death

Midlothian, TX

Google is making a big investment in Texas to the tune of $1 billion. According to a news release, the tech giant will spend more than $1 billion to support its cloud and data center infrastructure. The company is also expanding its commitment to clean energy. The $1 billion will...

Google will invest more than $1 billion into 2 Texas data centers

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Army G-6 says signals to undergo restructuring, emphasizes unified network goals

TECHNET AUGUSTA 2024 — The Army’s G-6 office will go through some restructuring in line with the service’s long-standing effort of creating a unified network, and...

Army G-6 says signals to undergo restructuring, emphasizes unified network goals

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