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Col. Gordon D. Kuntz will step down as commander of the Kansas National Guard Medical Detachment on October 18, transferring command to Col. Robert W. Thompson. The change of command ceremony will take place at the Lenexa Armory in Kansas. Col. Thompson brings extensive medical experience, having served in various
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Russian warships have launched 26 cruise missiles at Islamic State targets in Syria, a move that has raised concerns among Western intelligence agencies of a growing military presence in the region. The strike, which was fired from the Caspian Sea almost 1,000 miles away, marks a significant escalation of
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Donald Trump's comments on CNN's "New Day" marked a shift in his stance on the US war in Afghanistan, describing the 2001 invasion as a "terrible mistake". However, he also expressed caution on withdrawing US troops, fearing a collapse of the government.
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The United Nations' (UN) peacekeeping force has received a significant boost as China commits 8,000 peacekeepers, amidst a global effort to increase troop contributions. This pledge, made by President Xi Jinping, brings China's total contribution to the UN's peacekeeping force to a substantial level.
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British Prime Minister David Cameron has agreed to supply troops to support UN efforts in peacekeeping missions against al-Qaeda affiliate al-Shabaab in Somalia and South Sudan. The UK will provide medical, logistical, and engineering support, but will not be involved in front-line operations. This decision comes as both countries face
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Yemen's President Abdu Rabu Mansour Hadi has announced that he will not participate in upcoming United Nations peace talks unless the Houthi rebels comply with the April U.N. Security Council resolution, which demands the withdrawal of Houthi forces from areas they have seized, including the capital city
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The UK ruling class, including Prime Minister Cameron and Chancellor Osborne, are planning to bomb Syria and intervene in Libya, despite the devastating humanitarian consequences of their previous interventions in the Middle East. The wars in Syria and Libya have created millions of desperate refugees, and the UK government'
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The US Army Reserve has awarded Cubic Global Defense a $1.3 million contract to deliver additional Engagement Skills Training (EST) 3000 virtual training systems, simulated weapons, and services to support advancement in mobile training capabilities for soldiers. The EST 3000 is a portable, multipurpose, and multilane training device that
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Members of the 914th Airlift Wing in Orchard Park, N.Y. recently participated in the K.I.A. Memorial Road March, a 10K route that honors service members killed in action in Iraq and Afghanistan. The event, which took place on August 22, was organized by U.S. Army Sgt.
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Chinese officials had invited India to send high-level representation and a contingent of 75 troops for the first time to China's military parade, marking the 70th anniversary of the end of World War II. However, New Delhi rejected the request, citing perceived anti-Japanese sentiment and the unusual occurrence
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The US Army has sent armored vehicles and equipment to Bulgaria to participate in a joint multinational drill, scheduled for September and October. The exercise, "Black Sea Rotational Force - PLATINUM LION 16-1," will involve units of the Bulgarian army, 160 US Marine Corps troops, and 35 Romanian
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Sofia Olds, a U.S. Army Reserve warrant officer candidate, credits her experience in the Army National Guard with teaching her invaluable skills such as time management and stress coping, allowing her to balance her full-time job and pursue higher education. Olds joined the Florida Army National Guard at 20
