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www.stripes.com June 22, 2022 | View in browser   House appropriators approve $762 billion Pentagon spending bill, shunning efforts to boost DOD budget The full House will consider the bill later this year, as lawmakers seek to complete Pentagon funding legislation before the beginning of the fiscal year, which is Oct. 1. Read more > House panel votes for $37B boost to proposed 2023 defense budget as senators look to spend even more The increase is $8 billion less than the $847 billion bill approved last week by the Senate Armed Services Committee. Read more > Army offers $35,000 bonus to new recruits who quickly fill boot camp vacancies The Army is offering a $35,000 bonus to new recruits willing to sign a four-year contract and ship out to boot camp within 45 days as it struggles to quickly fill open training slots. Read more >   Russian helicopter gunship violates Estonia’s airspace, further flaring tensions in run-up to NATO security meeting A rare intrusion into Estonian airspace by a Russian Mi-8 attack helicopter has prompted the latest salvo of charges that Moscow is ratcheting up tensions in the Baltic region one week ahead of a major NATO security summit. Read more >   Chinese bombers, fighters cross Taiwan air defense zone in large numbers Taiwan deployed jets and air defense systems after 29 Chinese warplanes, including bombers and fighters, entered its air defense zone. Read more > NATO countries must marshal political will to sustain military backing of Ukraine, alliance chief says Failure to support Ukraine would embolden Russian President Vladimir Putin, Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg warned at an event in Brussels hosted by Politico. Read more >   3rd Air Force welcomes new fighter pilot boss with experience in Europe, downrange Maj. Gen. Derek France took the reins of the only numbered air force in USAFE-AFAFRICA. Read more >   Parts delay puts elevator repairs at US base in South Korea on hold Repairs to a dozen elevators out of order at Camp Humphreys, some in housing areas, are delayed by a three-to-five-month parts backlog, according to the base. Read more >   USO puts ‘Obi-Wan Kenobi’ stars on global chat with US military members and families Actors Ewan McGregor and Hayden Christensen answer questions, offer gratitude during USO virtual chat. Read more >   Air Force to launch free maternity uniform pilot program at 10 locations Pregnant airmen and guardians at 10 bases across the country and in Japan will soon be able to receive free maternity uniform items through the Maternity Uniform Pilot Program, or “Rent the Camo.” Read more >   Joint Base Lewis-McChord conducts mortar and demolitions training Joint Base Lewis-McChord units are conducting day and nighttime mortar and demolitions training. Read more >   FOLLOW US STRIPES.COM | EUROPE | JAPAN | KOREA | OKINAWA | GUAM © 2022 Stars and Stripes · 633 3rd St. NW Suite 500, Washington, DC 20001-3050