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Decision on recovery of Navy Super Hornet from sea could hinge on presence of upgrades The decision to recover a Navy Super Hornet swept off an aircraft carrier into the Mediterranean Sea likely hinges on whether the plane carried technology that could be exploited by China or Russia, experts say. Read more >

Generals nominated to lead Special Operations and Africa commands promised quick confirmations by Senate panel Army Lt. Gen. Bryan Fenton and Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Michael Langley told senators Thursday that they are prepared to counter terrorism threats and Chinese and Russian influence and prioritize troop well-being if confirmed to lead Special Operations Command and Africa Command respectively. Read more >

Army Reserve soldier dies, 9 others injured in lightning strike during Fort Gordon training Sgt. 1st Class Michael D. Clark and the other reservists were transferred to Dwight D. Eisenhower Army Medical Center on the base in Augusta, Ga., but Clark died from his injuries that afternoon, according to an Army statement. Read more >   Iranian drones a chief concern for new Air Force boss in Middle East U.S. combat jets still have the advantage in the skies of the Middle East, but Iran has adapted its tactics and made great strides because of its drones, Maj. Gen. Alexus Grynkewich said. Read more >   Cost of VA's new electronic health record system could triple to more than $50 billion; launch at Boise facility delayed The cost of the Department of Veterans Affairs' new electronic health record system could increase to more than $50 billion in 28 years, and a new company is now working to fix the problem-riddled system, senators said. Read more >

Senate confirms new VA undersecretary for health after job remained vacant for five years The Senate confirmed Dr. Shereef Elnahal as the VA’s undersecretary of health. Elnahal previously served as the CEO and president of University Hospital in Newark, N.J., since 2019. Read more >   NATO training in Germany spotlights reactivated US Army artillery command The Wiesbaden-based 56th Artillery Command, which went back online in November 2021, was put in charge of Dynamic Front, an annual NATO drill. More than 1,500 American troops are among the total of approximately 2,400 from 19 countries. Read more >   US, allies weigh providing Ukraine fighter jets to counter Russia The Ukrainian air force has been outgunned by Russia since the invasion began Feb. 24. Read more >   First monkeypox case confirmed at US Navy base in Naples The announcement did not indicate if the infected person was a sailor or other community member. It also didn’t say when the case was discovered, if the person was quarantined or if contact tracing was underway. Read more >   State Department rejects suggestion North Koreans could restore eastern Ukraine A Russian ambassador’s suggestion to employ North Korean laborers for restoration projects in Russian-occupied regions of Ukraine is “an affront to the sovereignty” of Kyiv, a U.S. official said. Read more >   Japan, UK consider collaboration on future stealth fighter Japan may work with Great Britain to build a new stealth fighter, according to Japan’s Ministry of Defense. Read more >

 

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