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New commanders of Space Force and STRATCOM confirmed by Senate New commanders are slated to take the helm of the Space Force and U.S. Strategic Command following unanimous votes of approval by the Senate. Read more >

Congress approves third aid package for Ukraine totaling $12.3 billion as Russia annexes territory Congress on Friday signed off on a $12.3 billion aid package for Ukraine that allocates funding for U.S. military operations in Europe, continues weapons deliveries to Kyiv and provides assistance for a potential nuclear incident on the Continent as Russia annexed Ukrainian territory. Read more >

Medical barracks in San Antonio emptied after bacteria found in the water About 100 service members and 50 staffers who live and work at a medical clinic at Joint Base San Antonio, Texas, are being moved after an illness-causing bacteria was found in the water system, base officials said Friday. Read more >   Service of storied air unit that transported troops in Middle East comes to a close An air unit ended its mission after transporting troops throughout the Middle East over two decades of combat. Read more >   Grieving Ukrainians find friend in American dedicated to helping people through tragedy A former military officer and staffer in the Reagan and George H.W. Bush administrations founded the TAPS program after her husband was killed in a 1992 plane crash in Alaska. Read more >

Five USS Nimitz sailors report health concerns possibly linked to water contaminated by fuel The sailors who may have been sickened by water contaminated with jet fuel are being monitored by medical workers, the Navy said. Read more >   Germany warns of rise in COVID-19 cases going into fall Germany's health minister warned Friday that the country is seeing a steady rise in COVID-19 cases as it goes into the fall. Read more >   Lack of medical care for civilians raises concerns at US Navy base in Japan Teachers, contractors and other U.S. base workers have taken to social media over the past two weeks to voice concerns about their inability to make appointments at the hospital. Read more >   Security situation in Indo-Pacific is relevant to Germany, officials say in Tokyo German warplanes are deployed to NATO’s eastern flank to make clear to Russia that the alliance’s territory is a red line, said Lt. Gen. Ingo Gerhartz, who leads the country’s air force. Read more >   New Army command in Wiesbaden to coordinate war support for Ukraine, report says While the Wiesbaden headquarters would function as the administrative hub, much of the training is likely to be conducted elsewhere in places where the Army maintains large ranges. Read more >   Vet experience with VA’s health, benefit administrations is missing piece of suicide data, veteran advocate says An organization that challenged the accuracy of a recent veteran suicide report from the Department of Veterans Affairs told House lawmakers that the agency’s data is missing a key piece: the veteran's experience with the VA’s health and benefits administrations. Read more >

 

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