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- Investigation lauds Marines' heroism following Osprey crash
Marines stationed near the site of an Osprey crash in Morocco on April 11 "undoubtedly saved lives" by forcing their way into the wreckage despite visibly leaking fuel and the continued spinning of the engine, according to the final investigation on the incident. The crash left two Marines dead and another two seriously injured. MarineCorpsTimes.com
(8/21)
 
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- Pentagon moves to boost missile defenses in Asia
The U.S. is looking to install a powerful early-warning radar, known as X-band, in Southern Japan as part of plans to expand missile defenses in the region. Officials say the planned missile defense system is designed to counter threats from North Korea, but some experts say the system is also a response to China's growing military presence. The Wall Street Journal
(8/23)
- U.S. might not be warned if Israel strikes Iran
The U.S. might not have time to safeguard assets in the Persian Gulf before a possible strike on Iran as Israel would provide "significantly less than an hour" of notice before carrying out such an attack, according to Middle East experts. Israel provided no notice before attacking Iraq in 1981 and Syria in 2007, experts say. USA TODAY
(8/22)
- U.S. contingency plans for Syria involve activating special forces
The U.S. would likely deploy small special forces units to Syria if chemical weapons depots became in danger of falling into the hands of militant groups like al-Qaida, officials say. Earlier this week, President Barack Obama warned an attempt by Syrian President Bashar al-Assad to use chemical weapons would prompt immediate military action from the U.S., although officials later clarified any such action would be part of an international effort. Los Angeles Times(tiered subscription model)
(8/22)
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- Military awards contracts for Humvee replacement program
AM General, Lockheed Martin and Oshkosh have been awarded contracts by the Army and Marine Corps to develop a replacement vehicle for the Humvee. Contracts for the program, which range from $56 million to $66 million, represent one of the few major military development programs moving forward in the face of looming budget cuts. Reuters
(8/23)
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- Female National Guard vets set their sights on Congress
Multiple female combat veterans are running for Congress this year, including former Army National Guard Capt. Tammy Duckworth, a Democrat who is considered a favorite to win a House seat representing northern Illinois. Democratic Army National Guard medical specialist Tulsi Gabbard and Republican Air Force Academy graduate Martha McSally, the first woman to fly a fighter jet in combat, are also running for House seats. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution/The Associated Press
(8/22)
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