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Army Holds Supervisor Responsible for Uniformed Reservists' Democratic Convention Appearance

October 22, 2020
In this image from video, Aliitama Sotoa and Petti Matila of American Samoa speak during the state roll call vote on the second night of the Democratic National Convention on Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2020. (Democratic National Convention via AP) Two Army Reserve soldiers who appeared in uniform in a broadcast segment of the Democratic National Convention in August will not be disciplined for the breach…
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Army Probe into Helicopters Buzzing DC Protesters Now Under Pentagon Review

October 22, 2020
A U.S. Army UH-72A Lakota helicopter performs equipment checks prior to the 58th Presidential Inauguration over Washington D.C., January 18, 2017. (U.S. National Guard/Staff Sgt. Patrick P. Evenson) The Secretary of the Army today said that the Defense Department is now reviewing the investigation into military helicopters that allegedly flew dangerously low over crowds during a June 1 race…
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The Army Is Reorganizing Its SFAB Units to Deploy Globally

October 22, 2020
Team Healthcare Sgt., Staff Sgt. Jordan Blas, Combat Advisor Team 5110, 1st Battalion, 5th Security Force Assistance Brigade, discusses a training engagement with the Royal Thai Army’s Lt. Col. Takham Pratya, Aug. 20, 2020 at Camp Thanarat, Thailand. (U.S. Army/ Maj.
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General Highlights MQ-9 Reaper Drone Squadron's Role in California Wildfire Fight

October 22, 2020
An MQ-9 Reaper views the smoky San Gabriel Mountains of southern California in transit to a fire mission in northern California, late August, 2020. (California Air National Guard) A large hunter-killer drone commonly associated with classified missions over the Middle East has played a crucial role in the Army National Guard’s efforts to combat raging wildfires on the West Coast, the…
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Army Wants Missile to Kill Enemy Targets Beyond 900 Miles

October 22, 2020
A precision strike missile was fired on April 30, 2020, at White Sands Missile Range, New Mexico, and hit a target 85 kilometers away. (Lockheed Martin) U.S. Army modernization officials want to field a new mid-range missile that can kill targets at triple the distance of…
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Fort Bliss Army Captain Dies After His Vehicle Is Rammed; Other Driver Faces Murder Charge

October 22, 2020
Capt. Malcolm X. Perry was killed in a vehicle accident early Sunday morning. (Photo Provided By 1st AD and Fort Bliss Public Affairs Office) AUSTIN, Texas — An El Paso man has been arrested and charged with murder in the death of an Army officer from Fort Bliss killed in a vehicle accident early Sunday morning, according to El Paso officials. Capt. Malcolm X. Perry, 27, was driving at…
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