Early Bird Brief: April 17, 2024

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Today's Top 5:

Supreme Court rules in favor of veteran who sued over GI Bill limits

(Military Times) The Supreme Court on Tuesday ruled in favor of a veteran who unsuccessfully tried to use both his Post-9/11 GI Bill and Montgomery GI Bill benefits, saying that Veterans Affairs officials erred in limiting his education support. Read More

Austin speaks with Chinese counterpart in latest reopening of talks

(Defense News) U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin spoke Tuesday morning with China’s minister of defense — the highest level of military communications to resume between the two countries. Read More

Black junior enlisted likelier to face punishment than white airmen

(Air Force Times) Black men in the Air Force’s junior enlisted ranks are 86% more likely than their white counterparts to face nonjudicial punishment or court-martial, according to a new study that explores racial disparities in the service’s justice system. Read More

US Army deploys midrange missile for first time in Philippines

(Defense News) The Mid-Range Capability missile has landed in Luzon, Philippines, as part of the Salaknib exercise taking place there, marking the first deployment of the new capability deemed vital for the U.S. Army’s strategy in the region. Read More

Retiring Marines have to give 6 months’ notice, up from 4 months

(Marine Corps Times) Marines who wish to retire from the Marine Corps now have to let the service know at least six months before their planned retirement dates, up from four months. Read More

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