Early Bird Brief: August 28, 2024

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Today's Top 5:

Marine Corps infantry’s secret weapon: A $9.95 unofficial website

(Marine Corps Times) Last year, an idea began percolating among some Marine infantry officers: How could they draft principles and procedures for if the Marines found themselves in a conflict similar to the one now raging in Ukraine? Read More

Judge denies bond for fired deputy in fatal shooting of Black airman

(The Associated Press) A judge denied bond on Tuesday for a fired deputy in the shooting of a Black U.S. Air Force senior airman who answered his apartment door while holding a gun pointed at the floor. Read More

Combat tours don’t cause permanent readjustment issues for vets: Study

(Military Times) Veterans’ ability to thrive in civilian life after war may have more to do with societal support than their own lingering combat trauma, according to a study from the Swedish Defence Research Agency. Read More

Ukraine’s F-16 jets intercept Russian missiles in apparent first

(The Associated Press) Russia fired dozens of missiles and drones across Ukraine for a second day on Tuesday, including some that Ukraine’s president said were shot down by Western-supplied F-16 fighter jets before they reached their targets. Read More

Biden authorized troubled Gaza pier operation as officials warned of weather and security challenges, watchdog finds

(CNN) President Joe Biden authorized the troubled Gaza pier operation as officials warned the humanitarian aid effort would face weather challenges in the Mediterranean Sea and security problems in an active war zone, according to a newly released government watchdog report. Read More

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