Early Bird Brief: July 3, 2024

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Today's Top 5:

Civil War soldiers to get Medal of Honor for Confederate train raid

(Military Times) Two Civil War soldiers who infiltrated Confederate territory to steal a train and destroy the enemy railroad system will be posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor by President Joe Biden on Wednesday. Read More

One airman dead, five injured in Malmstrom Humvee wreck

(Air Force Times) One airman was killed and five others were injured in an accident involving a Humvee on Malmstrom Air Force Base, Montana, Saturday, the Air Force said. Read More

First batch of Marine amphibious combat vehicles arrive in Okinawa

(Marine Corps Times) Marines on Okinawa, Japan, have received their first batch of amphibious combat vehicles ? the Corps’ upgrade for the assault amphibious vehicle that has been in service since the Vietnam-era. Read More

Military investigators raid contractors near Army’s training HQ

(Army Times) The criminal investigative arms of the Pentagon and the U.S. Army descended on Florida last week to execute search warrants, officials confirmed to Army Times. Read More

Air Force stands up new school for incoming warrant officers

(Air Force Times) The Air Force’s newest schoolhouse is now open as the service prepares to educate its incoming corps of warrant officers for the first time in six decades. Read More

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