Tag: Army
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US Army guts 24k positions amid crippling shortfalls
The US Army announced the slashing of 24k troop positions amid recruitment shortfalls, which currently affects nearly every branch of the military. The news comes amid a heightened risk of war with regional players in the Middle East, Africa, Europe, and Asian theaters. Why it matters: With military preparedness at an all-time low, many have…
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Texas Governor Abbott announces new 80-acre military base at Eagle Pass
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) announced the construction of a new 80-acre Texas National Guard base at Eagle Pass, the notorious southern border city at the center of a contentious feud between the state and Biden administration over federal immigration policy. Context: While many critical of the federal government’s handling of the southern border crisis…