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TNSR Production Editor Kerry Anderson talks with historian Daniel Chardell about his article The Origins of the Iraqi Invasion of Kuwait Reconsidered, published in Volume 6, Issue 3 of TNSR. Daniel and Kerry discuss Saddam Hussein’s understanding of the shifts in power that followed the Soviet Union’s collapse, how U.S. and Iraqi leaders perceived each other, Saddam’s concerns about Israel, and historians’ use of Iraqi archives. Image: U.S.

Taiwan’s President Lai Ching-te has just completed his first 100 days in office, giving observers a taste of what the next 1,360 days will bring. Many of the political dynamics playing out in his first months in office were foreseen, have precedent in the past, and will continue into the future. The power split between the president and the opposition-controlled Legislative Yuan, China’s intensifying political and military coercion, and sustained U.S. support are dominant features that will persist.

This macaroni & cheese dish offers a flavorful twist on a common dish! As expected, it is super creamy and cheesy. The twist is the savory bacon bites and the slight tang (with just a little kick) of the GYAO spicy ranch seasoning mix. Every bite is full of mouth-watering deliciousness and will leave you wanting more! Also, in this video is part of an interview with Dan Austin. Dan retired from Army after serving all over in several units.

It’s not even noon on Wednesday, and my daughter is already texting me about more threats her school received, following those from the previous day. I’ve gotten calls and emails from the school saying they’re handling the situation, and even messages from her sports team, trying to calm rumors about what happened to the suspect. I’ve been through this rodeo several times over the past few years—schools get chaotic, parents rush to pick their kids up, and the entire situation becomes a whirlwind of fear and confusion.
We are stationed at Ft.

As my one-year anniversary of my final chemotherapy approaches, I choose to celebrate my “Cancerversary.” It was the end of a season, a really hard one, and foolishly I thought that was the end marked by five months of actively counting down. Only now a year out, can I look back and see that ringing the bell may have been one battle, but I was nowhere near winning that war. 
I spend my mornings and evenings walking my cornfield; it’s the place that helped me heal and find my way back to myself.

Spanish-speaking military families are not the only ones being affected by the lack of equal opportunities within our military. We have many families coming from different countries and walks of life who do not speak English. These service members and their families serve our nation proudly despite the lack of fluency in the language. There are many resources that can help them adapt to the military lifestyle and be better prepared. These resources cater to our non-English speaking families and bring inclusivity.

The ‘Pro-Palestinian’ protesters are getting bolder, especially on college campuses. This time its at University of North Carolina, where protesters vandalized a US Navy ROTC facility, and hoisted a Palestinian flag.

BREAKING:
Anti-Israel protesters at University of North Carolina attack & vandalize the US Navy Reserve Officers Training Corps building
They have torn down the American flag & hoisted a Palestinian one instead
This is an attack on the U.S. Armed Forcespic.twitter.

Matthew Perez’s parents told him that he and his new wife, Jessica, should wait a few years before having kids, to make sure the young couple had their “ducks in a row” before adding to their family. But the young Army paratrooper and his wife had other plans. 
“That’s the only thing I’m glad that he didn’t listen to me or his mom, because my daughter-in-law is expecting,” said Jose Perez, Matthew’s father. “So now we’re gonna have Matthew coming back, hopefully.”
Matthew Perez, 20, was killed Sept.

A Marine veteran and his wife located the body of a man who is accused of shooting five people earlier this month along Interstate 75 in Southern Kentucky.
On Wednesday, Fred McCoy and his wife Shelia located the remains of Joseph Couch, who was wanted by police in connection with the Sept. 7 shootings.
Couch served in the Army Reserve for six years as a combat engineer, did not deploy, and left the service as a private. After the shootings, authorities had offered a reward for information leading to Couch’s arrest. Police found his truck and a weapon they believe he used.

For U.S. service members, PowerPoint presentations have become a mind-numbing, though generally benign, part of service in the modern age. But on Thursday, Army leaders have found themselves called before Congress to testify on one such slideshow.
On Thursday, Army leaders were questioned by members of the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Military Personnel about a July anti-terrorism briefing at Fort Liberty, North Carolina, that listed nonprofits and advocacy groups as terrorist organizations.