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There is another critical lesson from the Trump assassination attempt

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Something happened during the Trump rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. But it is not what you might think. Yes, there was an assassination attempt, and it failed because of what appeared to be a miraculous intervention. There was also a culprit killed on-site by a counter-sniper. But which one? In some ways, it played out like a bad movie. However, many people missed something else in the heat of the moment. I have been sitting on some conclusions for a while in case something happened to prove me wrong.

Australia has invested A$6.6m in three indigenous drone manufacturers in order to cultivate its own drone industrial base.

A lack of communication between State and Defense departments have led to an inability to track military supplies transferred to Ukraine.

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol stated at the recent NATO summit that “North Atlantic security is inseparable from East Asian security.” His words highlight the growing realization among Asian and European states that both regions are increasingly interconnected, particularly as North Korea deepens its strategic ties with Russia. There is now a growing risk of Pyongyang receiving technological support for its weapons programs in exchange for sending conventional weapons to Moscow. One often-overlooked actor that can help confront this threat is the United Nations Command.

The Air Force is moving “as fast as possible” to integrate artificial intelligence and machine learning tools into its efforts to boost readiness levels and prepare for future conflicts, according to Chief of Staff Gen. David Allvin.
As part of its plan to “reoptimize” for great power competition, the service is revamping how it generates readiness for contested environments in the Indo-Pacific by conducting new large-scale exercises, enhancing supply chains and more.

This is Chapter 3 in the Grief Memoir. Catch up with previous chapters here.
I had been in Phoenix for about a week when our 2020 Friendsgiving trip was canceled due to the pandemic, and it was looking like our daycare was about to close again due to a COVID-19 surge. My husband James and I decided that we’d do the ultimate pivot – get everyone to Phoenix for the holidays. 
We put a lot of hope into a last-minute leave request for him to bring the girls to Arizona and surprise my parents with their trip.

Ready to set off on a solo adventure while your partner is deployed? With these tips, you’ll plan, pack and explore like a pro. Here’s how to stay safe, relax and make unforgettable memories on your solo journey.
Plan Your Solo Adventure
First, your solo trip is your chance to create an adventure all about you. Start by picking a destination that sparks excitement. Whether you’re dreaming of a tranquil beach, the buzz of a new city, or a quiet mountain escape, choose a place that matches your vibe. Next, dive into research.

The uniform comes off, but the challenges don’t. When it’s time to step into civilian life, three things will keep you up at night: family, career and the bottom line.
Our two older children really bore the brunt of frequent moves, deployments and long separations in a unique way. My oldest daughter stepped into a co-parent role and got really involved with helping me with the two younger children. My oldest son, on the other hand, put an immense amount of pressure on himself and began stressing over how he could make our family lives easier.

Gearing up for a deployment is never fun. But there are a few things you can do in order to make the transition an easier one for both you and your spouse (and your kids.) Take a look at these helpful tips for an easier way to head into your spouse’s next deployment.
Start with a list and then narrow down the aspects that you find the most important. Be sure to have plenty of fun in between the daunting tasks, too, in order to make the best use of the time you have before your loved one starts their extended trip.

The chain of command above the Army Reservist who committed the worst mass shooting in Maine history “neglected” to use tools at their disposal and “downplayed” the severity of threats that the reservist made in the weeks before. The conclusions were reached by an independent commission launched by Maine Gov. Janet Mills last year, which was separate from an Army-led investigation of the mass shooting that killed 18 and injured 13 in October 2023.
In their final report, the Maine commission more directly faulted the leadership of Sgt.