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30 January 2024

CBS News | Pentagon releases names of 3 soldiers killed in drone attack in Jordan
Pentagon deputy press Secretary Sabrina Singh blamed the drone attack on an Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps-backed militia. The U.S. has said the groups operate in Syria and Iraq. She said the attack had the "footprints" of Kataib Hezbollah, but said a final assessment has not yet been made. And she added that U.S. forces would respond "at a time and place of their choosing."

Associated Press | Iraq and US begin formal talks to end coalition mission formed to fight the Islamis State group
Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani said in a statement that he had sponsored “the commencement of the first round of bilateral dialogue between Iraq and the United States of America to end the mission of the Coalition in Iraq.”

Stars and Stripes | Veterans abuse alcohol at higher rates since coronavirus pandemic, study shows
One in five veterans of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan have experienced post-traumatic stress disorder or depression, according to Rand, which is higher than the general population.

The Hill | US, UK step up strikes on Houthis
The bombings — supported by U.S. allies Australia, Bahrain, Canada and the Netherlands — mark an increase in action against the Iran-backed group, who have vowed to continue attacks on ships in the Red Sea in protest of Israel’s military campaign in the Gaza Strip.

Wall Street Journal | Turkey approves Sweden’s NATO membership bid
Sweden now only needs Hungarian approval to join the alliance and complete a significant enlargement of NATO

Time | The U.S. has no endgame in Yemen
As with the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, the situation in the Red Sea is not one the U.S. can resolve through sheer military force.

The American Conservative | Why conservatives should oppose bombing Iran
It’s now very possible that a wider war could engulf the Middle East, with Iran on one side and the U.S. on the other. That raises questions: why are American troops in Syria in the first place? Why are they in harm’s way in faraway Jordan? And why once again is the solution said to be even more bloodshed?

X | CVA statement on soldiers lost and injured in Jordan attacks
Three U.S. soldiers lost their lives and dozens, including activated National Guard members, were injured in Jordan. Their families and the American public need to understand the purpose behind the risk: What legal authority justifies their mission?

The Overwatch | CVA to Congress: Investigate sexual harassment at VA and restore accountability
The Department of Veterans Affairs has a duty and responsibility to provide needed care and benefits to veterans. But misconduct, harassment, and a lack of accountability consistently get in the way of that mission.

ABC7 | WWII veteran celebrates 104th birthday with hundreds of cards
Now, Hull spends his days at the Kingston Residence in Fort Wayne. His 104th birthday was on Saturday, and he celebrated Friday with music, cake and a root beer float, his favorite treat, according to the residence.

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