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20 April 2022

Military Times | National Guard discussing possible deployments to Eastern Europe
With the Russian invasion of Ukraine expected to last months, thousands of troops deployed in February and March have been extended past their initial 90-day commitments, calling into question how long these deployments will last, and how rotations might continue.

Air Force Times | One final toast: Last goblet ceremony held for Dick Cole and the Doolittle Raiders

The Hill | Pentagon chief to meet with Polish, Czech counterparts
Defense News | First-ever defense talks between US, EU near amid Ukraine war
Defense News | Biden vows to send Ukraine more artillery as Congress pushes for military aid czar
Stars and Stripes | Despite North Korean missile ‘provocations,’ diplomacy still an option, US officials say
Roll Call | New requests bring military’s ‘unfunded priorities’ above $21 billion

Washington Post | Russia begins ‘battle for Donbas’ in what U.S. calls ‘prelude’ to larger offensive
The Hill | Ukraine gets additional aircraft, plane parts to bolster fleet
Stars and Stripes | Pentagon: Russia has lost about 25% of its combat power originally used in the Ukraine invasion
Reuters | Russia will retaliate if its Warsaw embassy cannot work, Russian envoy says

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