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15 July 2022

Newsweek | Why is the U.S. continuing to engage Somalia?

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Four years ago, we lost a man dearly important to us. Four years ago, Alex Conrad was killed in action in Somalia.

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Before Alex left, he assured his family it was going to be a short deployment, but he was excited to again earn combat pay. Alex knew what he was getting into; knew that the U.S. Army's role in advising and assisting in Somalia would likely include combat. The question none of us seem to have a clear answer to is, "Why?"

Stars and Stripes | Iwo Jima hero Hershel ‘Woody’ Williams honored with ultimate tribute in the US Capitol

Stars and Stripes | Troops, veterans becoming less likely to recommend military service, survey finds

Defense News | House passes defense authorization with new arms transfers restrictions

Defense News | US Coast Guard calls for larger icebreaker fleet to compete in the Arctic

Roll Call | Pentagon: Hill added $58 billion to current defense budget

Stars and Stripes | US, South Korean F-35 stealth fighters conclude joint drill

Reuters | Ukraine condemns Russia strike that killed 23 in ‘ordinary, peaceful’ city

The Hill | Biden: ‘Ground is not ripe at this moment’ for two-state solution talks

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