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29 September 2022

CNBC | The U.S. and Europe are running out of weapons to send to Ukraine

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In the U.S. weapons industry, the normal production level for artillery rounds for the 155 millimeter howitzer — a long-range heavy artillery weapon currently used on the battlefields of Ukraine — is about 30,000 rounds per year in peacetime.

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The Ukrainian soldiers fighting invading Russian forces go through that amount in roughly two weeks.

Military Times | VA to screen all patients for toxic exposure issues

Military.com | ‘Tens of thousands’ more veterans will be eligible for VA health care starting Oct. 1

Stars and Stripes | Proposed legislation could expand education benefits, veterans’ access to commercial driver’s licenses amid trucking shortage

The Hill | Iranian drone that appeared to threaten US forces brought down in Iraq

Stars and Stripes | Zeroing in on Chinese aggression, Harris pledges US will ‘deepen unofficial ties’ with Taiwan

Stars and Stripes | Hi, HIMARS: Army goes barnstorming around Europe with acclaimed rocket system

Marine Corps Times | Will the Marines be the only branch to reach 2022 recruitment numbers?

Stars and Stripes | North Korea is at least 4 nuclear tests away from reaching weapons goals, think tank says

The Hill | Putin seen as more dangerous as Russia-Ukraine war turns sour

Politico | Sweden clarifies there are four leaks in Nord Stream pipelines

Reuters | EU executive proposes eighth batch of sanctions against Russia

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