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Stars and Stripes | US-led group of countries aiding Ukraine will convene again at Ramstein
Ramstein Air Base will host its third meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group later this month, according to U.S. and German officials.
Headed by U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin, the group of leaders from dozens of nations has convened eight times at various locations and virtually since late February, when Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
Military Times | US to send Ukraine largest package yet, worth $3.75 billion
The U.S. announced its largest Ukraine aid package yet, worth $3.75 billion, which includes Bradleys and other armored vehicles as well as $907 million in more financing for Ukraine and its neighbors to buy American-made weapons and equipment.
The new U.S. military drawdown — worth about $2.85 billion and featuring 50 M2A2 Bradley infantry fighting vehicles armed with anti-tank missiles — is aimed at getting as much to Ukrainian forces as possible during the winter months, before spring sets in and an expected increase in fighting begins.
Military Times | 40% of vets report worries about military toxic exposure injuries
Just two months after Veterans Affairs officials launched new medical screenings focused on military toxic exposure issues, about 400,000 veterans have already reported potential health concerns related to those issues, department leaders said Wednesday.
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