Monday, February 29, 2016

FW: The Early Brief -- Accused Cop-Killer Is Army Staff Sergeant Assigned to Pentagon





Date: Mon, 29 Feb 2016 08:56:14 -0500
From: military@e0.email.military.com
Subject: The Early Brief -- Accused Cop-Killer Is Army Staff Sergeant Assigned to Pentagon
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The Early Brief
29 February 2016
Accused Cop-Killer Is Army Staff Sergeant Assigned to Pentagon The man accused of murdering a Virginia police officer on her first shift is an active-duty Army staff sergeant assigned to the Pentagon. Read More
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Today's Military Trivia
What is the name of Kubrick's 1957 WWI movie that stars Kirk Douglas as a French colonel who, against his better judgment, leads a suicidal charge against the Germans? Play
Video of the Day Two Minute Brief: U.S. Coast Guard Academy
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FW: Vets: Get Urgent Health Care This Saturday



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Sent: Friday, February 26, 2016 1:17 PM
Subject: Vets: Get Urgent Health Care This Saturday

Veterans in need of urgent health care can visit any VA medical center this Saturday, February 27 from 9 AM to noon local time. Hundreds of volunteers from the VA medical community and its federal, local and academic partners will be on hand to provide on the spot care or to schedule care in the near future.
Before visiting a center, veterans should contact their Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT) with questions and to verify that their condition is considered urgent.
This is the VA's second National Access Stand Down for vets waiting too long for care.



FW: The Early Brief -- Lacking Basic Gear, Special Operators Stuck Buying Their Own Equipment




Date: Fri, 26 Feb 2016 08:49:13 -0500
From: military@e0.email.military.com
Subject: The Early Brief -- Lacking Basic Gear, Special Operators Stuck Buying Their Own Equipment


The Early Brief
26 February 2016
Lacking Basic Gear, Special Operators Stuck Buying Their Own Equipment Elite troops such as the SEALs are more and more forced to dip into their own pockets to purchase basic military gear such as helmets, global positioning devices and medical supplies, according many involved in the military's unofficial civilian-side supply network. Read More
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Today's Military Trivia
Who said, "War is the continuation of policy by other means"? Play
Video of the Day 5 Things You Don't Know About: Submarines
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FW: The Early Brief -- Russia Trumpets Report That US May Have Sent Javelins to Syrian Rebels

 Date: Thu, 25 Feb 2016 07:23:25 -0500
From: military@e0.email.military.com


The Early Brief
25 February 2016
Russia Trumpets Report That US May Have Sent Javelins to Syrian Rebels A video showing what may have been a Javelin anti-tank missile fired by U.S. backed Syrian Kurds prompted retorts from Moscow. Read More
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Today's Military Trivia
Which of the following is a name for a sword's sheath? Play
Video of the Day Bullet Points: Zumwalt-Class Destroyers
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Wednesday, February 24, 2016

FW: The Early Brief -- Trainers Hope for Revisions to Army Fitness Test

 Date: Wed, 24 Feb 2016 08:54:12 -0500
From: military@e0.email.military.com
Subject: The Early Brief -- Trainers Hope for Revisions to Army Fitness Test


The Early Brief
24 February 2016
Trainers Hope for Revisions to Army Fitness Test Strength, power and agility drills will be part of revised Army physical fitness tests if the service's top trainers get their way. Read More
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Today's Military Trivia
Minot Air Force Base, home to the 5th Bomb Wing and the 91st Space Wing, is located in what northern state? Play
Video of the Day Bullet Points: Zumwalt-Class Destroyers
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