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John Bel Edwards
Ceremony Wednesday for Air National Guard units to depart
Associated Press
BELLE CHASSE, La. (AP) — The Louisiana Air National Guard ’s 159th Fighter Wing will hold a ceremony Wednesday afternoon for about 100 airmen who will be deployed next year. A National Guard news release
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Army National Guard
Can Congress Stop the Forever War?
foreignaffairs.com
Can Congress Stop the Forever War? The Constitution Demands Oversight, and the American People Deserve It When the 116th Congress—including a …
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Home Building
Obituary: Donald R. Laufer, 84, of Fairfield
Patch - Vincent Salzo
He enjoyed his lifelong career as a custom home builder and land-developer. He was the owner of D.R. Laufer Builder. Information and photo via Dennis …
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Human Rights
Human Rights Body Trying To Stop School From Electrically Shocking Their Disabled Students Because That Apparently Has Been
barstoolsports.com - hubbs
The Guardian An international body entrusted with upholding human rights across the Americas has called for an immediate ban on the controversial use …
Judiciary
Police seize 70 firearms from man who threatened to 'shoot up' Selfridge base
freep.com - Fiona Kelliher
Michigan State Police have arrested a Harrison Township man who threatened to "shoot up" Selfridge Air National Guard Base — and had 70 firearms and …
Mental Health
Strong Relationships May Reduce Risk of Military Suicides
psychcentral.com
New research suggests being in a strong committed relationship can reduce the risk of suicide, especially among members of the military. …
Army National Guard
North Huntingdon to vote on $85,300 settlement with police officers
triblive.com - Joe Napsha | Tuesday,
Updated 34 minutes ago Two North Huntingdon police officers, who filed a lawsuit against the township claiming they were underpaid while on active …
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Mystery
1954 Love Letter Discovered on Dalton, Georgia Walmart Floor Returned to Family
Southern Living - Perri Ormont Blumberg
A walk around Walmart normally doesn't yield extraordinary treasures, unless you consider an electronics deal worth writing home about. The aisles at …
State GOP chair poised to go to Gov. Charlie Baker favorite
bostonherald.com - By Joe Battenfeld | [email protected] | Boston Herald
An Auburn businessman who has the backing of Gov. Charlie Baker’s political team appears to have won the battle to become the next chairman of the …
Long Island
New drinking water standards may set the norm
newsday.com - By David M. Schwartz [email protected] @schwartznewsNY
A state panel is scheduled Tuesday to recommend new drinking water standards for three contaminants associated with manufacturing, firefighting foams …
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Military Aircraft
Officials delay release of fighter jet noise map | Miami Herald
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Aviation officials have delayed the release of a sound map showing how noise from incoming F-35 fighter jets could affect the areas around Burlington …
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Hyde Park
12 Charged In 'Operation Candy Crush' Against MidHudson Drug Ring
Patch - Lanning Taliaferro
One of the members was also indicted over a shooting threat at FDR High School in Hyde Park. HUDSON VALLEY, NY – "Operation Candy Crush" smashed a …
Greece
Joint Cypriot-Israeli military air exercise takes in FIR Nicosia through Wednesday
ekathimerini.com - www.ekathimerini.com
A joint Cypriot-Israeli military exercise is taking place over Cyprus this week, with several types of fighter jets flying at low altitudes.
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U.S. Marines
A Chinese stealth jet lookalike passed through Savannah-Hilton Head airport. Here’s why
newsobserver.com
A photo of what appeared to be a Chinese-inspired, military jet fighter at Savannah-Hilton Head International Airport caused quite the stir this …
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Puerto Rico
2018 Coquito Festival Puts STX in the Holiday Spirit | St. John Source
stjohnsource.com - Source staff
Coquito makers vied for top honors and bragging rights Sunday in the 11th annual La Reine Chicken Shack Coquito Festival, and good cheer abounded all …
Russia
Moscow Court Rejects Russian National Guard Chief's Libel Lawsuit Against Navalny
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A court in Moscow has rejected a libel lawsuit filed by the head of Russia's National Guard, Viktor Zolotov, against opposition politician and …
Vermont
History of noisy fighter jets in VT
burlingtonfreepress.com - www.burlingtonfreepress.com
Since the 1950's, the Vermont Air National Guard base across from Burlington International Airport in South Burlington has hosted several aircraft, …
Arkansas
Couple behind mystery "flag island" explain its meaning
katv.com - Stephanie Bennett
It's a mystery that's puzzled central Arkansans for months. Take a quick boat ride across the Arkansas River near Interstate 430 and you'll come …
Maine
Maine State Police identify couple found dead in Richmond
timesrecord.com - By [email protected] | on December 16, 2018
Richmond Police Chief Scott MacMaster comforts relatives of two people found dead Saturday. (Andy Molloy / Kennebec Journal) The man and woman found …
Baton Rouge
Research Park Corp. donating $200,000 for new road to LSU business incubator
theadvocate.com - Advocate staff report
Research Park Corp. will put up $200,000 toward building a new road that will make it easier to access the LSU Innovation Park.
U.S. Dept. of Defense
Governor, First Lady host reception for VNG Soldiers, Airmen and families
dodlive.mil - Mr. Cotton Puryear
Virginia Governor Ralph Northam and First Lady of Virginia Pam Northam host a reception for Virginia National Guard Soldiers, Airmen and their …
Dining Rooms
Offutt's Patriot Club, once a bustling hub of military social life, closes its doors
omaha.com - Steve Liewer
Back when the Strategic Air Command ruled the skies, days in the air often ended with martinis at the Officers’ Club. The O-Club was where the men who …
Los Angeles
After 90 years, Van Nuys Airport throws itself a little bash
dailynews.com - Olga Grigoryants
Van Nuys Airport gave itself a 90th birthday party on Monday, attracting a sprinking of guests who paid tribute to the hub for its growth as a major …
U.S. Army
Lt. Gov. Griffin promoted to Colonel in U.S. Army Reserves
talkbusiness.net - Talk Business & Politics staff
Lt. Gov. Tim Griffin is no longer a Lt. Colonel. The state’s No. 2 executive has been promoted to Colonel in the U.S. Army Reserves. He was confirmed …
Russia
Russia’s FSB nabs two clandestine arms workshops
tass.com
The investigators have seized a large amount of firearms, munitions, explosives and exploders from the suspects
Vermont
Vt. teen making waves in new sport
wcax.com - www.wcax.com
16-yr-old Vermont native is now the second best indoor surfer in the world.
European News
NATO signs deal with Kyiv to dispose of explosive devices
neweurope.eu - By Andrianos Giannou
EPA-EFE/CHRISTIAN BRUNA Click for full view Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko delivers a statement to the press with NATO Secretary General Jens …
Chatham
Chatham County welcomes National Guard detachment home for holidays
abc11.com
The North Carolina National Guard Finance Company is back home, just in time for the holidays. A welcoming ceremony took place Sunday morning at the …
Vermont
Q&A: Former leader calls for legislative oversight of Vermont National Guard
vtdigger.org - Anne Galloway
Members of Bravo Company, Task Force Green Mountain, are given the opportunity to talk with Vermont Adjutant General Martha Rainville during her …
New York Mets
New Mets catcher Wilson Ramos survived a terrifying kidnapping in Venezuela in 2011
nydailynews.com - By Scott Chiusano
Seven years after surviving a terrifying kidnapping in his home country, it’s clear very little that happens on a baseball field can faze new Mets …