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Labor shortage still pinching aerospace and defense sector
A new study found 70% of companies in the aerospace and defense sector saw increased turnover in the last 12 months.
Air Force veteran aimed ‘to take hostages’ during US Capitol riot, prosecutor says
Retired Lt. Col. Larry Rendall Brock Jr. was arrested after being photographed on the Senate floor during the deadly riot wearing a helmet and heavy vest, and carrying plastic zip-tie handcuffs.
States begin activating National Guard after FBI warns of armed protests at capitols
Some governors activate Guard after FBI warning of armed protests at all 50 state capitols leading up to Inauguration Day.
By Staff and wire reports
State capitols step up security amid new safety concerns following violence in DC
Some governors and lawmakers began ramping up security because of online threats suggesting that more mobs could target state capitols.
Top military leadership quarantines after Coast Guard vice commandant tests positive for COVID-19
The Pentagon says the other senior military leaders have not tested positive for the coronavirus, but are self-quarantining out of caution.
Rim of the Pacific military exercise scaled back due to virus
The world’s largest maritime military exercise is scheduled to be held this week in Hawaii, but the event has been scaled back significantly, mainly because of the coronavirus pandemic.
This Marine was just selected to become the next senior enlisted leader for US Space Command
“As a Marine, building and strengthening relationships is an area of strength for many of us."
By Diana Stancy
Air Force, Guard leaders could stay beyond retirement date under Senate stimulus package
Key defense officials could stay around past their planned retirement under a new plan put forth from the Senate.
By Aaron Mehta
Emergency declarations open option to utilize National Guard in coronavirus responses
Governors in Washington, California, New York, Florida, Massachusetts, Rhode Island and Connecticut have all issued emergency proclamations given increases in COVID-19. These declarations allow state governments additional resources, including the ability to swiftly implement a National Guard response.
By Dylan Gresik
Attorney fighting for Marine recruit who spent two-plus years locked up sans charges, trial after allegedly hitting drill instructor
It came to a head when one of Ruiz’s drill instructors confronted him over the recruit’s alleged violation of a restraining order.
By Philip Athey