News
Service academies exempt from Supreme Court affirmative action ruling
“The potentially distinct interests” of service academies was a reason Chief Justice John Roberts cited as to not yet address their admissions practices.
Russian general believed to be detained in aftermath of Wagner mutiny
Gen. Sergei Surovikin, the deputy commander of the Russian group of forces fighting in Ukraine, is believed to have been detained, sources told the AP.
NATO leaders to parse Putin’s weakness in Wagner mutiny aftermath
All eyes are on NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg and Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the European Union summit.
Belarus leader welcomes Wagner forces, but others see them as a threat
Belarusian opposition and guerrilla activists call Wagner fighters a threat to the country.
Business
US State Dept. clears $15B sale of missile defense system for Poland
The U.S. State Department has approved a possible $15 billion sale to Poland of an integrated air and missile defense system that includes the U.S. Army’s 360-degree threat detection sensor, which is still in development, according to a June 28 announcement.
US State Department OKs two possible military sales to Taiwan -Pentagon
The U.S. State Department has approved the potential sale of ammunition and logistics support to Taiwan in two separate deals valued at up to $440 million, the Pentagon said on June 29.
US State Dept approves sale of F-35 aircraft to Czech Republic
The U.S. State Department has approved the sale of F-35 fighter jets, munitions and related equipment to the Czech Republic in a deal valued at up to $5.62 billion, the Pentagon said on June 29.
Defense
Physiological issues in flight are going down, but still persist
Five years after a spike in reports of dangerous mental and physical effects in flight, military aviators are breathing easier. But problems persist.
Marines on target for active, Reserve recruiting and retention goals
As of June, the Corps has hit 110 percent of its 2023 retention goal.
Pentagon budget for 2024 includes ‘briefing’ on nuclear microreactors for Guam
The U.S. government is considering nuclear microreactors to power its Pacific-island fortress on Guam.
Navy crafts new cyber rating, designator to streamline roles
The Navy unveiled a new cyber warfare technician rating and cyber warfare designator for the officer community as the service aims to address cyber threats more effectively.
USAF needs big cash infusion to ward off fighter fleet ‘collapse’
Without a large corrective investment, the Air Force’s aged fighter force will “collapse” soon due to its small size, lack of training in high-end warfare, low availability, and chronic shortage of pilots and maintainers, according to a new report from the Air & Space Forces Association’s Mitchell Institute.
New Study: USAF Needs Big Cash Infusion to Overcome Aging Fighter Fleet
Veterans
Former education CEO sentenced in largest GI Bill fraud case yet
VA Office of Inspector General, aided by the Veterans Benefits Administration-Education Service, investigated the case.
Homer Hogues, among the last surviving Tuskegee Airmen, dies 2 days after the death of his wife.
He was 96 Homer Hogues, one of the last surviving Tuskegee Airmen, died this week in Dallas, just two days after the death of his wife, according to an obituary provided by his family. He was 96.
