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Earthquake early alert system is underway

Earthquake early alert system is underway

by Yunfei Zhao | May 5, 2016 | National Security

WASHINGTON – Although there is no scientific methodology for predicting earthquakes, a U.S. government agency is investigating an alert system to notify people when a quake is happening near them.
DOD: F-35 is over budget and late, but getting better

DOD: F-35 is over budget and late, but getting better

by Steve Musal | Apr 26, 2016 | National Security

WASHINGTON – Defense Department officials defended the embattled F-35 Joint Strike Fighter program Tuesday, insisting the warplane is still on track despite continued financial and technical glitches. Air Force Lt. Gen. Christopher Bogdan, the program’s executive...
Anzac Day, 8000 miles from home

Anzac Day, 8000 miles from home

by Lydia Randall & Meggie Morris | Apr 26, 2016 | National Security

Far away from home, New Zealanders and Australians gathered in Washington DC, America, to honour past and current service members and the long relationship between the two countries. The New Zealand and Australian expatriates who gathered for a mid-morning service at...
Georgetown students urge Obama to finish strong and bring Austin Tice safely home from Syria

Georgetown students urge Obama to finish strong and bring Austin Tice safely home from Syria

by Brooke Rayford | Apr 25, 2016 | National Security

Georgetown journalism students, faculty and supporters stood blindfolded in front of the White House on April 18 to send a message to President Barack Obama- that he finish strong and bring Austin Tice home, safely. Austin Tice- a Georgetown alumn, Marine Corps...
After 62 years, these Korean War vets get heroes’ welcome they deserve

After 62 years, these Korean War vets get heroes’ welcome they deserve

by Yunfei Zhao | Apr 25, 2016 | National Security

By Brendan Hickey, Patrick Martin, and Yunfei Zhao WASHINGTON – On April 13, Honor Flight Chicago took 101 veterans to Washington to visit the memorials commemorating their wartime service. The program was created to fly World War II Veterans from around the...
Marines push new troop carrier; Congress unsure

Marines push new troop carrier; Congress unsure

by Steve Musal | Apr 18, 2016 | National Security

WASHINGTON – The Marine Corps says its new armored troop carrier will deploy Marines faster, maneuver better on the ground and cost less than half of what was anticipated, but a Senate Armed Services subcommittee says Congress has heard that before from the Corps. The...
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