Defense Department details $3B of new
military aid for Ukraine
Posted By: Imright, 1/7/2023 11:18:09 AM
A day after agreeing with Germany to send armored fighting vehicles to Ukraine, the Department of Defense released details Friday of its latest military aid package to that embattled country that is valued at more than $3 billion. The package includes 100 American made M113 armored personnel carriers, 55 mine-resistant ambush protected vehicles and 138 high-mobility multipurpose wheeled vehicles, among many other military supplies, the department said in a release. President Joe Biden on Thursday announced an agreement with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz to send Ukraine armored combat fighting vehicles, a day after France said it would arm Kyiv with light tanks in its war against Russia.
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viral TikTok video raises over $100,000
on GoFundMe 6 replies
viral TikTok video raises over $100,000
on GoFundMe 6 replies
An 82-year-old Navy veteran working at a Maryland Walmart has retired thanks to an interaction with a customer that went viral on social media.
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on Your Continued Support and Further
U.S. Assistance’ 42 replies
on Your Continued Support and Further
U.S. Assistance’ 42 replies
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of FBI, CIA Will 'Shred the Integrity
of the Federal Govt' 25 replies
of FBI, CIA Will 'Shred the Integrity
of the Federal Govt' 25 replies
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