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March 9, 2023

At least two Ukrainian military pilots are in Tucson, Arizona for what a defense official called a “familiarization event for U.S. and Ukrainian pilots,” Newsweek reported. They are training on an F-16 simulator….

Fort McCoy, Wisconsin had an economic impact of more than $2.5 billion in fiscal year 2022, up from $1.9 billion the year before, according to a Public Affairs Office story….

Fort Benning, Georgia has partnered with nonprofit electric co-op, Flint Energies, to build a new microgrid node to serve the installation’s critical facilities, according to an Army story. “Partnering with industry is an example of Fort Benning’s commitment to remain in a constant state of mission readiness,” said Garrison Commander Col. Colin P. Mahle said.

Army photo from Fort McCoy by Scott T. Sturkol

March 9, 2023

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