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December 13, 2023

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“A new partnership between the Virginia Army National Guard and Longwood University is providing hands-on experience to exercise science students while providing the Guard with personnel trained to capture information needed to help prevent soldier injuries,” according to a Virginia Army National Guard story….

A Seattle Times analysis of DOD data showed that PFAS contamination is present in hundreds of private drinking water wells near Washington military facilities….

The San Diego City Council approved a deal with Marine Corps Air Station Miramar that will allow the city to build a $77 million green waste recycling facility, The San Diego Union-Tribune reported.

National Guard photo by Cotton Puryear

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