Russian bounties on US troops and a sharp rise in COVID numbers ― The Briefing for 7.3.20

Did a Russian intelligence unit offer bounties to Taliban fighters for killing U.S. troops in Afghanistan? A startling rise in COVID-19 infections among service members and veterans takes hold, some good news on aviation mishap rates and the latest on the American troop moves in Germany ― Military Times and Defense News take a look at some of the biggest stories of the week of July 3, 2020.

We also cover large-scale exercises returning to Europe, as well as an effort by prostitutes near the Navy’s Middle East headquarters on the hunt for human intelligence. All that and more on this week’s Briefing for 7.3.2020.

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Will the Supreme Court’s GI Bill ruling mean more money for vets?

A major veterans education benefits ruling by the Supreme Court this week could have far-reaching effects for millions of students.

A child thought he’d found a rock — it was actually a Marine’s jawbone

A human jawbone discovered in the Arizona desert was recently discovered to belong to a U.S. Marine Corps captain.

Internet subsidy used by millions of vets, troops set to expire in May

A federal program that helps troops and veterans pay for home internet access will run out of funding next month without congressional action.

Navy continues to struggle in recruiting as other services near goal

The Navy is performing better than it did last year, but is projected to miss its recruiting goal by roughly 6,700 sailors this fiscal year.

‘The flak can’t always miss. Somebody’s gotta’ die’

An excerpt from 'I Will Tell No War Stories' by Howard Mansfield.

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