Britain Swept By Disastrous Storm Floods Across England
A late winter storm battered England with winds up to 77 mph and extensive flooding. London suffered collapsed houses and 50 emergency calls as residents faced water shortages and widespread damage. ships struggled in the Atlantic and transportation infrastructure broke down across affected regions.
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Army Abolishes Ground Forces Insignia In Modernization Move
General Jacob L. Devers announced the abolition of the planned ground forces insignia used by armored amphibian and airborne units not assigned to a division. They will be replaced by the army ground forces shoulder patch. Division troops keep division patches while National Guard and Organized Reserve divisions retain their sleeve insignia.
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