Odessa gun task force aims to curb violent crime offenders
The Odessa operation targets violent weapons offenses and those using a gun in crimes, with partners including Ector County Sheriff's Office Midland agencies and the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission. Leaders say the plan could run several years to reduce street crime by steering cases into federal prosecutions and removing major offenders from neighborhoods.
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Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission
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Pentagon seeks new body armor upgrade for troops
The Pentagon is replacing body armor for U S troops in Afghanistan and Iraq to improve protection against stronger insurgent attacks. The upgrade, begun over a year ago, targets more than 500000 personnel including civilian workers and reporters, with heavier 18 pound plates designed to withstand tougher hits though delays persist due to material shortages.
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Afghanistan
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Marine Corps Systems Command
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