Reserve units keep key role as Army deploys less
Lt. Gen. Charles Luckey, commander of Army Reserve Command at Fort Bragg, notes Reserve forces of over 200000 personnel provide major capabilities including civil affairs and psychological operations, theater-wide logistics, and training support across 20 time zones. He cites readiness targets, civilian job balance, and family sacrifices as core to sustaining deployments and fighting fast.
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Veterans of 173rd recount 1966 jungle battle in film
Former paratroopers describe the June 29 1966 clash as U S soldiers from the 173rd Airborne Brigade faced a large Vietcong force. The Sky Soldiers endured heavy fire, heroic actions by Medal of Honor recipient Charlie Morris, and mass casualties. The veterans discuss memory, reconciliation, and the war’s impact in My Father's Brothers.
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Japan plans own force. declines joining U.S. Middle East mission
Tokyo announced it will not join a U.S. coalition to protect Middle East oil shipments but will deploy its own force to safeguard oil imports. Chief Cabinet Secretary Suga said Japan will continue close cooperation with Washington while pursuing independent measures for stability. Prime Minister Abe had sought to ease U.S.-Iran tensions amid Tehran's sanctions and deal terms disputes.
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Veterans share healing power of film at Indigo Moon festival
Eight Vietnam veterans recount a brutal battle in the documentary My Father's Brothers directed by Shawn Kelley. The film, shown at Indigo Moon in Fayetteville, won the audience award for best documentary feature and shared the judges award, with cast and crew joining a post screening discussion.
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