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Defense Watch: Disaster Relief, Space X vs Air Force, NATO Cyber

Defense Watch: Disaster Relief, Space X vs Air Force, NATO Cyber
Marine Corps Gen. Joseph F. Dunford, Jr., chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, speaks with Army Gen. Mark A. Milley, chief of staff of the Army, before the 2018 Army Navy Game in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Dec. 8, 2018. The U.S. Military Academy cadets from West Point won 17-10. (DoD Photo by U.S. Army Sgt. James K. McCann)

Disaster Relief Deal Reached, But Shaky Road Ahead. The Senate on Thursday passed a $19.1 billion disaster aid package by a vote of 85-8, but the House failed to pass the bill before leaving for Memorial Day recess after Rep. Chip Roy (R-Texas) blocked what would have been a unanimous vote Friday. The bill, which is now tabled until at least next week, provides $381 million to repair damage caused by Hurricane Florence to installations including Marine Corps Base Camp…

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