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  Austin: 'We will stand with Ukraine as long as it takes'

  U.S. Department of Defense Secretary Lloyd J. Austin III announced additional security assistance for Ukraine amidst its war with Russia.

  By Federal Newswire Report

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  Department of Defense sending troops to border 'until CBP can address these needs'

  Pentagon Press Secretary Air Force Brig. Gen. Pat Ryder said the Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin III has approved a request from Homeland Security to send military troops to the southwest border.

  By Federal Newswire Report

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  Blinken authorizes $550 million in arms to Ukraine: 'Our commitment to the people of Ukraine will not waver'

  Secretary of State Antony Blinken gave authorization for the United States to send additional HIMAR ammunition and 155mm artillery systems to be sent to Ukraine's forces.

  By Bob Pepalis

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  Operation Allies Welcome announces departure of last Afghan nationals from Fort Pickett, VA

  The last group of Afghan nationals who were temporarily housed at Fort Pickett, Virginia, departed the base on Feb. 2.

  By Zachary Richter

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