
Military
The war in Ukraine rages on, but the country's people are showing resiliency and fighting back in a way unpredicted by some. We discuss the past 6 months of Russia's invasion.
Air Date: August 26, 2022 10:00 am
Listen 49:31Biden announces nearly $3 billion in new military aid for Ukraine
The announcement comes as Ukraine is celebrating its 1991 declaration of independence from the Soviet Union.
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U.S. to send $3 billion in aid to Ukraine as war hits 6 months
The money will fund contracts for drones, weapons, and other equipment that may not see the battlefront for a year or two.
3 years ago
Afghanistan and the bond between a Marine and an interpreter
Major Thomas Schuman on his book, "Always Faithful: A Story of the War in Afghanistan, the Fall of Kabul, and the Unshakable Bond Between a Marine and an Interpreter."
Air Date: August 23, 2022 10:00 am
Listen 49:15Ukrainian military says it repelled more than dozen attacks
The Ukrainian military said Monday that it had repelled more than a dozen Russian attacks in the country’s east and north.
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Biden signs ‘burn pits’ help for vets; a personal win, too
The legislation will help veterans get disability payments without having to prove their illness was the result of their service.
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U.S. pledges $1 billion more rockets, other arms for Ukraine
Monday's pledge promises what will be the biggest yet delivery of rockets, ammunition and other arms straight from Department of Defense stocks for Ukrainian forces.
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Senate backs Finland, Sweden for NATO 95-1, rebuking Russia
Lawmakers call Wednesday's 95-1 vote to expand the Western defensive bloc a “slam-dunk” for U.S. national security and a day of reckoning for Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
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Senate approves bill to aid vets exposed to toxic burn pits
The GOP objections delayed final passage, infuriating veterans groups and advocates, including comedian Jon Stewart.
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Pennsylvania’s Casey, Toomey on opposite sides of federal burn pit legislation
An expansion of VA benefits to those impacted by burn pits has Bob Casey and Pat Toomey on opposite sides of the legislative fence.
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1st ship carrying Ukrainian grain leaves the port of Odesa
The first ship carrying Ukrainian grain has set out from the port of Odesa.
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The Senate passed a bill to help sick veterans. Then 25 Republicans reversed course
Groups are slamming GOP senators for blocking a bill that would have given health care and benefits to veterans affected by from toxic chemicals and burn pits in wars.
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First responders join military for ‘worst case scenario’ training in Philly this week
Area first responders and the military will join forces this week to run a disaster preparedness exercise in South Philadelphia.
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Russia hits Ukraine’s Black Sea port despite grain deal
Russian missiles have struck Ukraine’s Black Sea port of Odesa just hours after Moscow and Kyiv signed deals to allow grain exports to resume from there.
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