Mark Galloway

Rotational training units at the Joint Multinational Readiness Center (JMRC) often struggle to counter enemy threats in the rear area, particularly in the brigade support area (BSA). The deactivation of brigade engineer battalions (BEBs) has significantly shifted the responsibility for rear area security to brigade support battalions (BSBs), which must maintain overall mission command of brigade (BDE) sustainment operations.

One subject is top of mind at the moment for many charities working in international development: Sudan. It is the world’s worst humanitarian disaster and yet it is not getting the aid or the public attention that it deserves. Many development agencies believe that the key to changing the status quo is media coverage. Yes, there has been some coverage. For example, just in the past few days, The Times has published an excellent series of articles by Anthony Loyd. But the coverage has been sporadic.

The COVID-19 pandemic has created a seismic shift in the healthcare industry. Primary care practices are projected to lose an estimated $65,000 in revenue per full-time physician this year and an estimated 8% of practices have closed under the pandemic’s weight. Those struggles are likely to continue well into next year.