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It Is Time for Qatar to Choose a Side: The United States or Terror Groups
The Algemeiner | Share: For the sake of peace and stability in the Middle East, it is vital that the United States drastically change its relations with Qatar. Qatar has long played a double game, seeking good relations with the United States while maintaining ties — if not support — for its adversaries. That pattern appears to be repeating itself again, with competing reports about whether the leadership of the terrorist group Hamas will continue to be welcome to live in Doha.
It Is Time for Qatar to Choose a Side: The United States or Terror Groups
It Is Time for Qatar to Choose a Side: The United States or Terror Groups [contact-form-7 404 "Not Found"] For the sake of peace and stability in the Middle East, it is vital that the United States drastically change its relations with Qatar. Qatar has long played a double game, seeking good relations with the United States while maintaining ties — if not support — for its adversaries.
A helping hand during the military-to-civilian transition: Raymond Mason
Each year, more than 200,000 service members transition out of the U.S. military and into civilian life, whether through retirement or simply reaching the end of their term of service. Many of these men and women will choose to join the civilian workforce, where the training they received during their military service will prove invaluable in their new careers.
New financial resources for Army families facing natural disasters and other emergencies
Articles Raymond Mason Posted On July 13, 2021 15:53:39 Members of the U.S. military and their families experience many milestones and seasonal events: the start of PCS travel, back-to-school in the fall, end-of-year holidays, and many more. After a year impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, when many of these familiar rhythms were delayed or significantly disrupted, we are all looking forward to the sense of normalcy that a return to these activities will bring.
Why the US Should ‘Frontload’ Military Aid to Israel
As Iran and its proxies become more emboldened in their ambitions, the United States should strongly consider better assisting its allies in confronting Tehran and defending mutual security interests. In a 2019 report, the Jewish Institute for National Security of America called for “frontloading,” or shifting forward, annual US defense assistance to Israel without raising the yearly cost for Washington.
In an unprecedented year, the Army continues to help its own
Brig. Gen. Edward L. Vaughan is the Air National Guard Special Assistant to Maj. Gen. Scott F. Smith, the Director of Training and Readiness, Deputy Chief of Staff for Operations, Headquarters U.S. Air Force, Arlington, Va. The directorate, encompassing seven divisions and the Air Force Agency for Modeling and Simulation, is responsible for policy, guidance and oversight of Air Force operations.
The Conversation: Indian day school survivors are seeking truth and justice
Federal Indian Day School Settlement: Claims Process Open for Survivors of Federal Indian Day Schools Indian day school survivors are seeking truth and justice By Jackson Pind (Queen’s University, Ontario), Raymond Mason, and Theodore Christou (Queen’s University, Ontario) The Conversation In January 2020, Canada began accepting claims emerging from a billion-dollar settlement with survivors of the Indian day schools.
Indian day schools survivors are seeking truth and justice
In January 2020, Canada began accepting claims emerging from a billion-dollar settlement with survivors of the Indian day schools. This landmark settlement has been embroiled by legal battles as well as additional lawsuits. In the meantime, survivors and the public have yet to learn how the $200 million, earmarked for education, healing and commemoration, will be used.
Troops have key allies when natural disasters strike
OPINION Troops have key allies when natural disasters strike By RAYMOND MASON, JACK KLIMP, JOHN HOPPER AND CARI THOMAS | Special to Stars and Stripes | Published: October 20, 2020 Stars and Stripes is making stories on the coronavirus pandemic available free of charge. See other free reports here. Sign up for our daily coronavirus newsletter here. Please support our journalism with a subscription.
US Must Exert Active Leadership to End Conflict in Libya
Ruptures in Libya’s already fractured politics could cause the country to further spiral out of control only a month after the warring sides agreed to a ceasefire. After protests against appalling living conditions, the interim government aligned with Khalifa Haftar’s Libyan National Army (LNA) resigned. Meanwhile, the UN-recognized Government of National Accord (GNA) has also faced internal political disputes that could spell the end of recent constructive diplomacy.
Iran's Strategy Behind the Saudi Attack
A possible Iranian link to the attack on a Saudi oil installation this past weekend is the latest example of Iran’s continued ability to threaten American interests in the Middle East despite robust U.S. sanctions. While the administration is applying maximum economic pressure, sanctions alone will not force Iran to the table and are insufficient to address resulting Iranian retaliation.
Help spouses have a career year at their new bases
OPINION Help spouses have a career year at their new bases By RAYMOND V. MASON | Special to Stars and Stripes | Published: August 29, 2019 When U.S. Army spouse Richelle Futch began working as a mental health counselor in 2012, her passion was helping others make lasting changes to improve their lives for the better.
Alliance Resource Partners: Coal On The Way Out, But 14% Yield Isn't Going Anywhere
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