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April 29, 2022 | Volume 46, Number 17
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Secretary of Defense hosts Ukraine Defense Consultative Group on Ramstein by C. Todd Lopez Department of Defense News In a forum hosted by Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III, nearly 40 nations met to discuss current and future efforts to provide support for Ukraine in maintaining its sovereignty, at Ramstein Air Base, April 26. “We’re all coming away with a transparent and shared understanding of the challenge that the Ukrainians face,” Austin said during a press briefing that followed the conference. “I know that we’re all determined to help Ukraine win today and build strength for tomorrow. The work that we’ve done together in record time has made a huge difference on the battlefield.” During the briefing, Austin announced that several nations have agreed to step up support for Ukraine, even beyond the valuable work they are already doing. The German government, for instance, agreed to provide 50 Cheetah anti-aircraft systems to Ukraine. The British government also agreed to provide Ukraine with anti-aircraft capabilities, Austin See SECRETARY OF DEFENSE, Page 3
U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III, second from left, and U.S. Army General Mark Milley, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, left, meet with leaders from across the world to discuss the ongoing crisis in Ukraine during the Ukraine Security Consultative Group event at Ramstein Air Base, April 26. The United States continues to uphold the principles of democracy, territorial integrity, sovereignty, and respect for the international rules-based order. Photo by Airman 1st Class Jared Lovett
Taking overnight train to Sweden by Kat Nickola MilitaryInGermany.com
My family earned some solid Tågskryt over spring break by traveling overland, via train, all the way to Stockholm. Tågskryt is the Swedish word for “train cred” or “train brag” — the very Swedish idea that I can now brag about my trip See NIGHT TRAIN, Page 24
“The Bad Guys” is the fea tured movie of the we ek, Photo by Jakub Pelka/Shutterstock.com
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