Audio by Capt. Joshua Pattern | 187th Fighter Wing | 06.10.2026
Global geopolitical instability is intensifying as tensions between the United States and Iran escalate following the downing of a US Apache helicopter by an Iranian drone near the Strait of Hormuz, leading President Trump to warn that Tehran will "pay the price" for stalled negotiations. Iran appears to be utilizing "calibrated force" to secure diplomatic concessions, betting that the US......
Courtesy Audio | The Judge Advocate General's Legal Center and School | 06.10.2026
In this episode, we analyze the chronological restructuring of FAR Part 33 and the new addition of a "designated purpose" for the bid protest system intended to deter improper filings. We dive into substantive updates to agency-level protests, including the mandatory disclosure of redacted Source Selection Decision documents (SSDD) to protesters and the streamlined approval levels for......
Courtesy Audio | The Judge Advocate General's Legal Center and School | 06.10.2026
In this episode, we analyze the chronological restructuring of FAR Part 33 and the new addition of a "designated purpose" for the bid protest system intended to deter improper filings. We dive into substantive updates to agency-level protests, including the mandatory disclosure of redacted Source Selection Decision documents (SSDD) to protesters and the streamlined approval levels for......
Courtesy Audio | The Judge Advocate General's Legal Center and School | 06.10.2026
In this episode, we review the sufficiency of evidence to sustain a conviction of wrongful use of a controlled substance under Article 112a, UCMJ. Specifically, we address the standard required to trigger the permissive inference to prove the wrongfulness element and the relevance of expert testimony where the government does not admit the underlying lab results. We further discuss the......
Courtesy Audio | The Judge Advocate General's Legal Center and School | 06.10.2026
In this episode, we review the sufficiency of evidence to sustain a conviction of wrongful use of a controlled substance under Article 112a, UCMJ. Specifically, we address the standard required to trigger the permissive inference to prove the wrongfulness element and the relevance of expert testimony where the government does not admit the underlying lab results. We further discuss the......
Audio by Petty Officer 3rd Class Jacob Hart | AFN Sigonella | 06.10.2026
NAVAL AIR STATION SIGONELLA, Italy (June 10, 2026) Radio News highlights NATO's Forward Land Forces Finland Initiative with the newest multinational battlegroup beginning operations in Sweden and Finland. American Forces Network Sigonella is a Navy-operated American Forces Radio and Television Service station that provides host command and military information, local and world news, sports and......
Audio by Petty Officer 3rd Class Jacob Hart | AFN Sigonella | 06.10.2026
NAVAL AIR STATION SIGONELLA, Italy (June 10, 2026) Radio News highlights Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky attending a summit in Estonia with Baltic and Nordic leaders to discuss continued support for Ukraine . American Forces Network Sigonella is a Navy-operated American Forces Radio and Television Service station that provides host command and military information, local and world news,......
Audio by Susanne Goebel | U.S. Army Europe and Africa | 06.09.2026
The USAREUR-AF News Brief is an audio brief summarizing news of note for U.S. Army Europe and Africa and NATO LANDCOM. This brief is informational only and does not imply endorsement of any organization. Generative artificial intelligence was used in the production of this brief, and copyright owners retain all rights to their work....
