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Governor Drops Lawsuit Over F-15 Transfers
Governor Drops Lawsuit Over F-15 Transfers
Governor Drops Lawsuit Over F-15 Transfers
HELENA, Mont. (AP) — Gov. Brian Schweitzer is dropping the state's lawsuit against the Defense Department over plans to move the Montana National Guard's F-15s to California. The move comes after Defense Secretary Leon Panetta assured the state's senators that the Air Force will halt scheduled transfers of aircraft until Congress finalizes 2013 budget plans later this year, which could also furthe
Governor Set to Sue Over Air Guard Mission
Governor Set to Sue Over Air Guard Mission
Governor Set to Sue Over Air Guard Mission
HELENA, Mont. (AP) — Gov. Brian Schweitzer is telling the Defense Department that he will sue to block any plans to take the state's Air National Guard mission without a suitable replacement. Schweitzer said Thursday the lawsuit will be filed in federal court next week...
US Postal Service to Stop Shipping Electronics to Troops Overseas
US Postal Service to Stop Shipping Electronics to Troops Overseas
US Postal Service to Stop Shipping Electronics to Troops Overseas
In an announcement made earlier this month, the US Postal Service told customers that as of May 16, they will no longer ship electronics like iPads, Kindles, smartphones and other devices containing lithium batteries overseas. This means that people who want to ship electronics to troops serving abroad will have to pay a premium to go through private shipping services.

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