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After mass shooting, bill would require Army to use state crisis laws to remove weapons

Sep. 16, 2024 15:31 PM EDT

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — A bill introduced after a mass shooting in Maine would require the Army to use state crisis intervention laws to remove the weapons of a service member who is deemed to be a serious threat to themselves or others, U.S. Sen. Susan Collins, the bill’s sponsor, said Monday....

Pentagon updates guidance for protecting military personnel from 'blast overpressure'

Aug. 14, 2024 09:29 AM EDT

The U.S. Defense Department is going to require cognitive assessments for all new recruits as part of a broader effort to protect troops from brain injuries resulting from exposure to blasts, including during training. The new guidance also requires greater use of protective...