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*Illinois Editor Tipoffs Newsletter for Monday September 25, 2023 ( 2 items )  

Air Force Trailblazer, Maj. Gen. Leavitt, Retires After 31 Years of Service
SCOTT AFB, Illinois, Sept. 25 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Transportation Command issued the following news release on Sept. 23, 2023: Today may mark the close of Air Force Maj. Gen. Jeannie Leavitt's distinguished career, but the legacy she's crafted and the lives she's influenced will undoubtedly resonate for generations, U.S. Transportation Command's top general said during Leavitt's retirement ceremony. Officiating the event, USTRANSCOM Commander Air Force Gen. Jacqueline Van Ovost   more

Army Leaders Stress Transformation as Service Adjusts to Evolving Battlefield
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- The U.S. Army News Service issued the following news: By Joe Lacdan, Army News Service To keep pace with a changing battlefield, Army leaders said the service must continually adapt while maintaining a robust exercise schedule and adjusting to a challenging recruiting landscape. In addition, the Army's new Chief of Staff, Gen. Randy A. George said the service must continually change the force, through strengthening deterrence capabilities and bolstering interoperabilit  more