Early Bird Brief

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The podcast currently has 400 episodes available.

Early Bird Brief episodes:

October 27, 2022 Boeing loses billions from defense programs
Today, Boeing released its third quarter earnings, and it appears that a number of defense programs appeared to have contributed to the company's losses.
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9min
October 26, 2022 Thousands sign up for PACT Act benefits
Today, more than 100,000 veterans have signed up for PACT Act benefits meant for soldiers who had come into contact with burn pits during their tour of duty.
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9min
October 25, 2022 Are you smarter than a military 5th grader?
Today, students in the military education system outpaced their non-military peers over the course of the pandemic.
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8min
October 24, 2022 Is the military too ”woke” for enlistees?
Today, Meghann Myers, the Pentagon Bureau Chief for the Military Times, discusses how the military is perceived as "woke" and how that affects recruiting.
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13min
October 21, 2022 F-35 fighter jet crashes in Utah
Today, an Airman is safe after their F-35 fighter jet crashes at Hill Air Force Base in Utah.
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8min
October 20, 2022 Ramping up HIMARS production
Today, Lockheed Martin announced it will ramp up production of its HIMARS, after the technology has proven extremely helpful to Ukrainians in battle.
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7min
October 19, 2022 New updates for military pet owners
Today, there are new updates for service members who own cats and dogs, especially when relocating to different areas for work.
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8min
October 18, 2022 Most veterans in ten years run for federal office
Today, the most veterans since 2012 are running for Congress, but these races might be more complicated than meets the eye.
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9min
October 17, 2022 Happy Fiscal New Year!
On today's episode, Federal Times reporter Molly Weisner breaks down developments in the upcoming 2023 fiscal year -- and the overlaps between the broader federal government and military.
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10min
October 14, 2022 Increased retiree payouts for veterans
Today, federal officials announced a nearly 9% increase in payouts for monthly checks to retirees.
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8min

FAQs about Early Bird Brief:

How many episodes does Early Bird Brief have?

The podcast currently has 400 episodes available.