North Korea ‘quiet’ but testing of long-range missiles, nukes could resume, US general says
In a screen capture from a video, Gen. Paul LaCamera testifies at a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing on May 18, 2021.
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By COREY DICKSTEIN | STARS AND STRIPES Published: May 18, 2021 Military tensions on the Korean Peninsula are low, but North Korea could begin testing long-range missiles and nuclear weapons again to coerce U.S. officials toward political or sanctions relief, the general nominated to lead American forces in Korea testified Tuesday. Army Gen. Paul LaCamera told the Senate Armed Services Committee that North Korean leader Kim Jong Un likely sees an opportunity to revamp stalled diplomacy with the United States under President Joe Biden, but he could also be prepared to take “provocative and coercive steps.” LaCamera, who now leads U.S. Army Pacific in Hawaii, said Tuesday in support of his nomination to command U.S. Forces Korea.
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KENTUCKY Congressman Brett Guthrie, R-Ky., was elected for the first time to represent Kentucky s 2nd Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives in 2009.
The 2nd District is the home of the birthplace of Abraham Lincoln, Mammoth Cave National Park and Fort Knox. The district covers Fort Knox, Owensboro, Bowling Green and Danville.
Before entering Congress and the workforce, Guthrie graduated in 1987 from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point and went on to serve as a Field Artillery Officer in the 101st Airborne Division – Air Assault at Fort Campbell.
Since being in Congress, Guthrie has supported several bills aimed at improving services for veterans and voted for the VA MISSION Act to streamline and improve community care available to veterans. The VA MISSION Act by former president Donald Trump was signed into law in June 2018.
By COREY DICKSTEIN | STARS AND STRIPES Published: May 18, 2021 Military tensions on the Korean Peninsula are low, but North Korea could begin testing long-range missiles and nuclear weapons again to coerce U.S. officials toward political or sanctions relief, the general nominated to lead American forces in Korea testified Tuesday. Army Gen. Paul LaCamera told the Senate Armed Services Committee that North Korean leader Kim Jong Un likely sees an opportunity to revamp stalled diplomacy with the United States under President Joe Biden, but he could also be prepared to take “provocative and coercive steps.” LaCamera, who now leads U.S. Army Pacific in Hawaii, said Tuesday in support of his nomination to command U.S. Forces Korea.
For Councilman Christopher Herndon, his public service career started long before the Denver City Council.
Herndon graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point in 1999 with a bachelor s degree in Systems Engineering. After graduation, he served nearly seven years in the U.S. Army, including deployments to Kosovo and Iraq. He was honorably discharged in 2005 with the rank of captain.
After transitioning to civilian life, Herndon looked for every opportunity to serve his community again, including an eventual City Council run.
Herndon was elected to represent District 11 in 2011, and then District 8 after a redistricting in 2015. During this time, Herndon has served two terms as City Council president from 2014 to 2016, advocated for business creation throughout the city, spearheaded the city s redistricting process and more.