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Less than a week ago president obama promised the United States would start hunting isis targets wherever they are. This time it meant south of baghdad where they destroyed an area where six isis vehicles were destroyed in a separate strike. There have been 162 airstrikes in iraq since isis started causing trouble. So far the strikes have been focused on protecting americans and humanitarian aid. Right now retired general john allens job is to figure out what the coalition needs in their fight against isis and figure out what each ally is willing to contribute. Senior Administration Officials ...

Illinois Army National Guard Brig. Gen. Mark Jackson of Frankfort, Illinois, has been selected as the Deputy Commanding General of Operations for First Army and will be promoted to Major General. “As First Army’s Deputy Commander, Mark Jackson will greatly influence how National Guard and Reserve Soldiers are trained for deployment,” said Maj. Gen. Rich Neely, the Adjutant General of Illinois and Commander of the Illinois National Guard. “He is a strategic leader and combat veteran who truly cares for those who serve under him. I cannot think of a better officer to help prepare Sold...