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Immigration
US Army to control land on Mexico border as part of base, migrants could be detained, officials say
The transfer of that border zone to military control — and making it part of an Army installation — is an attempt by the Trump administration to get around a federal law that prohibits U.S. troops from being used in domestic law enforcement on American soil.
Oregon Experience
Her name means ‘hero’: How Portland pilot Hazel Ying Lee fought for America — only to be forgotten
Lee was the first Chinese American woman to fly for the U.S. military. This is the story of how she lived up to her name.

Military
Trump's handling of Ukraine and tariffs has NATO rethinking the U.S.-made F-35 fighter
The F-35 was meant as a one-size-fits-all fighter that could be used across NATO. But strained U.S.-Europe relations are giving some member countries second thoughts about the U.S.-built plane.

History
Pentagon website removes, then restores, page honoring Black Medal of Honor recipient
Charles C. Rogers was awarded the Medal of Honor by President Richard Nixon in 1970. But a profile of the Vietnam War veteran was caught in an "auto removal process," the Defense Department says.

US Army soldiers in Oregon and Washington indicted for theft of top-secret documents
Sgt. Jian Zhao and 1st Lt. Li Tian were both serving as active duty U.S. Army soldiers at Washington’s Joint Base Lewis-McChord. Ruoyu Duan is a former U.S. Army soldier living in Hillsboro. All three were arrested Thursday, according to the U.S. Department of Justice.
Military
Musk's team is expected to target the Pentagon soon, pledging cost cuts
The DOGE team is aiming to cut 8% from next year's defense budget, officials tell NPR.

Military
Trump signs executive orders eliminating military DEI programs and reviewing transgender troops policies
Trump said the diversity programs discourage merit and leadership, and discriminate on the basis of race and sex. The directive was among a series of orders that seeks to reshape the U.S. military.
Oregon Air National Guard base set to receive new jets and a massive overhaul
The facility next to Portland International Airport is getting a major upgrade, but PDX passengers likely won’t notice the changes.

Education
Portland Public Schools board narrowly OKs path for JROTC programs
The policy revision explicitly allows district high schools to start Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps programs if they want them. There was confusion on whether the policy was needed and if it makes it easier or harder to establish these groups.
Think Out Loud
New focus on military students’ mental health at OSU
We hear from a military veteran who is leading a new effort to address the mental health needs of veterans and other military-connected students at Oregon State University.