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U.S. delivered “wet and moldy body armor” to Taiwan, Pentagon watchdog says
The Pentagon sent Taiwan “wet and moldy body armor” in shipments of armaments meant to strengthen Taiwan’s defenses, but instead, the U.S. spent at least an additional $730,000 to try to remedy the problems, according to a report released this week by the Defense Department inspector general.
The independent watchdog concluded that between November 2023 and March 2024, the Pentagon failed to follow guidelines on delivering assistance through the presidential drawdown authority, which allows the U.S. to send allies equipment from current Defense Department stocks.
“Had policies been followed, the Defense Department would have been able to provide Taiwan with military equipment in acceptable condition,” Inspector General Robert Storch said in a statement. “Instead, the equipment arrived in Taiwan damaged and moldy. Such performance risks eroding Taiwan’s confidence in the United States as a reliable source of assistance.”
The American Institute in Taiwan via Defense Dept. inspector general’s report, September 2024
The damaged equipment was part of the $345 million package the Biden administration announced in July 2023, which was the first drawdown the U.S. has ever committed to Taiwan.
More than 340 out of 504 pallets of equipment — about 67% — sustained water damage as they sat for three months at Travis Air Force base waiting for a flight to Taiwan. Some of the pallets were exposed to blowing rain, fog, humidity and heat because the base did not have sufficient storage facilities, according to the report.
The inspector general’s office observed the pallets had “visible mold spores, wrapped in plastic that had trapped water, facilitating further deterioration and mold growth.”
Of the 340 water-damaged pallets, 120 were delivered to Taiwan, containing more than 3,000 mildewed body armor plates and 500 wet and moldy tactical vests. Taiwanese authorities spent weeks unpacking and drying the equipment, the report said.
The inspector general found there was miscommunication about whose responsibility it was to arrange the delivery flights to Taiwan and recommended the Pentagon agency in charge of providing training and equipment to U.S. allies — the Defense Security Cooperation Agency — develop a plan that clarifies the responsibilities and timelines for shipment and ensure there are processes to check the quality of shipments.
“Taiwan is a key security cooperation partner, and the U.S. Government is committed to ensuring that equipment delivered to this partner is sufficient for operational use,” Pentagon spokesperson Maj. Pete Nguyen said in a statement to CBS News, adding that future presidential drawdown authority — or PDA — packages for Taiwan “will be informed by the lessons learned from PDA-01, which was the first of its kind.”
U.S. personnel told the inspector general’s office they spent about $619,000 in labor and materials at the base to clean and dry wet and moldy body armor that had not been sent and then another $113,500 to replace some of the equipment before it was sent to Taiwan.
As of May 31, 2024, the U.S. had not sent Taiwan replacements for the damaged body armor plates and tactical vests that did arrive, according to the report.
The inspector general also found that some of the 2.7 million rounds of ammunition Taiwan received had expired and were sent “in a mix of original, loose, and incorrect packaging.”
The report says that the delivery of “unserviceable equipment” risks “degrading Taiwan’s confidence in the United States.”
Nguyen, a Pentagon spokesperson, said in the statement to CBS News, “We appreciate the perspective this report brings to a complex and unique issue for a critical security cooperation partner and anticipate the positive impact it will have on the Department moving forward.”
The defense budget for 2023 authorized the U.S. to spend up to $1 billion in presidential drawdown authority for Taiwan annually.
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How to watch the Dallas Cowboys vs. Washington Commanders NFL game today: Livestream options, more
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The Dallas Cowboys will face off with the Washington Commanders today. With a record of 3-7, the Cowboys have had a tough season so far and will be looking to recover after a five-game losing streak. The Commanders, who have racked up a record of 7-4, will be trying to snap a two-game losing streak on the heels of last week’s 26-18 loss against the Eagles.
Here’s how and when you can watch the Cowboys vs. Commanders game today, whether or not you have cable.
How to watch the Dallas Cowboys vs. Washington Commanders
The Cowboys vs. Commanders game will be played on Sunday, November 24, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. ET (11:00 a.m. PT). The game will air on Fox and stream on Fubo and the platforms featured below.
How and when to watch the Dallas Cowboys vs. Washington Commanders game without cable
You can watch this week’s NFL game on Fox via several streaming services. All you need is an internet connection and one of the top options outlined below.
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Want to watch today’s game live on your smartphone? Then the NFL+ streaming service is the solution you’re looking for. It lets you watch NFL Network and out-of-market games on mobile devices, with an upgrade option to NFL+ Premium that includes NFL RedZone for watching up to eight games simultaneously. Just note that NFL+ only works on phones and tablets, not TVs.
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How to watch the San Francisco 49ers vs. Green Bay Packers NFL game today: Livestream options, more
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The San Francisco 49ers will take on the Green Bay Packers today. With a split record of 5-5, the 49ers will be looking to secure a win against the Packers after last week’s tight 20-17 loss against the Seattle Seahawks. The Packers, who have racked up a winning record of 7-3 so far this season, could be tough to take down as they look to lock in their second win in a row.
Here’s how and when you can watch the 49ers vs. Packers game today, whether or not you have cable.
Here’s how and when to watch the San Francisco 49ers vs. Green Bay Packers
The 49ers vs. Packers game will be played on Sunday, November 24, 2024 at 4:25 p.m. ET (1:25 p.m. PT). The game will air on Fox and stream on Fubo and the platforms featured below.
How and when to watch the San Francisco 49ers vs. Green Bay Packers game without cable
You can watch this week’s NFL game on Fox via several streaming services. All you need is an internet connection and one of the following options.
Dive into NFL action with Fubo, the ultimate sports streaming platform. Watch every game from Sunday kickoffs to primetime battles on CBS, Fox, NBC, ABC, ESPN, and NFL Network. Upgrade to the Pro package for 200+ channels and unlimited DVR, or level up with the Elite + Sports Plus package for NFL RedZone’s nonstop scoring highlights in stunning 4K. Try Fubo risk-free with a seven-day trial, and enjoy the excitement on up to 10 devices simultaneously — perfect for sharing the game-day experience with family and friends.
Catch today’s game by subscribing to Sling’s Orange + Blue tier, which features 46 channels, including ESPN, ABC, NBC and Fox, covering local and nationally broadcast NFL games. The plan also includes 50 hours of DVR storage for added convenience. To expand your NFL coverage, consider pairing it with Paramount+ for CBS games or enhance your lineup with the Sports Extra add-on, which offers channels like NFL RedZone, NBA TV and Golf Channel.
Watching NFL games, including Fox broadcasts, is simple with Hulu + Live TV, which includes 90 channels, unlimited DVR storage and access to NFL preseason games, live regular season games and studio shows. The service includes ESPN+ and Disney+ in the subscription.
Want to watch today’s game live on your smartphone? If so, NFL+ streaming service is the way to go. It lets you watch NFL Network and out-of-market games on mobile devices, with an upgrade option to NFL+ Premium that includes NFL RedZone for watching up to eight games simultaneously. Note that NFL+ only works on phones and tablets, not TVs.
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How to watch the Arizona Cardinals vs. Seattle Seahawks NFL game today: Livestream options, more
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The Arizona Cardinals will face off with the Seattle Seahawks today. The Cardinals have a 6-4 record so far this season and will be looking to add another win to their four-game winning streak when they take on the Seahawks. They could meet their match with the Seahawks, though, who have racked up a record of 5-5 so far this season and are coming off of last Sunday’s 20-17 win against the San Francisco 49ers.
Here’s how and when you can watch the Cardinals vs. Seahawks game today, whether or not you have cable.
How to watch the Arizona Cardinals vs. Seattle Seahawks
The Cardinals vs. Seahawks game will be played on Sunday, November 24, 2024 at 4:25 p.m. ET (1:25 p.m. PT). The game will air on Fox and stream on Fubo and the platforms featured below.
How and when to watch the Arizona Cardinals vs. Seattle Seahawks game without cable
You can watch this week’s NFL game on Fox via several streaming services. All you need is an internet connection and one of the these options:
Dive into NFL action with Fubo, the ultimate sports streaming platform. Watch every game from Sunday kickoffs to primetime battles on CBS, Fox, NBC, ABC, ESPN, and NFL Network. Upgrade to the Pro package for 200+ channels and unlimited DVR, or level up with the Elite + Sports Plus package for NFL RedZone’s nonstop scoring highlights in stunning 4K. Try Fubo risk-free with a seven-day trial, and enjoy the excitement on up to 10 devices simultaneously — perfect for sharing the game-day experience with family and friends.
Catch today’s game by subscribing to Sling’s Orange + Blue tier, which features 46 channels, including ESPN, ABC, NBC, and Fox, covering local and nationally broadcast NFL games. The plan also includes 50 hours of DVR storage for added convenience. To expand your NFL coverage, consider pairing it with Paramount+ for CBS games or enhance your lineup with the Sports Extra add-on, which offers channels like NFL RedZone, NBA TV, and Golf Channel.
Watching NFL games, including Fox broadcasts, is simple with Hulu + Live TV, which includes 90 channels, unlimited DVR storage, and access to NFL preseason games, live regular season games and studio shows. The service includes ESPN+ and Disney+ in the subscription.
Want to watch today’s game live on your smartphone? If so, the NFL+ streaming service may be the best bet. It lets you watch NFL Network and out-of-market games on mobile devices, with an upgrade option to NFL+ Premium that includes NFL RedZone for watching up to eight games simultaneously. Note that NFL+ only works on phones and tablets, not TVs.
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