 Stoltenberg says Ukraine is taking on some reforms needed in order to become a NATO member. He also says that the organization will be spending 40 billion euros, that's about 43 billion American dollars, to help bolster Ukraine's defenses over the next year. As the town of Matthews continues to grow, the fire department welcomes their new full-time hires this week, with their new fire station currently being built. A year ago, over the 4th of July, they hardly had anyone available to respond to emergencies.