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Tuesday, 31 May 2011
Wall Street firms reach out to veterans - Army News | News from Afghanistan & Iraq - Army Times
Wall Street firms reach out to veterans - Army News | News from Afghanistan & Iraq - Army Times
Staff report
Posted : Thursday May 12, 2011 17:42:17 EDT
Ready to trade your camo for a power tie? Service members and veterans interested in working in finance can learn more about the industry and make contacts at the upcoming Veterans on Wall Street conference in New York City.
The conference, to be held June 23 at the Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum, will include information sessions for recent veterans and a career fair hosted by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and Manhattan Chamber of Commerce...
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Staff report
Posted : Thursday May 12, 2011 17:42:17 EDT
Ready to trade your camo for a power tie? Service members and veterans interested in working in finance can learn more about the industry and make contacts at the upcoming Veterans on Wall Street conference in New York City.
The conference, to be held June 23 at the Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum, will include information sessions for recent veterans and a career fair hosted by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and Manhattan Chamber of Commerce...
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Cost of war in Afghanistan will be major factor in troop-reduction talks - Afghanistan - Stripes
Cost of war in Afghanistan will be major factor in troop-reduction talks - Afghanistan - Stripes
Security in Afghanistan won't be the driving force behind the reduction of U.S. and coalition forces, according to The Washington Post. It'll most likely fall to the mighty dollar; to the cost of the war.
The U.S. military will spend $113 billion on operations in Afghanistan this fiscal year, the Post reports, and is seeking another...
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Security in Afghanistan won't be the driving force behind the reduction of U.S. and coalition forces, according to The Washington Post. It'll most likely fall to the mighty dollar; to the cost of the war.
The U.S. military will spend $113 billion on operations in Afghanistan this fiscal year, the Post reports, and is seeking another...
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VA infection issues prompt blood tests for vets - Army News | News from Afghanistan & Iraq - Army Times
VA infection issues prompt blood tests for vets - Army News | News from Afghanistan & Iraq - Army Times
By Dan Sewell - The Associated Press
Posted : Tuesday May 31, 2011 5:56:46 EDT
DAYTON, Ohio — Herman Williams came home safely after fighting in the jungles of Vietnam as a Marine. He was shocked to learn four decades later that his military service had again placed him in jeopardy — this time, because he got a tooth pulled.
Williams is among 13,000 veterans who have been warned in the last two years that their blood should be tested for potentially fatal infections after possible exposures by improper hygiene practices at five VA hospitals in Ohio, Florida, Georgia, Missouri and Tennessee. This Memorial Day finds the Department of Veterans Affairs...
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By Dan Sewell - The Associated Press
Posted : Tuesday May 31, 2011 5:56:46 EDT
DAYTON, Ohio — Herman Williams came home safely after fighting in the jungles of Vietnam as a Marine. He was shocked to learn four decades later that his military service had again placed him in jeopardy — this time, because he got a tooth pulled.
Williams is among 13,000 veterans who have been warned in the last two years that their blood should be tested for potentially fatal infections after possible exposures by improper hygiene practices at five VA hospitals in Ohio, Florida, Georgia, Missouri and Tennessee. This Memorial Day finds the Department of Veterans Affairs...
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Monday, 30 May 2011
Troops in Afghanistan remember fallen comrades - Military News | News From Afghanistan, Iraq And Around The World - Military Times
Troops in Afghanistan remember fallen comrades - Military News | News From Afghanistan, Iraq And Around The World - Military Times
By Jon Gambrell - The Associated Press
Posted : Monday May 30, 2011 10:16:34 EDT
KABUL, Afghanistan — U.S. troops fighting in Afghanistan paused Monday to remember the fallen in Memorial Day services, as a war nearly a decade old trudges on.
Some prayed and held flag-raising ceremonies at dawn to recognize the more than 1,400 killed in combat here since the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks that triggered the war...
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By Jon Gambrell - The Associated Press
Posted : Monday May 30, 2011 10:16:34 EDT
KABUL, Afghanistan — U.S. troops fighting in Afghanistan paused Monday to remember the fallen in Memorial Day services, as a war nearly a decade old trudges on.
Some prayed and held flag-raising ceremonies at dawn to recognize the more than 1,400 killed in combat here since the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks that triggered the war...
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Hashable Team Blog
Hashable Team Blog
It is Memorial Day Weekend — the official kickoff to summer, the start of beach season, an excuse to wear white — and a time to remember those who serve their country to protect and preserve those carefree traditions.
Hashable is all about remembering — remembering the people you meet, the relationships that evolve and the great events you shar...
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It is Memorial Day Weekend — the official kickoff to summer, the start of beach season, an excuse to wear white — and a time to remember those who serve their country to protect and preserve those carefree traditions.
Hashable is all about remembering — remembering the people you meet, the relationships that evolve and the great events you shar...
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Sunday, 29 May 2011
Military names 6 soldiers killed in Afghanistan - Army News | News from Afghanistan & Iraq - Army Times
Military names 6 soldiers killed in Afghanistan - Army News | News from Afghanistan & Iraq - Army Times
The Associated Press
Posted : Sunday May 29, 2011 11:29:00 EDT
WASHINGTON — The military says six soldiers assigned to Fort Campbell, Ky., were killed in Afghanistan when their unit was hit by an improvised explosive device.
The Department of Defense says the six died Thursday of wounds from the attack in Kandahar province.
They were....
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The Associated Press
Posted : Sunday May 29, 2011 11:29:00 EDT
WASHINGTON — The military says six soldiers assigned to Fort Campbell, Ky., were killed in Afghanistan when their unit was hit by an improvised explosive device.
The Department of Defense says the six died Thursday of wounds from the attack in Kandahar province.
They were....
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Blue Angels CO resigns after low flyover - Military News | News From Afghanistan, Iraq And Around The World - Military Times
Blue Angels CO resigns after low flyover - Military News | News From Afghanistan, Iraq And Around The World - Military Times
By William H. McMichael - Staff writer
Posted : Friday May 27, 2011 14:08:56 EDT
The commanding officer of the elite Blue Angels flight demonstration team stepped down Friday after a mere seven months in command following a “lower-than-normal maneuver” during a recent show that forced the cancellation of three of the team’s acrobatic performances, according to a Navy announcement.
The voluntary relief of Cmdr. Dave Koss of Orange Park, Fla., a 20-year F/A-18 pilot, came less than a week after he grounded the unit following a May 22 incident in which four of the team’s Hornets flying in a diamond barrel roll break for....
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By William H. McMichael - Staff writer
Posted : Friday May 27, 2011 14:08:56 EDT
The commanding officer of the elite Blue Angels flight demonstration team stepped down Friday after a mere seven months in command following a “lower-than-normal maneuver” during a recent show that forced the cancellation of three of the team’s acrobatic performances, according to a Navy announcement.
The voluntary relief of Cmdr. Dave Koss of Orange Park, Fla., a 20-year F/A-18 pilot, came less than a week after he grounded the unit following a May 22 incident in which four of the team’s Hornets flying in a diamond barrel roll break for....
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Friday, 27 May 2011
Diplomacy at 13,000 Feet | U.S. Department of State Blog
Diplomacy at 13,000 Feet | U.S. Department of State Blog
U.S. Ambassador to Nepal Scott H DeLisi, accompanied by a U.S. Embassy delegation, visited Pangboche Monastery, a recipient of the 2010 Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation (AFCP) grant of $83,500 provided through the U.S. Embassy to the Mountain Institute. The delegation traveled approximately 50 miles on foot and by horse to reach the Buddhist site, which is located in Sagarmatha National Park near Mount Everest Base Camp at an elevation of 13,000 feet. Following a very warm welcome by the lamas and the Pangboche community, the Ambassador participated in a puja (ritual ceremony) to initiate the main work of restoration of the ancient Monastery, which serves as the education center for the Sherpas of Nepal.
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U.S. Ambassador to Nepal Scott H DeLisi, accompanied by a U.S. Embassy delegation, visited Pangboche Monastery, a recipient of the 2010 Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation (AFCP) grant of $83,500 provided through the U.S. Embassy to the Mountain Institute. The delegation traveled approximately 50 miles on foot and by horse to reach the Buddhist site, which is located in Sagarmatha National Park near Mount Everest Base Camp at an elevation of 13,000 feet. Following a very warm welcome by the lamas and the Pangboche community, the Ambassador participated in a puja (ritual ceremony) to initiate the main work of restoration of the ancient Monastery, which serves as the education center for the Sherpas of Nepal.
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Thursday, 26 May 2011
The 2011 National Memorial Day Concert at the U.S. Capitol - May 29 | PBS
The 2011 National Memorial Day Concert at the U.S. Capitol - May 29 | PBS
Live on PBS from the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol in High Definition!
Sunday, May 29th, from 8:00 to 9:30 pm ET (check local listings).
For over two decades, PBS's National Memorial Day Concert has led the nation in honoring the service and sacrifice of our men and women in uniform, their families at home and all the fallen who have given their lives for our country. The multi award-winning event will be co-hosted for the sixth year by Emmy Award-winner Gary Sinise (CSI:New York) and Tony Award-winner Joe Mantegna (Criminal Minds), two acclaimed actors who have dedicated themselves to veterans causes and supporting our troops in active service. Joining them will be an all-star line-up of dignitaries, actors and musical artists.
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Live on PBS from the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol in High Definition!
Sunday, May 29th, from 8:00 to 9:30 pm ET (check local listings).
For over two decades, PBS's National Memorial Day Concert has led the nation in honoring the service and sacrifice of our men and women in uniform, their families at home and all the fallen who have given their lives for our country. The multi award-winning event will be co-hosted for the sixth year by Emmy Award-winner Gary Sinise (CSI:New York) and Tony Award-winner Joe Mantegna (Criminal Minds), two acclaimed actors who have dedicated themselves to veterans causes and supporting our troops in active service. Joining them will be an all-star line-up of dignitaries, actors and musical artists.
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Army Seeks Recruits Via Social Media - Advertising - NYTimes.com
Army Seeks Recruits Via Social Media - Advertising - NYTimes.com
These days, the Army is getting social — if not quite that sociable — as potential recruits increasingly spend time with social media like Facebook, Flickr, Twitter and YouTube......
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These days, the Army is getting social — if not quite that sociable — as potential recruits increasingly spend time with social media like Facebook, Flickr, Twitter and YouTube......
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ROTC to return to Yale University - Military News | News From Afghanistan, Iraq And Around The World - Military Times
ROTC to return to Yale University - Military News | News From Afghanistan, Iraq And Around The World - Military Times
By John Christoffersen - The Associated Press
Posted : Thursday May 26, 2011 10:23:44 EDT
NEW HAVEN, Conn. — Yale University has agreed to bring back the ROTC for the first time in decades after Congress voted to allow gays to serve openly in the military.
Yale President Richard Levin and Navy Secretary Ray Mabus planned to sign an agreement Thursday that establishes the Naval ROTC's formal presenc....
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By John Christoffersen - The Associated Press
Posted : Thursday May 26, 2011 10:23:44 EDT
NEW HAVEN, Conn. — Yale University has agreed to bring back the ROTC for the first time in decades after Congress voted to allow gays to serve openly in the military.
Yale President Richard Levin and Navy Secretary Ray Mabus planned to sign an agreement Thursday that establishes the Naval ROTC's formal presenc....
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Wednesday, 25 May 2011
More than 7,000 slotted for Iraq this summer - Army News | News from Afghanistan & Iraq - Army Times
More than 7,000 slotted for Iraq this summer - Army News | News from Afghanistan & Iraq - Army Times
More than 7,000 slotted for Iraq this summer
Staff report
Posted : Wednesday May 25, 2011 12:33:44 EDT
More than 7,170 soldiers will deploy to Iraq beginning in mid-summer — despite a security agreement that requires U.S. forces to depart the country by Dec. 31.
The deployments are part of the regular rotation of forces and will include a division headquarters of 775 soldiers and two brigade combat teams totaling 6,400 soldiers, according to a Defense Department announcement Tuesday....
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More than 7,000 slotted for Iraq this summer
Staff report
Posted : Wednesday May 25, 2011 12:33:44 EDT
More than 7,170 soldiers will deploy to Iraq beginning in mid-summer — despite a security agreement that requires U.S. forces to depart the country by Dec. 31.
The deployments are part of the regular rotation of forces and will include a division headquarters of 775 soldiers and two brigade combat teams totaling 6,400 soldiers, according to a Defense Department announcement Tuesday....
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Tuesday, 24 May 2011
Military Report - AF Initiates New Fitness Standards
Military Report - AF Initiates New Fitness Standards
he new Air Force fitness standards will officially begin July 1, 2010. The updated program will test Airmen twice during calendar year 2010 -- once under the current program and once under the new program. The new Air Force Instruction (AFI) detailing the new Click the title to read more...
he new Air Force fitness standards will officially begin July 1, 2010. The updated program will test Airmen twice during calendar year 2010 -- once under the current program and once under the new program. The new Air Force Instruction (AFI) detailing the new Click the title to read more...
Wheeler may be linked to smoke-bomb attack - Military News | News From Afghanistan, Iraq And Around The World - Military Times
Wheeler may be linked to smoke-bomb attack - Military News | News From Afghanistan, Iraq And Around The World - Military Times
By Cris Barrish - The (Wilmington, Del.) News Journal
Posted : Tuesday May 24, 2011 9:52:00 EDT
Former Pentagon official John P. Wheeler III’s cellphone was found near the scene of a smoke bomb attack on a neighbor’s unfinished home days before Wheeler’s body was discovered at a Wilmington, Del., landfill, investigators say.
The newly revealed detail explains why Wheeler stopped using the iPhone after Dec. 28 and could add to evidence that he was becoming emotionally unstable and vulnerable.
Wheeler, 66, was last seen alive wandering in downtown Wilmington on Dec. 29 and 30, and several people have described him as disheveled. His body tumbled out ....
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By Cris Barrish - The (Wilmington, Del.) News Journal
Posted : Tuesday May 24, 2011 9:52:00 EDT
Former Pentagon official John P. Wheeler III’s cellphone was found near the scene of a smoke bomb attack on a neighbor’s unfinished home days before Wheeler’s body was discovered at a Wilmington, Del., landfill, investigators say.
The newly revealed detail explains why Wheeler stopped using the iPhone after Dec. 28 and could add to evidence that he was becoming emotionally unstable and vulnerable.
Wheeler, 66, was last seen alive wandering in downtown Wilmington on Dec. 29 and 30, and several people have described him as disheveled. His body tumbled out ....
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Bill to help vets find jobs has strong support - Military News | News From Afghanistan, Iraq And Around The World - Military Times
Bill to help vets find jobs has strong support - Military News | News From Afghanistan, Iraq And Around The World - Military Times
By Rick Maze - Staff writer
Posted : Tuesday May 24, 2011 16:38:33 EDT
A bill aimed at helping young veterans find jobs in a tough economy has received a strong bipartisan push in the House of Representatives.
A group of lawmakers, led by Rep. Sanford Bishop Jr., D-Ga., have introduced a House version of a Senate bill, HR 1941, which would improve training programs for separating and retiring service members and modify federal hiring practices to help new veterans find jobs.
Called the Hiring Heroes Act, the legislative package initially was introduced in the Senate by Sen. Patty Murray, D-Wash., chairwoman of the Senate Veterans’ Affa
By Rick Maze - Staff writer
Posted : Tuesday May 24, 2011 16:38:33 EDT
A bill aimed at helping young veterans find jobs in a tough economy has received a strong bipartisan push in the House of Representatives.
A group of lawmakers, led by Rep. Sanford Bishop Jr., D-Ga., have introduced a House version of a Senate bill, HR 1941, which would improve training programs for separating and retiring service members and modify federal hiring practices to help new veterans find jobs.
Called the Hiring Heroes Act, the legislative package initially was introduced in the Senate by Sen. Patty Murray, D-Wash., chairwoman of the Senate Veterans’ Affa
Monday, 23 May 2011
Marine Master Gunnery Sgt. Charles Padilla honored for run across U.S. - Off Duty, Sports, Hunting, Fishing - Army Times
Marine Master Gunnery Sgt. Charles Padilla honored for run across U.S. - Off Duty, Sports, Hunting, Fishing - Army Times
By Matthew Cox - Special to Military Times
Posted : Thursday Mar 10, 2011 17:02:37 EST
Marine Master Gunnery Sgt. Charles Padilla was recently honored for running 3,530 miles across country in 64 days to raise money for fellow wounded Marines.
Padilla was part of a six-man team that ran an average of 25 miles a day to raise $50,555 for the Semper Fi Fund.
Padilla, 47, is the staff noncommissioned officer in charge of the School of Infantry’s Reconnaissance Training Company at Camp Pendleton, Calif....
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By Matthew Cox - Special to Military Times
Posted : Thursday Mar 10, 2011 17:02:37 EST
Marine Master Gunnery Sgt. Charles Padilla was recently honored for running 3,530 miles across country in 64 days to raise money for fellow wounded Marines.
Padilla was part of a six-man team that ran an average of 25 miles a day to raise $50,555 for the Semper Fi Fund.
Padilla, 47, is the staff noncommissioned officer in charge of the School of Infantry’s Reconnaissance Training Company at Camp Pendleton, Calif....
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The best beaches at a base near you - Military Off Duty, Army Travel, hottest destinations - Army Times
The best beaches at a base near you - Military Off Duty, Army Travel, hottest destinations - Army Times
By Jon R. Anderson
Posted : Thursday Apr 21, 2011 14:46:06 EDT
It’s an old, if painfully true, joke about duty in the Middle East: miles and miles of beachfront property but not a drop of water to be seen. True for most, but not for a select few stationed in a little-known outpost at the bottom of the Sinai Peninsula that shares coastline with the resort — and party town — of Sharm el-Sheikh.....
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By Jon R. Anderson
Posted : Thursday Apr 21, 2011 14:46:06 EDT
It’s an old, if painfully true, joke about duty in the Middle East: miles and miles of beachfront property but not a drop of water to be seen. True for most, but not for a select few stationed in a little-known outpost at the bottom of the Sinai Peninsula that shares coastline with the resort — and party town — of Sharm el-Sheikh.....
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Thursday, 19 May 2011
U.S. quietly expanding defense ties with Saudis - Military News | News From Afghanistan, Iraq And Around The World - Military Times
U.S. quietly expanding defense ties with Saudis - Military News | News From Afghanistan, Iraq And Around The World - Military Times
By Robert Burns - The Associated Press
Posted : Thursday May 19, 2011 7:46:06 EDT
WASHINGTON — Despite their deepening political divide, the United States and Saudi Arabia are quietly expanding defense ties on a vast scale, led by a little-known project to develop an elite force to protect the kingdom’s oil riches and future nuclear sites.
The U.S. also is in discussions with Saudi Arabia to create an air and missile defense system with far greater capability against the regional rival the Saudis fear most, Iran. And it is with Iran mainly in mind that the Saudis are pressing ahead with a historic $60 billion arms deal that will provide dozens of new...
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By Robert Burns - The Associated Press
Posted : Thursday May 19, 2011 7:46:06 EDT
WASHINGTON — Despite their deepening political divide, the United States and Saudi Arabia are quietly expanding defense ties on a vast scale, led by a little-known project to develop an elite force to protect the kingdom’s oil riches and future nuclear sites.
The U.S. also is in discussions with Saudi Arabia to create an air and missile defense system with far greater capability against the regional rival the Saudis fear most, Iran. And it is with Iran mainly in mind that the Saudis are pressing ahead with a historic $60 billion arms deal that will provide dozens of new...
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Chinese general: We’re no match for U.S. - Military News | News From Afghanistan, Iraq And Around The World - Military Times
Chinese general: We’re no match for U.S. - Military News | News From Afghanistan, Iraq And Around The World - Military Times
By Robert Burns - The Associated Press
Posted : Wednesday May 18, 2011 22:09:09 EDT
WASHINGTON — Seeking to counter U.S. worries about his country’s rapid military growth, a top Chinese general said Wednesday the communist nation’s defense clout lags decades behind the U.S., and that China wants warmer relations.
Gen. Chen Bingde, whose position in Beijing is roughly the equivalent of chairman of the U.S. Joint Chiefs of Staff, used a 45-minute speech at the National Defense Univers..
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By Robert Burns - The Associated Press
Posted : Wednesday May 18, 2011 22:09:09 EDT
WASHINGTON — Seeking to counter U.S. worries about his country’s rapid military growth, a top Chinese general said Wednesday the communist nation’s defense clout lags decades behind the U.S., and that China wants warmer relations.
Gen. Chen Bingde, whose position in Beijing is roughly the equivalent of chairman of the U.S. Joint Chiefs of Staff, used a 45-minute speech at the National Defense Univers..
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What Will the Winning Life During Deployment Photo or Video Look Like? | Grant Humanitarian Foundation
What Will the Winning Life During Deployment Photo or Video Look Like? | Grant Humanitarian Foundation
Several members of the military community are writing into us about what type of photo or video we are looking to see in a winning submission. The media contest has less than two weeks remaining, its time to get inspired, if you haven’t already. We realize that the parameter’s of “anything that depicts Life During Deployment” is very broad. So we sat down with a few of our Judges, Victoria Hay and Robin Bradford, to get some inside hints that are sure to inspire you.
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Several members of the military community are writing into us about what type of photo or video we are looking to see in a winning submission. The media contest has less than two weeks remaining, its time to get inspired, if you haven’t already. We realize that the parameter’s of “anything that depicts Life During Deployment” is very broad. So we sat down with a few of our Judges, Victoria Hay and Robin Bradford, to get some inside hints that are sure to inspire you.
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Wednesday, 18 May 2011
Tell us your Memorial Day stories | Journal and Courier | jconline.com
Tell us your Memorial Day stories | Journal and Courier | jconline.com
Did your family lose a member in World War II, Vietnam, Korea or a more recent U.S. military conflict?
The Journal & Courier wants to tell the stories of fallen soldiers through the local family they have left behind. Whether it's a grandparent, parent, sibling or child, we want to know how local residents honor the memory of the fallen each Memorial Day.
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Did your family lose a member in World War II, Vietnam, Korea or a more recent U.S. military conflict?
The Journal & Courier wants to tell the stories of fallen soldiers through the local family they have left behind. Whether it's a grandparent, parent, sibling or child, we want to know how local residents honor the memory of the fallen each Memorial Day.
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Father joins search for soldier missing in Utah - Army News | News from Afghanistan & Iraq - Army Times
Father joins search for soldier missing in Utah - Army News | News from Afghanistan & Iraq - Army Times
Father joins search for soldier missing in Utah
By Lynn DeBruin - The Associated Press
Posted : Tuesday May 17, 2011 18:29:29 EDT
SALT LAKE CITY — Army Spc. Joseph Michael Bushling had a tough year following his recent divorce and the 2010 suicide of his younger brother, but was looking forward to a new post in Texas and a career as a nurse. He’s now missing somewhere in Utah’s western desert.
His father, Kevin Bushling, had planned a trip this week to see his son, who was stationed at the U.S. Army’s remote Dugway Proving Ground. The site was established by President Franklin D. Roosevelt in 1942 to study chemical and biological warfare and covers 798,214 acres in the desert along the Nevada border.
Instead, Bushling will fly out from his home in Arkansas to collect his son’s things. A weeklong search has now been suspended indefinitely.
“I’m very worried. I really am,” Kevin Bushling said Tuesday. “Yesterday was my wife’s birthday. He went missing on Mother’s Day. It’s really been a difficult time.”
Father joins search for soldier missing in Utah
By Lynn DeBruin - The Associated Press
Posted : Tuesday May 17, 2011 18:29:29 EDT
SALT LAKE CITY — Army Spc. Joseph Michael Bushling had a tough year following his recent divorce and the 2010 suicide of his younger brother, but was looking forward to a new post in Texas and a career as a nurse. He’s now missing somewhere in Utah’s western desert.
His father, Kevin Bushling, had planned a trip this week to see his son, who was stationed at the U.S. Army’s remote Dugway Proving Ground. The site was established by President Franklin D. Roosevelt in 1942 to study chemical and biological warfare and covers 798,214 acres in the desert along the Nevada border.
Instead, Bushling will fly out from his home in Arkansas to collect his son’s things. A weeklong search has now been suspended indefinitely.
“I’m very worried. I really am,” Kevin Bushling said Tuesday. “Yesterday was my wife’s birthday. He went missing on Mother’s Day. It’s really been a difficult time.”
Lawmakers react to naming ship for Cesar Chavez - Military News | News From Afghanistan, Iraq And Around The World - Military Times
Lawmakers react to naming ship for Cesar Chavez - Military News | News From Afghanistan, Iraq And Around The World - Military Times
By Gidget Fuentes - Staff writer
Posted : Tuesday May 17, 2011 20:57:02 EDT
SAN DIEGO — The Navy’s purported decision to name a new cargo ship after the late civil rights leader and union activist Cesar Chavez on Tuesday drew conflicting reactions from two California lawmakers.
Rep. Duncan Hunter, R-Calif., criticized the decision, saying in an announcement that he was notified by a Navy official earlier Tuesday that the service planned to name the 14th and final ship in the Lewis-and-Clark class of cargo ships after Chavez, a spokesman for Hunter said.
By Gidget Fuentes - Staff writer
Posted : Tuesday May 17, 2011 20:57:02 EDT
SAN DIEGO — The Navy’s purported decision to name a new cargo ship after the late civil rights leader and union activist Cesar Chavez on Tuesday drew conflicting reactions from two California lawmakers.
Rep. Duncan Hunter, R-Calif., criticized the decision, saying in an announcement that he was notified by a Navy official earlier Tuesday that the service planned to name the 14th and final ship in the Lewis-and-Clark class of cargo ships after Chavez, a spokesman for Hunter said.
Monday, 16 May 2011
Coast Guard Photos
Coast Guard Photos
Just posted on FB, new Guard photos. Go look at some of their amazing photos and post a great big "thank you" for all of their hard work.
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Just posted on FB, new Guard photos. Go look at some of their amazing photos and post a great big "thank you" for all of their hard work.
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Military Spouses and PTSD – One Wife’s Telling Tale | DoDLive
Military Spouses and PTSD – One Wife’s Telling Tale | DoDLive
My husband’s PTSD manifested itself in different ways.
I remember Fourth of July at Fort Huachuca, Ariz., when we were all standing outside listening to the band, enjoying the picnic and listening to fireworks. The fireworks bothered Adrian because they sounded so much like gunfire. It made other soldiers upset too, and we all went inside. I thought it was ironic because the celebration was supposed to be for the American soldiers; they couldn’t even enjoy it.
He’d see a can on the side of the ro....
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My husband’s PTSD manifested itself in different ways.
I remember Fourth of July at Fort Huachuca, Ariz., when we were all standing outside listening to the band, enjoying the picnic and listening to fireworks. The fireworks bothered Adrian because they sounded so much like gunfire. It made other soldiers upset too, and we all went inside. I thought it was ironic because the celebration was supposed to be for the American soldiers; they couldn’t even enjoy it.
He’d see a can on the side of the ro....
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YouTube - Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group Returns from Deployment
YouTube - Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group Returns from Deployment
Great video
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Great video
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Thursday, 12 May 2011
U.S. drones kill alleged militants in Pakistan - Military News | News From Afghanistan, Iraq And Around The World - Military Times
U.S. drones kill alleged militants in Pakistan - Military News | News From Afghanistan, Iraq And Around The World - Military Times
PESHAWAR, Pakistan — U.S. missiles killed at least five alleged militants Thursday in a tribal region along the Afghan border — the third such drone attack since the U.S. killing of Osama bin Laden, Pakistani intelligence officials said.
The strike is evidence that the U.S. is not letting up on cross-border drone strikes into Pakistan despite Pakistani officials’ complaints that the U.S. violated its sovereignty by killing bin Laden on their soil. Even before bin Laden’s death, the drone attacks were a source of increasing tension in the now severely strained U.S.-Pakistan relationship.
In Abbottabad, where th....
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Consumer Watch: How to manage your PCS move - Military Financial Advice - Army Times
Consumer Watch: How to manage your PCS move - Military Financial Advice - Army Times
Moving industry experts say this summer’s heavy moving season could be even worse than last year’s, when some military families were left waiting for their household goods to be picked up or delivered because of shortages of moving agents such as packers and drivers.
It’s not the fault of service members or families — but you still need to do whatever you can to avoid problems.
If there’s one piece of good news, it’s that officials don’t expect families to be left hanging on pickup day.....
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Moving industry experts say this summer’s heavy moving season could be even worse than last year’s, when some military families were left waiting for their household goods to be picked up or delivered because of shortages of moving agents such as packers and drivers.
It’s not the fault of service members or families — but you still need to do whatever you can to avoid problems.
If there’s one piece of good news, it’s that officials don’t expect families to be left hanging on pickup day.....
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Wednesday, 11 May 2011
Tell us: Does AKO suck? - Army News | News from Afghanistan & Iraq - Army Times
Tell us: Does AKO suck? - Army News | News from Afghanistan & Iraq - Army Times
GIs, officials disagree on effectiveness of AKO
Soldiers want major changes to Army Knowledge Online — changes the Army says may not be coming
By Joe Gould - Staff writer
Posted : Sunday Nov 28, 2010 8:33:25 EST
Soldiers hate AKO. That was clear when Army Times asked users of Army Knowledge Online what they think about the Web portal.
Their frustration was evident in more than 70 e-mails from Army active-duty, civilian and retired users.
The most common complaints:
• AKO is frustratingly slow.
• It has a cluttered interface....
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GIs, officials disagree on effectiveness of AKO
Soldiers want major changes to Army Knowledge Online — changes the Army says may not be coming
By Joe Gould - Staff writer
Posted : Sunday Nov 28, 2010 8:33:25 EST
Soldiers hate AKO. That was clear when Army Times asked users of Army Knowledge Online what they think about the Web portal.
Their frustration was evident in more than 70 e-mails from Army active-duty, civilian and retired users.
The most common complaints:
• AKO is frustratingly slow.
• It has a cluttered interface....
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DoD seeks to end Family Health Plan enrollment - Navy News | News from Afghanistan & Iraq - Navy Times
DoD seeks to end Family Health Plan enrollment - Navy News | News from Afghanistan & Iraq - Navy Times
By Rick Maze - Staff writer
Posted : Tuesday May 10, 2011 15:59:13 EDT
A political battle has begun as lawmakers scramble to save a military health insurance program that the Defense Department says is too generous to doctors and retirees.
The House Armed Services Committee is poised to do the Pentagon’s bidding.
Committee chairman Buck McKeon, R-Calif., will propose Wednesday that Medicare-eligible military retirees be barred from enrolling in the U.S. Family Health Plan beginning Oct. 1, 2012. This move, requested by the Defense Departme....
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By Rick Maze - Staff writer
Posted : Tuesday May 10, 2011 15:59:13 EDT
A political battle has begun as lawmakers scramble to save a military health insurance program that the Defense Department says is too generous to doctors and retirees.
The House Armed Services Committee is poised to do the Pentagon’s bidding.
Committee chairman Buck McKeon, R-Calif., will propose Wednesday that Medicare-eligible military retirees be barred from enrolling in the U.S. Family Health Plan beginning Oct. 1, 2012. This move, requested by the Defense Departme....
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Tuesday, 10 May 2011
War veterans get help from Rick Iannucci's 'therapeutic riding' program - Yahoo! News
War veterans get help from Rick Iannucci's 'therapeutic riding' program - Yahoo! News
By April Reese – Mon Apr 25, 9:52 am ET
Santa Fe, N.M. – Rick Iannucci, director of Cowboy Up!, a horse therapy program for combat veterans, keeps a little notebook with quotations in the back pocket of his jeans.
As he searches for words to explain how working with horses helps heal war-torn veterans, he pulls it out and reads aloud the words of Winston Churchill, who served in the Boer War: "There is something about the outside of a horse that is good for the inside of a man."
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By April Reese – Mon Apr 25, 9:52 am ET
Santa Fe, N.M. – Rick Iannucci, director of Cowboy Up!, a horse therapy program for combat veterans, keeps a little notebook with quotations in the back pocket of his jeans.
As he searches for words to explain how working with horses helps heal war-torn veterans, he pulls it out and reads aloud the words of Winston Churchill, who served in the Boer War: "There is something about the outside of a horse that is good for the inside of a man."
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American Forces Press Service Lunches “Family Matters” Blog for Military Families « Blogs of War
American Forces Press Service Lunches “Family Matters” Blog for Military Families « Blogs of War
The announcement:
American Forces Press Service has launched a military blog called “Family Matters” dedicated to helping military families deal with the challenges and situations unique to a military lifestyle. The blog features tips from experts, useful resources and timely response....
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The announcement:
American Forces Press Service has launched a military blog called “Family Matters” dedicated to helping military families deal with the challenges and situations unique to a military lifestyle. The blog features tips from experts, useful resources and timely response....
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Monday, 9 May 2011
Defense bill ups health care fees, vets to oppose - Yahoo! News
Defense bill ups health care fees, vets to oppose - Yahoo! News
By DONNA CASSATA, Associated Press – 1 hr 33 mins ago
WASHINGTON – The chairman of the House Armed Services Committee has unveiled a defense bill for the next budget year that includes a slight increase in health care fees for working-age military retirees.
Rep. Howard "Buck" McKeon released the bill on Monday. The full committee will consider the legislation on Wednesday and could make changes....
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By DONNA CASSATA, Associated Press – 1 hr 33 mins ago
WASHINGTON – The chairman of the House Armed Services Committee has unveiled a defense bill for the next budget year that includes a slight increase in health care fees for working-age military retirees.
Rep. Howard "Buck" McKeon released the bill on Monday. The full committee will consider the legislation on Wednesday and could make changes....
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New Army chief of staff eyes big changes - Army News | News from Afghanistan & Iraq - Army Times
New Army chief of staff eyes big changes - Army News | News from Afghanistan & Iraq - Army Times
By Lance M. Bacon - Staff writer
Posted : Saturday May 7, 2011 9:04:16 EDT
The day after he became chief of staff of the Army, Gen. Martin Dempsey was given an in-depth assessment of the state of the Army he took over. It was not a pretty picture.
The report, assembled by a transition team of 20 hand-picked officers and NCOs, described an Army where:
• Tension exists among military and civilian leaders.
• Many soldiers lack training and discipline.
• Concerns about future deployments and budget cuts weigh heavily on senior leaders.
• Soldiers are promoted before they are ready for the next rank.
The Army Transition Team’s April 12 report, titled “What we heard ... ,” is a compilation of findings from ano....
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By Lance M. Bacon - Staff writer
Posted : Saturday May 7, 2011 9:04:16 EDT
The day after he became chief of staff of the Army, Gen. Martin Dempsey was given an in-depth assessment of the state of the Army he took over. It was not a pretty picture.
The report, assembled by a transition team of 20 hand-picked officers and NCOs, described an Army where:
• Tension exists among military and civilian leaders.
• Many soldiers lack training and discipline.
• Concerns about future deployments and budget cuts weigh heavily on senior leaders.
• Soldiers are promoted before they are ready for the next rank.
The Army Transition Team’s April 12 report, titled “What we heard ... ,” is a compilation of findings from ano....
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Face transplant findings could help soldiers - Military News | News From Afghanistan, Iraq And Around The World - Military Times
Face transplant findings could help soldiers - Military News | News From Afghanistan, Iraq And Around The World - Military Times
DoD funds procedure with hope to assist soldiers with severe facial wounds
By Russell Contreras - The Associated Press
Posted : Monday May 9, 2011 13:20:19 EDT
BOSTON — The nation’s first full face transplant recipient said the first thing his young daughter told him when she saw him after the operation was “Daddy, you’re so handsome.”
Dallas Wiens, sporting a goatee and dark sunglasses, joined surgeons Monday at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston in his first public appearance since the 15....
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DoD funds procedure with hope to assist soldiers with severe facial wounds
By Russell Contreras - The Associated Press
Posted : Monday May 9, 2011 13:20:19 EDT
BOSTON — The nation’s first full face transplant recipient said the first thing his young daughter told him when she saw him after the operation was “Daddy, you’re so handsome.”
Dallas Wiens, sporting a goatee and dark sunglasses, joined surgeons Monday at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston in his first public appearance since the 15....
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Friday, 6 May 2011
USS Gerald R Ford (CVN-78), For Maintaining Domination
USS Gerald R Ford (CVN-78), For Maintaining Domination
In 2005, Northrop Grumman Shipbuilding Newport News performed the first cutting of a steel plate for the structure of the newest US aircraft carrier which will be in operation in 2015. The placing of the first steel plate was performed at Dry Dock 12, Newport News, Virginia in 2009.
This new aircraft carrier is named according to the 38th President of the USA which is Gerald Rudolph Ford who served in the US Navy. CVN-78 will be the lead ship of her class from three units agreed. USS Gerald Ford is made to replace USS Enterprise (CVN-65), the first nuclear-powered US aircraft carrier. CVN-79 and CVN-80 are planned to replace USS Nimitz (CVN-68) and USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN-69) around 2018 and 2021....
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‘A Navy SEAL walks into a compound’: bin Laden jokes start
‘A Navy SEAL walks into a compound’: bin Laden jokes start
Osama bin Laden is dead at long last, and late night could not wait to get its joke on.
‘You seem like you’re in a good mood,’ said CBS’s David Letterman, greeting his Late Show audience with a grin. ‘You folks enjoy the Osama Bin Laden season finale?’
On NBC, Tonight Show host Jay Leno was all smiles as he declared: ‘It looks like President Obama has a new campaign slogan: ”Yes I Did”.’
Jimmy Kimmel on ABC joked: ‘It was the first Twitter death rumor ever that turned out to be true.’
Late Night host Jimmy.....
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Osama bin Laden is dead at long last, and late night could not wait to get its joke on.
‘You seem like you’re in a good mood,’ said CBS’s David Letterman, greeting his Late Show audience with a grin. ‘You folks enjoy the Osama Bin Laden season finale?’
On NBC, Tonight Show host Jay Leno was all smiles as he declared: ‘It looks like President Obama has a new campaign slogan: ”Yes I Did”.’
Jimmy Kimmel on ABC joked: ‘It was the first Twitter death rumor ever that turned out to be true.’
Late Night host Jimmy.....
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http://beingamarinewife.blogspot.com/
http://beingamarinewife.blogspot.com/
Here is a blog that we think highlights being part of the Marine Family. Click the title to read more about this young Marine Wife.
Here is a blog that we think highlights being part of the Marine Family. Click the title to read more about this young Marine Wife.
Thursday, 5 May 2011
Obama thanks NYC firefighters, to visit Ground Zero | Reuters
Obama thanks NYC firefighters, to visit Ground Zero | Reuters
(Reuters) - Days after the killing of Osama bin Laden, President Barack Obama met New York firefighters on Thursday before a visit to Ground Zero to offer comfort to a city still scarred by the September 11 attacks.
His predecessor George W. Bush, just three days after hijacked planes destroyed the World Trade Center's Twin Towers, stood bullhorn in hand with those clearing the still-smoldering wreckage to declare: "The people who knocked these buildings dow....
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(Reuters) - Days after the killing of Osama bin Laden, President Barack Obama met New York firefighters on Thursday before a visit to Ground Zero to offer comfort to a city still scarred by the September 11 attacks.
His predecessor George W. Bush, just three days after hijacked planes destroyed the World Trade Center's Twin Towers, stood bullhorn in hand with those clearing the still-smoldering wreckage to declare: "The people who knocked these buildings dow....
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Mission helo was secret stealth Black Hawk - Army News | News from Afghanistan & Iraq - Army Times
Mission helo was secret stealth Black Hawk - Army News | News from Afghanistan & Iraq - Army Times
By Sean D. Naylor - Staff writer
Posted : Wednesday May 4, 2011 18:08:39 EDT
The helicopters that flew the Navy SEALs on the mission to kill Osama bin Laden were a radar-evading variant of the special operations MH-60 Black Hawk, according to a retired special operations aviator.
The helicopter’s low-observable technology is similar to that of the F-117 Stealth Fighter the retired special operations aviator said. “It really didn’t look like a traditional Black Hawk,” he said. It had “hard edges, sort of like an … F-117, you know how they have those distinctive edges and angles — that’s what they had on this one.”
In addition, “in order to keep the ra....
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By Sean D. Naylor - Staff writer
Posted : Wednesday May 4, 2011 18:08:39 EDT
The helicopters that flew the Navy SEALs on the mission to kill Osama bin Laden were a radar-evading variant of the special operations MH-60 Black Hawk, according to a retired special operations aviator.
The helicopter’s low-observable technology is similar to that of the F-117 Stealth Fighter the retired special operations aviator said. “It really didn’t look like a traditional Black Hawk,” he said. It had “hard edges, sort of like an … F-117, you know how they have those distinctive edges and angles — that’s what they had on this one.”
In addition, “in order to keep the ra....
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Military Moms | Serving military spouses and moms
Military Moms | Serving military spouses and moms
To highlight mothers day in the military community we wanted to share with you this website: Stars and Stripes Features a fantastic site for Military Moms. Whether you have a husband or son in the military, or you're an active-duty mom yourself, being a military mom means your family and the armed forces are intertwined. Share your experience with others on new site devoted to you!
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To highlight mothers day in the military community we wanted to share with you this website: Stars and Stripes Features a fantastic site for Military Moms. Whether you have a husband or son in the military, or you're an active-duty mom yourself, being a military mom means your family and the armed forces are intertwined. Share your experience with others on new site devoted to you!
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Navy SEAL honored with warship bearing his name - Topix
Navy SEAL honored with warship bearing his name - Topix
This undated file photo released by the U.S. Navy shows Navy Seal Lt. Michael P. Murphy, from Patchogue, N.Y. Murphy who was killed while leading a reconnaissance mission deep behind enemy lines in Afghanistan received the nation's highest military award for valor _ the Medal of Honor, A warship bearing the name of the Medal of Honor winner will be ...
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This undated file photo released by the U.S. Navy shows Navy Seal Lt. Michael P. Murphy, from Patchogue, N.Y. Murphy who was killed while leading a reconnaissance mission deep behind enemy lines in Afghanistan received the nation's highest military award for valor _ the Medal of Honor, A warship bearing the name of the Medal of Honor winner will be ...
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Wednesday, 4 May 2011
SEAL team likely will be honored in secret - Military News | News From Afghanistan, Iraq And Around The World - Military Times
SEAL team likely will be honored in secret - Military News | News From Afghanistan, Iraq And Around The World - Military Times
By Julie Watson - The Associated Press
Posted : Wednesday May 4, 2011 9:10:41 EDT
SAN DIEGO — The highly secretive Navy SEAL team that killed Osama bin Laden will likely be honored in the only way such a covert group can be: in private with nobody but themselves and their commanders in the know.
Quietly recognizing heroic actions for clandestine operations is not new in the military. Some service members wear war decorations but refuse to talk about how they earned them. Others stash away their medals, either because they’ve been ordered to hide them or they have chosen to for their own security...
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By Julie Watson - The Associated Press
Posted : Wednesday May 4, 2011 9:10:41 EDT
SAN DIEGO — The highly secretive Navy SEAL team that killed Osama bin Laden will likely be honored in the only way such a covert group can be: in private with nobody but themselves and their commanders in the know.
Quietly recognizing heroic actions for clandestine operations is not new in the military. Some service members wear war decorations but refuse to talk about how they earned them. Others stash away their medals, either because they’ve been ordered to hide them or they have chosen to for their own security...
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Kaiserslautern American - News | AD11 riggers prep chutes, train with Ugandans
Kaiserslautern American - News | AD11 riggers prep chutes, train with Ugandans
Story and photos by Sgt. 1st Class Brock Jones
128th MPAD, UTARNG
SOROTI, Uganda — U.S Army parachute riggers assigned to the 5th Quartermaster Detachment, 21st Special Troops Battalion, 21st Theater Sustainment Command out of Kaiserslautern and the Utah National Guard’s 197th Special Troops Company recently trained in Soroti, Uganda, with the Ugandan People’s Defense Forces in support of Atlas Drop 11.
Atlas Drop 11, an annual joint aerial delivery exercise sponsored by U.S. Army Africa, brought tog...
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Story and photos by Sgt. 1st Class Brock Jones
128th MPAD, UTARNG
SOROTI, Uganda — U.S Army parachute riggers assigned to the 5th Quartermaster Detachment, 21st Special Troops Battalion, 21st Theater Sustainment Command out of Kaiserslautern and the Utah National Guard’s 197th Special Troops Company recently trained in Soroti, Uganda, with the Ugandan People’s Defense Forces in support of Atlas Drop 11.
Atlas Drop 11, an annual joint aerial delivery exercise sponsored by U.S. Army Africa, brought tog...
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Military News: Survivors Call bin Laden’s Death ‘Bittersweet’
Military News: Survivors Call bin Laden’s Death ‘Bittersweet’
By Elaine Sanchez
American Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON, May 3, 2011 – When Wendy Duffman first heard that Osama bin Laden, al-Qaida’s leader and the mastermind behind 9/11, was dead, she felt a sense of elation, then relief.
Her brother, Air Force Tech. Sgt. Scott Eric Duffman, died four years ago in a helicopter crash in Afghanistan -- a war launched in the wake of the deadly terrorist attacks. And as an American Airlines flight attendant in 2001, she lost friends and colleagues on the planes that crashed into the Pentagon and Twin Towers, and onto a field in Pennsylvania.....
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By Elaine Sanchez
American Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON, May 3, 2011 – When Wendy Duffman first heard that Osama bin Laden, al-Qaida’s leader and the mastermind behind 9/11, was dead, she felt a sense of elation, then relief.
Her brother, Air Force Tech. Sgt. Scott Eric Duffman, died four years ago in a helicopter crash in Afghanistan -- a war launched in the wake of the deadly terrorist attacks. And as an American Airlines flight attendant in 2001, she lost friends and colleagues on the planes that crashed into the Pentagon and Twin Towers, and onto a field in Pennsylvania.....
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Tuesday, 3 May 2011
Defense Logistics Agency - DLA News Center Top Stories
Defense Logistics Agency - DLA News Center Top Stories
5/3/2011
By Jonathan Stack
When the USS Mount Whitney set sail from Gaeta, Italy, to support air operations over Libya, a Defense Logistics Agency team member was onboard as the support team commander.
Navy Cmdr. Richard Buell served as commander of the DLA support team for Joint Task Force-Odyssey Dawn from March 8 to 31.
“[JTF Odyssey Dawn] was stood up Feb. 27 to lead the operational and tactical international military response to the unrest in Libya,” Buell said.
Another important part of the mission was the evacuation of more than 1,000 Eg...
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5/3/2011
By Jonathan Stack
When the USS Mount Whitney set sail from Gaeta, Italy, to support air operations over Libya, a Defense Logistics Agency team member was onboard as the support team commander.
Navy Cmdr. Richard Buell served as commander of the DLA support team for Joint Task Force-Odyssey Dawn from March 8 to 31.
“[JTF Odyssey Dawn] was stood up Feb. 27 to lead the operational and tactical international military response to the unrest in Libya,” Buell said.
Another important part of the mission was the evacuation of more than 1,000 Eg...
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India Seeking Small Arms, Ammunition Worth $1 Billion | Army News at DefenseTalk
India Seeking Small Arms, Ammunition Worth $1 Billion | Army News at DefenseTalk
Read more: http://www.defencetalk.com/india-seeking-small-arms-ammunition-worth-1-billion-33836/#ixzz1LJHltt4a
India plans to purchase 44,618 close-quarter battle (CQB) carbines and 33.6 million rounds of ammunition. This deal is worth a potential $1 billion (Rs.4,440 crore). The Indian Army is looking at a 5.56 mm caliber system with a rate of fire of 660 rounds a minute. Foreign vendors are partnering with Indian firms.
Potential competitors include FN Herstal, Beretta, Heckler and Koch, Israel Weapon Industries Ltd (IWI), Colt Defense Llc, Bushmaster Firearms International Llc a
Read more: http://www.defencetalk.com/india-seeking-small-arms-ammunition-worth-1-billion-33836/#ixzz1LJHltt4a
Monday, 2 May 2011
Official Judges for Media Contest Announced
Official Judges for Media Contest Announced
Official Judges for Media Contest Announced
For Immediate Release:
Grant Humanitarian Foundation’s Combat Relief Program Fosters Creativity Through Media Contest
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., (May 2, 2011) — The Grant Humanitarian Foundation (GHF) announces the offical judges for Combat Relief’s “Life During Deployment” media contest today.
Combat Relief, a GHF program supporting American veterans, service members, and their families, has finalized its selection of four judges for the upcoming media contest. The contest, beginning May 1st, will recognize media that pertains to all aspects of life in the military community. Peers will vote on the submissions and a panel of judges will select winners from the entries receiving the highest ratings.
Celebrity Judges are...
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Official Judges for Media Contest Announced
For Immediate Release:
Grant Humanitarian Foundation’s Combat Relief Program Fosters Creativity Through Media Contest
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., (May 2, 2011) — The Grant Humanitarian Foundation (GHF) announces the offical judges for Combat Relief’s “Life During Deployment” media contest today.
Combat Relief, a GHF program supporting American veterans, service members, and their families, has finalized its selection of four judges for the upcoming media contest. The contest, beginning May 1st, will recognize media that pertains to all aspects of life in the military community. Peers will vote on the submissions and a panel of judges will select winners from the entries receiving the highest ratings.
Celebrity Judges are...
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Former CG commandant reflects on Gulf oil spill - Navy News | News from Afghanistan & Iraq - Navy Times
Former CG commandant reflects on Gulf oil spill - Navy News | News from Afghanistan & Iraq - Navy Times
The Associated Press
Posted : Tuesday Apr 26, 2011 20:24:38 EDT
Posted : Tuesday Apr 26, 2011 20:24:38 EDT
ATHENS, Ga. — Governments face bigger challenges in responding to disasters, in part because the calamities seem to be getting bigger, the retired Coast Guard commandant who oversaw the cleanup of the largest oil spill in U.S. history said Tuesday.
Retired Adm. Thad Allen, 62, said the biggest change in disaster response may be how advances like the Internet have altered the public’s involvement and expectations.
Allen, in Athens to deliver the Getzen Lecture on Government Accountability at the University of Georgia, made daily headlines around the globe last spring and summer as the National Incident Commander for the Deepwater Horizon oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico....
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Pearl Harbor Visitors Now Get Japanese and US View
Pearl Harbor Visitors Now Get Japanese and US View
PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii -- Political assassinations in Tokyo. Censorship and the stifling of dissent. A nation hungry for oil and other natural resources. Kimono-clad women in department stores and boarding street cars. A smiling Babe Ruth posing for photos with Japanese teenage baseball players while on tour with other American all-stars.
Visitors to Pearl Harbor are seeing these snapshots of 1930s Japan as they stroll through the National Park Service's new museum devoted to the Dec. 7, 1941, attack that dragged the U.S. into World War II. This is a significant departure from the old collection devoted to one of the worst foreign attacks ever on American soil -- what life was like in Japan at the time didn't much figure into it.
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Inside the raid that killed bin Laden - Navy News | News from Afghanistan & Iraq - Navy Times
Inside the raid that killed bin Laden - Navy News | News from Afghanistan & Iraq - Navy Times
SEALs, working with CIA, stormed fortified compound deep inside Pakistan
By Kimberly Dozier and David Espo - The Associated Press
Posted : Monday May 2, 2011 22:56:59 EDT
Posted : Monday May 2, 2011 22:56:59 EDT
WASHINGTON — Osama bin Laden, the face of global terrorism and architect of the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks, was killed in a firefight with elite American forces Monday, then quickly buried at sea in a stunning finale to a furtive decade on the run.
Long believed to be hiding in caves, bin Laden was tracked down in a costly, custom-built hideout not far from a Pakistani military academy. The stunning news of his death prompted relief and euphoria outside the White House and around the globe, yet also deepening fears of terrorist reprisals against the United States and its allies....
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