Tuesday, 19 July 2011

Official: DOD can no longer solve problems with money as cuts loom - News - Stripes

Stars and Stripes reports on a Defense News article that talks about a new focus on government spending post 9/11 on all military related issues.

Afghan villagers join forces with U.S. coalition to bring peace to Marjah - News - Stripes

Stars and Stripes shares an article about the Afghani's and US government forming an alliance to take back security and land.

IED kills 2 Wainwright soldiers in Afghanistan - Army News | News from Afghanistan & Iraq - Army Times

Today in Army news the Army Times wrote that both a 33 y/o and a 19 y/o soldier passed away after insurgents improvised an attack with an explosive device.

Monday, 18 July 2011

This Week in Defense News with Vago Muradian

Military Times shared the timely of the weekly Defense News video this morning. Vago Muradian produces webisodes or online videos of headlines in the defense world known as "This Week in Defense News". Hot topics Explored: "The Pentagon's Cybersecurity Strategy", and the "uncertain military budget". Click the title to watch.

Why Would Any Soldier Miss War? - NYTimes.com

A New York Times opinion column weighs in on the psychology of "missing war". The author, Sebastian Junger of “WAR” and co-direction of “Restrepo,” explores the difficulty of returning to civilian life versus reenlisting. Through Junger's personal experiences in Afghanistan he explores the complexity of active duty. Click the title to read more...

AP Newswire | Stars and Stripes

AP Newswire | General Petraeus hands over command in Afghanistan

BY PATRICK QUINN

AP Newswire via Stars and Stripes shares the top story about General David Petraeus handing the preverbal military command reigns over today. Gen. Petraeus is well known for his war-time strategy known as counterinsurgency that, in respect to the Taliban threat, failed to instill a safer Afghanistan. Read more by clicking the title.....

Friday, 15 July 2011

Purple Heart veterans live longer, VA study finds - Stripes - Independent U.S. military news from Iraq, Afghanistan and bases worldwide

Stars and Stripes shares a Veterans Affairs study that involves World War II & Korean War Veterans. The study concludes that those who were awarded the prestigious Purple Heart medal lived longer on average. Interesting study, is there validity to this read the whole story on the Air force Times Website or click the title for more...

Honoring Their Service: How The American Legion Reaches Out to Military Families

The family support network, supported by the American Legion, is in full swing. IStock Analyst shares a news release that explains the full network of aid standing by to help Veterans and the Military Community on an individual and family level. Click the title to read more...

Libya denies report it would destroy Tripoli - Navy News | News from Afghanistan & Iraq - Navy Times

Libya denies report it would destroy Tripoli - Navy News | News from Afghanistan & Iraq -

The Navy Times reports from Moscow about a Russian newspaper that speculates a threat to Tripoli. The report quoted Exiled Libyan Gadhafi as saying their are plans to blow up Tripoli if it falls into the leadership of rebels. But the Libyan government claims otherwise... Click the title to read more

Thursday, 14 July 2011

Housing for Veterans - NYTimes.com

Housing for Veterans - NYTimes.com

A January NY Times article revisited about housing for Veterans. Zev Yaroslavsky the Supervisor of the Third District County of Los Angeles writes an articulate thank you and explores Veteran services and their "complex individual needs".

Cartwright: Budget cuts will mean huge changes - Army News | News from Afghanistan & Iraq - Army Times

Cartwright: Budget cuts will mean huge changes - Army News | News from Afghanistan & Iraq -

Army Times reports that due to budget cuts, the Pentagon is reexamining major operations in the force including the draft. The report speculates that even larger budget cuts are on the horizon.

Senators Press Panetta on Terror Suspect

Military.com reports from Washington: Obama administration was questioned via senators about the suspected Somali terrorist being tried in civilian court rather than at the Guantanamo Bay facility.

Wednesday, 13 July 2011

Army Ranger receives Medal of Honor - Military News | News From Afghanistan, Iraq And Around The World - Military Times

Army Ranger receives Medal of Honor - Military News | News From Afghanistan, Iraq And Around The World - Military Times
Great Video presented by Military times of president Obama delivering a medal of honor to an army ranger.

CIA officer examined in Army Iraq prison death - Military News | News From Afghanistan, Iraq And Around The World - Military Times

CIA officer examined in Army Iraq prison death - #MilitaryNews #SOT Via @MilitaryTimes http://t.co/zvh1FMA

Recreational Therapy: Restoring Function, Recreating Lives - Health Care

Recreational Therapy: Restoring Function, Recreating Lives - Health Care
Recreational Therapy: Restoring Function, Recreating Lives - #Veteran Health Care: http://1.usa.gov/pK0tHA via @deptofVA

Tuesday, 12 July 2011

Navy on Sexual Assault: An “Epic” Fail? | SpouseBUZZ.com

We reported on the article by the Navy on sexual assault a few weeks back, but we revisited the story as Military Buzz author critiques the social media announcement. Check out her take titled "Military on Sexual Assault-Epic Fail?" She makes some interesting points on the validity of the effort. Click on the title to read more....

Hackers grab military emails, encrypted passwords - Stripes Central - Stripes

Major security concern- a Defense contractor experienced a break-in by a hacker collective known as Antisec. The hackers have stolen 90,000 .mil email addresses with each ones coresponding passwords. The servers of a consulting firm and Pentagon contractor are the ones said to be compromised.

Click the title to read more....

Program to help energy firms hire more veterans - Military News | News From Afghanistan, Iraq And Around The World - Military Times

Great Military News - via @MilitaryTimes The "Troops to Energy Jobs" initiative is slated to increase jobs for veterans returning from duty in the energy industry sector. Because of an anticipated large surge of retirements this looks to fill a need for both employers and veterans.

http://t.co/E7pUT2Y

Friday, 8 July 2011

VFW - Veterans of Foreign Wars

BUDGET PROPOSAL A STARTING POINT FOR VA

VFW COMMANDER IS APPRECIATIVE OF THE INCREASE, BUT CONCERNED ABOUT SPECIFIC REDUCTIONS

Army gains some, loses more in budget reshuffle - Army News | News from Afghanistan & Iraq - Army Times

#Army gains some, loses more in budget reshuffle - #MilitaryNews #SOT @ArmyTimes http://t.co/lFD8zCx

Thursday, 7 July 2011

IAVA - IAVA Wins Top $40,000 CraigConnects Grant | Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America

IAVA - IAVA Wins Top $40,000 CraigConnects Grant | #Iraq and #Afghanistan #Veterans of America: http://bit.ly/nNlLZl via @IAVA

Do Men and Women Handle Post-Deployment Stress Differently? - Health Care

- Health Care: http://1.usa.gov/oytbnv via @Deptof VA #SOT #militarynews

Mullen: Lethal Iranian weapons entering Iraq - Military News | News From Afghanistan, Iraq And Around The World - Military Times

Mullen: Lethal Iranian weapons entering Iraq - #MilitaryNews via @MilitaryTimes http://t.co/O32PZFZ

Wednesday, 6 July 2011

Last Vietnam-era draftee is retiring from Army - Army News | News from Afghanistan & Iraq - Army Times

A touching piece about the Last Vietnam drafted vet retiring by Kimberly Healing of the Associated Press and Army Times. Command Sgt. Maj. Jeff Mellinger explains his initial hesitation to join the army but he is grateful he found his calling and continued his service.

$6,000 raised to fly two Afghanistan war zone dogs to the U.S. - News - Stripes

Stars and Stripes shares a story about two war zone dogs who are getting a second chance and getting shipped to the US. This sparks a small amount of controversy, a great little read. Click the title to explore the article

Deanie Dempsey Dishes With Spouses

Military.com reports for those interested in the Army Service News, a post on military family issues. Deanie Dempsey, wife of the chief of staff of the Army General met with 20+ family thought leaders to discuss. Click the title to read the topics and findings

Tuesday, 5 July 2011

Career Step Attends Military Spouse Employment Partnership Signing Ceremony - Yahoo! News

Career Step Attends Military Spouse Employment Partnership Signing Ceremony - Yahoo! News

In Provo Utah, the company Career Step, a loyal supporter of the military and its supporting community, joined the Military Spouse Partnership Signing Ceremony. The program being honored will help military spouses stabilize their families financial security through continuing education and employment.

Click the title to read more...

NATO: 4 service members killed in Afghanistan - Army News | News from Afghanistan & Iraq - Army Times

NATO: 4 service members killed in Afghanistan - Army News | News from Afghanistan & Iraq - Army Times
The Army Times reports some terrible news today. In Kabul, Afghanistan, NATO announced the deaths of 4 service members as a result of a few attacks in eastern Afghanistan.

"The deaths bring to 280 the number of international troops killed so far this year and nine this month...." Click the title to read more

Petraeus Marks Final Fourth in Afghanistan

General Petraeus, the newly appointed director of the CIA, commemorates his final 4th of July/Independence Day in

Afghanistan by delivering a speech to troops who have re-enlisted.

"Gen. David Petraeus, who was recently confirmed as the next director of the CIA, told the 235 troops re-enlisting in Kandahar province that they have achieved progress on the battlefield but that "much work remains" to be done in Afghanistan...." Click the title to read

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