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Army tightens noose in southern Afghanistan
NEAR LASHKAR GAH, Afghanistan — U.S. soldiers launched a major operation Tuesday in support of a planned U.S.-Afghan attack on the largest Taliban-controlled town in southern Afghanistan.
Action taken in COP Keating attack
The top commander in Afghanistan has taken “appropriate action” against Army personnel involved in the deadly Oct. 3 attack on Combat Outpost Keating that left eight soldiers dead. Posted Monday Feb 8, 2010 14:58:58 EST
Big bonuses come with CSRB update
Soldiers can earn up to $150,000 in a big-bucks menu of re-enlistment incentives for Regular Army senior noncommissioned officers. Posted Monday Feb 8, 2010 6:20:26 EST
Soldiers killed in Black Hawk crash ID’d
The Army on Friday released the names of three soldiers who were killed during a training flight in Germany on Feb. 3. Posted Sunday Feb 7, 2010 9:24:35 EST
‘Don’t ask’ survey published
Opposition to gays serving openly in the military has declined sharply among those wearing the uniform today. Posted Monday Feb 8, 2010 15:17:50 EST
Russian general: U.S. missile defense a threat
MOSCOW — U.S. missile defense plans are a threat to Russian national security and have slowed down progress on a new arms control treaty with Washington, Russia’s top military officer... Posted Tuesday Feb 9, 2010 10:24:03 EST
KBR wants Ore. guardsmen’s suit dismissed
PORTLAND, Ore. — An Iraq war contractor is asking a federal judge to dismiss a lawsuit by Oregon National Guard soldiers over potential health risks from a cancer-causing chemical called... Posted Monday Feb 8, 2010 19:50:33 EST
Changes at Knox starting to be felt in region
FORT KNOX, Ky. — Mike Zong was warming to the prospect of calling Kentucky home as he hit the midpoint of a recent five-day, six-county tour of the Fort Knox area. Posted Monday Feb 8, 2010 18:33:22 EST
Army wants high-speed vessel at Pearl Harbor
HONOLULU — The Army said Monday it is considering basing at Pearl Harbor one or more high-speed vessels similar to the one used by the troubled and now-defunct Hawaii Superferry interisland... Posted Monday Feb 8, 2010 20:42:44 EST
Vets group offers idea to speed VA claims
Veterans could receive disability benefits faster, with fewer errors, if new Veterans Affairs Department employees worked exclusively on simple claims and experienced employees handled everything... Posted Tuesday Feb 9, 2010 5:55:35 EST
Woman’s body found on Fort Huachuca
SIERRA VISTA, Ariz. — A soldier hiking in a wilderness area on Fort Huachuca discovered a woman’s body Saturday afternoon. Posted Monday Feb 8, 2010 16:38:00 EST
Murtha, powerful troop advocate, dead at 77
Rep. John Murtha, D-Pa., the powerful and controversial chairman of the House subcommittee responsible for defense funding, died Monday, leaving a huge hole in the Democratic Party’s national... Posted Tuesday Feb 9, 2010 9:45:20 EST
Guardsman is a finalist for NASCAR honor
YUMA, Ariz. — An Army National Guard soldier from Yuma has been named a finalist in a contest to have his name on a NASCAR race. Posted Monday Feb 8, 2010 6:44:00 EST
Abilites of MRAPs change their role in battle
WASHINGTON — The latest armored vehicles aimed at shielding troops from roadside bombs are so maneuverable off roads that they give U.S. troops an offensive advantage as they prepare for major... Posted Monday Feb 8, 2010 6:26:19 EST
Alaska soldier surprised by football honor
FAIRBANKS, Alaska — A Fort Wainwright Army captain was surprised to find out he'd been named one of the best college football players of the past decade from teams not affiliated with... Posted Tuesday Feb 9, 2010 7:26:21 EST
3 die in medical helicopter crash at Bliss
EL PASO, Texas — Three people were killed when a medical helicopter crashed during a training exercise at Fort Bliss, just outside El Paso, Army authorities said. Posted Sunday Feb 7, 2010 17:03:52 EST
Mullen’s tweet heard round the world
News about one of the biggest changes for the modern U.S. military circulated around the world this week at the speed of light — and in fewer than 140 characters. Posted Monday Feb 8, 2010 6:17:31 EST
AAFES concessions to close in Afghanistan
Most Army and Air Force Exchange Service concessions serving U.S. troops in Afghanistan will be closed within 90 days under an order issued Feb. 5 by Gen. Stanley McChrystal, the top U.S. commander... Posted Monday Feb 8, 2010 6:18:05 EST
Concurrent receipt may not be properly funded
Just days after the Obama administration announced plans to provide full concurrent receipt of disability and military retired pay to eligible veterans by Jan. 1, 2015, a key House committee chairman... Posted Friday Feb 5, 2010 14:35:56 EST
Levin urges end to hold on Pentagon nominees
Two months of unexplained delay on four top Pentagon nominations is long enough, the Senate Armed Services Committee chairman said Thursday. Posted Friday Feb 5, 2010 15:01:55 EST
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Adm. Mike Mullen
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KBR wants Ore. guardsmen’s suit dismissed
PORTLAND, Ore. — An Iraq war contractor is asking a federal judge to dismiss a lawsuit by Oregon National Guard soldiers over potential health risks from a cancer-causing chemical called hexavalent chromium.Lawyers for Kellogg, Brown & Root on...