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Flags Lowered In Michigan

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 20:28:51 GMT

LANSING, Mich. -- Michigan Gov. Jennifer Granholm has ordered that U.S. flags be flown at half-staff to honor a soldier from St. Joseph who died in Afghanistan on Nov. 19. Flags are to be lowered for 25-year-old Army Sgt.
Source: WDIV

Pentagon pay plan's demise could pave way for broad reforms

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 19:06:26 GMT

When President Obama signed legislation that repealed the National Security Personnel System, on a warm day in late October, the Rose Garden celebration seemed like a bit of a letdown.
Source: GovExec.com

Man Handling Gitmo Closing Resigns

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 18:23:20 GMT

The Pentagon official charged with closing the Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, military prison has resigned, the U.S. Defense Department said.
Source: The Post Chronicle

Respite Child Care Expands to All 50 States

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 18:23:00 GMT

The Armed Services YMCA, as part of a Defense Department contract, provides health and wellness opportunities, including the Respite Child Care program, for reserve-component servicemembers and their families across the country through their local...
Source: U.S. Department of Defense

Pentagon Helping 80 Countries With AIDS Prevention

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 17:21:46 GMT

On the eve of the annual December 1 World AIDS Day, the Pentagon reports that it has expanded its program to help friendly militaries deal with the issue to 80 nations, including India and Russia.
Source: U.S. News & World Report

'First-strike Ration' Aims for Better Nutrition

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 16:04:56 GMT

“We’re charged with a fairly awesome task, and that is to fuel the Defense Department's most flexible and adaptable weapons platform, and that of course is the individual warfighter," said Gerry Darsch, director of the Defense Department’s Combat...
Source: U.S. Department of Defense

CNN - Obama To Address Nation On Afghanistan Troop Plan

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 16:01:22 GMT

U.S. Marines patrol with Afghan soldiers in Helmand Province, Afghanistan, on Tuesday.
Source: WFTV

Key White House Resignation Signals Fallout from Disappointing Obama Civil Liberties Record

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 15:26:42 GMT

Phillip Carter helped found Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America after a tour of duty advising the Iraqi police in Baqubah.
Source: Firedoglake

Quoted in 'Political Pulse: 11.22.09'

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 06:26:34 GMT

said in Corpus Christi Caller-Times:

I’m told there’s some 250 visitors from Texas here in the Pentagon today, which means one thing ... the total firepower of the Department of Defense just doubled.

Quoted in 'Obama may put Americans under world judges' power'

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 05:59:06 GMT

said in Renew America:

There is an interagency party, half from the State Department, half from the Defense Department, there to engage other delegations on matters of U.S. interest and specifically over our concerns on the definition of the crime of aggression

Photo from AP Photo

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 03:45:35 GMT

In this photo provided by the Department of Defense, South Korean Prime Minister Chung Un-chan, right, shakes hands with U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates during a meeting in Seoul, South Korea, Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2009.

Photo from AP Photo

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 02:24:55 GMT

In this photo provided by the Department of Defense, U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates delivers a speech during a meeting with a group of American and South Korean troops at the U.S. military headquarters in Seoul, South Korea, Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2009.

Soldiers of Misfortune (DOD:S & GMOD Machinima)

Wed, 22 Oct 2008 00:24:51 GMT