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Barbero on IEDs: Put pressure on the network

calvin — Mon, 21 May 2012 12:15:28 +0000

Lt. Gen. Michael D. Barbero, director of the Pentagon’s Joint IED Defeat Organization, offered his perspective during an interview on the TV program “This Week in Defense News with Vago Muradian.”

Obama: Summit shows commitment to Afghanistan

calvin — Mon, 21 May 2012 12:15:27 +0000

The opening day of the NATO summit in Chicago started with messages of confidence and solidarity about the future of Afghanistan.

Troops voice anger over new grooming rules

calvin — Sun, 20 May 2012 00:15:29 +0000

Pending changes to at least 17 grooming regulations have evoked a flood of passionate responses from the ranks, for and against — but mostly against. The comments have been prevalent in blog and Facebook posts as well as letters to … Continue reading →

Afghan war, exit, future focus of NATO summit

calvin — Sun, 20 May 2012 00:15:29 +0000

KABUL, Afghanistan — It was what President Obama called a “war of necessity,” a conflict thrust upon America by the 9/11 attacks. As NATO’s mission here winds down nearly 11 years later, the insurgents remain undefeated, corruption runs rife and … Continue reading →

2 arrested in attack on MacDill-based soldier

calvin — Sun, 20 May 2012 00:15:29 +0000

TAMPA, Fla. — Two people have been arrested in connection with the attack of a soldier at MacDill Air Force Base, according to authorities.

Accused clinic shooter will face court-martial

calvin — Sun, 20 May 2012 00:15:29 +0000

A sergeant charged in a 2009 shooting rampage at Camp Liberty, Iraq, that left five service members dead is being referred to a court-martial and may face the death penalty, according to an Army release.

Va. capital city parade honors Iraq veterans

calvin — Sun, 20 May 2012 00:15:28 +0000

RICHMOND, Va. — An Armed Forces Day welcome home parade in Richmond on Saturday honored returning Iraq War veterans.

Police probing death of Riley soldier

calvin — Sun, 20 May 2012 00:15:28 +0000

MANHATTAN, Kan. — Riley County police are investigating the death of 24-year-old Fort Riley soldier, police said Saturday.

New website helps vets cope after combat

calvin — Sun, 20 May 2012 00:15:28 +0000

Former Marine Nancy Schiliro hits the gas every time she drives under an overpass — especially if there’s someone on a cellphone crossing it.

Report: Medical helo was close to military jets

calvin — Sun, 20 May 2012 00:15:28 +0000

LEXINGTON, Va. — A medical helicopter came within 1,000 feet of three military jets after dropping off a patient, a spokesman for healthcare organization Carilion Clinic said.