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Monthly Archives: June 2010
Senate unanimously confirms Petraeus
The Senate voted 99-0 to send Army Gen. David Petraeus to Afghanistan to take charge of combat operations there.
Use of Humvees restricted in Afghanistan
WASHINGTON — Top commanders in Afghanistan have further tightened restrictions on the use of vulnerable vehicles after roadside bomb attacks that have killed eight U.S. soldiers since late May.
Are deployments fair?
AEF bands and being “vulnerable.” Ninety days, 120 days, 179 days, a year. Different dwell times. Deployments in the Air Force are complicated. Some airmen deploy often because of their career fields. Others less often. Others not at all.
Online program helps military families vote absentee
Defense Department officials launched an Internet-based program June 28 to help servicemembers and other Americans living overseas vote more easily in November’s elections. The new online voting assistant at www.fvap.gov will make the registration and absentee ballot application process “quick, easy, … Continue reading
‘Slush fund’ a factor in USNA supe’s exit
A sprawling financial scandal at the Naval Academy — involving extravagant parties and a “slush fund” — was an embarrassment that helped lead to an early exit for the school’s superintendent, Navy Times has learned.
Bragg has job fair for soldiers leaving Army
FORT BRAGG, N.C. — Fort Bragg will hold a job fair for soldiers leaving the Army. The post's Army Career and Alumni Program will host the fair Tuesday. Officials said the fair gives transitioning soldiers and their families a chance … Continue reading
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Tagged Army, BRAGG, Fort Bragg, N.C., North Carolina, north carolina state highway patrol
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Despite command change, NATO ops continue
KABUL, Afghanistan — The NATO-led command stressed Sunday that military operations to secure vast areas of Afghanistan would not be delayed by the ouster of its top commander and mounting casualties.
Last active-duty jump for double amputee PJ
Staff Sgt. Shaun Meadows felt the adrenaline pumping, just like his first jump oh so many years ago — before he was an airman.
A-team works closely with Shinkay residents
QALAT, Afghanistan — In a remote district of southern Afghanistan, members of a Special Forces A-team are claiming success in connecting the Afghan government to the locals, but admit that four months into their tour, they still haven’t figured out … Continue reading
National Guard battles flood waters in four states
This week almost 300 National Guard members from four states are helping to prepare for future floods and recover from past flood damage. Task Force Northwest is commanded by Air Force Col. Mike Pankau of the 139th Airlift Wing, based … Continue reading
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Tagged 2nd Lt. John Quin, emergency operations centers, Guard, Missouri, Mo., St. Joseph
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