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Category Archives: News
The Secret War: How U.S. hunted AQ in Africa
One night in November 2003, beneath the moon-washed waters off Somalia’s northern coast, a small, dark shadow slipped away from the attack submarine Dallas and headed toward the shore.
Pilots await go-ahead for F-35 flight ops
Pilots at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., are eagerly awaiting the go-ahead to fly their new F-35 Lightning II Joint Strike Fighters.
Security improves in Afghanistan, DoD says
WASHINGTON — Despite improvements to security in Afghanistan, militants operating from safe havens in Pakistan and chronic problems with the Kabul government pose significant risks to a “durable, stable Afghanistan,” according to a Pentagon progress report released Friday.
Pentagon personnel chief Stanley steps down
Clifford Stanley has resigned in the midst of an Inspector General investigation of his performance as undersecretary of defense for personnel and readiness.
Pentagon personnel chief Stanley steps down
Clifford Stanley has resigned in the midst of an Inspector General investigation of his performance as undersecretary of defense for personnel and readiness.
Marine Corps backs off tuition assistance cuts
The Marines Corps has retreated from the tuition assistance cuts the service announced less than two weeks ago, according to a Marine Corps administrative message released Wednesday, but they are warning that TA funds will probably run out well before … Continue reading
Panetta discusses North Korea, cuts with troops
SEOUL, South Korea — Defense Secretary Leon Panetta on Wednesday called North Korea a “serious threat” and told U.S. troops that the Pentagon will strengthen its presence in this region to guard against North Korean provocations.
F-22s back in the air after grounding
F-22 Raptor air superiority fighters at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., returned to flight on Tuesday after a weeklong grounding.
War-zone Marines eating like cavemen
GARMSER, Afghanistan — Lt. Col. Sean Riordan used to consider himself chubby. It never kept him from meeting the Marine Corps’ height and weight standards or from scoring in the 280-plus echelon on his physical fitness test. He just chalked … Continue reading
Promotion boards to look at energy efficiency
If you’re an officer, saving energy may earn you a promotion or your command a Battle “E.”