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Victim: Shooters said they were U.S. soldiers

BAGHDAD — Gunmen trying to pass themselves off as U.S. and Iraqi soldiers raided a Sunni village outside Baghdad and killed at least 24 people in an execution-style attack, apparently targeting a Sunni group that revolted against al-Qaida in Iraq, … Continue reading

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Feedback will help new uniform designs

Uniforms are getting their own strategic plan. By early June, the Air Force Uniform Office intends to outline the issues — from fit and comfort to innovations in fabrics — that both brass and airmen think should be addressed in … Continue reading

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PJs wearing versatile MultiCam in Afghanistan

KANDAHAR AIRFIELD, Afghanistan — Staff Sgt. Ian Jamieson and his fellow pararescuemen get plenty of looks when they walk into the dining hall here wearing the MultiCam uniform — and they know why. Their fellow troops can’t figure out exactly … Continue reading

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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.In case there was any doubt, the chairman of the Joint … Continue reading

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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.In case there was any doubt, the chairman of the Joint … Continue reading

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Mullen’s post: 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.In case there was any doubt, the chairman of the Joint … Continue reading

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Mullen’s post: 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.In case there was any doubt, the chairman of the Joint … Continue reading

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Family pleads for soldier’s release

KABUL — The Taliban released a video Friday of an American soldier captured in Afghanistan, showing him apparently healthy but spouting criticism about the U.S. military operation.In Idaho, Pfc. Bowe Bergdahl’s family pleaded on Christmas Day for his release and … Continue reading

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Mentors hired, fired in discreet fashion

The Pentagon’s Joint Forces Command fired a former top U.S. commander in Iraq from his role as paid adviser to the military after he publicly criticized the Bush administration’s conduct of the Iraq war, according to interviews with command officials … Continue reading

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Uniform office explores new cold-weather gear

Feel a chill? You will when winter sets in and you pull on your old coat, hat and gloves. They’re old, all right. Except for a few pieces, like the long parka, your cold-weather gear hasn’t been updated since the … Continue reading

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