Tag Archives: Adm. Michael Mullen

Gates: DoD examining F/A-18 multiyear plans

Posted on March 24, 2010 by Angel

Defense Secretary Robert Gates said Wednesday that Pentagon officials are reviewing proposals from Boeing under which DoD would buy new F/A-18 Super Hornet fighters with multiyear contracts, plans the prime contractor says would save the military up to 10 percent. … Continue reading →

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Gates endorses KC-X requirements

Posted on March 24, 2010 by Angel

Defense Secretary Robert Gates said Wednesday that Pentagon officials are reviewing proposals from Boeing under which DoD would buy new F/A-18 Super Hornet fighters with multiyear contracts, plans the prime contractor says would save the military up to 10 percent. … Continue reading →

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Pentagon review of ‘mentors’ due

Posted on March 23, 2010 by Angel

WASHINGTON — Defense Secretary Robert Gates’ top deputy will on Wednesday brief the Joint Chiefs of Staff on his recommendations to regulate the Pentagon’s practice of hiring retired senior officers to advise the military, Gates’ spokesman said. Gates ordered Deputy … Continue reading →

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New rules for troops hit by IED blasts

Posted on March 2, 2010 by Angel

WASHINGTON — Troops caught near a roadside blast will be pulled out of combat for 24 hours and checked for a mild traumatic brain injury, even if they appear unhurt or say they are fine, according to a new treatment … Continue reading →

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