Tag Archives: Adm. Mike Mullen

Obama welcomes Dempsey as new JCS chairman

Posted on September 30, 2011 by Angel

WASHINGTON — The Obama administration welcomed Army Gen. Martin Dempsey as the new chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Friday and said farewell to Navy Adm. Mike Mullen, whose final day as the top American military officer was punctuated … Continue reading →

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Mullen: Military workplace needs more flexibility

Posted on November 30, 2010 by Angel

Recognizing and finding ways to accommodate the changing needs of servicemembers and their families with regard to the military workplace should be a priority for leaders, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff said here Nov. 29. Navy Adm. … Continue reading →

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Joint Chiefs chairman sends Thanksgiving message

Posted on November 26, 2010 by Angel

Navy Adm. Mike Mullen, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, sends Thanksgiving Day greetings: “As we reflect on all that we have to be thankful for during this upcoming holiday weekend, I want to express my personal thanks to … Continue reading →

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Supreme Court keeps ‘Don’t Ask’ in place through appeals process

Posted on November 12, 2010 by Angel

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled Nov. 12 that the law banning gays from serving openly in the military will stay in place while the case moves through the federal appeals court process. The court denied without comment an emergency request … Continue reading →

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Mullen seeks to reassure allies after shakeup

Posted on June 25, 2010 by Angel

During a planned trip to Afghanistan and Pakistan, Joint Chiefs Chairman Adm. Mike Mullen will be reassuring U.S. commanders and allies that the Obama administration remains committed to the tough fight to pacify and rebuild Afghanistan.

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Mullen seeks to reassure allies after shakeup

Posted on June 25, 2010 by Angel

During a planned trip to Afghanistan and Pakistan, Joint Chiefs Chairman Adm. Mike Mullen will be reassuring U.S. commanders and allies that the Obama administration remains committed to the tough fight to pacify and rebuild Afghanistan.

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Chairman tells servicemembers it’s okay to get help

Posted on May 7, 2010 by Angel

The chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff wants service members to know it is okay to get help for behavioral health-related conditions. In a new video spotlighting Tricare’s behavioral health care benefits, Adm. Mike Mullen sends a strong message … Continue reading →

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Pentagon announces end of ban on women on subs

Posted on February 23, 2010 by Angel

The Pentagon on Monday notified Congress that women will be able to join submarine crews within 30 legislative working days, making good on the wishes of top Navy commanders announced last fall. As required by law, Defense Secretary Robert Gates … Continue reading →

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New name for Iraq war: Operation New Dawn

Posted on February 18, 2010 by Angel

Say goodbye to Operation Iraqi Freedom. Effective Sept. 1, the war in Iraq will acquire a new official moniker: “Operation New Dawn.” Defense Secretary Robert Gates announced the move Wednesday in a memo to Gen. David Petraeus, chief of U.S. … Continue reading →

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Military Times surveys troops on ‘don’t ask’

Posted on February 5, 2010 by Angel

Opposition to gays serving openly in the military has declined sharply among those wearing the uniform today, the Military Times newspapers will report Monday.An exclusive survey of some 3,000 active-duty troops shows such opposition has fallen sharply from nearly two-thirds … Continue reading →

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