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Mullen seeks to reassure allies after shakeup

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

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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Gates, Mullen support overturning gay ban

Defense Secretary Robert Gates told Congress on Tuesday that he “fully supports” President Obama’s desire to repeal the law banning open military service by gays.Joint Chiefs Chairman Adm. Mike Mullen agreed, adding that he personally believes gays should be able … Continue reading

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Obama urges repeal of military gay ban

WASHINGTON — Reaching out to a skeptical gay community, President Obama on Wednesday urged Congress to repeal the ban on gays and lesbians serving openly in the military, but neither made a commitment to suspend the practice in the interim … Continue reading

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Obama urges repeal of military gay ban

WASHINGTON — Reaching out to a skeptical gay community, President Obama on Wednesday urged Congress to repeal the ban on gays and lesbians serving openly in the military, but neither made a commitment to suspend the practice in the interim … Continue reading

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Conway: 22nd MEU tapped for earthquake relief

The Marine Corps will send the North Carolina-based 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit to earthquake-ravaged Haiti as part of an extensive U.S. relief plan for the island nation, the service’s top officer said Thursday.Commandant Gen. James Conway, speaking at a Surface … Continue reading

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SecNav, CNO: Women should serve on subs

Women should be allowed to serve aboard submarines, and the Navy is “moving out aggressively” to make it happen, according to the service’s top civilian.“I believe women should have every opportunity to serve at sea, and that includes aboard submarines,” … Continue reading

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