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Gates presses allies to do more against Libya

Angel — Wed, 08 Jun 2011 17:32:27 +0000

BRUSSELS — Defense Secretary Robert Gates pointedly prodded five allied nations Wednesday to share more of the burden of the NATO-led air campaign against Libya, but none committed to doing more, senior American officials said.

Gates presses allies to do more against Libya

Angel — Wed, 08 Jun 2011 17:32:27 +0000

Troops: What does bin Laden’s death mean to war?

Angel — Mon, 06 Jun 2011 18:52:12 +0000

COMBAT OUTPOST ANDAR, Afghanistan — In encounters with troops in Afghanistan this past week, the question Defense Secretary Robert Gates heard more than any other was this: What does Osama bin Laden’s death mean for the war?

Troops: What does bin Laden’s death mean to war?

Angel — Mon, 06 Jun 2011 18:52:12 +0000

Gates: defense cuts will mean smaller military

Angel — Tue, 24 May 2011 18:47:48 +0000

WASHINGTON — Defense spending is about to enter a steep decline that may force the Pentagon to abandon some military missions, shrink the armed forces and perhaps limit America's role in the world, Defense Secretary Robert Gates said Tuesday.

Gates: Hike in Afghan army size not permanent

Angel — Thu, 17 Feb 2011 20:49:44 +0000

The Pentagon and government of Afghanistan cannot afford a permanent increase to the end strength of the Afghan National Security Forces, Defense Secretary Robert Gates told senators Thursday.

Gates announces $78B in defense spending cuts

Angel — Thu, 06 Jan 2011 22:25:30 +0000

Defense Secretary Robert Gates on Thursday announced internal cost-cutting efforts will allow it to largely offset a $78 billion White House funding reduction — though Army and Marine Corps troop cuts will help absorb that blow.

Gates announces $78B in defense spending cuts

Angel — Thu, 06 Jan 2011 22:25:30 +0000

Gates to announce program cuts Thursday

Angel — Wed, 05 Jan 2011 23:03:18 +0000

WASHINGTON — Defense Secretary Robert Gates is taking bold steps to try to spare the Pentagon from painful budget cuts, as newly elected tea party activists storm Capitol Hill pledging that no government program — even those for the troops … Continue reading →

Gates to announce program cuts Thursday

Angel — Wed, 05 Jan 2011 23:03:18 +0000