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Tag Archives: Robert Gates
VFW apologizes for barb on health care reform
The commander of the nation’s largest organization for combat veterans has issued an unusual apology for stating that President Obama’s national health care reform initiative is “betraying” veterans.Thomas Tradewell Sr., national commander of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, issued a … Continue reading
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Tagged America, Calif., health, President Obama, Rep. Bob Filner, Robert Gates, Secretary Eric Shinseki, Thomas Tradewell Sr., Vietnam
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Gates: DoD examining F/A-18 multiyear plans
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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Tagged Adm. Michael Mullen, Bill, F Super, Fla., Geoff Morrell, Kan., Kansas, Pentagon, Rep. C.W, Rep. Todd Tiahrt, Robert Gates, U.S.
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Pentagon review of ‘mentors’ due
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
Northrop won’t bid on Air Force tanker
Northrop Grumman today confirmed that it will not bid for the Air Force’s $35 billion KC-X contest, saying the solicitation favors rival Boeing’s smaller 767-based offering. “Northrop Grumman has determined that it will not submit a bid to the Department … Continue reading
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Tagged Ala, America, North America, Northrop, northrop grumman, Ralph Crosby, Robert Gates, Sen. Richard Shelby, U.S., Wes Bush
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Northrop won’t bid on Air Force tanker
Northrop Grumman today confirmed that it will not bid for the Air Force’s $35 billion KC-X contest, saying the solicitation favors rival Boeing’s smaller 767-based offering. “Northrop Grumman has determined that it will not submit a bid to the Department … Continue reading
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Tagged Ala, America, North America, Northrop, northrop grumman, Ralph Crosby, Robert Gates, Sen. Richard Shelby, U.S., Wes Bush
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Enrollment surge forced tuition program to halt
An abrupt sixfold increase in the number of military spouses enrolling in the My Career Advancement Account program caused the sudden halt of the program Feb. 16, according to a defense official.About 95,000 spouses enrolled in the first six weeks … Continue reading
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Tagged military onesource, Naval Station, Norfolk, Nye, program, Rep. Glenn, Robert Gates, Thomas, Tommy Thomas, Va., Virginia Beach
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Enrollment surge forced tuition program to halt
An abrupt sixfold increase in the number of military spouses enrolling in the My Career Advancement Account program caused the sudden halt of the program Feb. 16, according to a defense official.About 95,000 spouses enrolled in the first six weeks … Continue reading
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Tagged military onesource, Naval Station, Norfolk, Nye, program, Rep. Glenn, Robert Gates, Thomas, Tommy Thomas, Va., Virginia Beach
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DoD Memo Formalizes F-35 Program Overhaul
The Pentagon’s top weapons buyer late last week formalized the restructuring to the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter program, extending the plane’s test phase to 2015 and delaying the start of its full production by 13 months to November of that … Continue reading
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Tagged Ashton Carter, Carter, Fla., Fort Worth, initial operational capability, Martin, program, Robert Gates, Secretary Michael Donley, Texas
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