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Tag Archives: Robert Gates
EFV has MRAP-level protection, Conway says
The Expeditionary Fighting Vehicle has cleared an important obstacle, proving in tests that it can sustain the blast of an improvised explosive device as well as a mine-resistant vehicle, Marine officials said. Commandant Gen. James Conway told the House Armed … Continue reading
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Tagged Cat, EFV, explosive ordnance disposal, Gen. James Conway, Manny Pacheco, Md., Robert Gates, Secretary Ray Mabus
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Pentagon announces end of ban on women on subs
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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Tagged Adm. Mike Mullen, ballistic missile submarines, Brenton, Capt. Beci, Ike Skelton, Missouri, Navy, Ohio, Robert Gates, Secretary Mabus, Secretary Ray Mabus
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4-year plan calls for fewer JSFs, more mobility
The Air Force has its marching orders. Every four years, Congress requires the Defense Department to map out where the services will head in the coming four years. For the Air Force, the 2010 Quadrennial Defense Review gives the OK … Continue reading
4-year plan calls for fewer JSFs, more mobility
The Air Force has its marching orders. Every four years, Congress requires the Defense Department to map out where the services will head in the coming four years. For the Air Force, the 2010 Quadrennial Defense Review gives the OK … Continue reading
New name for Iraq war: Operation New Dawn
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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Tagged Adm. Mike Mullen, change, Dawn, Gen. David Petraeus, Iraq, Robert Gates, U.S.
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Pentagon confirms 1-year delay for JSF
Pentagon officials on Feb. 16 confirmed Deputy Defense Secretary Bill Lynn’s announcement one day prior that the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter program will be delayed by about one year. The Pentagon’s No. 2 official said this week that the jet’s … Continue reading
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Tagged Bryan, Deputy Defense, deputy defense secretary, Lynn, Maj. Gen. David Heinz, Robert Gates, Secretary Bill Lynn, South Australia, Steve, test
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Air Force sets release date for tanker RFP
After months of delays, the Air Force intends to release the final request for proposals on the $35 billion KC-X tanker competition “not earlier than” Feb. 23, according to an Air Force pre-solicitation notice released Monday.The final RFP was originally … Continue reading
Mullen’s tweet heard round the world
News about one of the biggest changes for the modern U.S. military circulated around the world this week at the speed of light — and in fewer than 140 characters.In case there was any doubt, the chairman of the Joint … Continue reading
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Tagged ABU, Adm. Mike Mullen, Alexander, America, Hadrian, Hudson River, Iran, New York, President Obama, Robert Gates, Trajan, Twitter, U.S.
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Mullen’s tweet heard round the world
News about one of the biggest changes for the modern U.S. military circulated around the world this week at the speed of light — and in fewer than 140 characters.In case there was any doubt, the chairman of the Joint … Continue reading
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Tagged ABU, Adm. Mike Mullen, Alexander, America, Hadrian, Hudson River, Iran, New York, President Obama, Robert Gates, Trajan, Twitter, U.S.
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