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Spy balloons in high demand in Afghanistan

Angel — Tue, 28 Sep 2010 01:15:44 +0000

WASHINGTON — The hottest U.S. weapon in Afghanistan lacks a lethal capability, floats thousands of feet in the air and doesn’t carry troops.

Skiff towed by RHIB sinks; at least 13 dead

Angel — Mon, 27 Sep 2010 19:19:19 +0000

The rescue of an overloaded boat adrift in the Gulf of Aden by a U.S. destroyer went tragically wrong when the boat capsized at 8:30 a.m. local time Monday. The destroyer’s small boat crews rescued 61 of the approximately 85 … Continue reading →

Fannie Mae offers aid to military families

Angel — Mon, 27 Sep 2010 14:56:30 +0000

WASHINGTON — Mortgage giant Fannie Mae plans to give military families a break on their home loan payments if they are struggling because of the death or injury of a service member.
The Washington-based company says it will reduce or suspend borrowers' monthly payments up to six months. Fannie Mae is the largest buyer and backer of U.S. home mortgages, owning or guaranteeing about $3.2 trillion in home loans.

Survey: Officers favor ‘soft power’

Angel — Sat, 25 Sep 2010 12:14:25 +0000

A majority of military officers — especially the mid-career officers in the O-4 and O-5 paygrades — support giving more money and strategic emphasis to nonmilitary initiatives such as diplomacy and economic development in order to advance U.S. security interests, … Continue reading →

Survey: Officers favor ‘soft power’

Angel — Sat, 25 Sep 2010 12:14:25 +0000

COP Spera defends assault, kills 27 insurgents

Angel — Wed, 22 Sep 2010 21:16:02 +0000

U.S. Apache attack helicopters virtually wiped out a platoon-size insurgent force that was assaulting a combat outpost in eastern Afghanistan’s Khost province Sept. 21, according to coalition spokesmen.

General: Insurgents in Marjah cash-strapped

Angel — Sun, 19 Sep 2010 13:07:04 +0000

U.S. efforts to disrupt heroin production in Helmand province, Afghanistan, have put a dent in the insurgency’s pocketbook, the top Marine commander in Afghanistan said.

DoD details Russian buzzing of U.S. frigate

Angel — Fri, 17 Sep 2010 00:15:02 +0000

Russian navy aircraft made a series of very close passes over the frigate Taylor last week after its visit to the northern port city of Murmansk, defense officials confirmed Friday, in a chain of incidents so unusual they were discussed … Continue reading →

Congress to scrutinize rules of engagement

Angel — Thu, 16 Sep 2010 00:41:30 +0000

The House Armed Services Committee will soon examine the rules of engagement used by U.S. forces in Afghanistan, Military Times has learned.

Congress to scrutinize rules of engagement

Angel — Thu, 16 Sep 2010 00:40:30 +0000

The House Armed Services Committee will soon examine the rules of engagement used by U.S. forces in Afghanistan, Military Times has learned.