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Tag Archives: U.S.
Marines try to mold Afghans into police
KHAN NESHIN, Afghanistan — The Marines were tense looking for bombs buried near a mud compound in this remote farming town in southern Afghanistan. Their new Afghan police colleagues were little help, joking around and sucking on lollipops meant for … Continue reading
Civil Air Patrol members to help Wreaths Across America ceremonies honor veterans
Civil Air Patrol officials here will partner with Wreaths Across America officials to honor veteran memorials and grave sites Dec. 12 nationwide. Wreaths Across America, a nonprofit organization that recognizes the courage and sacrifices of U.S. veterans, pays tributes … Continue reading
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Tagged America, arlington national cemetery, Maine, U.S., Virginia, Wreaths
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Time to reach hospital more than halved
During the past year, the U.S. military reduced to 42 minutes from 100 minutes the average time it takes for a badly wounded service member in Afghanistan to reach a hospital, even as the casualty rate tripled, according to military … Continue reading
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Tagged Afghanistan, evacuation, Geoff Morrell, Iraq, Lt. Col. Joseph Kloppel, Maj. John Redfield, Robert Gates, U.S.
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Time to reach hospital more than halved
During the past year, the U.S. military reduced to 42 minutes from 100 minutes the average time it takes for a badly wounded service member in Afghanistan to reach a hospital, even as the casualty rate tripled, according to military … Continue reading
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Tagged Afghanistan, evacuation, Geoff Morrell, Iraq, Lt. Col. Joseph Kloppel, Maj. John Redfield, Robert Gates, U.S.
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Joint Chiefs chairman: Al-Qaida remains dangerous
Al-Qaida remains a danger, and the area along the border of Afghanistan and Pakistan is the epicenter of global Islamic extremism, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff said at the Foreign Press Center here Dec. 8. Navy Adm. … Continue reading
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Tagged Adm. Mike Mullen, Admiral Mullen, Afghanistan, Al, Al-Qaida, Gen. Stanley A, General McChrystal, Pakistan, U.S.
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McChrystal gives full backing to Afghan plan
The top U.S. general in Afghanistan told the House Armed Services Committee on Tuesday that he “fully supports” President Barack Obama’s new strategy and decision to deploy tens of thousands of troops to the war and that those decisions “reflect … Continue reading
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Tagged Afghanistan, Gen. Stanley McChrystal, Karl Eikenberry, Maine, Md., Obama, U.S.
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Pearl Harbor remembered 68 years later
PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii — Dozens of survivors of Pearl Harbor on Monday solemnly remembered those who died in the Japanese aerial assault 68 years ago as a top Navy commander said their bravery laid the foundation for the subsequent U.S. … Continue reading
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Tagged Adm. Patrick Walsh, Afghanistan, Arizona, Ewa, Hawaii, Iraq, John Hughes, Navy, navy corpsman, Pearl Harbor-, Richard Laubert, Sterling Cale, U.S., Walsh, West Oahu
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Crews say minesweepers in disrepair
Last spring, two minesweepers began an “extended deployment” to the Western Pacific with the promise of exotic Asian port visits, but instead of adventure, the ships got delays, confusion and lots of requests for spare parts.Now, the mine countermeasures ships … Continue reading
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Tagged Avenger, base closure and realignment commission, Japan, Lt. Matt Galan, Marla Perez, Naval Base, Navy, San Diego, Sasebo, Texas, the Persian Gulf, U.S., U.S. Perez, Western Pacific
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Deputy defense secretary outlines protections for information
Although information technology enables the Defense Department to make gains in military capabilities, those gains come at a cost, the deputy defense secretary told industry executives in New York. “The Defense Department makes a tempting target,” Mr. William J. Lynn … Continue reading
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Tagged Defense, foreign intelligence organizations, Mr. Lynn, Mr. William J. Lynn III, New York, U.S.
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