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Tag Archives: U.S.
Casualties in Afghanistan soar to record highs
KABUL, Afghanistan — In a summer of suffering, America’s military death toll in Afghanistan is rising, with back-to-back record months for U.S. losses in the grinding conflict. All signs point to more bloodshed in the months ahead, straining the already … Continue reading
Records: Sen. candidate was subpar airman
COLUMBIA, S.C. — Surprise U.S. Senate nominee Alvin Greene frequently mentions his 13 years of military service, but records obtained Thursday by The Associated Press show that the veteran who has called himself an “American hero” was considered a lackluster … Continue reading
Obama backs Mattis nomination for CENTCOM
President Obama has nominated Marine Corps Gen. James N. Mattis to serve as commander of U.S. Central Command, the Defense Department announced Wednesday.
General outlines U.S. mission, challenges in Africa
As U.S. Africa Command matures and strengthens ties with African nations, American interests on the continent become more stable, the command’s top officer said July 20. Africom was established in October 2007 to “add value” to African nations by improving … Continue reading
Research center is hub for oil spill fix ideas
The once-sleepy Coast Guard research branch — with projects that usually take months, if not years to complete — has been transformed into a hive of activity by the biggest oil spill in U.S. history.
U.S., South Korea plan military exercises
Sending a “clear message of deterrence to North Korea,” the U.S. and South Korea will cap an upcoming official visit with soon-to-be approved plans for a series of military exercises in nearby waters, the Pentagon said Wednesday.
U.S. Savings Bond program going all-electronic
If you have an allotment to buy U.S. savings bonds through your military pay, you need to take a couple of steps before the U.S. Savings Bond Payroll Savings Plan goes all electronic by the end of August. By July … Continue reading
First AFRICOM air chief looks to future
RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany — Maj. Gen. Ronald Ladnier faced a gargantuan task after he left his command at U.S. Air Forces in Europe, Detachment 5: Stand up a numbered Air Force and the air component for U.S. Africa Command … Continue reading
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Cyber Command synchronizes services’ efforts
Leaders of the new U.S. Cyber Command have a long to-do list in creating central oversight for the military’s computer networks, including synchronizing what the services already have in place, officials said June 8. “We have lots of decisions to … Continue reading
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Tagged Admiral Mauney, Cyber, s computer networks, U.S., Vice Adm. Carl V
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Decoding the secret in Cyber Command logo
Maybe it’s a test: Figure out what 9ec4c12949a4f31474f299058ce2b22a means, and you’re smart enough to work for U.S. Cyber Command.