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Academy boss wants students to have pride

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — In his second year on the job, the Air Force Academy’s top officer wants to keep improving the caliber of cadets and instill the same “sense of fanatical pride” in students that he sees in alumni.

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McChrystal says farewell in emotional ceremony

WASHINGTON — Gen. Stanley McChrystal ended his 34-year career as an Army officer Friday in an emotional retirement ceremony at his military headquarters here, marking the last chapter of his swift and stunning fall from grace.

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McChrystal says farewell in emotional ceremony

WASHINGTON — Gen. Stanley McChrystal ended his 34-year career as an Army officer Friday in an emotional retirement ceremony at his military headquarters here, marking the last chapter of his swift and stunning fall from grace.

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Next retiree COLA could be tiny, analysts say

The cost-of-living adjustment for retirees next year could test the idea if something really is better than nothing.After getting no COLA this year in military and federal civilian retired pay, veterans disability compensation and Social Security because of the weak … Continue reading

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2009 tax form, pay statement availability announced

Air Force retirees with a myPay online account can now download their annual account statements. Annuitant statements will be available online Dec. 14. There will not be a cost-of-living adjustment increase for military retirees or annuitants in 2010. COLA increases … Continue reading

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China army boss rips U.S. policy on Taiwan

BEIJING — A top Chinese general criticized the United States on Thursday for selling arms to Taiwan and accused Washington of only being cooperative when it needs help with international campaigns.Relations between the U.S. and China are generally good, but … Continue reading

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No COLA this year is looking more likely

Friday’s announcement that consumer prices continue to fall makes the proposed 2010 military pay raise look even bigger while dimming chances of a cost-of-living adjustment for military retirees this December.The Labor Department’s Bureau of Labor Statistics, which tracks the price … Continue reading

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