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Report: Ex-Md. man at Gitmo reaches plea deal
WASHINGTON — The U.S. has reportedly reached a plea deal with a former Maryland man held at Guantanamo accused of joining al-Qaida and participating in a series of post-Sept. 11 terror plots.
WASHINGTON — The U.S. has reportedly reached a plea deal with a former Maryland man held at Guantanamo accused of joining al-Qaida and participating in a series of post-Sept. 11 terror plots.
Wed, 22 Feb 2012 19:03:48 -0500
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United gives break to pet owners on PCS moves
United Airlines is making an exception for military families who ship their pets on that airline when making permanent change-of-station moves, the company said Wednesday.
United Airlines is making an exception for military families who ship their pets on that airline when making permanent change-of-station moves, the company said Wednesday.
Wed, 22 Feb 2012 18:54:26 -0500
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Air Force officials defend Guard cuts
Air Force leaders are fighting back against criticisms that the service made too many cuts to the Reserve component or failed to consult state-level Guard officials when it pulled together a budget.
Air Force leaders are fighting back against criticisms that the service made too many cuts to the Reserve component or failed to consult state-level Guard officials when it pulled together a budget.
Wed, 22 Feb 2012 18:08:23 -0500
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Army investigates preferential PTSD treatment
The Army is investigating its behavioral health facilities in Europe, including those at the renowned Landstuhl Regional Medical Center in Germany, to determine whether some soldiers receive preferential treatment after being diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder.
The Army is investigating its behavioral health facilities in Europe, including those at the renowned Landstuhl Regional Medical Center in Germany, to determine whether some soldiers receive preferential treatment after being diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder.
Wed, 22 Feb 2012 18:19:52 -0500
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Supreme Court takes on Stolen Valor Act
The intrinsic value of military medals was pitted against the right to free speech Wednesday as the nation’s highest court debated whether the 2006 law known as the Stolen Valor Act violates the constitution.
The intrinsic value of military medals was pitted against the right to free speech Wednesday as the nation’s highest court debated whether the 2006 law known as the Stolen Valor Act violates the constitution.
Wed, 22 Feb 2012 18:17:33 -0500
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Number of veterans in Congress rises
At a time when Congress is facing big questions that will affect military careers, the percentage of lawmakers who served in uniform has increased slightly and remains higher than the general population.
At a time when Congress is facing big questions that will affect military careers, the percentage of lawmakers who served in uniform has increased slightly and remains higher than the general population.
Wed, 22 Feb 2012 17:46:46 -0500
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Suspect in Capitol bomb sting waives hearing
ALEXANDRIA, Va. — A Virginia man charged with plotting a suicide bombing inside the U.S. Capitol waived his rights Wednesday to preliminary and detention hearings.
ALEXANDRIA, Va. — A Virginia man charged with plotting a suicide bombing inside the U.S. Capitol waived his rights Wednesday to preliminary and detention hearings.
Wed, 22 Feb 2012 17:40:04 -0500
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Patrick airman wants to keep Afghan kids warm
Air Force Master Sgt. Michael Lindley’s responsibility is to check on the morale and welfare of security forces airmen who protect Bagram Air Field in Afghanistan.
Air Force Master Sgt. Michael Lindley’s responsibility is to check on the morale and welfare of security forces airmen who protect Bagram Air Field in Afghanistan.
Wed, 22 Feb 2012 17:38:07 -0500
(Melbourne) Florida Today
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Dempsey says Koran burning done by mistake
PENSACOLA NAVAL AIR STATION, Fla. — Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Martin Dempsey said Wednesday that relationships and understandings between NATO forces and Afghans are key to resolving tensions surrounding the burning of Muslim holy books at a U.S. military base.
PENSACOLA NAVAL AIR STATION, Fla. — Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Martin Dempsey said Wednesday that relationships and understandings between NATO forces and Afghans are key to resolving tensions surrounding the burning of Muslim holy books at a U.S. military base.
Wed, 22 Feb 2012 17:28:01 -0500
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Tell us: Your opinion on base amenities
The Air Force is rethinking what services it will provide on its installations and what services might be better provided in a nearby community. We want to know what you think.
The Air Force is rethinking what services it will provide on its installations and what services might be better provided in a nearby community. We want to know what you think.
Wed, 22 Feb 2012 09:29:40 -0500
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Board: Cause of F-15 crash near Nellis unknown
HAMPTON, Va. — Air Force investigators on Wednesday said they're unable to determine what caused a fighter jet to crash in rural Nevada in October.
HAMPTON, Va. — Air Force investigators on Wednesday said they're unable to determine what caused a fighter jet to crash in rural Nevada in October.
Wed, 22 Feb 2012 15:07:08 -0500
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U.N. nuclear agency: Iran talks failed
VIENNA — The U.N. nuclear agency acknowledged renewed failure Wednesday after a trip to probe suspicions of covert Iranian nuclear weapons work, in a statement issued just hours after an Iranian general warned of a pre-emptive strike against any foe threatening the country.
VIENNA — The U.N. nuclear agency acknowledged renewed failure Wednesday after a trip to probe suspicions of covert Iranian nuclear weapons work, in a statement issued just hours after an Iranian general warned of a pre-emptive strike against any foe threatening the country.
Wed, 22 Feb 2012 09:56:55 -0500
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High court torn over Stolen Valor Act
WASHINGTON — Free speech cases before the Supreme Court often lead justices to consider far-fetched scenarios, and Wednesday’s argument over a law making it a crime to lie about having received top military honors was no exception.
WASHINGTON — Free speech cases before the Supreme Court often lead justices to consider far-fetched scenarios, and Wednesday’s argument over a law making it a crime to lie about having received top military honors was no exception.
Wed, 22 Feb 2012 14:32:34 -0500
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Officials: Afghans, U.S. nearing post-exit deal
KABUL, Afghanistan — The U.S. and the Afghan governments are considering pushing through a long-delayed partnership agreement by relegating the contentious issues of night raids and control over detainees to separate negotiations, Afghan and U.S. officials said.
KABUL, Afghanistan — The U.S. and the Afghan governments are considering pushing through a long-delayed partnership agreement by relegating the contentious issues of night raids and control over detainees to separate negotiations, Afghan and U.S. officials said.
Wed, 22 Feb 2012 09:30:47 -0500
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More training, reviews needed, Dover panel says
SAN ANTONIO — The military should conduct regular inspections, tighten training standards and increase oversight over mortuary operations, according to the group tasked with assessing operations at Dover Port Mortuary after a scandal involving the mishandled remains of fallen troops.
SAN ANTONIO — The military should conduct regular inspections, tighten training standards and increase oversight over mortuary operations, according to the group tasked with assessing operations at Dover Port Mortuary after a scandal involving the mishandled remains of fallen troops.
Tue, 21 Feb 2012 15:15:55 -0500
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MacDill holding $500M disputed Spanish treasure
TAMPA, Fla. — Leaving nothing to chance, the military is making sure the transfer of 17 tons of shipwreck treasure to Spain later this week is handled safely.
TAMPA, Fla. — Leaving nothing to chance, the military is making sure the transfer of 17 tons of shipwreck treasure to Spain later this week is handled safely.
Wed, 22 Feb 2012 09:05:32 -0500
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Report: DoD delays endanger whistle-blowers
WASHINGTON — The Pentagon takes too long to investigate whistle-blower complaints from troops, unfairly endangering the careers of those who step forward and damaging the military’s ability to save money and stop fraud, a draft report by the Government Accountability Office says.
WASHINGTON — The Pentagon takes too long to investigate whistle-blower complaints from troops, unfairly endangering the careers of those who step forward and damaging the military’s ability to save money and stop fraud, a draft report by the Government Accountability Office says.
Wed, 22 Feb 2012 07:16:51 -0500
USA Today
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Informants vital in FBI’s war on terrorism
WASHINGTON — His name was Hussien.
WASHINGTON — His name was Hussien.
Tue, 21 Feb 2012 18:45:10 -0500
USA Today
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Iran says it will strike its foes pre-emptively
TEHRAN, Iran — As pressure mounts over Iran’s nuclear program, a top Iranian general warned Tuesday that the nation will pre-emptively strike anyone who threatens it.
TEHRAN, Iran — As pressure mounts over Iran’s nuclear program, a top Iranian general warned Tuesday that the nation will pre-emptively strike anyone who threatens it.
Tue, 21 Feb 2012 16:47:48 -0500
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7 killed in Afghan protests over Koran burning
KABUL, Afghanistan — Afghan President Hamid Karzai appealed for calm Wednesday after clashes in several cities between Afghan security forces and protesters furious over the burning of Muslim holy books at a U.S. military base left seven people dead.
KABUL, Afghanistan — Afghan President Hamid Karzai appealed for calm Wednesday after clashes in several cities between Afghan security forces and protesters furious over the burning of Muslim holy books at a U.S. military base left seven people dead.
Wed, 22 Feb 2012 13:00:00 -0500
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