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Panel Suggests Changes in Long-Term Defense Planning

July 29, 2010 - A congressionally mandated panel has recommended broad changes to long-term Defense Department strategies and priorities, including funding a major recapitalization of equipment.

Face of Defense: Eagle Scouts Soar in Intel Battalion

July 29, 2010 - The Utah National Guard's 141st Military Intelligence Battalion will deploy to Iraq in a few weeks with 83 soldiers who have earned Eagle Scout badges from the Boy Scouts of America.

VA Secretary Eric Shinseki Addresses Importance of Care for Women Veterans

July 29, 2010 - Women in today’s military serve closer to the front lines of combat than ever before, and as they become veterans the Veterans Affairs Department will be ready to handle their care, VA Secretary Eric K. Shinseki said yesterday.

Wounded Warriors Help Cancer Survivor Cycle to Recovery

July 29, 2010 - Last week, I hit the 2.5 year mark of being cancer free, and in that time I have been learning to accept the "new normal" that comes with that.

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Metals Technology Airmen Provide Precision for Unique Challenges

July 29, 2010 - When an aircraft comes back from a sortie broken, and the part to repair it doesn't exist in the supply chain, all hope for repair might feel lost. However, in the distance, an Airman wields a glimmering, 35,000 degree Fahrenheit light of hope.

Sailors Master Their Rifles for Nearing Deployment

July 29, 2010 - Sailors from Bravo Forward Surgical, 3rd Medical Battalion, Combat Logistics Regiment 35, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, learned the basics of the M4 carbine, at a familiarization range on Camp Hansen, July 20.

Weekend Marine Patrols Intended to Promote Courtesy

July 29, 2010 - Marine Corps Bases Japan and III Marine Expeditionary Force Marines and sailors are unofficial ambassadors for the United States every time they leave base for liberty, and courtesy patrols help ensure they are good ambassadors.

U.S. Military to Improve Fire Stations in Latvia

July 29, 2010 - In 1747, fire burnt this town to the ground. Chicago, London and many other cities have befallen the same fate, only to rebuild and re-energize their fire disaster preparedness programs.

Bidens Welcome Soldiers Home from Iraq at Fort Drum

July 29, 2010 - Soldiers of the 10th Mountain Division's 2nd Brigade Combat Team received a rousing welcome home from Iraq here today, not only from fellow Soldiers, family members and community leaders, but also from Vice President Joe Biden and his wife Dr. Jill Biden.

Classified Military Document Leaks Could Endanger Afghan Civilians

July 28, 2010 - The classified military documents released by the group WikiLeaks.org could not only threaten the lives of U.S. troops, but the Afghan civilians with whom they work, a top U.S. military commander in Afghanistan said today.

Officials Recommend Eglin as Preferred Alternative F-35 Base

July 28, 2010 - Air Force officials announced July 28 its proposal for basing 59 F-35 Lightning IIs at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla.

Misuse of Prescription Drugs Could Cost Airmen Career and Jail Time

July 28, 2010 - Sitting in his room with a headache, an Airman contemplates whether or not to take pain medication that was prescribed to him for a tooth extraction several months ago.

Moody AFB Engine Mechanics Cross Train on Different Engines

July 28, 2010 - Air Force aircraft engine mechanics fall into a single career field, but they are usually limited to repairing the one type of engine on which they originally trained.

Gates Shares Common Experiences and Vision with Scouts

July 28, 2010 - Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates shared his personal experiences and passion for Boy Scouting July 28 with tens of thousands of Scouts and their families gathered for the 100th anniversary celebration of the Boy Scouts of America.

Time Running out for Troops and Veterans to Claim 'Stop Loss' Pay

July 28, 2010 - Eligible servicemembers and veterans have less than three months to apply for Retroactive "Stop Loss" Special Pay.

Pvt. Hannah Grossman Takes Fight from Cage to Army

July 28, 2010 - Pvt. Hannah Grossman appears to be your typical Soldier in training. Young, determined and focused. However, before donning an Army Combat Uniform, the Human Resource Information Management Specialist student was a professional cage fighter.

Military Times 'Soldier of the Year' Surprised with Selection

July 28, 2010 - He's been shot at in combat, he's saved lives on the battlefield and he responded to the wounded victims of the Nov. 5 attack on Fort Hood, and now Staff Sgt. Zackary Filip has been named the Military Times Soldier of the Year.

'Celebrate Scouting' Stamp Unveiled at Fort A.P. Hill

July 28, 2010 - Fort A.P. Hill Commander Lt. Col. John Haefner encouraged a crowd of hundreds to write letters to Soldiers and veterans at the official release ceremony of the “Celebrate Scouting” stamp at Fort A.P. Hill, July 27.

Senate Considers Marine Corps General James N. Mattis to Head Central Command

July 27, 2010 - Marine Corps Gen. James N. Mattis called for harmony and consistency in the U.S. Central Command area of operation today, citing the need for continued military, civilian and regional cooperation to successfully drive out extremism.

Deputy Defense Secretary Vows to Protect Guam’s Resources During Troop Realignment

July 27, 2010 - The Defense Department is committed to protecting Guam’s infrastructure and resources, and will adjust the pace of incoming U.S. troops to match the island’s ability to accommodate them, the deputy defense secretary said here today.

Marines Train On Board USS Carter Hall During Comptuex

July 27, 2010 - There are approximately 420 Marines integrating with the nearly 300 Sailors onboard Carter Hall. The Carter Hall is one of three ships attached to Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group (KSG ARG), each of which has Marines onboard.

Security Forces Airmen and Sailors Learn New Active Shooter Techniques

July 27, 2010 - Air Force requirements for improved active-shooter training allowed security forces Airmen and Sailors to attend the Pacific Air Forces command's High Risk Response Training program here July 19 through 23.

Barksdale AFB Hosts CAP Louisiana Wing Encampment

July 27, 2010 - For the 13th consecutive year, the Louisiana Wing Civil Air Patrol Cadet Encampment was held here July 15 through 25.

Improved Physical Training Uniform Sized for Both Sexes

July 27, 2010 - The new, improved physical training uniform, or IPTU, has seen many improvements from the current PTU and sizing also has improved for both sexes.

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Soldier Saves Three Men and Receives Highest Non-Combat Award

Air Force Senior NCO Academy Graduates Largest Class

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Secretary of the Air Force Michael Donley Visits RAF Lakenheath

Reserve Board Seeks Nominations for In-Residence Schools

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Pakistan Military and Government Sacrifices for Counterterrorism Fight

Mullen Stresses Commitment to Afghanistan and Pakistan

26th Marine Expeditionary Unit Completes COMPTUEX

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