Rep. John Murtha, Iraq war critic, dies at 77 - Yahoo! News - 8 Feb 10
‘Don’t ask’ survey published - ArmyTimes - 8 Feb 10
Tough Sanctions Could Still Work in Iran, Gates Says - DoD - 7 Feb 10
Op-Ed: What kind of future are we leaving our children? by Roger Young - 5 Feb 10
Study Measures Traumatic Brain Injury - DoD - 5 Feb 10
Veteran groups resist 'don't ask' repeal - The Washington Times - 4 Feb 10
"...We support 'don't ask, don't tell' and the position is, now, since we are still fighting two wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, now is not the time to extend ourselves with a new social-engineering project,' Legion spokesman Joe March said. 'We expect the Pentagon will very carefully examine the implications before changing any policies to maintain that highest state of readiness..."
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Storm Brews Over Decision to Reveal Abdulmutallab's Cooperation - FoxNews - 4 Feb 09
Afghanistan: U.S. Announces Helmand Offensive - WSJ - 3 Feb 10
In Lake City, Seattle, homeless veterans and others now have a place to call home - Seattle Times - 3 Feb 10
Local: Seattle Times Special Report Seniors For Sale - Exploiting the aged and frail in Washington's adult family homes - Posted 3 Feb 10
Gregoire calls for review of adult family homes - Seattle Times - 3 Feb 10
Intelligence Officials Warn Attempted Al Qaeda Attack Months Away - FoxNews - 2 Feb 10
"Al Qaeda can be expected to attempt an attack on the United States in the next three to six months, senior U.S. intelligence officials told Congress Tuesday.
"The terrorist organization is deploying operatives to the United States to carry out new attacks from inside the country, including 'clean' recruits with a negligible trail of terrorist contacts, CIA Director Leon Panetta said. Al Qaeda is also inspiring homegrown extremists to trigger violence on their own, Panetta added..."
Gates, Mullen to discuss ‘don’t ask’ policy - ArmyTimes - 2 Feb 10
Top uniformed officer: Gay ban should be lifted - Seattle Times - 2 Feb 10
Mullen’s Blog: My View on ‘Don’t Ask Don’t Tell’ - DoD - 3 Feb 10
"...With Afghanistan, Iraq, and significant security commitments around the globe, our plate is very full. While I believe this is an important issue, I also believe we need to be mindful as we move forward of other pressing needs in the military. What our young men and women and their families want, what they deserve, is that we listen to them and act in their best interests..."
Veterans Report - Military.com - 1 Feb 10
DOD Releases Defense Reviews, 2011 Budget Proposal, and 2010 War Funding Supplemental Request - Update - DoD - 1 Feb 10
VA outlines efforts to fix GI Bill problems - ArmyTimes - 1 Feb 20
"Veterans Affairs Department officials tried Jan. 21 to convince a skeptical House subcommittee that its problems with paying Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits are in the past..."
NATO Commander Sees Pivotal 2010 for Afghanistan - DoD - 31 Jan 10
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Soldier Missing in Action from Vietnam War Identified - DoD - 29 Jan 10
White House Considers Moving 9/11 Trial Out of New York City - FoxNews - 29 Jan 10
Newsletter comment: What was wrong with GITMO by a military tribunal?
More on Suicide and PTSD by Tom Berger - V.V.A. - Jan/Feb 2010
Army will delay mental evaluation of Hasan - ArmyTimes - 28 Jan 10
Obama: Spending Freeze Won’t Affect National Security - DoD - 28 Jan 10
State of the Union transcript - White House - 27 Jan 10
Obama Reaffirms Desire to End ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ - DoD - 27 Jan 10
Review: Army should add Stryker units - ArmyTimes - 27 Jan 10
Feds: Ex-sailor with weapons had Fort Drum maps - ArmyTimes - 26 Jan 10
Drone surge: Today, tomorrow and 2047 by Nick Turse - 26 Jan 10
Dems & Republicans take note: Independents set political pace by Carolyn Lochhead - 27 Jan 10
"Independents are extremely results-driven and cost-conscious and tax-averse. They don't like partisan bickering, they don't like government dysfunction, they don't trust either party and they're not shy about making their discomfort known."
US Army's war budget includes big weapons orders - Reuters - Posted 26 Jan 10
Veterans Report - Military.com - 25 Jan 10
Senators Urge Administration to Transfer Alleged Bomber to Military Custody - FoxNews - 25 Jan 10
For McChord pilots, flying to Antarctica is a challenging mission — and a sought-after job - Seattle Times - 25 Jan 10
Marines End Anbar Mission as Army Takes Lead - DoD - 25 Jan 10
Pioneering women pilots of WWII get a belated honor - Seattle Times - 23 Jan 10
Military Commission Charges Withdrawn In Sept. 11 Case - DoD - 22 Jan 10
Support swells for 3 accused SEALs - The Washington Times - 22 Jan 10
Suspect in Recruit Shooting Claims Al Qaeda Ties - FoxNews - 22 Jan 10
"LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — The man accused of killing one soldier and wounding another outside an Arkansas military recruiting center has asked a judge to change his plea to guilty, claiming ties to Al Qaeda..."
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Trijicon: No more Bible references on scopes - ArmyTimes - 21 Jan 10
Clinton clears 2 Muslims for entry - The Washington Times - 21 Jan 10
McChrystal to tighten night raid rules - ArmyTimes - 21 Jan 10
Arrival of Comfort Broadens Military’s Mission in Haiti - DoD - 20 Jun 10
Man accused under Stolen Valor Act on trial - St. Petersburg Times - 20 Jan 10
Evaluations Matter, Fort Hood Panel Says - DoD - 20 Jan 10
Gates Orders Additional Ship, Eyes More Capability for Haiti - DoD - 20 Jan 10
Big win for Brown - Republican trounces Coakley for Senate, imperils Obama health plan - Boston Globe - 20 Jan 10
Voter anger caught fire in final days - Boston Globe - 20 Jan 10
Obama Retreats on Health-Care Bill - WSJ - 20 Jan 10
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Phony Marine general enters guilty plea - The San Diego Union-Tribune - Posted 19 Jan 10
U.S. To Open Additional Runway in Haiti, General Says - DoD - 19 Jan 10
Veterans Report - Military.com - 18 Jan 10
Gates: Initial Progress Shows Afghanistan Strategy On Track - DoD - 18 Jan 10
Taliban Militants Launch Attack on Afghan Capital - FoxNews - 18 Jan 10
Comfort Staff Readies for Haitian Patients - DoD - 17 Jan 10
Op-Ed: Obama’s first year with veterans and the military by Roger Young - 16 Jan 09
Ft. Hood Report Finds Shortfalls in Countering Internal Threats - DoD - 15 Jan 09
"...Gates said he would forward to Army Secretary John McHugh the review’s recommendations on how to hold accountable the Army personnel responsible for supervising Hasan. According to reports, Hasan had displayed behaviors before the shooting that suggested sympathies toward radical Islam, possible red flags that could have derailed the shootings..."
Read the report: Protecting The Force; Lessons From Ft. Hood - Jan 2010
Officers May Be Punished for Fort Hood Rampage - FoxNews - 15 Jan 10
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More than 900 soldiers bound for Haiti - ArmyTimes - 14 Jan 10
Help for Haiti - White House - 13 Jan 10
Haiti Earthquake Aftermath: How to Help - Legitimate organizations compiled by FoxNews
Military Assesses Haiti Disaster, Readies for Response - DoD - 13 Jan 10
Lessons learned in Vietnam guide Marines in Afghanistan - Seattle Times - 13 Jan 10
Army charges single mom who refused deployment - Seattle Times - 13 Jan 10
Air Force Pilot Missing In Action From Vietnam War Is Identified - DoD - 12 Jan 10
Woman Who Hid Anne Frank, Rescued Her Diary Dies at Age 100 - FoxNews - 12 Jan 10
Veterans Report - Military.com - 11 Jan 10
Increase in suicide rate of veterans noted - ArmyTimes - 11 Jan 10
‘Real Warrior’ Describes Post-traumatic Stress - DoD - 11 Jan 10
DoD review: Hasan superiors ignored concerns - ArmyTimes - 11 Jan 10
Chairman Calls Strategy Year’s Greatest Challenge - DoD - 10 Jan 10
CIA Director Defends Agency in Suicide Attack - FoxNews - 9 Jan 10
Spouse Describes Reunion, Reintegration Challenges - DoD - 8 Jan 10
DOD Trains Thousands to Help Millions to Register to Vote - DoD - 8 Jan 10
Unruly Passenger Diverts Plane; F-16s Deployed - FoxNews - 8 Jan 10
Troops, kin face cuts in base services - USA Today - 8 Jan 10
Christmas Day Terror Suspect Pleads Not Guilty - FoxNews - 8 Jan 10
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The Old Soldier and His Wife - Military.com - Posted 8 Jan 10
Gates Will Remain as Secretary at Least Another Year - DoD - 8 Jan 10
Lawmakers Want More Security Changes Out of Terror Plot Review - FoxNews - 8 Jan 10
