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Dempsey Discusses Issues With Egypt’s Defense Leaders
Dempsey Discusses Issues With Egypt’s Defense Leaders By Cheryl PellerinAmerican Forces Press Service CAIRO, Feb. 11, 2012 – The chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff met here today with Egypt’s top defense officials to discuss a wide range of issues related to the long-standing security relationship between the two countries, said Marine
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Giffords Has Navy Ship Named in Her Honor
Giffords Has Navy Ship Named in Her Honor By Karen ParrishAmerican Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, Feb. 10, 2012 – Former Arizona Rep. Gabrielle Giffords today heard Navy Secretary Ray Mabus announce that the newest ship in the Navy inventory will be named in her honor.
Panetta Provides Perspectives From Trip to NATO, Germany
Panetta Provides Perspectives From Trip to NATO, Germany American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, Feb. 10, 2012 – Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta issued a message today providing his perspectives from a trip he took last week to participate in a meeting of NATO defense ministers
Troops, Families to Benefit From Landmark Settlement
Troops, Families to Benefit From Landmark Settlement By Elaine SanchezAmerican Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, Feb. 10, 2012 – Service members and their families are among the Americans who will benefit from a “landmark” $25 billion foreclosure settlement between the government and banks,
Face of Defense: Former Israeli Soldier Serves in Guard
Face of Defense: Former Israeli Soldier Serves in Guard By Army Capt. Kyle KeyNational Guard Bureau LITTLE ROCK, Ark., Feb. 10, 2012 – Last summer, near the Sea of Galilee in the northern Israeli settlement of Mitzpe Adi, Daniel J. Houten finished up routine repairs on an Israeli Army M113
Pentagon Prepares for Budget Request Rollout
Pentagon Prepares for Budget Request Rollout By Karen ParrishAmerican Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, Feb. 10, 2012 – Leaders will provide dollar details Feb. 13 for the Defense Department’s fiscal 2013 budget request, which is based on the defense strategic guidance framework announced
NATO Commander Visits Regional Command West
NATO Commander Visits Regional Command West Compiled from International Security Assistance Force Joint Command and Regional Command West News R WASHINGTON, Feb. 10, 2012 – NATO’s top military commander conducted an on-site survey of the International Security Assistance Force’s Regional
First Lady Lauds DOD’s New Nutrition Campaign
First Lady Lauds DOD’s New Nutrition Campaign
By Elaine SanchezAmerican Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON, Feb. 10, 2012 – The Defense Department’s new obesity and nutrition awareness campaign sets a powerful example for the rest of the nation, First Lady Michelle Obama said yesterday.
Dempsey Presents Bronze Star to Czech Soldier in Afghanistan
Dempsey Presents Bronze Star to Czech Soldier in Afghanistan By Cheryl PellerinAmerican Forces Press Service ABOARD A MILITARY AIRCRAFT, Feb. 10, 2012 – At a forward operating base in eastern Afghanistan, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff dropped by today to meet with the leadership
General: President, Military Insisted on Strategy-driven Budget
General: President, Military Insisted on Strategy-driven Budget By Army Sgt. 1st Class Tyrone C. Marshall Jr.American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, Feb. 9, 2012 – The new defense strategy guidance laid out by Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta last month is a blueprint for the budget proposal