Boeing System Delayed, 11 Others Killed in Proposed Army Budget Bloomberg.com
Dec. 5 (Bloomberg) -- Boeing Co.'s program to build a new family of computer-networked armored vehicles and drones would be delayed and 11 other programs terminated in the U.S. Army's new six-year budget plan, according to service documents.
Army could quadruple number of soldiers training Iraqis Army Times
The Army will pull more soldiers into the role of training Iraqi security forces, a mission that is fast becoming the highest priority in the U.S. military’s strategy for victory, according to Army leaders.
Marine advisers build new Iraqi division Navy Times
RAMADI, Iraq — An Iraqi army patrol slides unannounced into the hostile Tameem neighborhood looking for trouble on a Saturday afternoon. Using a tactic known as a “snap” vehicle checkpoint, they pull over cars at random and search for insurgents, weapons and the money used to fund attacks.
Online news and information for the Rhinelander region Rhinelander Daily News
VESPER, Wis. - A Wisconsin Marine killed in Iraq was fascinated with the military from childhood and had two brothers serving with the Army _ one also on active duty in Iraq and the other a veteran of two tours there, family friends say.
Money, camaraderie draw some part-time soldiers back to Iraq San Antonio Express News
Federal rules block Guard combat vets from being ordered to return. But many volunteer.
Women feeling sting of combat The Courier News
EDITOR'S NOTE -- Women are playing an unprecedented role in the war in Iraq and Afghanistan. This story looks at the physical and emotional costs.
The elves wore camo Tacoma News Tribune
They might be the Greatest Generation, but they're no longer the greatest Christmas shoppers.
Georgia general glad he stayed, gets key post Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Less than 10 years ago, Lloyd Austin III was seriously considering retirement from the Army. He had reached the rank of colonel after more than two decades in uniform, had served in several elite units, had commanded at every level from platoon to brigade but was wondering what more he could offer the military. After a conversation with a senior enlisted soldier, Austin changed his mind. Now the
What China Learned From Americans Strategy Page
December 6, 2006: Acknowledging a trend that began in the 1980s, the U.S. Department of Defense has been trying to cut down on the bureaucracy and time consuming procedure that result it a new weapons or piece of equipment requiring a decade or more of "development" before the troops got it.
2nd BCT's homecoming: Home is a welcome sight after a tough tour Stars and Stripes
BAUMHOLDER, Germany — Los Lobos may be coming to town, but the true headliners at Wednesday’s wingding won’t be on stage singing.
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