RSSSome Lawmakers Lag in Academy Nominations
From New York to Chicago to Los Angeles, lawmakers from heavily minority areas rank near the bottom in the number of students they have nominated for appointment to West Point, the U.S. Naval Academy or the U.S. Air Force Academy, according to a review of records from the past five years.
Pakistan Demands US Share Afghan Blueprint
Pakistan expressed fear Friday that a large increase in foreign troops in Afghanistan could push militants across the border into its territory and called on the U.S. to factor in that concern as part of its new war strategy.No Butts About it: DoD Wants You to Quit
Countless troops quit smoking Thursday. For the day anyway. Military health workers were full of gimmicks for the 2009 Great American Smokeout, an American Cancer Society campaign supported by bases around the world. It aims to get people to stop using tobacco for at least 24 hours.
Dolphins, Sea Lions to Defend Navy Base
The U.S Navy said it will soon use specially trained dolphins and sea lions to protect a Trident submarine base in Kitsap County, Wash.
200 English Sites Spread Al-Qaida Ideas
Increasing numbers of English-language Web sites are spreading al-Qaida's message to Muslims in the West. Most of the radical sites are not run al-Qaida, but provide a powerful tool for recruiting sympathizers to its cause of jihad.
Man Accused of Spying for China in Court
A former B-2 stealth bomber engineer accused of spying for China suffers from narcissistic personality disorder, expert witnesses for the prosecution and the defense testified in federal court Thursday.Gates Says Afghan Surge Could Occur Swiftly
Defense Secretary Robert Gates said any new U.S. forces President Barack Obama sends to Afghanistan could move into the country swiftly, despite logistical hassles that force almost all major deliveries of troops and supplies to go by air.
Palin Tour Rolling Into Fort Hood
Former Republican vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin is taking her “Going Rogue” book tour to Fort Hood, Texas, site of a massacre that left 13 dead and 30 wounded on Nov. 5.Military Testing to Predict PTSD
Two days before shipping off to war, Marine Pfc. Jesse Sheets sat inside a trailer in the Mojave Desert, his gaze fixed on a computer that flashed a rhythmic pulse of contrasting images.
DoD Divvying Med Centers of Excellence
An expected Pentagon plan to split oversight of the medical centers of excellence for orthopedics, traumatic brain injury, vision and hearing among the service branches has some vet advocates worried that effective care could become be a casualty of interservice rivalries.Navy Says Crew Caused Sub Collision
A Navy investigation into the USS Hartford's collision with a Navy ship paints a picture of submarine crew members falling asleep on the job, spending too much time away from their stations and chatting informally while working.Senate Votes to Fund Vets' Caregivers
The Senate on Thursday unanimously passed legislation that would provide monthly stipends and medical benefits to family members who stay home to care for severely injured veterans of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.Senator Asks About Troops’ Meds Use
A U.S. senator wants to know if American warfighters are being overmedicated in theater as a way to help them -- and the military -- get through the ongoing wars in Afghanistan and Iraq.
Army may Separate Short-Term Soldiers
Soldiers who have fewer than 180 days left on their enlistment will be given a choice when their units deploy: They will be offered incentives to complete the deployment or be involuntarily separated up to 90 days prior to the end of their enlistment, according to an Army message.
PETA Offers Troops 'Bin Laden Bites'
The People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals isn't normally associated with military matters but after reading news reports that described how troops are hurting for chocolate in Afghanistan the group decided to take action -- and the result is something warfighters will probably enjoy eating for more than one reason.
West, Clark to Lead Fort Hood Review
Trying to avert another tragedy like the Fort Hood shootings, Defense Secretary Robert Gates named a former Army secretary and former Navy chief to review a broad range of Pentagon programs, ranging from medical and personnel policies to how well military bases are secured.At Osan, Obama Talks About Deployments
President Barack Obama drew repeated cheers and applause during a speech to U.S. troops here Thursday -- except when he mentioned that some may deploy once again to a war zone.
Ad Seeks to Recruit Arab-Americans to CIA
A new commercial aimed at U.S. Arabs is part of an ambitious outreach effort to communities the CIA deems critical to reducing the threat of terrorism in the U.S. The agency has a five-year plan to boost fluency in Arabic and other languages.Senate to Open Fort Hood Hearing Today
A congressional investigation into the Fort Hood massacre is targeting federal authorities' failure to "connect the dots" and Soldiers' failure to alert superiors about the deepening Islamic radicalization of suspect Nidal Malik Hasan, leaders of the probe say.
Karzai Sworn in for Second Term
Afghan President Hamid Karzai promised Thursday to prosecute corrupt officials and end a culture of impunity in an inauguration speech made under intense international pressure that he shed the cronyism and graft that marked his first term.
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