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Robert A. Harding: Retired Army Major General To Head TSA

admin — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 10:20:14 +0000

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“Obama plans to nominate Robert A. Harding, a retired major general with 33 years in the Army, to become the TSA administrator, sources said. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano will announce the nomination Monday with Harding by her side, according to one administration official.” [Link]

Obama To Cut Nuclear Weapons

admin — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 05:11:01 +0000

The White House is set – according to a report in the NY Times – in the upcoming Nuclear Posture Review, to announce plans by President Obama to cut America’s nuclear arsenal. Obama is set to announce that he will end the creation of bunker buster bombs championed by the Bush administration, but is refusing to rule out a first strike nuclear attack by the USA. [Link]

Luke Air Force Base: 1 Dead In Shooting

admin — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 15:25:42 +0000

“Authorities say two men were shot by security officers after they drove a stolen car through a gate at an Air Force base outside Phoenix during a police chase. Officials say one of the men died and the other was wounded.” [Link]

Army Investigates Poison Plot Allegation At Fort Hood

admin — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 04:33:31 +0000

“The Army has been looking for two months into allegations that soldiers at a base in South Carolina were being poisoned, but a spokesman says no credible information to support the allegations has been found.” [Link]

U.S. Military Surges For Haiti Relief Effort

admin — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 14:36:14 +0000

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“More than 2,200 Marines arrived aboard the amphibious ship USS Bataan, boosting overall US troop numbers to 7,000 either in Haiti or offshore. UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon also asked the Security Council to authorize the deployment of 3,500 extra UN troops and police, beyond the roughly 7,000 troops, 2,000 police and 2,000 civilian personnel already here as part of the UN peacekeeping mission deployed since 2004 to help stabilize the country.” Link

Mesothelioma Fears For Navy Veterans

admin — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 00:28:15 +0000

“The recent passing of a mesothelioma patient has brought attention to the risk of developing an asbestos-related disease for previous United States Naval personnel. Robert W. Landon died on January 8, 2010 at his home from mesothelioma cancer. During his time as a Merchant Marine throughout World War II, Mr. Landon served in the engine rooms of tankers, Victory ships and C-2 cargo ships.” Link

Military Reserves Called Up For Haiti Relief

admin — Sun, 17 Jan 2010 22:24:14 +0000

“President Obama has authorized the Pentagon and Department of Homeland Security to call up certain members of the military’s reserves to support earthquake relief and recovery operations in Haiti.” Link

Obama To Get 30,000 Extra Troops In Afghanistan

admin — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 18:06:24 +0000

“In a prime-time speech to the nation Tuesday night from West Point that ends a 92-day review, Obama will seek to help sell his much bigger, costlier war plan by tying the escalation to an exit strategy, said the official who spoke on condition of anonymity.” Link

President Obama Issues Order For More Troops In Afghanistan

admin — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 17:49:40 +0000

“President Obama has issued his order to send more troops to Afghanistan, communicating his decision to military leaders late Sunday afternoon during a meeting in the Oval Office, and will spend Monday speaking with foreign leaders to share with them the broad outlines of his new strategy, the White House said.” Link

Army Suicides At Record High

admin — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 09:18:11 +0000

“The findings, released as President Barack Obama inches toward a decision to send up to 40,000 additional troops to Afghanistan, show the number of active-duty suicides so far in 2009 has already matched last year’s record of 140 deaths.” Link