Gordon England, then deputy secretary of defense, is shown in 2006 at a convention that focused on issues facing American Muslims and their evolving role and identity in the U.S. APThe jihadist threat to U.S.-based armed forces is external as well as internal — and far...
It seemed to me at first stupid that the US Military had realized that people could access most satellites a decade ago. Even worst because the technology has now become much more sophisticated. Many people in...
Here is this weeks update on Casualties in Afghanistan. Another three soldiers lost their lives this week. President Obama has announced his decision on the Afghnistan strategy on Tuesday during an...
"In recent years, I’ve published too many posts about members of the Armed Forces facing undeserved charges: First, it was the so-called “Haditha Marines” who faced trumped-up charges, thanks largely to idiots like Rep. John Murtha (D-Pa.) declaring them guilty before...
Darpa, the American Pentagon's research agency is offering a prize of $40,000 to the first person or group that can find the 10 red balloons that they planted in continental U.S.A. " The goal is to learn...
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Here is this weeks update on Casualties in Afghanistan. Another 7 soldiers lost their lives this week. President Obama will annonce his decision on his new Afghnistan strategy on Tuesday December 1st,...
A U.S. lesbian war deserter wins a key victory in asylum bid. Private Bethany Smith, who now goes by the name Skylar James, took her case to Federal Court in September after being denied asylum by the Immigration...
Here is this weeks update on Casualties in Afghanistan. Another 8 soldiers lost their lives this week. This is amidst the reported rejections of options presented to President Obama and the...
Since the end of August there has been much speculation on President Obama's decision on the new Afghanistan Strategy. The President has been accused of dithering. General McChrystal has publicly stated...
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Admiral Mike Mullen oversaw a secret war game this month to test and evaluate options that have been included in General McChrystal's report. The two options tested was the likely outcome by inserting 40,000...
Yesterday, NATO Defence Ministers and the NATO Secretary General have voiced their support for General McChrystal;s recommendations for Afghanistan. There is also broadbased support by the UN.Apparently...
With wars raging in Afghanistan and Iraq, President Obama is at a crossroads in Afghanistan. His senior general in Afghanistan has recommended an additional 40,000 troops or face failure. Amidst the...
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With wars raging in Afghanistan and Iraq, President Obama is at a crossroads in Afghanistan. His senior general in Afghanistan has recommended an additional 40,000 troops or face failure. Just...
U.S Casualties have increased again during this past week. Here is the update of total casualties as of 10 am 2 October 2009. The number of Deaths has now risen to 774, which is an increase of `5...
“After a careful examination, there is no scientific evidence to support the claim that unit cohesion will be negatively affected if homosexuals serve openly.” (The Efficacy of "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" by OM...