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In a hearing before the Senate Armed Services Committee, the military chiefs of the Army, Air Force, and Marine Corps expressed strong concerns that overturning Don't Ask, Don't Tell (DADT) could disrupt military readiness and effectiveness. The chiefs argued that implementing the policy would divert leadership
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The US Marine Corps deployed advanced gear, including the specialized 5.56mm Mark 318 MOD-0 round, HIMARS rocket system, and desert MARPAT camouflage, during their deployment in Afghanistan. Colonel Newman shared his insights on these gear's effectiveness and the challenges encountered during their use. Key Takeaways: * The Mark
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Julian Assange, the founder of WikiLeaks, has publicly praised Bradley Manning, a 23-year-old US Army intelligence analyst, as an "unparalleled hero" for allegedly passing classified US documents to the whistleblowing organization. During an online Q&A session, Mr. Assange commended Manning without confirming whether he was the
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The U.S. Army has outlined four non-negotiable imperatives for the Ground Combat Vehicle (GCV) project, including a full-spectrum operations capability, on-time delivery within seven years, and an affordability target of $9-$10.5 million per unit in fiscal year 2010 dollars. The Army is seeking proposals from industry to
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The U.S. Marine Corps has returned to the Ojojihara training area on mainland Japan for artillery relocation training, marking the first time since 2006 that the Marine Corps has used this artillery training area. Approximately 240 Marines and sailors with 3rd Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III
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Engineers from the 2nd Infantry Division have received critical training on heavy construction equipment, expanding their capabilities and improving survivability on the battlefield. The training, provided by U.S. Army Garrison Red Cloud's Directorate of Public Works Roads and Grounds Division, aimed to enhance the engineers' readiness
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As NATO leaders meet in Portugal this Friday, President Obama is set to outline a plan to withdraw U.S. combat troops from Afghanistan by 2014, using Iraq as a model. However, this plan has been met with criticism from Afghan President Hamid Karzai, who has expressed his desire for
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Senator Joe Lieberman continues to defend the use of pat-downs in security checks, citing the need to prevent potential terrorist attacks. He also assured that he will continue to push for the repeal of the 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' policy, stating that a recent
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LaCrosse Footwear, Inc., a leading provider of premium, branded footwear for work and outdoor users, has received a new $5.0 million order from the U.S. Army for the Danner Combat Hiker boot. This order demonstrates the trust the U.S. Army has in Danner to deliver high-quality footwear
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BAE Systems, a leading provider of soldier protective and load carriage equipment in the United States, has been awarded two contracts valued at more than $22 million to produce Modular Lightweight Load Carrying Equipment (MOLLE) for the US Army. The contracts include various MOLLE compatible items, such as large and
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The US government has made the decision to deny training and equipment to about half a dozen Pakistani Army units that are believed to have killed unarmed prisoners and civilians during recent offensives against the Taliban. This move follows a series of developments that highlight the uneasy relationship between the
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Marines from the United States and the Philippines conducted a bilateral boat raid on Katungkulan Beach, Republic of the Philippines, as part of Amphibious Landing Exercise 2011. The raid aimed to improve interoperability, increase readiness, and build professional relationships between the two countries. The exercise also included civil-military operations, such
