Defense Secretary Meets With Obama Transition Team
Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates wrapped up his first session today with President-elect Barack Obama's transition team leaders, sharing insights about the initial challenges the new defense team will likely face, Pentagon Press Secretary Geoff Morrell said.
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Gates to Meet With Allies, Discuss Afghanistan Mission
Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates will encourage a more regional approach to the mission in Afghanistan's Regional Command South during a two-day meeting of defense ministers from nations contributing the lion's share of forces there.
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Staying Power: Marines Call Wounded Care Highest Priority After War
Loyalty reigns supreme for seriously wounded Marines who want to return to active duty, says Marine Lt. Gen. Ronald S. Coleman, deputy commandant for manpower and reserve affairs.
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Face of Defense: Soldiers Truly Are 'Brothers in Arms'
Soldiers often consider their comrades as brothers and sisters. But two Multinational Division Baghdad soldiers are brothers in the literal sense.
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Multinational Exercise Sparks Change for Africa
U.S. Africa Command wrapped up a 14-nation exercise at Naval Station Rota, Spain, that leaders say was a big step forward in increasing African nations' ability to manage their own security.
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Philadelphia Center Starts Early to Get Holiday Meals to Troops
Deployed troops around the globe will receive hot holiday meals thanks to the efforts of the Defense Supply Center Philadelphia, part of the Defense Logistics Agency.
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Iraqis, Coalition Kill al-Qaida in Iraq Leaders
Iraqi and coalition forces have struck a severe blow against al-Qaida in Iraq, a senior coalition spokesman said in Baghdad.
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Iraqi Soldiers Send Aid to California Fire Victims
A group of Iraqi soldiers stepped up to help California residents victimized by recent wildfires raging throughout the state.
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