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Afghanistan says it's 'shocked' by leaked U.S. documents Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 8:00AMThe Afghan government said Monday it was "shocked" as it sifted through tens of thousands of leaked U.S. military and diplomatic reports on the war in Afghanistan that a whistleblower website posted a day earlier.
Patt Cottingham: Goodbye/Hello 19 "Re-Branding the VFW's" Monday, July 26, 2010 @ 11:59AMIn World World I, World War II, and Korea returning veterans used the VFW's as clubs to meet socially, have a drink, and contribute...
Leaked Afghan reports reveal 'war crimes,' campaigner claims Monday, July 26, 2010 @ 9:31AMLeaked United States military reports from Afghanistan appear to contain "evidence of war crimes," the man who published them said Monday.
'Battle: Los Angeles' Mixes UFO Lore, Fallujah Feel Saturday, July 24, 2010 @ 12:33PMGraft urban combat's raw intensity and a back story based on real events onto an explosive alien invasion and you’ve got Battle: Los Angeles , an upcoming sci-fi movie that attempts to convey what an alien invasion might actually look like.
NEW INFO: Coal Grove Soldier Killed in Afghanistan; Services Set Monday, July 19, 2010 @ 12:30PMFamily and friends are remembering the life of Sgt. Justin Allen. The 23-year-old Army Ranger from Coal Grove was killed in Afghanistan on Saturday.
3rd Infantry Division Launches Groundbreaking "Remember My Service" Historical Record Program Saturday, July 17, 2010 @ 2:00AMNearly 8,000 Soldiers to receive Battalion-specific interactive historical records upon return from Iraq and Afghanistan; First RMS program in the Army; Program sponsors include the Army MWR and the Veterans of Foreign Wars
Editorial Roundup: Excerpts From Recent Editorials Wednesday, July 14, 2010 @ 3:20PMExcerpts from recent editorials in newspapers in the United States and abroad:
Editorial Roundup: Excerpts From Recent Editorials Wednesday, July 14, 2010 @ 3:03PMBy The Associated Press Excerpts from recent editorials in newspapers in the United States and abroad:
National News More>> Wednesday, July 14, 2010 @ 3:00PMBeginning of the end? BP to begin slowly choking off oil flow; Gulf residents wait anxiously More>>
Editorial Roundup: Excerpts From Recent Editorials Wednesday, July 14, 2010 @ 2:58PMThe federal government sued the state of Arizona over its controversial immigration law, arguing that enforcing immigration laws is a federal responsibility.
Smart Phones Go To War Tuesday, July 13, 2010 @ 4:39AMJuly 13, 2010: Three years ago, the iPhone, a very popular smart phone design, went on sale. Since then, over 300 million iPhones, and similar "smart phones" have been sold. Some of the most eager buyers of this technology have been American soldiers.
University keeps vets story project alive - Army News, news from Iraq, - Army Times Monday, July 12, 2010 @ 12:52PMCOLUMBIA, Mo. — As a veteran of Afghanistan and an active member of the Army National Guard, Rep. Jason Kander knows the importance of sharing stories from combat. But he isn’t keen on the idea of doing that on taxpayers’ dimes — 6 million dimes, to be exact.
Heroes’ Welcome: Somber ceremony honors contributions of veterans Saturday, July 10, 2010 @ 1:26PMSlowly, they gathered together and shared their names — men and women, young and old, fleet and hobbled — conjuring images from history and headlines: World War II, Korea, Vietnam, Iraq and Afghanistan.
Mattis: 'It's fun to shoot people' Friday, July 9, 2010 @ 7:27AMPresident Obama's pick to lead military operations in Afghanistan, Iraq, Pakistan and the Middle East is an experienced ground combat commander, but also earned a stern rebuke in 2005 for controversial comments about combat operations. David Petraeus - Joint Chiefs of Staff - Stanley McChrystal - United States armed forces - Iraqi security forces
Dodge Roadside Bombs With ... a Flying Car Saturday, July 3, 2010 @ 7:35PMWhat do you do when you spot a roadside bomb in Afghanistan? Hit a button on the back of a steering wheel and vertically lift your vehicle off the road ... into the sky. Obviously.
A father's mission Monday, June 28, 2010 @ 8:54AM27 U.S. soldiers were wounded and 9 were killed in the Battle of Wanat in 2008. What happened in one of the deadliest battles in Afghanistan? Afghanistan - Battle of Wanat - Asia - United States - War in Afghanistan
A father's mission for truth on the Battle of Wanat Monday, June 28, 2010 @ 8:54AM27 U.S. soldiers were wounded and 9 were killed in the Battle of Wanat in 2008. What happened in one of the deadliest battles in Afghanistan?
West Hamlin Teenager Faces Child Porn Charges Friday, June 25, 2010 @ 10:30PMA teenager faces child pornography charges after police say many sexually explicit photos of young boys were found on his computer.
Homegrown attack threat not receding - NYPD chief Wednesday, June 23, 2010 @ 12:58PMNEW YORK (Reuters) - Islamist extremists similar to the Times Square bomber are living among New Yorkers and the threat of attack by "homegrown terrorists" is not diminishing, city Police Commissioner Ray Kelly said on Wednesday.
Serving in the military was heritage for Hunter, 25 Tuesday, June 22, 2010 @ 2:01AMWINCHESTER, Ky. — U.S. Army Staff Sgt. James Hunter followed his family’s generations-old heritage when he joined the military, but his Army career tragically ended when he died June 18 in Afghanistan.
Wikileaks plans to release files about deadly U.S. airstrike on Afghan civilians Monday, June 21, 2010 @ 11:00PMWikileaks.org plans to release as soon as this week documents related to a U.S. airstrike that killed Afghan civilians last year and plans to release combat footage of the incident this summer, the founder of the whistleblower site said in an interview Monday. United States - Wikileaks - Warfare and Conflict - Afghanistan Civil War - Julian Assange
Candidate Leming Says BP 'Privatized Profits and Socialized Risks' in the Gulf Thursday, June 17, 2010 @ 2:01AMCongressional candidate and Marine veteran Ben Leming spoke out against what he called “irresponsible practices” by BP in the Gulf and called for common sense solutions to prevent future disasters.
Candidate Leming blasts BP for oil spill Tuesday, June 15, 2010 @ 3:56PMCongressional candidate and Marine veteran Ben Leming spoke out against what he called “irresponsible practices” by BP in the Gulf and called for common sense solutions to prevent future disasters, a campaign news release today states.
Bernard-Henri LÃ©vy: And Iran? Utopia's Understanding of the Word Culture. Hands up, With Romain Goupil Tuesday, June 15, 2010 @ 3:20PMWhy so little mention in the Western press of the demonstrations that still took place this Saturday and Sunday, in the streets of Tehran?
A War Documentary Producer's Scars Monday, June 14, 2010 @ 5:20AMIndependent film maker sees horrors of US wars
Isikoff: Obama Cracks Down on Classified Leaks Friday, June 11, 2010 @ 9:44PMThe Obama administration is quietly ratcheting up its campaign against national-security leaks with a series of moves that are surprising intelligence-community veterans. One recent example: a memo, signed by National Intelligence Director Dennis Blair before his departure last month, that will require Justice Department prosecutors to make quick decisions about charging federal employees ...
North Jersey terror suspects presented real threat, attorney says Monday, June 7, 2010 @ 7:42PMAmid heavy security, Mohamed Mahmood Alessa and Carlos Eduardo Almonte were brought before a judge to be advised of their rights and the charges against them.
North Jersey terror suspects presented real threat, attorney says Monday, June 7, 2010 @ 7:38PMThe two North Jersey men charged in a plot to wage holy war against Americans overseas presented a very real, if not imminent threat, U.S. Attorney Paul J. Fishman said Monday.
Israel Journal: In Search of Meaning Monday, June 7, 2010 @ 1:13AMSo little in world affairs makes sense when you try to seek the deeper reasons behind them. Things just are the way they are.
N.J. men linked to Somalia militants Sunday, June 6, 2010 @ 11:51PMThe two New Jersey men who were arrested late Saturday for allegedly planning to fight in Somalia with al-Shabab, an extremist group allied with al-Qaida, are only the latest in a stream of American recruits attracted to religious war in the failed African state.
Families of N.J. men accused in terror plot secretly worked with FBI, counterterrorism unit Sunday, June 6, 2010 @ 8:38PMOfficial complaints say 2 homegrown American jihadists taught themselves to prepare for battle through online teachings, videos of radical leaders
Families of N.J. men accused in terror plot secretly aided FBI, counterterrorism unit Sunday, June 6, 2010 @ 8:38PMOfficial complaints say jihadists taught themselves through online teachings, videos of radical leaders
Christopher Herbert and Victoria Kataoka: Weekly Foreign Affairs Roundup Friday, June 4, 2010 @ 12:59PMThis Week's Top Stories in Foreign Affairs Israel and the Ill-fated Flotilla 9 people were killed and scores wounded when the Israeli Navy stormed the...
POLITICAL HOT TOPICS: Friday, June 4, 2010 Friday, June 4, 2010 @ 4:30AMThe CNN Washington Bureau’s morning speed read of the top stories making news from around the country and the world. WASHINGTON/POLITICAL For the latest political news: www.CNNPolitics.com CNNMoney: White House sends BP a $69 million bill The Obama administration has sent a $69 million bill to BP for the U.S. government's efforts to help deal [...]
Al Qaeda's No. 3 Killed Tuesday, June 1, 2010 @ 8:25AMAl Qaeda announced Monday that its No. 3 official, Mustafa al-Yazid, had been killed along with members of his family - perhaps one of the most severe blows to the terror movement since the U.S. campaign against al Qaeda began. A U.S. official said al-Yazid was believed to have died in a U.S. missile strike.
No. 3 al-Qaida official killed in U.S. strike - Navy News, news from Iraq - Navy Times Tuesday, June 1, 2010 @ 8:14AMWASHINGTON — Al-Qaida announced Monday that its No. 3 official, Mustafa al-Yazid, had been killed along with members of his family — perhaps one of the most severe blows to the terror movement since the U.S. campaign against al-Qaida began. A U.S. official said al-Yazid was thought to have died in a U.S. missile strike.
Al Qaeda's No. 3 Man Believed Killed in Strike Tuesday, June 1, 2010 @ 6:39AMDeath of Finance Chief and Founding Member Mustafa al-Yazid Would Represent Biggest Hit in Drone Attacks
Every day is Memorial Day for this family Saturday, May 29, 2010 @ 12:36AMJohn Witmer writes in his prologue, "This book is not a political statement; it is simply my story, a father's story about sending children off to war and waiting for them to come home and what it's like when they don't come home."
Press release: Democrat Ben Leming proposes incentives to reduce waste Friday, May 28, 2010 @ 3:56PMThe campaign for congressional candidate Ben Leming, a Murfreesboro Democrat, released the following news release this week to outline his position on solid waste and nuclear disposal.
What do you think of oil spill response? Friday, May 28, 2010 @ 8:17AMPresident Obama will "do whatever it takes" to help those affected. Your reaction to the disaster?
The Appeal—and Danger—of War Porn Wednesday, May 26, 2010 @ 10:39PMVideos depicting the gruesome deaths of enemy soldiers—and civilians—have taken the Internet by storm.
Kathleen Parker: Real Marines don't lie Tuesday, May 25, 2010 @ 11:08PMOn a certain level, it is gratifying that those who served in America's most unpopular war -- and who were vilified back home -- now can enjoy some measure of pride in their service. But the humility common among heroes is in scant evidence these days, and selective memory has rarely been so repugnant.
North Korea Severs Ties With South on Ship Sinking (Update3) Tuesday, May 25, 2010 @ 8:42PMMay 26 (Bloomberg) -- North Korea said it will sever all ties with South Korea and expel the South’s workers from a joint industrial zone as “punishment” for accusing it of sinking a warship and killing 46 South Korean sailors.
North Korea Severs Ties With South on Ship Sinking (Update1) Tuesday, May 25, 2010 @ 4:27PMMay 26 (Bloomberg) -- North Korea said it will sever all ties with South Korea and expel the South’s workers from a joint industrial zone as “punishment” for accusing it of sinking a warship and killing 46 South Korean sailors.
McMahon focused on Blumenthal early Friday, May 21, 2010 @ 9:49AMMILFORD — Linda McMahon, the Republican front-runner for the U.S. Senate seat going into today’s statewide nominating convention, told the Republican Town Committee Thursday night that she always expected to be running against state Attorney General Richard Blumenthal, and began scrutinizing his past early in the campaign.
Capt. gets 30 months for war-zone fraud - Army News, news from Iraq, - Army Times Sunday, May 16, 2010 @ 10:54AMA captain who stole $690,000 in Iraq reconstruction cash was creating a secret fund to make unauthorized condolence payments on behalf of Iraqi allies, according to a federal prosecutor.
Mom shines light on vets Post-war problems Sunday, May 16, 2010 @ 10:32AMWhen Nathan Keyes returned home after his second tour of duty in Iraq , his mother started the fight to get her son back.
Local talk show host back from visiting Ft. Carson soldiers Sunday, May 16, 2010 @ 7:31AMJust back from three weeks in Afghanistan visiting Mountain Post soldiers from the 4th Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, Colorado Springs- based Internet talk show host Bob Calvert is still going strong. On Saturday, also Armed Forces Day, Calvert hosted a radio talk show at a local conference for military spouses. "I've had people commenting, yesterday as a matter of fact, I look real ...
Wellington woman proud of her husband in Iraq - and happy for help with family at home Thursday, May 13, 2010 @ 5:24PMWellington woman proud of her husband in Iraq - and happy for help with family at home
Congressional candidate Ben Leming holds first online press conference Thursday, May 13, 2010 @ 3:37PMMembers of the media and voters from more than 30 different online sites tuned in to watch Democratic Congressional candidate Ben Leming hold an online press conference today to announce his campaign “core values.”