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OVER DINNER - Afghan National Army Capt. Saki Dadd, left, Abdul Manaf, the governor of Nawa district, and U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. William McCollough talk over dinner during a key leader engagement on Patrol Base Jaker in Nawa district in Helmand province, Afghanistan, Aug. 7, 2009. McCollough is assigned to the 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment. U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. William Greeson
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Offensive Aims to Secure Afghanistan for Elections
U.S. Marines and Afghan soldiers have launched an offensive in southern Afghanistan to secure the area for upcoming elections. Story
Commander: NATO will succeed in Afghanistan
NATO may face tough losses as Taliban guerrillas gain ground in the escalating war in Afghanistan, but ultimately the alliance will win, NATO’s supreme commander said Wednesday in his first interview since taking charge. Read More
Afghan Air Corps Gives Election Support
While building its capabilities from the ground up, Afghanistan’s National Army Air Corps is deeply involved in an operational mission in direct support of the upcoming elections. Read More
Spouses get federal job boost next month
A rule that could help military spouses get jobs in the federal government quicker will take effect Sept. 11. Read More
Too few in pipeline for cybersecurity jobs, CIOs complain
The federal government’s cybersecurity workforce is broken, facing a serious shortage of trained personnel, an over-reliance on contractors and a hiring process that doesn’t attract the right candidates, according to a new report from the nonprofit Partnership for Public Service. Read More
Training Focuses on Cultural Awareness
Defense Department officials are developing a new training program that will teach military members and civilians how to be culturally competent and aware when interacting with people from different lands. Read More
Agencies paying more of their employees’ student loan debt
Federal agencies reimbursed employees for $51 million worth of student loan payments last year, the Office of Personnel Management reported Wednesday.Read More
67 soldiers in Iraq diagnosed with swine flu
The number of American troops in Iraq diagnosed with swine flu has climbed to 67, making U.S. soldiers the largest group in the country to come down with the potentially deadly virus, Iraqi health officials said Wednesday.
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Vet Earns Presidential Medal of Freedom
A 95-year-old Native American veteran who wore sacred tribal symbols with his uniform during World War II was among 16 people to receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom. Read More
Army Employee Marks 55 Years of Service
George McClure enlisted in 1953 and has served the nation 10 years longer than the average age of his co-workers at Tobyhanna Army Depot, Pa. Read More
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Executive Order 13457
Protecting American Taxpayers From Government Spending on Wasteful Earmarks. Read More
Warm Up to Giving Food Drive
Food banks in the National Capital Area are facing severe shortages of non-perishable goods. While demand has soared, the current economic crisis has also taken a large toll on contributions. In effort to address this summers urgent need for assistance to our community’s families, the Department of Defense (DoD) is participating in the “Warm Up to Giving” food drive which is being led by the Office of Personnel Management. Read More
Col. tries 40-year-old C-ration
pound cake
The Army colonel popped open a military C-ration can of pound cake from 1969 at his retirement ceremony, and dug in. Read More
Patriot Shows Support by Walking for Troops
A 54-year-old Georgia man spent more than four weeks walking to draw attention to the needs of deployed troops. Read More
'Practice What You Preach,' NCO Says
Army Sgt. 1st Class JennyAnne Bright believes noncommissioned officers have to practice what they preach. Read More
Army Marks 234 Years of Service, Sacrifice
Citing the organization’s long history of selfless service and sacrifice, Deputy Defense Secretary William J. Lynn III helped to commemorate the Army’s 234th birthday at a Pentagon ceremony. Read More
Military Avoids Nursing Shortage Woes
The Army, Navy and Air Force nurse corps are highly trained, capable and critical to the wartime mission of each service.
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Mullen Offers Appreciation to Surviving Families
There’s no responsibility in the military community more important than caring for families who have lost loved ones to war, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff said. Read More
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