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  1. : should never again be a safe-haven from which al-Qaida or other terrorist groups threaten int'l peace and security

  2. announces $60M in new grants to improve 3 schools at military locations. Calls education for military kids vital to nation.

  3. Happy B'day to Soldiers & Army families. You've "rucked" it for 237 yrs. Proud that some of my best friends are in the Army.

  4. Congrats to the for winning the 2012 Chairman's Cup ... again! Three times a charm for USMC.

  5. warns: "We can often be better than our words, but we can never be better than our actions." Read NYT's piece:

  6. POTUS tells troops "couldn't be prouder" of them. calls agreement a "sign of the strength and the resilience of the partnership."

  7. WW II Memorial turns 8 today. Still remember Brokaw's speech: We honor vets "by fulfilling our duty ... to carry on your noble mission."

  8. lauds education benefits announced 2day by POTUS & First Lady. Says it "preserves nation's legacy" going back to original GI Bill.

  9. "very pleased" by agreement w/Japanese abt force posture. Says he: "Japan is not just a close ally, but also a close friend."

  10. We recognize Sen. McCain seeks more info abt Cartegna allegations; will continue to keep Congress as informed as possible.

  11. Gen. Dempsey calls for review of curricula in light of inappropriate content in Joint Forces Staff College elective. Right thing to do.

  12. arrives in Colombia today for consulations with military officials there & in region to promote "innovative security partnerships."

  13. CNN's Malveaux asks Cohen: how can U.S. & Afg ldrs still draft agreement in light of incidents? Our ans: relationship is just that strong.

  14. Afghan forces foil major attack in Kabul. Will this story make same splash as attacks that DID occur? It should.

  15. Here in Kabul, monitoring several coordinated attacks around city, principally against gov't and int'l facilities.

  16. Grt visit 2day with Peruvian Defense Min. Luis Alberto Otárola. stressed our interest in strong defense cooperation.

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