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Mullen On Gay Military Ban: Should it be lifted?
Last Updated on Wednesday, 3 February 2010 03:51 Written by Tina Chubb Wednesday, 3 February 2010 03:51
The US military’s top uniformed officer, Admiral Mike Mullen appeared before the Armed Services Committee on Tuesday, to make an impassioned plea to allow gays to serve openly in uniform, stating that it was a matter of integrity. Read more [Read more...]
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Fort Hood Suspect: Attorney Asks For Delay on Mental Evaluation
Last Updated on Tuesday, 26 January 2010 11:30 Written by Tina Chubb Tuesday, 26 January 2010 11:30
An attorney for Major Nidal Hasan, who is the Army psychiatrist accused of the shootings at Fort Hood in November 2009, has reportedly asked for his client’s mental evaluation to be delayed, citing a potential conflict of interest within the exam panel as a reason. Read more [Read more...]
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‘Beast of Kandahar’ Drone Confirmed by U.S. Air Force
Last Updated on Wednesday, 9 December 2009 10:42 Written by Tina Chubb Wednesday, 9 December 2009 10:42
A drone that has been spotted in photos but shrouded in secrecy up until now, was finally confirmed by the U.S. Air Force yesterday. The RQ-170 Sentinel, which is known as the “Beast of Kandahar,” is a stealth unmanned aircraft. Read more [Read more...]
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Army Captain Who Stole $690,000 facing 20 years in prison
Last Updated on Tuesday, 8 December 2009 08:44 Written by Tina Chubb Tuesday, 8 December 2009 08:44
It looks like Captain Michael Dung Nguyen, who is the Fort Lewis officer who stole more than $690,000, could well be facing up to 20 years in prison, after pleading guilty before a federal judge in Portland on Monday. Read more [Read more...]
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Pearl Harbor survivor fights another battle
Last Updated on Monday, 7 December 2009 01:07 Written by Tina Chubb Monday, 7 December 2009 01:07
Jerry Mintz, is one of the few remaining survivors of the Pearl Harbor attack. And now it appears that he is fighting another battle, which is to regain his strength after a bout of shingles and being diagnosed with myasthenia gravis. Read more [Read more...]
Marine Corps Birthday has change of venue
Last Updated on Tuesday, 10 November 2009 10:26 Written by Steven Hatton Tuesday, 10 November 2009 10:26
The 234th Marine corps Birthday Ball, which was due to take place at the Hyatt Hotel this Friday is now going to take place at the Micronesian Room in the Hilton Guam Resort and spa at 6.00pm this Friday November 13th. Read more [Read more...]
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