Afghanistan
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DoDLive Bloggers Roundtable: Joint Improvised Explosive Device Defeat Organization
Bloggers Roundtable Podcast &bull Mar 12, 2010
U.S. Army Lt. Gen. Michael L. Oates, Director, Joint Improvised Explosive Device Defeat Organization (JIEDDO), who discussed JIEDDOs current efforts to rapidly provide comprehensive counter-IED support to deployed warfighters and its direct support of the surge in Afghanistan. Topics will… Full Story »
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PEO Soldier on uniform improvements
The Army Now Podcast &bull Mar 12, 2010
The Army Now: Col. William Cole, project manager, Program Executive Office Soldier, talks about how PEO Soldier improves what's already out there, including the uniform worn in Afghanistan, which is now MultiCam. Full Story »
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General: Army Reserve to weed out underachieving soldiers
Stars and Stripes &bull Mar 11, 2010
The Army Reserve has been successful in readying soldiers and restructuring units to support the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq, but now it needs to "transform the personnel system," said Lt. Gen. Jack Stultz. Full Story »
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Challenges in Afghanistan
The Army Now Podcast &bull Mar 11, 2010
The Army Now: Gen. Stanley McChrystal, commander, Afghanistan Forces, says that corruption among the police force is singlehandedly the biggest challenge that's faced in Afghanistan. Full Story »
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- Army
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Army fast-tracking precision mortar to Afghanistan
US Army Science and Technology News &bull Mar 10, 2010
The U.S. Army is poised to deliver precision mortar rounds to soldiers in Afghanistan by the end of this year as part of an accelerated effort to give commanders there an improved ability to destroy targets in the mountainous terrain. Full Story »
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- Afghanistan
- Army
- Soldiers
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Gates Visits Afghan Army Training Center
American Forces Information Services &bull Mar 10, 2010
For the last stop in his visit to Afghanistan, Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates opted to take a first-hand look at an Afghan National Army training center. Full Story »
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- Afghanistan
- Army
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Gen. McChrystal on confidence in Afghanistan
The Army Now Podcast &bull Mar 8, 2010
The Army Now: Gen. Stanley McChrystal, commander, Afghanistan Forces, talks to Gail McCabe about instilling confidence in the people of Afghanistan. Sgt. Earl Scott reports. Full Story »
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Face of Defense: Soldier Looks for 'Buried Treasure'
American Forces Information Services &bull Mar 8, 2010
By Army Staff Sgt. Susan Wilt Special to American Forces Press Service BAGRAM AIRFIELD, Afghanistan, March 8, 2010 It's not uncommon to see Army Sgt. Benjamin Kirk Rudy walking around with an elaborate pirate-style coffee mug while spouting off some… Full Story »
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Army Bloggers Roundtable: Warrior Scholars Discuss Iraq, Afghanistan
Bloggers Roundtable Podcast &bull Mar 5, 2010
Students from the Command and General Staff College participated in an Army Bloggers Roundtable today. All of the guest participants have been deployed, some with multiple rotations, and they will discuss the current Iraq draw-down and Afghanistan surge as it… Full Story »
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Humanitarian relief in Afghanistan
The Army Now Podcast &bull Mar 5, 2010
The Army Now: NATO Training Mission-Afghanistan conducts a humanitarian relief mission in Zabul province, Afghanistan. Full Story »
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- Afghanistan
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Troops in Marja Focus on Public Support for Government
American Forces Information Services &bull Mar 4, 2010
By Army Sgt. 1st Class Michael J. Carden American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, March 4, 2010 U.S. and Afghan forces are focused on winning public support in Marja, Afghanistan, a Taliban stronghold in Helmand province known for its open opposition to the… Full Story »
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- Afghanistan
- Army
- Soldiers
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Combat Lifesaver Courses
The Army Today Podcast &bull Feb 25, 2010
The Army Today: In Mannheim, Germany, Soldiers go through their combat lifesaving courses, which have been updated based on recent lessons learned in Iraq and Afghanistan. Full Story »
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A Gold Star mother and her need to know
Stars and Stripes &bull Feb 25, 2010
Cynthia Woodard, mother of deceased Army Spc. Michael Scusa, hangs a gold star flag in the front window of her Philadelphia home Feb. 18. Her son, Michael, at bottom in photograph, was killed in Afghanistan. Some pages were blank. Spc.… Full Story »
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Armedforces
www.armedforces-int.com via @Military_News &bull Feb 25, 2010Bringing buyers and suppliers from across the globe together on one unified platform. Offering the latest news, products, tenders and information relating to the Armed Forces sector. Full Story »
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Blackwater used South Park character as alias to procure US weapons
www.alternet.org via @south_park_fan &bull Feb 24, 2010We are currently working on better support for IE6. In the meantime, you can try upgrading to one of the more modern browsers below: Full Story »
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- Afghanistan
- Private
- Army
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Army's Lax Supervision Cited in Blackwater Case
US Army News on Topix &bull Feb 24, 2010
The U.S. Army's lax supervision was cited in a Senate investigation of controversial private security firm Blackwater, which allowed employees to use weapons without authorization in Afghanistan. Please note by clicking on "Post Comment" you acknowledge that you have read… Full Story »
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- Afghanistan
- Private
- Army
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NATO considers increase in Afghan trainers
Stars and Stripes &bull Feb 24, 2010
Cpl. Anthony Conner of the 3rd Battalion, 10th Marine Regiment scans the horizon for enemy fighters during a patrol in Helmand province last month while an Afghan National Army soldier gets a little rest. That number is on top of… Full Story »
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Sexual assault awareness in Afghanistan
The Army Now Podcast &bull Feb 24, 2010
The Army Now: Troops in Afghanistan keep sexual assault awareness a top priority with the I. A.M. Strong campaign. Full Story »
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- Afghanistan
- Army
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UCF, VA Medical Center to Help Returning Veterans and Their Families
today.ucf.edu via @usmcsupporter &bull Feb 24, 2010UCF graduate student Rafiq Raza, a U.S. Army veteran who served two tours in Afghanistan, knows how difficult it can be to readjust to civilian life. Full Story »
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Nine Nations Support Afghan Training Effort
American Forces Information Services &bull Feb 24, 2010
The United States and eight other nations are supplying trainers and advisors to Afghanistan to help it train and develop its growing army. Full Story »
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Topics:
- Afghanistan
- United States
- Army
