Secretary of Defense
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BCT Modernization: Versatile Capabilities for an Uncertain Future
US Army - Chief of Staff of the Army &bull Feb 19, 2010
In his February 2010 report to Congress on the 2010 Quadrennial Defense Review, Secretary of Defense Robert M. The Secretary further states that "U.S. That is the essence of the Army's Brigade Combat Team (BCT) Modernization initiative - providing our Nation's leadership with versatile ground force capabilities with applicability across the spectrum of operations, and with the institutional agility to both anticipate emerging challenges and the ability to rapidly adapt. Today, we are fighting wars in Afghanistan, Iraq, and elsewhere while simultaneously preparing for an increasingly complex and uncertain future. For the foreseeable future, the international security environment may best… Full Story »
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JSOTF-P Selected for Civil Affairs Evaluation Test Program
US Army USARPAC &bull Feb 18, 2010
ZAMBOANGA, Philippines- U.S. service members and supporting contractors from the Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD) Joint Test and Evaluation (JT) Program selected the Joint Special Operations Task Force-Philippines (JSOTF-P) as the location for a 30-day field test of newly developed civil information management procedures Jan. 15-Feb. The Joint Test (JT) began at Camp Navarro in Zamboanga, Philippines.… Full Story »
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Military Saves Week to culminate year-long campaign
US Army AMC &bull Feb 18, 2010
Photo credit C. Through sponsorship of the Military Saves program, the Army encourages Soldiers to become financially stable through savings and investment. ALEXANDRIA, Va. (Army News Service, Feb. 17, 2010) -- Monday marks the start of the annual Military Saves… Full Story »
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Civilians learn security, safety measures in preparation for deployment
US Army USARNORTH &bull Feb 18, 2010
Photo credit T.D. A range safety shows Julia Schoenfeld her results after she fired an M-9 pistol. Schoenfeld is with the Civilian Expeditionary Workforce, a workforce of Department of Defense civilians trained and equipped to deploy oversees in support of worldwide military missions. The very first iteration of the CEW graduated Feb. 3. CAMP ATTERBURY JOINT MANEUVER TRAINING CENTER, Ind. (Army News Service, Feb. 18, 2010) -- The first iteration of a new… Full Story »
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QDR: Army on Target for Energy Security
Army News on Military.com &bull Feb 8, 2010
Language in the 2010 Quadrennial Defense Review released supports the Army's ongoing efforts to achieve energy security. Full Story »
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QDR reveals Army on target for energy security
US Army Science and Technology News &bull Feb 5, 2010
WASHINGTON (Army News Service, Feb. 4, 2010) -- Language in the 2010 Quadrennial Defense Review, released Feb. 1, supports the Army's ongoing efforts to achieve energy security. The review "resonates very well with what the Army has been promoting over the last year, and what our strategy is," said Dr. Kevin T. Geiss, program director for energy security in the Office of the… Full Story »
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We appreciate our local communities
US Army Community Relations News &bull Feb 4, 2010
This has got to be a partnership. This quote, by former Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense Linton Wells II, epitomizes the relationship we at Fort McPherson and Fort Gillem have with our local communities. With the unique support of our off post partners, we as an Army community are able to succeed on a daily basis. The Fort Gillem fire last week provided a key… Full Story »
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Nov. 19, 2009 -National Guard Joint Senior Leadership Conference
US Army - Chief of Staff of the Army &bull Feb 1, 2010
Ladies and gentlemen, at this time, I would like to introduce General Craig McKinley, the Chief of the National Guard Bureau. General McKinley will now introduce our last guest speaker for the Army National Guard's General Session. Sir... GENERAL MCKINLEY: Thanks Christine... GENERAL CASEY: Wow, thank you. Thank you very much. [APPLAUSE] Wow. Thank you. Stop it. Stop it, please! Thank you. Wow! You probably heard this joke before, but every time I get a round of applause like that before I talk, it reminds me of that story about the three guys in the prisoner war camp. You know,… Full Story »
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Communication technologies could prove to be vital assets in ongoing military operations
US Army News Releases &bull Jan 19, 2010
The U.S. Army's Acquisition Executive said communication technologies slated to field in the next several years, such as Joint Tactical Radio Systems (JTRS) and Warfighter Information Network - Tactical (WIN-T), could prove to be vital assets in the ongoing war… Full Story »
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Army announces environmental awards winners
US Army Science and Technology News &bull Jan 15, 2010
ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND, Md. - Five installations, three teams, and one individual will receive Secretary of the Army awards for their environmental and sustainability program achievements during fiscal year 2009. Full Story »
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Contracting commands welcome two of the Army's newest general officers
US Army RDECOM &bull Jan 13, 2010
The Army has passed another plateau toward its goal of improving Army contracting with the promotions of two general officers. The promotions of Stephen B. Leisenring and Joseph L. Bass are important steps in adhering to the recommendations made in… Full Story »
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10th Mountain Division and Fort Drum 2009 Year in Review
US Army 10th Mountain Division News &bull Jan 8, 2010
Over the last 12 months, as 10th Mountain Division (LI) Soldiers continued fighting for freedom in Iraq and Afghanistan, the Fort Drum community witnessed historic changes. Full Story »
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2009 Year in Review
US Army 10th Mountain Division News &bull Jan 8, 2010
Over the last 12 months, as 10th Mountain Division (LI) Soldiers continued fighting for freedom in Iraq and Afghanistan, the Fort Drum community witnessed historic changes. Full Story »
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Disability doesn't stop Civilian accountant from excelling
US Army IMCOM &bull Dec 18, 2009
FORT McPHERSON, Ga. - Despite being born with cerebral palsy, Brooke A. Larrabee, an Army Civilian employee with U.S. Army Forces Command, has received many awards during her 18 years of federal service. However, Larrabee said those awards pale in… Full Story »
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Assistant Secretary of Defense for Reserve Affairs Attends ESGR Signing in Chicago with Three Major IL Companies
US Army OCPA Midwest &bull Dec 12, 2009
The Assistant Secretary of Defense for Reserve Affairs, Dennis McCarthy, speaks at a luncheon hosted by the Illinois Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors in Chicago Dec. 11. During the event, senior representatives from three Illinois companies, AT & T,… Full Story »
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FORSCOM Accountant receives Army-level award
US Army I Corps News &bull Dec 9, 2009
An Army civilian employee with U.S. Army Forces Command (FORSCOM) has received many awards during her 18 years of federal service - recognition for achievement, time off awards and monetary awards - but none compares to the one she received… Full Story »
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First IMCOM command sergeant major retires
US Army IMCOM &bull Dec 8, 2009
PENTAGON -- After a 36-year career that featured many firsts, Command Sgt. Maj. Debra L. Strickland retired at a ceremony here Dec. 3. Full Story »
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Afghanistan surge won't change plans to up dwell time
US Army Asia and Pacific News &bull Dec 3, 2009
A 30,000 boots-on-the-ground increase in Afghanistan will not change the Army's plans to cut Stop Loss, stabilize deployment lengths or increase dwell time for Soldiers. Full Story »
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Command takes part in building bridges
US Army SMDC/ARSTRAT &bull Nov 23, 2009
Throughout the past eight months, Soldiers from both the 100th Missile Defense Brigade (GMD) and the 1st Space Brigade have volunteered their time, skills, and knowledge to the future scientists and mathematicians of Galileo School of Math and Science. The… Full Story »
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Obama says North Korea must alter behavior
Stars and Stripes &bull Nov 19, 2009
SEOUL, South Korea ? President Barack Obama said Thursday that North Korea must "break the pattern" of provocative actions and return to international talks if it hopes to get economic aid and ... Full Story »
