Aug 14

US to train Georgian troops for Afghan mission: Pentagon (AFP)

AFP – The US military on Friday said it will launch a training mission in Georgia to help a battalion prepare for deployment to Afghanistan, a move that risks aggravating relations with Russia. Read the rest of this entry »

Aug 14

SC Gov. Sanford goes to Fla. for reserve duty (AP)

AP – Gov. Mark Sanford headed to Florida on Friday for a refresher course with the Air Force Reserves while a South Carolina ethics panel considered whether to investigate his state plane use and his flights on commercial airlines. Read the rest of this entry »

Aug 14

Suspension lifted for contractor tied to Murtha (AP)

AP – Despite a growing corruption investigation, the Navy has allowed a defense contractor in the middle of a federal contracts-for-cash probe to keep working with the government. Read the rest of this entry »

Aug 14

18 years later: 1st Gulf War casualty laid to rest (AP) Read the rest of this entry »

Aug 14

Lynndie England DC lecture canceled after threats (AP)

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Aug 14

Call to reassure region over US-Colombia base deal (AFP)

AFP – The United States needs to reassure Latin American countries about a deal allowing it to use military bases in Colombia, a top US general said. Read the rest of this entry »