Patriot Paradox

AP – Sen. Susan Collins, a Republican considered a critical vote on the issue, says she will support legislation that would repeal the military’s “don’t ask, don’t tell” policy. Read the rest of this entry »

AFP – The United States has expanded secret military activities in the Middle East, Central Asia and east Africa to break militant networks, The New York Times said, citing a military document. Read the rest of this entry »

AFP – The commander of US forces in Iraq, General Ray Odierno, will step down in the fall to take up a new assignment, after playing a pivotal role in the Iraq war, the Pentagon said on Monday. Read the rest of this entry »

AFP – US Defense Secretary Robert Gates Tuesday offered only reluctant support to a proposal in Congress that would end a ban on gays serving openly in the military. Read the rest of this entry »

AFP – President Barack Obama’s administration reached a deal with top lawmakers in Congress designed to end a US ban on gays serving openly in the military. Read the rest of this entry »