Jun 15

Surprise name tapped to head US Marines: reports (AFP)

AFP – US Defense Secretary Robert Gates has made a surprise choice for the next leader of the US Marine Corps, picking a career aviator over the two presumed lead candidates for the job, US media reported Tuesday. Read the rest of this entry »

Jun 15

Petraeus passes out at US Senate hearing, recovers (AFP)

AFP – Top US General David Petraeus passed out briefly on Tuesday at a televised Senate hearing on Afghanistan, before quickly recovering and walking out under his own power. Read the rest of this entry »

Jun 15

Calif. Marine released in Iraqi war crimes case (AP)

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Jun 15

Surprise name tapped to head US Marines: reports (AFP)

AFP – US Defense Secretary Robert Gates has made a surprise choice for the next leader of the US Marine Corps, picking a career aviator over the two presumed lead candidates for the job, US media reported Tuesday. Read the rest of this entry »