Nov 16

Canada's Afghan army trainers to focus on literacy 
    (Reuters)

Reuters – Up to 950 Canadian troops will train Afghan army recruits from 2011 to 2014, maintaining a particular focus on solving the “huge problem” of low literacy levels, Defense Minister Peter MacKay said on Tuesday. Read the rest of this entry »

Nov 16

Gay activists chain themselves to White House gate 
    (AFP)

AFP – Gay rights activists briefly handcuffed themselves to the White House’s north gate on Monday, urging President Barack Obama to repeal a ban on homosexuals serving openly in the military. Read the rest of this entry »

Nov 16

US Supreme Court keeps gay military ban intact 
    (AFP)

AFP – The US Supreme Court on Friday kept intact the ban on gays openly serving in the military as lower courts review the issue. Read the rest of this entry »

Nov 16

Gates launches probe into leak of Pentagon study on gay ban 
    (AFP)
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Nov 16

Military spouse Seneca Hart has built a unique business, crafting creative custom purses from loved ones’ military uniforms.

These purses are some of the most creative military spouse gifts we’ve seen in a long time. They allow military spouses, girlfriends, moms, sisters and other family members to keep their loved ones close, even when they’re deployed. They are also a great way to express the pride you feel in his or her service.

But if you Read the rest of this entry »

Nov 16

Dozens of soldiers mark Veterans' Day by becoming Americans 
    (AFP)
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Nov 16

McCain's wife breaks with senator on military gay ban 
    (AFP)

AFP – Senior Republican Senator John McCain’s wife Cindy has condemned the US military ban on gays serving openly — even as her husband battles efforts to lift or ease the widely unpopular restrictions. Read the rest of this entry »