Jan 28

US tanker probe should not delay purchase: EADS (AFP)

AFP – A possible investigation into a document mix-up in the politically-charged contest for a new US military aerial refueling tanker should not delay the new tanker purchase, the European aerospace giant EADS said Friday. Read the rest of this entry »

Jan 28

Military rolls out plan to repeal gay ban (AP)

AP – Pentagon leaders preparing for a new culture of gays serving openly in the military are serving notice that discrimination will not be tolerated. Read the rest of this entry »

Jan 28

US senators demand probe of tanker mix-up (AFP)

AFP – Seven US senators on Thursday called on the Pentagon to formally investigate a document mix-up in the politically-charged contest for a new aerial refueling tanker. Read the rest of this entry »

Jan 28

Pentagon chief's 'lips are sealed' on exit (AFP)

AFP – US Defense Secretary Robert Gates on Thursday said his “lips are sealed” when it comes to exactly when he plans to step down as Pentagon chief. Read the rest of this entry »