Jan 29

No big changes needed to end gay military ban: US (AFP)

AFP – The Pentagon said Friday that ending the ban on gays in the military will require no major changes to policy, with training for commanders and troops under the new rules set to start next month. Read the rest of this entry »

Jan 29

Gates blames Congress for defense budget 'crisis' (AFP)

AFP – US Defense Secretary Robert Gates on Thursday said lawmakers unloaded a “crisis on my doorstep” by failing to approve a military budget for the current fiscal year, forcing potential emergency cutbacks. Read the rest of this entry »

Jan 29

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 »

Jan 29

Virtual combat game helps treat stress disorder (AFP)

AFP – US doctors are treating soldiers suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) by plunging them back into combat, using a virtual reality game that simulates battle scenes from Iraq and Afghanistan. Read the rest of this entry »

Jan 29

US base locked down over missing nerve agent (AFP)

AFP – A US Army base which carries out tests to protect troops against biological weapons was temporarily locked down after a tiny amount of a nerve agent was reported missing, officials said Thursday. Read the rest of this entry »

Jan 29

No big changes needed to end gay military ban: US (AFP)

AFP – The Pentagon said Friday that ending the ban on gays in the military will require no major changes to policy, with training for commanders and troops under the new rules set to start next month. Read the rest of this entry »

Jan 29

Military lays out plan to implement gay ban repeal (AP) Read the rest of this entry »