Feb 17

US: Troops' move depends on Japan (AFP)

AFP – A US military commander on Thursday pressed for Japan to decide soon over a controversial military base, suggesting that the pullout of some 8,000 troops may be delayed without progress. Read the rest of this entry »

Feb 17

War troops to undergo 'don't ask' repeal classes (AP)

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Feb 17

Officials: Up to 73,000 more Afghan forces needed (AP) Read the rest of this entry »

Feb 17

Pentagon chiefs vow 'zero tolerance' on sex assaults (AFP)

AFP – Top US military chiefs on Wednesday vowed “zero tolerance” for sexual assaults in the ranks, amid a lawsuit from current and former soldiers charging the Pentagon grossly neglects the issue. Read the rest of this entry »

Feb 17

Japan says no deadline to resolve US base row (AFP)

AFP – Japan said Thursday it has no plans to set a deadline to resolve a dispute over a US base on Okinawa island, a day after Defense Secretary Robert Gates said he hoped for a solution by spring. Read the rest of this entry »

Feb 17

Commander: Army investigating assault complaints (AP)

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