Apr 14

Obama wants $400 billion in defense cuts by 2023 (AFP)

AFP – US President Barack Obama on Wednesday called for cutting defense spending by $400 billion over 10 years as part of a deficit reduction plan. Read the rest of this entry »

Apr 14

Judge sets $500K bail for Army scam suspect (AP)

AP – A Chinese national appeared shackled in court Wednesday on charges that he pretended to be a U.S. Army recruiter to bilk fellow immigrants out of thousands of dollars in fees, an elaborate scheme that authorities said included setting up an office and giving out fake military ID cards and uniforms that the recruits wore in a parade. Read the rest of this entry »

Apr 14

Gates warns of fallout from big US defense cuts (AFP)

AFP – Pentagon chief Robert Gates has warned that major cuts to US defense spending planned by President Barack Obama would require scaling back military forces, missions and capabilities. Read the rest of this entry »

Apr 14

White House spouses visit expectant military moms (AP) Read the rest of this entry »

Apr 14

Pentagon warns on big defense cuts (Reuters)

Reuters – The United States may have to scrap some military missions and trim troop levels if President Barack Obama sticks with his goal of saving $400 billion on security spending over a 10-year period, the Pentagon said on Wednesday. Read the rest of this entry »