AFP – Fears were raised Thursday that five million inserts added to bullet-proof vests given to US troops, currently fighting in two wars, may not meet standards due to poor testing, a Pentagon report said. Read the rest of this entry »
Aug
4
Pentagon chief ‘concerned’ about future budget cuts
(AFP)
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AFP – US Defense Secretary Leon Panetta said Thursday he was “particularly concerned” about the possibility of further cuts in military spending under a compromise deal to avert a US debt default. Read the rest of this entry »
Aug
4
Missing credentials hamper jobless veterans
(Reuters)
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Reuters – Army Officer Donna Bachler hasn’t had a regular paycheck since she left active duty four years ago, even though she boasts the kind of skills employers vie for. Read the rest of this entry »
Aug
4
Panetta warns against sweeping defense budget cuts
(Reuters)
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Reuters – Defense Secretary Leon Panetta warned on Wednesday that any across-the-board cuts to defense spending as part of the next stage of deficit reduction efforts could do “real damage” to national security. Read the rest of this entry »
Aug
4
Judge allows American to sue Rumsfeld over torture
(AP)
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