Apr 2

US Army chief takes back comments on gay ban suspension 
    (AFP)

AFP – The top civilian in the US Army on Thursday retracted comments he made about suspending the enforcement of the ban on gay soldiers in the military, saying his remarks were “incorrect.” Read the rest of this entry »

Mar 31

US Army secretary offers exception on gay ban in military 
    (AFP)

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Mar 18

Former US general links Srebrenica to Dutch army gays 
    (AFP)

AFP – A retired US general on Thursday said Dutch UN troops defending Srebrenica in the Bosnian war failed to prevent the 1995 genocide partly because their ranks included openly gay soldiers. Read the rest of this entry »

Mar 5

Army chief sees 'anxiety' on lifting ban on gays 
    (AP)

AP – Army Chief of Staff Gen. George W. Casey said Thursday he sees anxiety in the armed services over how possible changes in the law that bans openly gay servicemen and women would be implemented. Read the rest of this entry »

Mar 2

Army awards lucrative Iraq support contract to KBR 
    (AP)

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Feb 23

Army to oppose immediate suspension of gay firings 
    (AP)

AP – The Army’s top uniformed officer said Tuesday that he has “serious concerns” about overturning a 17-year policy that bans gays from serving openly in the military and supports a yearlong study into the matter before any changes are made. Read the rest of this entry »

Jan 27

Va. man arrested with arsenal, map of NY Army base 
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Jan 21

AR Army center shooting suspect seeks plea change 
    (AP)

AP – The man accused of killing one soldier and wounding another outside an Arkansas military recruiting center has asked a judge to change his plea to guilty, claiming ties to al-Qaida. Read the rest of this entry »

Jan 17

US Army suicides hit grim record for 2009 
    (AFP)

AFP – Suicides in the US Army rose to a new record in 2009, with 160 soldiers taking their lives, the military said Friday, calling it a “painful year.” Read the rest of this entry »

Jan 16

US Army suicides hit grim record for 2009 
    (AFP)

AFP – Suicides in the US Army rose to a new record in 2009, with 160 soldiers taking their lives, the military said Friday, calling it a “painful year.” Read the rest of this entry »

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