Mar 4

Wars force US military to review ban on women in combat 
    (AFP)

AFP – US commanders are taking a second look at policies that bar women from ground combat, as the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan have thrust female soldiers into the thick of the fight. Read the rest of this entry »

Mar 1

Wars force US military to review ban on women in combat 
    (AFP)

AFP – US commanders are taking a second look at policies that bar women from ground combat, as the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan have thrust female soldiers into the thick of the fight. Read the rest of this entry »

Feb 25

Marine Corps: Study gay ban but don't hurt force 
    (AP)

AP – The Marine Corps commandant said Wednesday that the ability of U.S. troops to fight and win wars must trump other concerns as the nation considers whether to let gays to serve openly in the military. Read the rest of this entry »

Nov 22

Ex-Air Force nurse acquitted of killing patients 
    (AP)

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Oct 17

US Air Force sacks nuclear commander after blunders 
    (AFP)

AFP – The US Air Force said on Thursday the commander of a nuclear wing had been sacked after his unit failed a safety inspection, trucks carrying missile parts crashed and officers under him fell asleep with launch codes in hand. Read the rest of this entry »

Oct 15

US Air Force sacks nuclear commander after blunders 
    (AFP)

AFP – The US Air Force said on Thursday the commander of a nuclear wing had been sacked after his unit failed a safety inspection, trucks carrying missile parts crashed and officers under him fell asleep with launch codes in hand. Read the rest of this entry »

Sep 13

Dem senator: Speed Afghan security force training 
    (AP)

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Sep 12

Dem senator: Speed Afghan security force training 
    (AP)

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Aug 7

US Air Force sets up new command for nuclear forces 
    (AFP)

AFP – The US Air Force on Friday launches a new Global Strike Command responsible for nuclear forces after two major mishaps raised doubts about the supervision of the country’s atomic weapons. Read the rest of this entry »

Aug 2

Russia warns of force if more Georgia 'provocations' 
    (AFP)

AFP – Russia on Saturday warned Georgia its military reserves the right to use force if the ex-Soviet state continues “provocations” in the Caucasus, one week ahead of the first anniversary of their 2008 war. Read the rest of this entry »

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