Aug 11

Pentagon sees budget uncertainties ahead 
    (AFP)

AFP – Defense Secretary Robert Gates on Monday announced measures to save 100 billion dollars over five years, including pared budgets for contractors, a cut in senior military and civilian posts, and closure of a major military command. Read the rest of this entry »

Aug 10

Gates plans to slash 'top-heavy' Pentagon hierarchy 
    (AFP)

AFP – US Defense Secretary Robert Gates moved to slash a “top-heavy” military hierarchy, announcing plans to close a major command, eliminate at least 50 posts for generals and admirals, and cut back on the use of contractors. Read the rest of this entry »

Aug 9

Pentagon to cut contractor budget 10 percent a year: Gates 
    (AFP)

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Aug 6

Pentagon removes privileges of reporter in McChrystal affair 
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Aug 5

Pentagon removes privileges of reporter in McChrystal affair 
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Jul 27

Lockheed surfs Pentagon changes; 2Q net up 12 pct 
    (AP)
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Jul 26

Pentagon scrambles to assess Wikileaks damage 
    (AP)

AP – The Pentagon said Monday it was trying to assess the damage caused by the leak of some 91,000 classified documents on the Afghanistan war. Read the rest of this entry »

Jul 7

Pentagon says no 'chilling effect' from new media rules 
    (AFP)

AFP – The Pentagon on Tuesday defended stricter rules on media relations for the US military, saying the department needed to better manage its contacts with reporters. Read the rest of this entry »

Jul 4

Pentagon tightens media rules for US military 
    (AFP)

AFP – Defense Secretary Robert Gates has tightened rules on media relations for the US military, only days after the top general in Afghanistan was sacked over disparaging comments he and aides made in an interview. Read the rest of this entry »

Jul 3

Pentagon tightens media rules for US military 
    (AFP)

AFP – Defense Secretary Robert Gates has tightened rules on media relations for the US military, only days after the top general in Afghanistan was sacked over disparaging comments he and aides made in an interview. Read the rest of this entry »

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