Jim Garamone

Iraq Strategy Process Well Under Way, Pentagon Spokesman Says

freerepublic.com     Mar 21, 2008   29 related          

WASHINGTON, March 21, 2008 – The process for deciding the way forward in Iraq is well under way, as military and civilian leaders are sharing their thoughts, Pentagon Press Secretary Geoff Morrell said today. During a news conference, Morrell said Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates spent part of...                    

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Cheney Thanks U.S. Troops Serving in Afghanistan

freerepublic.com     Mar 21, 2008   214 related          

WASHINGTON, March 20, 2008 – Vice President Richard B. Cheney thanked American servicemembers today for their service in Afghanistan, saying they are making history every day. Cheney spoke with troops at Bagram Air Base, Afghanistan, and then presented five awards – including a Silver Star – and...                    

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General Wants to Build on Iraqi Security Progress

freerepublic.com     Mar 21, 2008   4 related          

WASHINGTON, March 20, 2008 – New units moving into Iraq have the challenge of continuing the security improvements while helping the Iraqis build economic and political structures, the commander of a U.S. division preparing to take on that task said today. Army Maj. Gen. Michael L. Oates,...                    

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Americans Must Be Committed to Defeating Terrorist Enemy, England Says

freerepublic.com     Mar 20, 2008          

WASHINGTON, March 19, 2008 – Americans must be as committed to defeating the terrorist enemy as that enemy is to defeating the United States and all that for which the nation stands, Deputy Defense Secretary Gordon England said today at the Navy League’s Sea, Air, Space Expo here. The deputy...                    

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Defense Department Takes Custody of High-Value Al Qaeda Operative

freerepublic.com     Mar 15, 2008   186 related          

WASHINGTON, March 14, 2008 – The Defense Department has taken custody of a “high-value” al Qaeda operative, Pentagon spokesman Bryan Whitman said today. Whitman said that Muhammad Rahim is now in custody at the detention facility in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. Rahim is a high-level member of al Qaeda...                    

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Review Panel Recommends Military Pay Changes

globalsecurity.org     Mar 13, 2008   4 related          

No description ... Retired Air Force Brig. Eakle said that whenever a QRMC convenes, the first question it examines always is whether military pay is comparable to pay in the private sector. Military pay followed this guidance through 2006, and targeted pay raises in 2007...                    

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Mullen Cites Brittle Nature of Iraq Security Progress

freerepublic.com     Mar 14, 2008   2 related          

WASHINGTON, March 13, 2008 – Security in Iraq has dramatically improved, but it remains brittle, and it will take time to lead to political and economic progress, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff said yesterday. During an interview on the “Charlie Rose Show” broadcast, Navy Adm. Mike...                    

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Review Panel Recommends Military Pay Changes

freerepublic.com     Mar 14, 2008   10 related          

WASHINGTON, March 13, 2008 – The 10th Quadrennial Review of Military Compensation has suggested a new way of measuring military pay, proposed that more money be spent on special and incentive pays, and recommended restructuring the basic allowance for housing. Retired Air Force Brig. Gen. Jan D....                    

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Mullen Arrives for Meeting With NORTHCOM Leaders, Troop Visit

policecommand.com     Mar 12, 2008          

By Jim Garamone American Forces Press Service March 10, 2008 - Navy Adm. Mike Mullen arrived here yesterday for meetings with U.S. Northern Command leaders. The chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff will meet with Air Force Gen. Victor E. Renuart Jr. and his staff. NORTHCOM is the geographic...                    

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Why We Serve: Captain Helps Americans Relate to Troops

policecommand.com     Mar 11, 2008   2 related          

By Jim Garamone American Forces Press Service March 7, 2008 - Air Force Capt. Edward V. Szczepanik thinks his experiences — both good and bad — can help the American people understand the challenges servicemembers face in the war on terror. The captain, a C-17 Globemaster III transport jet pilot...                    

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