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 Military News, Headlines, and FeaturesMilitary news and stories for United States veterans and active duty military personnel. News sources include Voice of America News, Army News Service, Department of Defense, American Forces Press Service, Navy Newstand, US Marine Corps, Air Force Print News, and many others.-- Defense Department Contracts for 2,400 More MRAP Vehicles American Forces Press Service October 19, 2007 WASHINGTON, Oct. 19, 2007 - The Defense Department has let contracts for an additional 2,400 mine-resistant, ambush-protected vehicles, bringing the total number of the vehicles ordered to 8,800.
-- Pakistan's Bhutto Ends 8-Year Exile with Jubilant Homecoming Voice of America News October 18, 2007 Hundreds of thousands of supporters of Pakistan's former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto are cheering her homecoming after eight years in self-imposed exile. -- Doonesbury Creator, Military Bloggers Compile New Book American Forces Press Service October 18, 2007 WASHINGTON, Oct. 18, 2007 - War can inspire great writing, like a series of superlative dispatches from servicemembers in Iraq and Afghanistan compiled in a new book that offers an arresting glimpse of life on the front lines. -- Gates Aims to Resolve Disconnect Between Military, Security Contractors American Forces Press Service October 18, 2007 WASHINGTON, Oct. 18, 2007 - Multinational Force Iraq and private security contractors too often are working at cross purposes, Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates told Pentagon reporters today. -- Afghanistan Investigating Iran Link to High-Powered Taliban Bombs Voice of America News October 18, 2007 Afghanistan's defense minister says his government is gathering evidence on the source of sophisticated weapons found in the hands of Taliban fighters. -- Hostage Crisis Ends As Taleban Frees Remaining S. Korean Hostages Voice of America News September 30, 2007 Taleban insurgents in Afghanistan freed the remaining three South Korean hostages late Thursday bringing to an end a six-week drama that saw two of the 23 original captives executed. -- Iraqi Police Impose Curfew, Evacuate Shi'ite Pilgrims From Karbala Voice of America News August 28, 2007 Police in Iraq's holy city of Karbala have ordered Shi'ite pilgrims to leave the city after two days of violence surrounding a major religious festival left dozens of people dead and injured. -- South Korea Strikes Deal For Hostage Release in Afghanistan Voice of America News August 28, 2007 Taleban militants and South Korean officials say they have reached a deal to free 19 South Korean hostages held for more than a month in Afghanistan. From Islamabad, VOA Correspondent Benjamin Sand reports. -- Coalition Troops Kill, Detain Dozens, Seize Weapons in Iraq American Forces Press Service August 28, 2007 WASHINGTON, Aug. 28, 2007 - Coalition and Iraqi forces killed and captured dozens of insurgents and seized scores of weapons during operations in Iraq over the past three days, military officials said. -- Army Chief: National Guard Vital in Long War American Forces Press Service August 28, 2007 The National Guard is making a vital contribution to current wars and will continue to be integral as the U.S. military enter a period of persistent conflict, the Army chief of staff said here Aug. 26. -- Justice, Defense Agencies Examine Contracting Problems American Forces Press Service August 28, 2007 WASHINGTON, Aug. 28, 2007 - The Justice Department and defense agencies are examining contracting problems in Southwest Asia in light of improprieties uncovered in internal reviews, a Defense Department spokesman said today. -- Army Extends Level of Support to Fallen Soldiers' Families American Forces Press Service August 28, 2007 WASHINGTON, Aug. 28, 2007 - Families of deceased active-duty soldiers can receive an extended level of support from a long-term care program the Army launched 18 months ago, the program's chief said today. -- Bush Stresses Importance of Iraq Fight American Forces Press Service August 28, 2007 WASHINGTON, Aug. 28, 2007 - Defeating extremists in the Middle East is essential to America's security, and the most important way to counter these extremists is to win the fight in Iraq, President Bush said today. -- US Attorney General Resignation Ends Standoff Between President, Congress Voice of America News August 27, 2007 The resignation of Attorney General Alberto Gonzales brings to a close a bitter standoff between the Bush administration and Congress over the attorney general's loss of personal credibility and integrity with lawmakers. -- Bush Praises Iraqi Political Deal Voice of America News August 27, 2007 President Bush has hailed the political agreement reached late Sunday by Iraqi leaders, calling it a promising sign of progress. >> MILITARY NEWS ARCHIVE |
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