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Memorial Day Tribute To Our Fallen Soldiers [VIDEO]

Amy Austin — Mon, 28 May 2012 13:41:33 +0000

Memorial Day honors those who gave their lives, so we could have our freedom. It's a day to reflect on the sacrifice and bravery of those who chose to die for us. God Bless America and God Bless those who remain in harms way for our country!

President Obama Announces US Troops Will Be Out of Iraq by Year's End [VIDEO]

Shauna Wright — Sat, 22 Oct 2011 12:00:14 +0000

In a White House briefing held Friday, President Obama announced the remaining American troops in Iraq will be home by the end of the year, closing a war effort there that has killed more than 4,400 US servicepeople and wounded 32,000 more since 2003.

“After nine years, America’s war in Iraq will be over,” the president said.

'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' Policy Comes to an End for the Military [VIDEO]

Shauna Wright — Tue, 20 Sep 2011 19:00:35 +0000

The policy known as “don’t ask, don’t tell,” which has been in place since the Clinton administration, became a thing of the past at 12:01 a.m. on Tuesday when the United States became one of more than 40 countries worldwide allowing gays and lesbians to serve openly in the armed forces.

“They will no longer have to lie in order to help protect us,” said Senate Armed Services Committee Chairman Carl Levin in a statement. “The end of ‘don’t ask, don’t tell’ is an important victory not just for equality, but integrity.”

What Do Americans Think About Sacrificing Rights to Fight Terrorism After 9/11?

Jade Walker — Wed, 07 Sep 2011 15:00:56 +0000

The terror attacks on Sept. 11, 2001 left an indelible mark on Americans. But even as the first responders climbed through the rubble in New York, Washington, DC and Pennsylvania, the country embarked on a “War on Terror.” With that war came years of conflict in Afghanistan and Iraq, indefinite detention of terror suspects without charges or trial, enhanced interrogation techniques, extraordinary rendition and the passage of the USA Patriot Act.

Ten years later, Americans are still wondering if it was wise to sacrifice some privacy and freedoms in order to fight terrorism.

Pentagon Releases Names of 30 Troops Killed in Afghan Helicopter Crash [VIDEO]

Jeremy Taylor — Sun, 14 Aug 2011 21:00:42 +0000

The Pentagon has released the names of 30 American troops who were killed when a rocket-propelled grenade downed their Chinook helicopter in Afghanistan last weekend

The attack represented the biggest single day loss of military personnel America has suffered during the nearly ten-year Afghanistan war. Overall, 1648 Americans have died in the conflict.

US Army May Issue Smartphones for Combat Use

Shauna Wright — Fri, 15 Jul 2011 13:00:40 +0000

After a successful trial run using touchscreen phones and tablets in combat, US Army officials say they may begin equipping service members with the devices later this year. It would be used to complement tactical radios and other existing technology.

Smartphones can be used to text updates about surroundings, send GPS photos, and access maps. “When they have a problem or need to submit a report, they default to the texting. These young soldiers grew up with this technology. They’re very familiar with it. They’re very comfortable with it,” said Michael McCarthy, an Army director for the program.

Dead Soldier Leaves Money to Send Friends to Las Vegas

Drew Weisholtz — Wed, 22 Jun 2011 02:00:10 +0000

Everyone needs a friend like David Hart.

The British soldier who was killed by a Taliban bomb last year left more than $160,000 in his will so his friends could go to Las Vegas.

Is The Military Too White?

Marcie Pink — Wed, 09 Mar 2011 16:10:49 +0000

Associate Press: A new report says the U.S. military is too white and too male at the top and needs to change recruiting and promotion policies, including its ban on women in combat.

More after the jump.