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Murtha, powerful troop advocate, dead at 77
Murtha, powerful troop advocate, dead at 77
Rep. John Murtha, D-Pa., the powerful and controversial chairman of the House subcommittee responsible for defense funding, died Monday, leaving a huge hole in the Democratic Party’s national security team.
  • Paperless records: Tell us what you think
    The Navy wants to eliminate your paper service record and instead put those documents online — for every sailor — by Oct. 1.
    Posted Monday Feb 8, 2010 9:56:35 EST
  • QDR: questions and (some) answers
    Since before the Navy Department submitted its budget for fiscal 2011, top decision-makers have been promising that answers to big questions would come in the report on the Pentagon’s major...
    Posted Monday Feb 8, 2010 15:08:38 EST
  • 50 more female RDCs sought
    The Navy is looking for more women to push boots at Great Lakes — and it is willing to offer extra perks to those who volunteer.
    Posted Monday Feb 8, 2010 9:55:54 EST
  • ‘Don’t ask’ survey published
    Opposition to gays serving openly in the military has declined sharply among those wearing the uniform today.
    Posted Tuesday Feb 9, 2010 14:08:53 EST
  • Rep.: Surgery damaged Murtha’s intestine
    WASHINGTON — A Pennsylvania congressman and longtime friend of the late Rep. John Murtha says the congressman’s large intestine was damaged during gallbladder surgery and the...
    Posted Tuesday Feb 9, 2010 13:39:04 EST
  • 4-star defends Lejeune hospital quality of care
    CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. — The admiral in charge of Navy hospitals in the east region says the quality of care at the hospital in North Carolina is excellent.
    Posted Tuesday Feb 9, 2010 13:11:25 EST
  • Russian general: U.S. missile defense a threat
    MOSCOW — U.S. missile defense plans are a threat to Russian national security and have slowed down progress on a new arms control treaty with Washington, Russia’s top military officer...
    Posted Tuesday Feb 9, 2010 12:53:03 EST
  • Candidates like idea of bringing JFK to Maine
    AUGUSTA, Maine — The idea of bringing the aircraft carrier John F. Kennedy to Portland Harbor is generating support from Maine politicians.
    Posted Tuesday Feb 9, 2010 12:47:43 EST
  • Marines wait in cold to begin offensive
    OUTPOST BELLEAU WOOD, Afghanistan — Take a desert of yellow-orange dust so flat it looks like Mars, with a freezing wind that blows so hard it can lift a large tent.
    Posted Tuesday Feb 9, 2010 13:28:21 EST
  • Vets group offers idea to speed VA claims
    Veterans could receive disability benefits faster, with fewer errors, if new Veterans Affairs Department employees worked exclusively on simple claims and experienced employees handled everything...
    Posted Tuesday Feb 9, 2010 5:55:35 EST
  • 24th MEU, Nassau ARG complete Haiti work
    Thousands of Marines and sailors aboard three Navy ships have completed their relief work in earthquake-ravaged Haiti and will likely steam toward the Middle East in coming days.
    Posted Monday Feb 8, 2010 19:13:42 EST
  • France agrees to sell Russia advanced warship
    PARIS — France has agreed to sell Russia an advanced amphibious warship and is considering a Russian request for three more, French defense officials said Monday. It would be the first major...
    Posted Monday Feb 8, 2010 13:26:57 EST
  • Navy reservist aboard shuttle Endeavour
    CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — The crew aboard space shuttle Endeavour includes a Navy Reserve captain, an accomplished musician whose latest exploits are with the cello and steel guitar, an engineer...
    Posted Tuesday Feb 9, 2010 8:48:28 EST
  • Another Coast Guard cutter heading to Haiti
    CHARLESTON, S.C. — A Coast Guard cutter based in South Carolina is headed to Haiti to help with earthquake recovery.
    Posted Monday Feb 8, 2010 7:48:42 EST
  • Marines quietly wrap up ops in Iraq
    By mid-February, Marines will be out of Iraq.
    Posted Tuesday Feb 9, 2010 5:55:00 EST
  • Marines and SEALs train at Army depot
    OCEANSIDE, Calif. – Marines and Navy SEALs are using an Army facility to train for Afghanistan, and soldiers are missing out, two U.S. senators report.
    Posted Tuesday Feb 9, 2010 5:56:39 EST
  • 3 CG flag officers nominated for third stars
    President Barack Obama nominated Coast Guard Rear Adm. Sally Brice-O’Hara to be the next vice commandant of the service and receive her third star, according to an announcement released...
    Posted Sunday Feb 7, 2010 12:29:01 EST
  • Mullen’s tweet heard round the world
    News about one of the biggest changes for the modern U.S. military circulated around the world this week at the speed of light — and in fewer than 140 characters.
    Posted Monday Feb 8, 2010 6:17:31 EST
  • AAFES concessions to close in Afghanistan
    Most Army and Air Force Exchange Service concessions serving U.S. troops in Afghanistan will be closed within 90 days under an order issued Feb. 5 by Gen. Stanley McChrystal, the top U.S. commander...
    Posted Monday Feb 8, 2010 6:18:05 EST
  • Concurrent receipt may not be properly funded
    Just days after the Obama administration announced plans to provide full concurrent receipt of disability and military retired pay to eligible veterans by Jan. 1, 2015, a key House committee chairman...
    Posted Friday Feb 5, 2010 14:35:56 EST

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