Tuesday, November 10, 2009

Pentagon

Pentagon's Gates to Face His Air Force Critics

Under fire in Air Force circles, Defense Secretary Robert Gates isn't afraid to meet them head on. more >>

GAO Says Pentagon's Officer PR Program Is Legal and Ethical

GAO finds no problem with Pentagon PR campaign, despite issues raised in a Pulitzer-winning story. more >>

Pentagon to Change Two-Front War-Fighting Strategy

Marine Gen. James Cartwright said the old two-war plan is extreme. more >>

Civilian Casualties Could End Airstrike Support

Pentagon officials say stopping civilian deaths is their top priority. more >>

Pentagon War Games Predict Future Threats

The military's big thinkers plan for future needs by predicting potential security threats. more >>

Obama Nominates Republican McHugh as Secretary of the Army

McHugh would be the third Republican in a high-ranking post in Obama's administration. more >>

McChrystal Represents a New Direction at the Pentagon and in Afghanistan

Defense Secretary Gates brought in a new commander to replace McKiernan in Afghanistan. more >>

Obama Seems to Care About U.S. Soldiers' Lives; Why Doesn't the ACLU?

Why the ACLU isn't concerned about jeopardizing the lives of U.S. soldiers is beyond me. more >>

Pentagon to the <i>New York Times</i> on Pulitzer: Never mind

The Defense Department trashes its own investigation. more >>

Pentagon Cyber Command to Create Force for Future

Budget Constraints at Pentagon Could Affect National Security

The Defense Department starts its yearlong review of strategic priorities. more >>

Why the U.S. Military Is Wary of Open Warfare With Somali Pirates

The Pentagon will defend Americans against pirates, but it's reluctant to get too deeply involved. more >>

Why the Pentagon Needs to Rebuild Its Relationship With Pakistan's Military

To win Afghan war, the U.S. military needs better relations with the Pakistani armed forces. more >>

U.S. Wages War On Bugs Afflicting Troops Abroad

10,000 More Troops for Afghanistan? The Pentagon Request Isn't Really New

Petraeus surprised some with the request for more soldiers, but it's been in the works for months. more >>

Why the Heat Is on Robert Gates Over the Pentagon's Big-Ticket Weapons

The defense secretary faces a budget showdown over some of the Pentagon's most expensive systems. more >>

How the U.S. Military Is Trying to Cut Its Enormous Energy Appetite

The Pentagon makes energy savings a higher priority. more >>

Was the Pentagon Right to Lift Military Coffin Photo Ban?

Critics argue that photos honor the fallen, proponents say families don't need more tough decisions. more >>

Ban on Photographing Military Coffins Protected Grieving Families from Media

The ban protects grieving families from a media maelstrom, says Bill Martel. more >>

Pentagon Was Correct to Lift the Photo Ban on Military Coffins Returning Home

Photographing coffins of fallen service members lets us honor their return, argues Ron Milam. more >>

On Pentagon Waste: Just Give It to Us Straight

Often, bureaucracy-speak masks the real story. more >>

Pentagon Officials Impressed With Obama

They were enthusiastic after their first meeting with the commander in chief. more >>

Barack Obama, Robert Gates, and the Rumsfeld Pentagon-State Relationship

Defense secretary talks big on diplomacy, Stephen Glain writes, but must put money where his mouth is. more >>

In the Battle Against Modern-Day Pirates, the Pentagon Eyes Its Role Warily

Some want the U.S. military to go ashore in Somalia to hunt pirates, commanders aren't enthusiastic. more >>

Military Parents Battle the System to Help Their Autistic Children

Unmet treatment needs add to family strains from transfers and war-zone deployments. more >>

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