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Photo: Optic Observation
U.S. Marine Corps 1st Lt. William Kavanagh uses the optic lens on his M4 carbine to scan the area in the Kajak district of Afghanistan's Helmand province, Feb. 8, 2013. Kavanagh, a company executive officer, is assigned to Echo Company, 2nd Battalion...
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Mon, Feb 18 2013 12:43 AM
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Into The Light: Ed Koch
For many, he was the face of New York. Many either loved him or hated him as Mayor, as he was ready with a friendly quip or a cutting remark at the drop of a hat. His legacy may be debated, but few argue that he did not bring the city back from the edge...
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Fri, Feb 01 2013 3:49 AM
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Photo: New T-11 Parachute in Full Frame
A paratrooper descends to a drop zone using the Army’s new T-11 parachute system on Fort Bragg, N.C., Jan. 29, 2013. The paratrooper is assigned to the 82nd Airborne Division’s 1st Brigade Combat Team. The square canopy has nearly a third more surface...
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Sat, Feb 02 2013 6:53 AM
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Good-Faith Gesture
In a positive sign for Joe Biden's hopes for a negotiated solution to Iranian proliferation issues, the President of Iran made a missile-related proposal that the United States should have no problem endorsing. Maybe there's hope for the administration's...
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Mon, Feb 04 2013 2:23 AM
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Photo: Herat Firefight
A coalition force member provides overwatch for the Afghan national army special forces soldiers conducting a satellite patrol while engaging insurgents during a firefight in Herat province, Afghanistan, Feb. 17, 2013. Coalition force members and Afghan...
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Thu, Feb 28 2013 6:44 AM
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Bradley Manning starts pleading guilty
He copped to some of the charges against him. FORT MEADE, Md. – A military judge on Thursday accepted guilty pleas by Army Pfc. Bradley Manning to 10 lesser charges against him, leaving the ex-intelligence analyst to face 12 other counts for allegedly...
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Thu, Feb 28 2013 10:21 PM
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Madison Rising...Fort Campbell!
Attention Mr and Mrs America and All Ships at Sea! If you are in or near or on or about the Fort Campbell, KY area tomorrow, Friday 22 Feb, make sure you make your way down to the Dale Wayrynen Community Recreation Center on base for a free concert by...
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Thu, Feb 21 2013 11:18 AM
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Special Forces booted from Afghan province
There is a report that Afghan President Karzai has told US Special Forces they must leave Wardak province. "The order came after the governor of Wardak presented a report to the Afghan National Security Council today. The report alleges that special...
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Sun, Feb 24 2013 11:41 PM
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Duffel Blog: The E-4 Mafia Strikes Again!
Over at the Duffel Blog, there's this gem: Obama’s Pick For Secretary of Defense Under Fire For Connection To ‘E-4 Mafia’ WASHINGTON, D.C. – A political fight has been ignited after President Obama announced the nomination of former soldier and Senator...
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Wed, Feb 27 2013 9:54 PM
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Photo: Valentine's Day in Afghanistan
An Afghan girl, right, watches as a U.S. Marine gives her sister cough suppressant in Herat province, Afghanistan, Feb. 14, 2013. Coalition forces held a clinic for women and children in area villages to receive treatment and standard hygiene products...
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Mon, Feb 18 2013 8:45 PM
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Report: The Brookings Institution's Michael O'Hanlon on Moderate Defense Cuts
The deadline for sequestration is fast approaching. Does anyone believe that cuts to the defense budget are not central to legitimate attempts to contain the federal budget? Since defense spending must be cut, the devil is in the details. The folks at...
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Tue, Feb 19 2013 11:45 AM
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There Are Some Tales To Tell
Huge thanks to Joe Lundberg of Battle Mug, for a wonderful lunch at Dave's Modern Tavern in Monteagle (highly recommended). Expect to hear more soon about both, and about my Battle Mug. Yes, that is White Dog for those in the know, and you will like...
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Thu, Feb 07 2013 12:57 PM
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The DHS Ammo Purchases
There are a couple of interesting questions about the Federal government's robust purchase of ammunition at a time when "a decade of war is ending." Here are two from Investors Business Daily: 1) Other Federal agencies have offered some...
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Fri, Feb 08 2013 2:07 AM
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Cav For A Day
Nine-year-old Houston native Neil Sawh (right) takes the oath of enlistment given by San Francisco native Lt. Col. Jay Miseli (left), the commander of 1st Squadron, 7th "Garryowen" Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division -- U...
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Tue, Feb 12 2013 1:04 AM
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A Visit To Willett
There are special behind-the-scene tours, and then there are very special behind-the-scene tours. Last week, I was graced to get a very special tour of Willett Distillery at Bardstown, Kentucky. This family-owned and run distillery has a unique history...
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Wed, Feb 13 2013 1:41 AM
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