An Army of One, Palmer Turns His Attention to Prostate Cancer Education - New York Times (blog)
Wed, 01 Sep 2010 15:30:25 GMT+00:00
of One, Palmer Turns His Attention to Prostate Cancer Education New York Times (blog) Arnold Palmer led the charge in popularizing golf in the United States in the 1950s and now, in retirement, he is in the vanguard of another ...

Congo leaders: We begged UN to protect civilians - The Associated Press
Wed, 01 Sep 2010 18:13:33 GMT+00:00
The Associated Press johannesburg congolese community leaders say they begged local UN officials and army commanders to protect villagers days before rebels gang-raped scores ...

Sudan end use of child soldiers - UPI.com
Wed, 01 Sep 2010 16:30:58 GMT+00:00
UPI.com 1 (UPI) -- A decision by the army in Southern Sudan to end the use of child soldiers is a milestone for human rights in the country, UNICEF declared. ... Aid groups say S.Sudan soldiers target aid workers The Associated Press South Sudan to end child soldiers BBC News South Sudan army accused of hindering humanitarian aid Sudan Tribune AFP

What Will US Troops Do In Iraq Now? - RadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty
Wed, 01 Sep 2010 18:10:45 GMT+00:00
RadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty The checkpoints are jointly manned by members of the Iraqi Army , Kurdish soldiers known as peshmerga, and US troops. James Danly, a former US Army officer ... Beware: Combat Will Continue in Iraq Newsweek Troops, families glad to hear end to Iraq combat The Associated Press Fort Bliss troops likewise express appreciation El Paso Times Foreign Policy (blog)  - Oxford Press  - CBS2 Chicago

Ft. Bragg investigates infant deaths - Los Angeles Times
Wed, 01 Sep 2010 10:50:35 GMT+00:00
Los Angeles Times Michael X. Garrett, Ft. Bragg chief of staff, said Army investigators began reviewing them earlier this summer. "What got my attention was multiple ...

The US Army has left Iraq. Now what? - GlobalPost
Wed, 01 Sep 2010 11:05:25 GMT+00:00
has left Iraq. Now what? GlobalPost By Razzaq al-Saiedi Special to GlobalPost cambridge, Mass. President Barack Obama officially declared Tuesday the end of the US combat mission in Iraq. ... Iraqi Commanders Say They Are Ready to Handle Security Voice of America Troop Drawdown: 5 Voices From Iraq on the Security Switch NewsHour Mullen Notes Iraq's Progress from 'Desperate' Situation Department of Defense

Afghanistan War casualties from Illinois - Chicago Sun-Times
Wed, 01 Sep 2010 09:49:36 GMT+00:00
Chicago Sun-Times Army Private James H. Ebbers, 19, Bridgeview, Ill. died on October 14 in Djibuoti Africa in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. ... Iraq War casualties from Illinois Chicago Sun-Times

General Dynamics plans to lay off 132 in Westminster in October - Baltimore Sun
Wed, 01 Sep 2010 16:54:37 GMT+00:00
Baltimore Sun The affected workers are contractors for an Army program that develops vehicles capable of navigating themselves, but funding has dried up for the fiscal ...

Beetle Bailey nears retirement age but stays put - The Associated Press
Sun, 29 Aug 2010 19:43:00 GMT+00:00
The Associated Press Beetle Bailey is slouching toward retirement age, but the lazy Army private won't be getting rest anytime soon from his tour of duty on newspaper comics ...

Tobyhanna Army Depot doesn't expect immediate changes due to end of Iraq War - Allentown Morning Call
Wed, 01 Sep 2010 15:37:43 GMT+00:00
Depot doesn't expect immediate changes due to end of Iraq War Allentown Morning Call Employment and projected workload at the Tobyhanna Army Depot in Monroe County remain at record levels despite ...

NJ takes suicide prevention program for veterans online to reach more in need ... - The Star-Ledger - NJ.com
Wed, 01 Sep 2010 12:34:37 GMT+00:00
The Star-Ledger - NJ.com As a result, Linda Bean has said, her son was cut off from his former Army buddies, as well as counseling help. Gene Allen, an Air Force veteran who flew ...

Ex-Army analyst from OK arrested at Minn. airport - The Associated Press
Fri, 27 Aug 2010 23:41:16 GMT+00:00
analyst from OK arrested at Minn. airport The Associated Press oklahoma city a former US Army analyst from Oklahoma was arrested in Minneapolis while trying to board a one-way flight to China with electronic files ... Ex- Army analyst from OK arrested at Minn. airport The Associated Press Ex- Army analyst arrested at MSP, charged with theft of info Minneapolis Star Tribune

Energy Dept. says nationwide 'smart meter' army hits 2 million - The Hill (blog)
Tue, 31 Aug 2010 17:27:37 GMT+00:00
hits 2 million The Hill (blog) The Energy Department said Tuesday more than 2 million "smart" electric meters have been installed nationwide, ...

Army Sergeant Steven DeLuzio laid to rest - NECN
Mon, 30 Aug 2010 19:27:13 GMT+00:00
Sergeant Steven DeLuzio laid to rest necn the Mass had to be moved to a larger church to accommodate the hundreds of mourners. Among those attending were Governor M. Jodi Rell and Attorney General ... Connecticut mourns another son TheDay.com Funeral held for Connecticut native killed in Afghanistan The Catholic Transcript VT Soldier's Remains Being Returned Home WPTZ The Champlain Valley Middletown Press  - Newsday (subscription)

Jenice Armstrong: His service never wanes - Philadelphia Inquirer
Wed, 01 Sep 2010 17:36:47 GMT+00:00
Philadelphia Inquirer Even when the now-retired Army Reserves colonel was juggling serving tours in Bosnia, Iraq and Germany with running his own head-hunting firm, he managed to ...

Salvation Army cuts ties with United Way - Boston Globe
Sat, 28 Aug 2010 05:44:04 GMT+00:00
cuts ties with United Way Boston Globe A simmering battle between two leading nonprofit organizations erupted publicly yesterday when the Salvation Army of Massachusetts ... Salvation Army parts ways with United Way Boston Globe Salvation Army cuts ties with Mass. United Way Boston Herald Kroc Center in Philly's Nicetown is in final stages Philadelphia Inquirer

Army could relinquish control of Arlington National Cemetery - Milwaukee News Buzz
Tue, 31 Aug 2010 11:42:29 GMT+00:00
could relinquish control of Arlington National Cemetery Milwaukee News Buzz Earlier this year, an internal Army investigation found more than 100 unmarked graves at the cemetery, numerous burials not marked on official maps and even ...

Pak making desperate infiltration bids: Army - Daily News & Analysis
Tue, 31 Aug 2010 20:51:12 GMT+00:00
Daily News & Analysis ... Srinagar | Agency: DNA Pakistan is trying to push in maximum number of infiltrators to foment trouble in Jammu and Kashmir, the army said on Tuesday. ... Indian army kills 9 infiltrators in gunfight in India-controlled Kashmir Xinhua Indian Army Kills 6 Suspected Ultras Trying To Sneak Into Kashmir RTT News 6 Militants Killed in Kashmir: Army NewsBlaze Rising Kashmir  - The Hindu  - Times of India

Pakistan can't dictate ties with India: Afghan NSA - Sify
Wed, 01 Sep 2010 14:33:28 GMT+00:00
Sify Afghanistan can be strategically important to all friends that are ready to work with it,' he said when asked about Pakistan's Army Chief Ashfaq Kayani's ... Afghanistan asks Pakistan to shut terror sanctuaries Sify

Afghanistan casualty does not appear to be from Lompoc - Santa Maria Times
Wed, 01 Sep 2010 19:18:14 GMT+00:00
Santa Maria Times An Army staff sergeant who was killed in Afghanistan and listed as being from Lompoc apparently has no links to the city, but is being remembered by San ... Lompoc casualty reported in Afghanistan Lompoc Record War is Boring: Afghan Forces Deploy for Pakistan Flood Relief World Politics Review Lompoc Soldier Killed In Afghanistan keyt the Express Tribune