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Military branch chiefs testified on the results of the Department of Defense survey on repeal of the military “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” policy banning service by openly gay and lesbian personn…

U.S. Army Chief of Staff General George Casey reiterated his commitment to giving troops more time at home between deployments at an Army convention in Washington, DC. General Casey and Army…

General George Casey, Jr., the Army’s chief of staff, talked about the future of the Army. He was interviewed by David Sanger and also responded to questions from members of the audience. “O…

A retirement ceremony honoring Army General Stanley McChrystal was held on the parade field at Fort McNair, Washington, D.C. Speakers praised General McChrystal for his distinguished career …

President Obama, military leaders, and clergy delivered remarks at a memorial service for the 13 people killed in a shooting at Fort Hood, Texas on November 4. President Obama praised the vi…

General George Casey, U.S. Army Chief of Staff, spoke about the state of the U.S. Army at the Association of the U.S. Army annual meeting. He spoke about a number of issues including operati…

In remarks to the Atlantic Council, General George Casey spoke about challenges facing the Army in the 21st century. He also addressed more immediate challenges in Iraq and Afghanistan, incl…

A promotion ceremony was held for Ann E. Dunwoody as she became the first woman to be promoted to four-star general. Defense Secretary Robert Gates made introductory remarks, followed by Arm…

Army officials testified about the fiscal year 2009 budget request for the U.S. Army and about the future of the defense program. Topics included current challenges facing the Army, includin…

General Casey and Secretary Geren testified about the need for a larger U.S. Army to meet administration demands. General Casey said, “We are consumed with meeting the demands of the current…

Children of soldiers killed in Iraq and Afghanistan were honored with the Gold Medal of Remembrance. The medal was created by a special White House commission. Following the Presentation of …

Secretary of the Army Geren and General Casey spoke to the press at the Association of the United States Army 2007 Annual Meeting and Exposition. They talked about several Army initiatives t…

General Casey talked about plans to meet the Army’s manpower and equipment needs in Iraq and Afghanistan and its responsibilities in the U.S. and around the world. He also responded to quest…

A ceremony was held on the National Mall to remember those killed while fighting for the United States. Thousands of family members of those killed in Afghanistan and Iraq were joined by des…