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General Eric Shinseki testified about his nomination as secretary of Veterans Affairs. Among the topics he addressed were the quality of medical care for veterans, long waits to process clai…

President-Elect Obama announced his selection of Retired General Eric Shinseki, former Army chief o staff, as secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs. Following the announcement and …

Military chiefs testified about defense posture and budget requests for fiscal year 2004. Among the topics they addressed were military acquisition programs, overseas deployment, efforts to …

General Eric Shinseki talked about security challenges faced by peace-keeping forces and means of facilitating government building following periods of war. He talked about his experiences f…

A retirement ceremony was held for the Army Chief of Staff General Eric Shinseki. He reviewed troops then gave a farewell speech. General Shinseki served as the Army Chief of Staff from June…

Witnesses testified about the decision to cancel the development of the Crusader mobile howitzer system and the transformation of the U.S. military to meet the needs of future combat challen…

Military chiefs testified about funding requests for military operations, research and development, and future programs. Among the topics they addressed were military operations in Afghanist…

General myers talked about the role and mission of the U.S. military as well as the place of military force in international efforts to combat terrorism.

U.S. Army Chief of Staff, General Eric Shinseki, and Army Secretary, Thomas White, spoke with reporters about Army personnel who were killed in the September 11 terrorist attack on the Penta…

Service secretaries and military chiefs testified before the Senate Armed Services Committee about funding needs in the Department of Defense. Among the topics they addressed were improving …

The House Small Business Committee looked into procurement policies at the Pentagon that awarded Army beret contracts to Chinese and other foreign companies. Witnesses testified about Defen…

Military chiefs testified about the current state of training and readiness in the Armed Forces, and future military requirements. Among the issues they addressed were the toll of increased …

Military officials expressed regret at the brutal murder of Barry Winchell, a gay soldier in Kentucky. They briefed reporters on an ongoing investigation into the command climate of the A…

Military officials testified about potential strategic arms reduction agreements between the U.S. and Russia. Among the issues they addressed were the strategic implications of such action, …

Senators heard testimony on the operations on the U.S. Army. Among the issues discussed were U.S. Army policy and ventures the army is currently undertaking. Witnesses also responded to ques…

Service chiefs testified about the readiness and strength of the U.S. military. Among the issues they addressed were military pay and retention rates, the effects of military and peacekeepin…

General Jones testified about his nomination for the position of Commandant of the U.S. Marine Corp. General Shineski testified about his nomination for the position of Chief of Staff for …