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Defense Department officials testified about the treatment of prisoners held in Iraqi prisons by U.S. forces and pictures of abuse at the prisons in recent media reports. They talked about t…

Defense Department officials testified about the treatment of prisoners held in Iraqi prisons by U.S. forces and pictures of abuse at the prisons in recent media reports. They talked about t…

Adjutants general testified about legislative proposals to increase the responsibilities of the National Guard and Reserve. Topics included the constitutionally-mandated mission of the Natio…

Officials testified about legislative proposals to increase the responsibilities of the National Guard and Reserve, expand the role of the National Guard Bureau, create a separate budget for…

After the presentation of the colors, caucus members and Assistant Secretary Les Brownlee paid tribute to a U.S. Army Specialist who was held prisoner during the Iraq War. Shoshana Johnson w…

Military reserve and National Guard officials testified about the current and future roles of the National Guard and reserves in homeland defense, homeland security, and disaster response.

Speakers addressed the annual American Legion Convention, discussing current military affairs and the contributions the veterans present in the audience.

The committee continued its series of hearings relating to allegations on prisoner abuse at Abu Ghraib prison in Iraq and otherwise the manner in which the Department of Defense and specific…

In a Pentagon briefing, Acting Army Secretary Les Brownlee and General Richard Cody announced the cancellation of the Comanche helicopter program for the Army. They said that the aircraft wa…

Witnesses testified about issues facing the U.S. Army. Among the topics they addressed were morale issues facing troops deployed in Iraq, personnel and retention issues, and operations in Ir…

Witnesses testified regarding efforts by the U.S.-led coalition to restore peace, freedom, security, and dignity to the people of Iraq. Most praised the accomplishments of the coalition to d…

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…