Military Operations
Former military and Defense Department officials testified at a hearing on proposals to increase the effectiveness of military operations. The witnesses gave suggestions for modernization an…
955 viewsFormer military and Defense Department officials testified at a hearing on proposals to increase the effectiveness of military operations. The witnesses gave suggestions for modernization an…
955 viewsAir Force Secretary Donley reacted to the findings of the investigation into the mishandling of service members remains at the Dover Air Force Base mortuary.
2,199 viewsMichael Donley and General Norton Schwartz briefed the media on their strategic choices and budget priorities for the Air Force.
362 viewsDefense Department officials testified on adding the National Guard bureau chief to the Joint Chiefs Staff.
2,330 viewsThe Joint Chiefs of Staff representing the four major military services appeared before the House Armed Services Committee to speak against additional defense cuts or sequestration. They sai…
372 viewsArmy, Air Force, Navy and Marines chiefs testified on the progress toward implementing the “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” repeal law allowing gays and lesbians in the military. In their remarks the…
514 viewsArmy, Air Force, Navy and Marines chiefs testified on the progress toward implementing the “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” repeal law allowing gays and lesbians in the military. In their remarks the…
911 viewsMilitary 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…
2,123 viewsAir Force generals and leaders spoke about future challenges facing the service and developing long-term strategies and operational missions involving air power. Mr. Dunn moderated the discu…
503 viewsActing Air Force Secretary Donley and Chief of Staff General Schwartz spoke to reporters and answered questions about Air Force operations and several challenges the Air Force had been addre…
202 viewsThe Senate Armed Services Committee held a confirmation hearing on the nominations of Michael B. Donley to be secretary of the Air Force, General Norton A. Schwartz for reappointment to the …
1,103 viewsDefense Department officials talked about military personnel needs, including troop rotations in Iraq and Afghanistan and mobilization of the Army’s Individual Ready Reserve. Rep. Hunter des…
898 viewsMilitary officials testified about troop rotation in Iraq. Among the topics they addressed were training for theater operations, tour lengths, joint force operations, and logistics. General …
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