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General Petraeus to Leave Afghanistan by End of Year

General David Petraeus is expected to leave his post as commander of US troops in Afghanistan later this year. As the Pentagon looks to replace Petraeus, it is unknown who that person will be. And, whoever it may be will … Continue reading

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Iran Test-Fires Supersonic Anti-Warship Missile

Iran successfully test-fired a new surface-to-sea supersonic anti-warship ballistic missile. What they are calling the “Persian Gulf” is claimed to be capable of hitting warships and targets within a 300-kilometre range and has a warhead with 650 kilogram of explosives. … Continue reading

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Soldier Spotlight

Face of Defense: Brothers earn combat decorations By Sgt. Scott Davis, Regional Command East BAGRAM AIRFIELD, Afghanistan, Feb. 2, 2011 — Two brothers in the 101st Airborne Division were decorated for separate combat actions during their deployment to Afghanistan. One … Continue reading

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Soldier Spotlight

Soldier graduates at top of Marine sniper course By Staff Sgt. Amber Robinson SCHOFIELD BARRACKS, Hawaii — Marine snipers, by common knowledge, are some of the most renowned snipers in the U.S. militry, if not the world. When Soldiers from … Continue reading

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Soldier Spotlight

CSA presents Rakkasan Soldier with Silver Star for combat heroism Army Chief of Staff Gen. George W. Casey Jr., presented a Task Force Leader Rakkasan Soldier with a Silver Star Medal for combat heroism at a brief ceremony at Forward … Continue reading

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Soldier Spotlight

You’re right, it’s not a soldier, But it’s really cool and will definately be an advancement in technology that the soldiers will depoly with one day. Navy Sets New World Record with Electromagnetic Railgun Demonstration By Geoff Fein, Office of … Continue reading

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