Mullen says WikiLeaks founder may have blood on his hands

Pentagon leaders Thursday promised a thorough investigation into the release of 91,000 pages of sensitive military documents to the website WikiLeaks.org, saying the security breach will force changes in operational tactics and intelligence gathering in Afghanistan.

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Task force report says suicides linked to lack of leadership, discipline

“Atrophied” leadership has led to more high-risk behavior among soldiers and ultimately more soldiers committing suicide, according to a blunt report the service released Thursday.

14:31 July 29, 2010

Searching for answers after a soldier's suicide

Army suicide study to survey 400,000

Only 20 percent of eligible vets have received retroactive stop-loss pay

The end of the retroactive stop-loss pay program is fast approaching, but in the nine months the program has been in effect only a small fraction of eligible troops have applied for compensation.

14:28 July 29, 2010

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As many as 6,600 Arlington graves mixed up, investigation finds

Estimates of the number of graves potentially affected by mix-ups at Arlington National Cemetery grew to as many as 6,600 on Thursday, as the cemetery's former superintendent blamed his staff and a lack of resources for the scandal that forced his ouster. John Metzler, who ran the famous military burial ground for 19 years, said he accepts "full responsibility" for the problems.

Vice President Biden says Afghan policy still developing

Vice President Biden said that it is "much too premature" to judge the Obama administration's policy in Afghanistan, but he said this week's release of classified war documents increased public skepticism.

U.S. keeps pressure on Iraq to form new government

Officials: Second U.S. sailor's body recovered in Afghanistan

A second U.S. Navy sailor who went missing in a dangerous part of eastern Afghanistan was found dead and his body recovered, a senior U.S. military official and Afghan officials said Thursday.

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Official: Pentagon focusing on 'main suspect' in Afghanistan leak

Reference to missile-downed helicopter in leaked Afghanistan reports highlights a threat

U.S. military scrutinizes leaks for risks to Afghans

Army private charged in earlier leak had access to latest WikiLeak papers

WikiLeaks founder defends publication of war documents amid Obama concern

Document leak part of U.S. plot, says Pakistani ex-general

Afghan president asks why allies won't act on Pakistan

Resurgence of Taliban in northern Afghanistan strains NATO troops

Taliban access to missiles a worry

Dutch troops to leave Afghanistan

House lawmakers, citing corruption, may block $4 billion in aid to Afghanistan

Judge in Norfolk ponders sending men to Afghanistan

Sailor missing in Afghanistan is from West Seattle

Arab League backs Palestinians on restarting talks

Militants kill 7 policemen, soldiers in Baghdad

Israel razes homes in Bedouin village

Iran ready to resolve dispute over nuclear program, with conditions

Rain slows search for 152 dead in Pakistan plane crash

In Iraq, U.S. sees signs of 'what winning looks like'

Iran leader: U.S. to attack two Middle East countries

Al-Qaida No. 2 slams France's ban on Islamic veils

Israel and Jordan talk peace in the Middle East

Spanish judge issues arrest warrants for 3 U.S. soldiers

House takes hard line on Humvees

Booted gays consider service after DADT

Survivors fast-tracked for stop-loss pay

Online scams target lonely hearts with troops' photos

Wii Air Force: Will gamer gloves help fly combat jets?

IRAN: Ahmadinejad slams Paul the 'psychic' octopus

Iran ready to resolve dispute over nuclear program, with conditions

Photographer shot dead as bride, groom pose with guns

Australia caves offer tour in Klingon

Court awards plaintiffs in Futenma noise suit

NAHA, Okinawa — A Japanese appeals court agreed with plaintiffs in a noise suit Thursday, calling Marine Corps Air Station Futenma the “most dangerous air base in the world.”
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Misawa security forces learn new tactics for effective emergency response 11:46 July 28, 2010
Environmental report has military looking at slowing Guam buildup 11:10 July 28, 2010
Combat jets complete U.S.-Korea exercise 09:54 July 28, 2010
U.S., S. Korea aim to strike the right tone as exercise kicks off 09:37 July 28, 2010

Environmental report has military looking at slowing Guam buildup

But putting the brakes on moving 8,600 U.S. Marines from Okinawa to Guam might hinge on additional approval from the Japanese government and other scenarios not specifically outlined in the military’s final environmental impact statement on the project.
11:10 July 28, 2010
Collision suspected as cause of damage to Japanese tanker
U.S.: Drills sent 'clear message' to N. Korea 22:56 July 28, 2010
Worst floods in a decade in China, 30,000 trapped 20:43 July 28, 2010
Travel magazine names Bangkok world's top city 13:07 July 28, 2010

Ariz. appeals order blocking parts of immigration law

Republican Gov. Jan Brewer called a judge's decision halting the law "a bump in the road," and hundreds of protesters marched on the office of Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio.
First female strike group commander takes over 15:23 July 29, 2010
Four airmen killed in plane crash at Alaska military base 10:23 July 29, 2010
Before the CIA, there was the Pond 13:29 July 29, 2010
Army suicide study to survey 400,000 servicemembers 16:10 July 28, 2010

Overseas military spending comes under congressional scrutiny 13:53 July 27, 2010
Young Army officer mourned at ceremony 09:59 July 27, 2010
Ramstein grad named National Merit scholar 08:11 July 27, 2010
Army training to focus more on 'hybrid threats' 11:32 July 26, 2010
Tech Expo continues in Germany 10:25 July 26, 2010
Special Operations Command Europe leader named 09:52 July 26, 2010
AFN to begin airing popular HBO series for mature audiences 08:30 July 24, 2010
AFN to broadcast Papa Roach concert live 07:36 July 24, 2010
U.S. to step up efforts to train, equip African peacekeepers in Somalia 07:08 July 24, 2010
U.S. Army's presence in Poland most significant since World War II 06:35 July 24, 2010

Court awards plaintiffs in Futenma noise suit 09:50 July 29, 2010
Misawa security forces learn new tactics for effective emergency response 11:46 July 28, 2010
Environmental report has military looking at slowing Guam buildup 11:10 July 28, 2010
Combat jets complete U.S.-Korea exercise 09:54 July 28, 2010
U.S., S. Korea aim to strike the right tone as exercise kicks off 09:37 July 28, 2010
General: Lethal U.S. airpower ready to defend ally against North Korean threats 07:39 July 28, 2010
Team to search Tarawa for MIA remains 04:44 July 28, 2010
Kadena switching to DBIDS base access system 23:01 July 27, 2010
Overseas military spending comes under congressional scrutiny 13:53 July 27, 2010
Officials predict success of U.S.-South Korea exercise could be tough to gauge 09:40 July 27, 2010

Pacific Sportsblog

Dave Ornauer on AFN radio, July 29, 2010

Stars and Stripes sports reporter Dave Ornauer talks about the upcoming weekend in Pacific sports.
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What do you think: Was WikiLeaks irresponsible?

Pentagon officials blasted the website on Thursday, saying the founder and his source may have blood on their hands. Was releasing the mountain of sensitive reports the right decision?
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House passes VA budget for 2011 (and 2012)

Veterans Affairs officials would see a 10 percent jump in funding next year under the plan. More money will go into veterans care, mental health research, homeless vet aid.
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Renteria, Pope AFB make SSAA Military Worlds history

Ex-PACAF star Renteria's Pope AFB team becomes first military team to win two straight SSAA Military Worlds tournaments
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Salute to 8th Army softball tournament champions

AFSOCK men, Casey women, Yongsan senior men capture crowns in 8th Army softball tournaments at Yongsan Garrison
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Five Korea soldiers head to All-Army women's softball camp

All-Army vets Bangi, Taylor of Area I headline five Korea selections to women's All-Army softball tryout camp next month.