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USAREUR commander outlines transformation for reservists

About 29,000 to 31,000 soldiers will remain in Europe in seven enduring communities after the Army completes its force transformation over the next three years, the commander of U.S. Army Europe told reservists Sunday with the 7th Civil Support Command.

13:09 May 20, 2012
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Special ceremony for a special bugle call, the mournful Taps

Honoring the fallen, and the tune that calls them to rest: Buglers and trumpeters gather at Arlington National Cemetery to mark the 150th anniversary of the composition of Taps. In a touching moment, they fanned out so that the haunting notes came from all quarters of the vast cemetery.

08:20 May 20, 2012
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Obama: NATO shifting to help peace in Afghanistan

The NATO alliance that has fought for a decade in Afghanistan is helping that nation shift toward stability and peace, but there will be "hard days ahead," President Barack Obama said Sunday as alliance leaders insisted the fighting coalition will remain effective despite France's plans to yank combat troops out early.

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Panetta to confront Pakistan on transport charges

Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta heads to this weekend's NATO summit prepared to confront Pakistan over what he considers price-gouging for transport of supplies to Afghanistan and hoping for a "consensus" among allies over the war effort.

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Navy commissions the high-tech USS San Diego

The $1.3-billion ship is billed as the most technologically advanced of any in its class in the U.S. Navy, with stealth capability and a state-of-the-art communications system.

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Midshipmen describe smooth transition from 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell'

Eight months after the repeal, midshipmen both gay and straight describe a quiet but significant transformation at the U.S. Naval Academy. Gay midshipmen are seeking recognition for a student club. Last month, for the first time, faculty members and staff attended an off-campus dinner that had been organized secretly every year by and for gay midshipmen.

 

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