Posts Tagged ‘military’

Social media quickly alter diplomacy and military tactics

Social media quickly alter diplomacy and military tactics
From the ancient days when fires were lit to warn of encroaching enemies, communication technology has been a key to warfare. But in Iraq and Afghanistan , the immediacy of digital text and video is altering both on-the-ground tactics and diplomacy.

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The case against military intervention

The case against military intervention
As the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), France, the African Union (AU) and the United Nations (UN) continue to beat war drums over Cote D’Ivoire, they are pushing the country on a treacherous path to a precipice of war.

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Military: Ariz. shooting suspect failed drug test

Military: Ariz. shooting suspect failed drug test
Jared Loughner will make his first court appearance today at 4 p.m. (Eastern Standard Time).

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‘ReEntry’ finesses the appeals, hazards of a military lifestyle

‘ReEntry’ finesses the appeals, hazards of a military lifestyle
The bar is open in the cabaret-style Head Theater at Center Stage throughout the performance of “ReEntry,” but don’t expect it to be very busy. This interview-based play about the lives of Marine families – signing up, getting trained, dealing with battle, coping at home – keeps an iron grip on your…

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When It Comes to PTSD in the Military, Sexual Trauma Can Cause as Much Damage as Combat

When It Comes to PTSD in the Military, Sexual Trauma Can Cause as Much Damage as Combat
Post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD, continues to inflict a mental and physical toll on America’s soldiers, leaving physical, emotional and spiritual scars long after these veterans have left their posts in Iraq and Afghanistan.

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11th Annual Newman’s Own® Awards Recognize Eight Initiatives That Improve Quality of Life for Military

11th Annual Newman’s Own® Awards Recognize Eight Initiatives That Improve Quality of Life for Military
WESTPORT, Conn.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Non-profit/volunteer organizations receive Newman’s Own Awards totaling $75,000 at Pentagon Ceremony. All initiatives help improve the lives of current or former military personnel/families.

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David Isenberg: The GAO Transcripts, Part 23: PSC, What’s That? A U.S. Military Perspective

David Isenberg: The GAO Transcripts, Part 23: PSC, What’s That? A U.S. Military Perspective
This is the twenty third installment of the Government Accountability Office interview transcripts that were prepared pursuant to the July 2005 GAO report “Rebuilding Iraq:…

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