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VETERANS DAY

VA Secretary: America Keeps Lincoln's Promise to Veterans

As he prepares to observe his first Veterans Day as Veterans Affairs secretary, Dr. James B. Peake said he believes the United States is living up to Abraham Lincoln’s pledge to care for “him who has borne the battle, and his widow and his orphan.” Story

‘Phantom Thunder’ Honors Veterans

The roar of nearly 1,200 motorcycle engines split the morning air at Fort Hood, Texas, as soldiers and civilians in the “Phantom Thunder” motorcycle safety event started their ride to a veterans cemetery in Killeen to honor America's fallen. Story | Photos

Cemetery Honors Veterans of Eight Wars

The North Dakota Veterans Cemetery was built only 16 years ago by the state's National Guard, but the heroes entombed there date back to the country's earliest battles. Story

• Bush Salutes Troops' Sacrifice, Service

• Gates' Message Emphasizes Warrior Care

• Veterans Affairs Secretary Notes Progress

• Mullen Cites History in Message to Vets

• Redskins Sponsor Veterans Health Clinic

TOP NEWS

Cheney to VMI Students: U.S. Will Persevere to Defeat Terrorists

America will never waver in its task of defeating radical Islamic terrorism, Vice President Richard B. Cheney told a gathering of Virginia Military Institute cadets and alumni during his Nov. 8 visit to the military college in Lexington, Va. Story

Mullen: Nation Will Remember Sacrifice

The United States will remember the servicemembers who have made incredible sacrifices on the nation’s behalf, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff said during a troop-salute event in New York City. Story

Vice Chairman Salutes Wounded Warriors at Radio City Music Hall

Wounded warriors received recognition from Marine Gen. James E. Cartwright, vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, during a private "Salute to the Troops" viewing of Radio City Music Hall’s Christmas Spectacular. Story

• Ground Zero Stirs Soldiers' Emotions

AROUND THE SERVICES

• Army to Soldiers: 'Make a Movie, Save a Life'

• Adopt-a-Marine Program Begins for Holidays

• Navy Secretary Commissions USS Freedom

• First Students Graduate Raptor Basic Course

LATEST PHOTOS

MULLEN AT USO SALUTE - U.S Navy Adm. Mike Mullen, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, speaks at the USO Salute to Our Troops Gala at the American Museum of Natural History, New York, N.Y., Nov. 8, 2008. DoD photo by U.S. Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Chad J. McNeeley

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MILITARY NEWS

Recruiting Successes Continue in Fiscal 2009

Recruiting successes in fiscal 2008 continued into the first month of the new fiscal year, with all active and reserve components meeting or exceeding their October goals. Story

Lab Offers Last-Ditch Effort to Identify Missing

Analysts at a labratory in San Antonio examine artifacts such as belt buckles and boot soles to help in identifying servicemembers still listed as missing from the nation's wars. Story

• Two Gitmo Detainees Transferred to Algeria

WARRIOR CARE

National Mental Health Groups to Help Troops

Four major U.S. mental health groups have joined the network of professionals who donate an hour of their time each week to provide free mental health services to troops. Story

IRAQ NEWS

Sab al Bour Emerges from Darkness, Literally

As electrical services return to a small agricultural city in Iraq, coalition and community leaders, and citizens, hope that peace and stability will flourish. Story

• Coalition Dismantles Bomb Networks

AFGHANISTAN NEWS

Afghan Army Hosts First Command Post Exercise

The Afghan National Army reached a milestone Nov. 1 when it held its first six-day comannd post exercise. Story

• Officials Probe Civilian Casualty Claims

PENTAGON CHANNEL LIVE

FACE OF DEFENSE

Guardsman Succeeds on Battlefield, Gridiron

A member of the Utah National Guard’s 19th Special Forces Group has been honored with the Meritorious Service Medal during halftime of a Utah State University football game. Story

NATIONAL GUARD

South Dakota Guard Gears For Blizzard Response

Leaders of the South Dakota National Guard began preparing personnel and equipment last night to support the state's emergency response in the wake of a fall blizzard that began two days ago in the western part of the state. Story

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