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Gates, Mullen thank Bush for commitment to troops

Gates, Mullen thank Bush for commitment to troops

The top Defense Department leaders honored President George W. Bush Tuesday at a farewell ceremony for his deep commitment to the men and women in uniform and their families and the trust he instilled as he led them through challenging times. View Article

at Texas installation

at Texas installation

s year-long focus on the noncommissioned officer corps during a media event on Fort Bliss, Texas, Monday. View Article

Afghan security training

Afghan security training

– Sgt. Aaron Duncan, Alpha Company, 201st Brigade Support Battalion, explains a traffic control point to the Afghan Security Guards. View Image

Soldiers field-test MRAPs, X-Bots, Boomerangs in Iraq

Soldiers field-test MRAPs, X-Bots, Boomerangs in Iraq

Operation Iraqi Freedom is helping create a whole new way of fielding force protection products beginning with the mine-resistant ambush protected vehicle which has saved lives and greatly reduced combat injuries to Soldiers on patrol. View Article

Government extends workplace smoking ban

Government extends workplace smoking ban

In late December of 2008, the General Services Administration published a bulletin that canceled and replaced the existing federal workplace smoking policy, and imposed further smoking bans in and around federal facilities. View Article

Army Spotlight

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2009 -- Year of the Noncommissioned Officer
With more than 200 years of service, the U.S. Army's Noncommissioned Officer Corps has distinguished itself as the world's most accomplished group of military professionals.

Army Quote

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Tough choices are never easy, but they are inevitable. The question I leave you with is this-in a dangerous world, in an era of persistent engagement, when we are unlikely to have a year or two to get ready to respond, how can we sustain our readiness?

Nelson Ford, former Under Secretary of the Army speaking during his farewell address Jan. 5, 2009

Related Link: Excerpt from Mr. Nelson Ford's Farewell Address


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