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PRE-INAUGURATION CHAT - U.S. Navy Rear Adm. Earl Gay, deputy chairman of the Armed Forces Inaugural Committee, meets U.S. President-elect Barack Obama in Washington, D.C., Jan. 8, 2008. AFIC carries on a tradition, which dates back more than 200 years, of honoring the new commander in chief by providing military ceremonial support to inaugurations.DoD photo by U.S. Coast Guard Petty Officer 1st Class Kyle Niemi
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MILITARY NEWS

 MILITARY NEWS 

Defense Department to Develop Cyber Testbed
The Defense Department is developing a national “cyber range” to test cybersecurity technology and reduce the vulnerability of government computer systems to networks attacks. Story

NATIONAL GUARD

 NATIONAL GUARD 

Alaska National Guardsmen Save 167 Lives in 2008
The men and women of the Alaska National Guard are credited with saving 167 lives around the world in 2008. Story

FACE OF DEFENSE

 FACE OF DEFENSE 

Guardsman Survives Crash To Win Bobsled Event
Despite rolling his truck on a snowy road while driving to the 2009 U.S. National Bobsled Championships, Vermont Guardsman John Napier won the two-man crown in Lake Placid, N.Y. Story

AROUND THE SERVICES

 AROUND THE SERVICES 
• Army Aviators Train to Work Harder, Smarter
• Parris Island to Host 2009 Marine Shooting Intramurals
• Navy Names New Submarine After Virginia Senator
• McChord Air Force Base Spouse Program Earns Praise

TOP NEWS

 TOP NEWS 

Obama Names New CIA, Intelligence Nominees
President-elect Barack Obama has announced his choices for the nation’s new top intelligence official and CIA chief. Story
• Obama Nominates Four to Key Defense Jobs

Petraeus Shares Views for Afghan Peace
Peace and stability in Afghanistan are incomplete without improving relations among the country and its neighbors, the top U.S. military commander in the region said. Story

Department Commits to Best Stress Care
The Defense Department is deeply committed to providing the best care possible for military members with post-traumatic stress disorder, Pentagon Press Secretary Geoff Morrell said.  Story

New Year Opens With Iraq Milestones
Iraq has witnessed “some remarkable milestones” already this month, with more on the horizon, Pentagon Press Secretary Geoff Morrell said. Story
• Nuclear Panel Proposes Changes at Pentagon
• Gates' Priorities Migrate With Administration

INAUGURATION

 INAUGURATION 

Mounted Color Guard to Ride in Parade
Photo: Mounted Color Guard
Troopers of the 1st Infantry Division Commanding General’s Mounted Color Guard will ride in the presidential inaugural parade.  Story

IRAQ NEWS

 IRAQ NEWS 

Coalition Ensures Employment for ‘Sons’

The coalition will follow through with its commitment to place members of “Sons of Iraq, ” a civilian security group, into permanent jobs.  Story
• Iraqi, U.S. Forces Seize Weapons Stockpiles

AFGHANISTAN NEWS

 AFGHANISTAN NEWS 

Afghan Media Gain Insight Into Mission
Afghan journalists are ganining a better understanding of coalition operations, including close-air support, through coordinated "media days."  Story
• Coalition Forces Target Bomb Networks

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