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08/07/2009

AFPS Blog: New GI Bill Will Make Huge Impact      

If history is any guide, the new Post-9/11 GI Bill may be the most effective piece of legislation Congress ever has passed.

08/07/2009

Customer Input Drives Moving Company Selection      

The Defense Department is shifting the way it selects the civilian companies that move troops and defense civilians to new duty stations by focusing on customer service rather than cost.

08/07/2009

Commander Highlights Wing’s Combat Support      

The commander of one of the largest and most diverse wings in the Air Force highlighted the 379th Air Expeditionary Wing’s contributions to operations Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Freedom in a recent blogger's roundtable.

08/07/2009

Preston Discusses Issues, Goals With Soldiers in Iraq      

Sgt. Maj. of the Army Kenneth O. Preston discussed key concerns and possible solutions with soldiers during a visit to Camp Cropper, Iraq.

08/07/2009

Infantry Patrols Disrupt Insurgents, Aid Afghans  This story contains photos.    

U.S. Army soldiers assigned to the 4th Infantry Regiment's Company B, 1st Battalion based on Forward Operating Base Baylough have one mission: to disrupt enemy activities.

08/07/2009

Face of Defense: Personal Motto Drives Army Officer  This story contains photos.    

Army Lt. Col. Mary Cheyne's motto, “Make it happen,” enables her to conduct business every day in Afghanistan with focused determination.

08/07/2009

Global Strike Command Will Stress Nuclear Mission  This story contains photos.    

A key step in reinvigorating the Air Force’s nuclear deterrence mission will be made with the activation of the service’s Global Strike Command.

08/06/2009

Officials Work to Resolve 'Burn Pit' Smoke Issues      

As the military ramps up its program to identify health problems from "burn pit" smoke exposure, President Barack Obama has pledged to see that troops are protected and resulting ailments are treated.

08/06/2009

Mullen Describes Daunting, Complex Challenges      

The global financial crisis and other challenges facing the world today are the most daunting and complex in his lifetime, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff told a student leadership group.

08/06/2009

Iraqis Take Lead in Southern Iraq, General Says      

Iraqi soldiers and police serving in the southern part of their country are performing the lion’s share of security duties.

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