| Gates Can Accept 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' Amendment Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates can accept a proposed congressional amendment overturning the ban on gay men and lesbians serving in the military, but would prefer that lawmakers wait until the department completes a review to assess its full impact, Pentagon Press Secretary Geoff Morrell said. defense.gov |
Desk-bound helo pilot provides critical skills during drawdown Two-wheel landings on snowy Afghan ridgetops are more exciting, but managing the exodus of a 4,000-strong brigade during the drawdown of U.S. forces in Iraq provides its own challenges for one desk-bound helicopter pilot with 82nd Airborne Division. army.mil |
Army crafts tailorable tactical wheeled vehicle acquisition strategy The U.S. Army has released its tactical wheeled vehicles acquisition strategy report to Congress, calling for a tailorable approach to vehicle procurement to include new buys and repair, sustainment and recapitalization of the existing fleet. army.mil |
House Reviews Quality of Military Off-duty Education This year, an estimated 380,000 soldiers, sailors, airmen and Marines will receive $580 million in tuition-assistance funding. defense.gov |
Afghan, Coalition Forces Target Insurgents Numerous insurgents were killed or captured during partnered operations conducted by Afghan and coalition forces in various provinces. defense.gov |