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Despite Cuts, Fort Knox's Iconic Status Endures
active duty combat brigades to 33 from 45. The cuts will reduce the size of the Army from about 570,000 in the midst of the Iraq war down to 490,000, which includes personnel in units that support the brigades. For some posts, that means the loss of a
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Despite Cuts, Fort Knox's Iconic Status Endures
active duty combat brigades to 33 from 45. The cuts will reduce the size of the Army from about 570,000 in the midst of the Iraq war down to 490,000, which includes personnel in units that support the brigades. For some posts, that means the loss of a
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Bombs in Iraq Kill 15 at Checkpoint and Funeral
manned by members of the Sahwa, who are Sunni militiamen that joined forces with U.S. troops to fight al-Qaida during the Iraq War . They remain on the Shiite-led central government's payroll for security forces, making them an occasional target for
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Sikorsky Cuts Jobs, Cites Weak Military Spending
The rest are in eight other states. Sikorsky, which is based in Stratford, Conn., is best known for its Black Hawk helicopter, a work horse in Afghanistan and, before that, in the Iraq war . It also makes helicopters for commercial use.
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Murder Conviction Against Marine Overturned
conviction Wednesday against a Camp Pendleton Marine in one of the most significant cases against American troops from the Iraq war . The Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces threw out the conviction of Sgt. Lawrence Hutchins III of Plymouth, Mass
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Iraq War Vet Pleads Guilty in Wife's Death
An Iraq War veteran who initially pleaded insanity in the fatal shooting of his wife, a Milwaukee-area police officer, instead changed
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Artists, Activists Unite at Bradley Manning Trial
activists for peace and social issues in the Washington area. They often carpool to the trial and eat lunch together at the PX. Peace activist and artist Leah Brown says Manning is being persecuted for exposing ugly truths about the war in Iraq .
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Bigger Posts Absorb Cuts as Army Downsizes
largest branch is trimming itself by 14 percent over the next six years, from a high of about 570,000 during the peak of the Iraq war to 490,000. Besides cutting the brigades themselves, which number roughly 3,500 to 5,000 troops apiece, the Army will
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Army to Cut Brigades at 10 US Bases
announcement is expected Tuesday afternoon. The Army is being reduced in size from a high of about 570,000 during the peak of the Iraq war to 490,000 as part of efforts to cut the budget and reflect the country's military needs as the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan
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Immigration Reform Moves Forward, Massachusetts Goes To The Polls And Snowden Stays Put (The Note)
ECONOMICS 101: MEET THE STUDENTS WHO WILL PAY IF CONGRESS MISSES STUDENT LOAN DEADLINE. Brandon Anderson, a 28-year-old Iraq war veteran, is in pursuit of the American dream. After spending five years in the military and two more at a community college
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Hatreds Between Sunnis, Shiites Abound in Mideast
politics is needed. ——— IRAQ If Syria's war has raised the region's sectarian hatreds, the war in Iraq played a big role in unleashing them. After the U.S.-led invasion toppled Saddam Hussein in 2003, the long-oppressed
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Sunday Spotlight: Rep. Tulsi Gabbard
week's "Sunday Spotlight" shines on a freshman congresswoman with a unique resume. Rep. Tulsi Gabbard (D-Hawaii) is an Iraq war veteran, the first Hindu member of Congress, and the youngest woman serving in Congress, at age 32. Gabbard told ABC's
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'This Week' Sunday Exclusive: NSA Director Gen. Keith Alexander
Steven Rattner . Plus, in our Sunday Spotlight, Rep. Tulsi Gabbard , D-Hawaii, the youngest woman in Congress and an Iraq War veteran, discusses the role of women in combat. See the whole political picture, Sunday on "This Week." Like "This Week
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Sunday Spotlight: Rep. Tulsi GabbardThe youngest woman in Congress and Iraq War veteran on the role of women in combat.
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United States Ready to Arm Syrian Rebelsemphatically, no boots on the ground in syria. But I do think many americans worry about that slippery slope. We were at war in iraq for nearly ten years, although we were told it would be over in no time. And we are still in afghanistan after nearly 12
do think many americans worry about that slippery slope. We were at war in iraq for nearly ten years, although we were told it would be over in no time. And we are still in afghanistan after -
President Obama Makes Historic Speech in Germanydecade. America's been at war. That much is now changed. Overlooked the five years since all I spoke here in Berlin. The Iraq War is no. war is coming to an end. Osama bin Laden is no Our efforts against al-Qaeda. And given these changes last month
Overlooked the five years since all I spoke here in Berlin. The Iraq War is no. -- war is coming to an end. Osama bin Laden is no -- Our efforts against al-Qaeda. -- -- And -
Prince Harry Visits Landmine Exhibit on Capitol Hillwe're seeing. Now veterans of the Iraq war in the Afghanistan war actually running course they became a little bit during the Iraq War especially early on in the decision to feelings over the over the decision to go to war on Iraq . Look at this Jeff I don't know if
to public service and -- service we're seeing. Now veterans of the Iraq war in the Afghanistan war actually running for office in America running for the House of Representatives the senate and running for otherGreat Britain of course they became -- a little bit during the Iraq War especially early on in the decision to go to war. In 2003 but. The in the diplomatic relations -- really not be -
Digital Report: President Obama Delivers National Security Speechof Afghanistan but then shifted our focus and began a new war in Iraq . this Significant consequences for fight against al-Qaeda relentlessly targeted. All qaeda's leadership. We ended the war in Iraq . And brought nearly a 150000 troops We pursued a new strategy
out of Afghanistan but then shifted our focus and began a new war in Iraq . -- this -- Significant consequences for fight against al-Qaeda. Our standing in the world and to this day our interests in achange its course. We relentlessly targeted. All qaeda's leadership. We ended the war in Iraq . And brought nearly a 150000 troops -- We pursued a new strategy in Afghanistan. Then -- -- start training of Afghan forces. -
Obama Details National Security Personal Changesof my presidency. From forging a new national security strategy rooted in our economic strength here at home to ending the war in Iraq . Here the White House Tom oversaw the operation that led us to bin He's helped keep our transition on track as we wind
strategy rooted in our economic strength here at home to ending the war in Iraq . Here the White House Tom oversaw the operation that led us to bin -- He's helped keep our transition on track as -
Chuck Hagel: Effects of Sexual Misconduct 'Ripple Far and Wide'better today is emerge. This army today is emerging and in many ways recovery. It's recovering from more than a decade of war in Iraq and Afghanistan. During what has been the longest period of sustained combat an American history. The ground forces have
in many ways recovery. It's recovering from more than a decade of war in Iraq and Afghanistan. During what has been the longest period of sustained combat an American history. The ground forces have shouldered -- very
