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Archives for March, 2009

Iraq Mission Became Life’s Mission

Posted on 2009 under Military, Operations In Iraq, US_Military | No Comment

31 Mar

They learned the civilian trade that they now pursue with a passion -- and compassion -- in a place often characterized by violence. Ryan Sawyer and Ben Lichtenwalner were assigned to the 4th Marine Logistics Group, Headquarters Company, Marietta, Ga., when they were separately called up to work, not in the fields for which they had trained, but in mortuary affairs.

Out of his 4th point of contact

Posted on 2009 under Blogs, Military, Operations In Afghanistan, US_Military | No Comment

31 Mar

Yep, that is where this guy (http://tpmcafe.talkingpointsmemo.com/talk/blogs/destor23/2009/03/the-war-in-afghanistan-was-and.php) is talking from. He claims that he ” supported the war back in 2001″. What does that mean, supported? Did he send the government a check? Did he send care packages so he could at least support the troops. And how does he define occupation. The last time I checked, Afghanistan has a standing government and political process.

Ironically he lists his location as NYC, and claims that we had a choice to wage war in Afghanistan. I am guessing either his memory does not go beyond 7 years or he did not live there in 2001.

Officials Say Tattoo Ban Helps Marines

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31 Mar

In March 2007, the Corps banned "full-sleeve tattoos," which cover all of a Marine’s arms or legs. "We feel with this policy, we’re gonna set Marines up for when they get out so they can get a job somewhere," Kent said.

Officials Say Tattoo Ban Helps Marines

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31 Mar

In March 2007, the Corps banned "full-sleeve tattoos," which cover all of a Marine’s arms or legs. "We feel with this policy, we’re gonna set Marines up for when they get out so they can get a job somewhere," Kent said.

Navy’s ‘Career Intermission’ Plan Launched

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31 Mar

The Navy posted on Monday the official start of its "Career Intermission Pilot Program," in which officers and enlisted sailors can apply to leave the active-duty service for one to three years and then return to their career path exactly where they left off.

Navy’s ‘Career Intermission’ Plan Launched

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31 Mar

The Navy posted on Monday the official start of its "Career Intermission Pilot Program," in which officers and enlisted sailors can apply to leave the active-duty service for one to three years and then return to their career path exactly where they left off.

Clinton Offers Olive Branch to Taliban

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31 Mar

Afghan President Hamid Karzai and U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton reached out to Taliban fighters who reject al-Qaida and pressed for help in strengthening Afghanistan's security forces. Clinton said most of the Taliban fighters have allied with anti-government forces "out of desperation" rather than commitment.

Clinton Offers Olive Branch to Taliban

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31 Mar

Afghan President Hamid Karzai and U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton reached out to Taliban fighters who reject al-Qaida and pressed for help in strengthening Afghanistan's security forces. Clinton said most of the Taliban fighters have allied with anti-government forces "out of desperation" rather than commitment.

Expert Says North Korea has Several Nukes

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31 Mar

North Korea is believed to have several nuclear warheads that could be mounted on a missile, an international security expert said Tuesday ahead of a rocket launch that regional powers suspect will test weapon delivery technology.

Expert Says North Korea has Several Nukes

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31 Mar

North Korea is believed to have several nuclear warheads that could be mounted on a missile, an international security expert said Tuesday ahead of a rocket launch that regional powers suspect will test weapon delivery technology.
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