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July 29, 2020

Senate cancels hearing for Trump nominee after outrage over alleged racism

The Senate Committee on Armed Services canceled a nomination hearing for Anthony J. Tata after outrage over his alleged racism.
September 11, 2015

President Obama to observe 9/11 with visit to Fort Meade

NEW YORK (AP) — After years as a private commemoration, the anniversary of Sept. 11 at ground zero now also…
July 15, 2015

Transgender military member 'pumped' about Pentagon decision to lift ban

theGRIO REPORT - Sgt. Shane Ortega says he is "pumped" about the future now that the Department of Defense has…
January 14, 2014

Head Start gets cash infusion in new federal budget

(AP) - Top lawmakers on Capitol Hill Monday unveiled a $1.1 trillion spending bill funding the so-called discretionary budgets of…
September 13, 2013

Black victim of sexual assault in the military speaks out

theGRIO REPORT - It’s taken her decades to talk openly about being raped, and the discussion still triggers a flood…
February 12, 2013

Senate panel approves Chuck Hagel for Pentagon chief

WASHINGTON (AP) - A bitterly divided Senate panel on Tuesday voted to approve President Barack Obama's nomination of Chuck Hagel…
January 28, 2013

Barack Obama's historic transformation of the American military

OPINION - Just days into his second term, President Obama has reinforced his legacy; he will be remembered for transforming…
January 23, 2013

Pentagon chief Panetta to open combat roles to women in US military

WASHINGTON (AP) - Senior defense officials say Pentagon chief Leon Panetta is removing the military's ban on women serving in…
January 14, 2013

Obama’s fitness put to test at Pentagon clinic

WASHINGTON (AP) - President Barack Obama underwent a fitness test at a Pentagon health clinic on Saturday as part of…
January 7, 2013

Why Obama is picking Chuck Hagel for defense secretary

ANALYSIS - Chuck Hagel is a conservative on most issues and his selection allows President Obama, like with his first…
August 2, 2012

More US military aid to Africa as terrorism grows

WASHINGTON (AP) - Growing concerns about persistent terrorist threats from splintered al-Qaida groups across Africa have triggered an increase in…
January 14, 2011

Pentagon official: MLK would support Iraq, Afghan wars

At a Pentagon commemoration of King's accomplishments, DOD General Counsel Jeh Johnson said that today's wars are in line with…
September 11, 2010

Obama commemorates 9/11 with appeal for tolerance

WASHINGTON (AP) - "We will not sacrifice the liberties we cherish or hunker down behind walls of suspicion and mistrust,"…
May 25, 2010

‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ repeal vote expected soon

WASHINGTON (AP) - A White House-approved proposal to repeal the ban against gays serving openly in the military is expected…
May 5, 2010

Pentagon ‘cautiously optimistic’ on Afghan war

WASHINGTON (AP) - There are encouraging signs and momentum in the once-stalemated war in Afghanistan, two top Pentagon officials said…
April 13, 2010

African-American expected to be named US Commander in Iraq

WASHINGTON (AP) - The senior U.S. general in Iraq since 2008, Gen. Ray Odierno, will be succeeded by Lt. Gen.…
September 11, 2009

Victims’ families prepare for 9/11 tributes

VIDEO -- Families carrying photos of lost loved ones streamed into a plaza near ground zero on Friday...