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December 26, 2013

President Obama signs sweeping defense bill

HONOLULU (AP) — President Barack Obama has signed into law a comprehensive defense bill that cracks down on sexual assault…
December 23, 2013

South Sudan violence may prompt US military intervention

theGRIO REPORT - A senior defense official tells NBC News that about 150 U.S. marines have been moved from Moron,…
November 12, 2013

President Obama lunches with US service members at Irish pub

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama made an unannounced trip out for lunch with members of the military...
October 1, 2013

Obama addresses military as gov't shuts down

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama is telling members of the military he'll work to get Congress to re-open the…
July 5, 2013

Obamas thank troops during White House barbecue

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama is noting that it's not just the nation's birthday, it's his daughter Malia's, too...
June 8, 2013

Michael T. Harrison reprimanded: Army suspends general linked to sex-assault probe

WASHINGTON (AP) - A two-star general who commands U.S. Army forces in Japan has been suspended from his duties for…
June 4, 2013

'Black Bodies In Propaganda: The Art Of The War Poster', TV host's black war posters focus of US exhibit

PHILADELPHIA (AP) - A new exhibit created by a University of Pennsylvania professor and host of a popular public television…
February 22, 2013

Chuck Hagel has enough support for US defense secretary

WASHINGTON (AP) - Chuck Hagel secured the necessary votes for the U.S. Senate to confirm him to be the next…
February 13, 2013

African-American Civil War soldiers finally recognized at Cleveland site

theGRIO REPORT - More than 100 black war veterans will finally be recognized at a site in downtown Cleveland that…
February 12, 2013

Obama to announce 34K troops to return from Afghanistan in 1 year

WASHINGTON (AP) - President Barack Obama will announce in his State of the Union address that 34,000 U.S. troops will…
February 7, 2013

Black pride in Obama shouldn’t silence dissent on drone policy

OPINION - Our community's near solidarity in support of the president is probably only exceeded by our collective disdain for…
January 24, 2013

Obama expresses support for US women in combat

WASHINGTON (AP) - Allowing women to serve in combat roles will strengthen the U.S. military's ability to win wars, Defense…
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…
November 13, 2012

General William 'Kid' Ward demoted for lavish travel, spending

WASHINGTON (AP) - Defense Secretary Leon Panetta has demoted the former head of U.S. Africa Command who was accused of…
September 26, 2012

Is African-American obesity affecting diversity in the US military?

theGRIO REPORT - The percentage of age-eligible civilians exceeding the weight and fat standards for admission into United States Military…
August 15, 2012

William Ward, African-American four-star general, under investigation for spending

WASHINGTON (AP) - A four-star Army general who was the first head of the new U.S. Africa Command is under…
June 21, 2012

African-Americans played pivotal role in War of 1812

In celebrating the bicentennial of the War of 1812, many historians have said that remembering the pivotal role African Americans…
April 30, 2012

Sgt. Major Teresa King, 1st female US Army boss, fights removal

COLUMBIA, South Carolina (AP) - The first woman to command the U.S. Army's drill sergeant training took legal action Monday…
March 24, 2012

Life after combat still an uphill struggle for veterans

theGRIO REPORT - Veterans can find it difficult to get hired because some employers worry their skills do not translate…
March 11, 2012

US soldier kills 16 Afghans, deepening crisis

BALANDI, Afghanistan (AP) - An American soldier opened fire on villagers near his base in southern Afghanistan Sunday and killed…