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Pentagon working to implement Obama's repeal of policy on gays
January 28, 2010 12:59 PM
The Pentagon says it's working on a plan for ending the military's "don't ask, don't tell" policy that bars gays and lesbians from serving openly in the military. In Wednesday night's State of the Union address, President Barack Obama urged Congress to repeal the ban, saying it's "the right... more » -
Fort Carson soldier dies in Afghanistan
January 20, 2010 2:20 PM
The Defense Department says a Fort Carson soldier has been killed in Afghanistan. The Pentagon says 19-year-old Spc. Robert Donevski of Sun City, Ariz., died Saturday from wounds he suffered when insurgents attacked his unit with small-arms fire in Abad, Afghanistan. Donevski was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 12th Infantry... more » -
House OKs new national cemetery in Southern Colorado
November 2, 2009 6:46 PM
The U.S. House of Representatives has approved a bill to create a new national cemetery in Southern Colorado. The bill still has to go before the Senate. The legislation passed Monday would place a new national veterans cemetery in the Pikes Peak region. Rep. John Salazar of Colorado says that... more » -
McHugh sworn in as Army secretary
September 21, 2009 12:59 PM
Former Republican congressman John McHugh has been sworn in as the new secretary of the Army. President Barack Obama named McHugh to the Army's top civilian spot in June. But his nomination was blocked by the two Kansas senators over the prospect of Guantanamo detainees being sent to their home... more »
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