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For more headlines on Breaking, National, Business, Finance, Sports and World News, visit our home page The US News.com http://www.theusnews.com/index.php/ct/10/id/187cf2a69985adcf/ en-us Sat, 04 Sep 2010 07:10:55 -0400 Sat, 04 Sep 2010 07:10:55 -0400 30 The American Islamic Forum for Democracy (AIFD) has asked the U.S. Army to deny Muslim soldier, Naser Abdo's request for conscientious objector status, accusing him of 'treason' and urging the military to punish him to the full extent of the Uniform Code of Military Justice. http://story.theusnews.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/187cf2a69985adcf/id/680738/cs/1/ Sat, 04 Sep 2010 03:30:03 -0400 ANI http://story.theusnews.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/187cf2a69985adcf/id/680738/cs/1/ A Muslim soldier, Naser Abdo, from Texas who joined the U.S. Army last year, has said that he wants to leave the military, claiming he is a conscientious objector because Islam is a peaceful religion and his God does "not give legitimacy to the war" in Afghanistan, Iraq or elsewhere. http://story.theusnews.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/187cf2a69985adcf/id/680514/cs/1/ Fri, 03 Sep 2010 09:10:11 -0400 ANI http://story.theusnews.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/187cf2a69985adcf/id/680514/cs/1/ US Defense Secretary Robert Gates is in the south of Afghanistan after touching down on Friday. http://story.theusnews.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/187cf2a69985adcf/id/680365/cs/1/ Fri, 03 Sep 2010 05:34:45 -0400 The US News.com http://story.theusnews.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/187cf2a69985adcf/id/680365/cs/1/ "Small victory,'' was all it said on the subject line of Karen Meredith's e-mail.But for the Silicon Valley military mom, who lost her son in the Iraq war, the decision this week by U.S. military base... http://story.theusnews.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/187cf2a69985adcf/id/38375322/ Sat, 04 Sep 2010 04:02:15 -0400 Oakland Tribune http://story.theusnews.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/187cf2a69985adcf/id/38375322/ Turkish military said that Turkish and U.S. military chiefs met and discussed military and regional issues in Ankara on Friday. Admiral Mike Mullen, the chairman of the U.S. Joint Chiefs of Staff (CJC... http://story.theusnews.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/187cf2a69985adcf/id/38372216/ Sat, 04 Sep 2010 03:22:34 -0400 World Bulletin http://story.theusnews.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/187cf2a69985adcf/id/38372216/ The Air Force Recruiting Service, the entity responsible for overseeing all U.S. Air Force recruitment in the country, is gaining a new commander. Brig. Gen. Balan R. Ayyar, formerly the military ass... http://story.theusnews.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/187cf2a69985adcf/id/38367620/ Fri, 03 Sep 2010 19:59:10 -0400 San Antonio Business Journal http://story.theusnews.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/187cf2a69985adcf/id/38367620/ By John D. BanusiewiczAmerican Forces Press Service KABUL, Afghanistan, Sept. 3, 2010 – Building Afghan security forces that are capable, professional and sustainable is going to take a long tim... http://story.theusnews.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/187cf2a69985adcf/id/38363976/ Fri, 03 Sep 2010 18:40:54 -0400 Defense Link http://story.theusnews.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/187cf2a69985adcf/id/38363976/ By John D. BanusiewiczAmerican Forces Press Service KABUL, Afghanistan, Sept. 3, 2010 – Progress in Afghanistan has been faster than expected in some respects, and not as far along in others, Ar... http://story.theusnews.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/187cf2a69985adcf/id/38363977/ Fri, 03 Sep 2010 18:40:51 -0400 Defense Link http://story.theusnews.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/187cf2a69985adcf/id/38363977/ KANDAHAR, Afghanistan: US Defense Secretary Robert Gates met US soldiers on Friday at the “tip of the spear” in the Taliban’s Afghan heartland as a pivotal surge of 30,000 extra troo... http://story.theusnews.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/187cf2a69985adcf/id/38363750/ Fri, 03 Sep 2010 18:40:34 -0400 The Daily Star http://story.theusnews.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/187cf2a69985adcf/id/38363750/ By Air Force Lt. Col. Ellen KrenkeAmerican Forces Press Service ARLINGTON, Va., Sept. 3, 2010 – Almost 1,100 National Guard members are on duty on the Southwest border performing a mission that ... http://story.theusnews.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/187cf2a69985adcf/id/38363047/ Fri, 03 Sep 2010 16:27:37 -0400 Defense Link http://story.theusnews.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/187cf2a69985adcf/id/38363047/                  The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.                  Spc. Justin B. Shoe... http://story.theusnews.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/187cf2a69985adcf/id/38363048/ Fri, 03 Sep 2010 16:27:37 -0400 DefenseLink http://story.theusnews.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/187cf2a69985adcf/id/38363048/ Two years after unveiling the Jetpack at the Oshkosh Airshow in the United States, Christchurch's Martin Aircraft Company is discussing possible military uses for its flying machine with the US Depart... http://story.theusnews.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/187cf2a69985adcf/id/38361038/ Fri, 03 Sep 2010 16:16:39 -0400 New Zealand Herald http://story.theusnews.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/187cf2a69985adcf/id/38361038/ Two years after unveiling the Jetpack at the Oshkosh Airshow in the United States, Christchurch's Martin Aircraft Company is discussing possible military uses for its flying machine with the US Depart... http://story.theusnews.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/187cf2a69985adcf/id/38360083/ Fri, 03 Sep 2010 16:15:56 -0400 New Zealand Herald http://story.theusnews.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/187cf2a69985adcf/id/38360083/ ATLANTA — The federal case against a Kuwait-based food supplier accused of defrauding the U.S. government of $68 million was dealt a stinging setback after a judge moved to block the charges. U... http://story.theusnews.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/187cf2a69985adcf/id/38360457/ Fri, 03 Sep 2010 15:30:21 -0400 Deseret News http://story.theusnews.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/187cf2a69985adcf/id/38360457/ recommended that fraud charges against the company not proceed because the indictment hadn't been properly served. Prosecutors then asked to have remaining charges dropped against Public Warehousin... http://story.theusnews.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/187cf2a69985adcf/id/38360329/ Fri, 03 Sep 2010 15:02:24 -0400 Morning Star http://story.theusnews.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/187cf2a69985adcf/id/38360329/ By Judith SnydermanEmerging Media, Defense Media Activity WASHINGTON, Sept. 3, 2010 – For hands-on medical professionals it is very difficult to stand back and watch others deliver care. Yet, th... http://story.theusnews.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/187cf2a69985adcf/id/38357400/ Fri, 03 Sep 2010 14:10:55 -0400 Defense Link http://story.theusnews.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/187cf2a69985adcf/id/38357400/ By Marine Corps Cpl. Ned JohnsonRegimental Combat Team 2 SANGIN, Afghanistan, Sept. 3, 2010 – Marine Corps Sgt. Dominick Valerio said he joined the military because the men in his family have al... http://story.theusnews.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/187cf2a69985adcf/id/38359981/ Fri, 03 Sep 2010 14:10:53 -0400 Defense Link http://story.theusnews.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/187cf2a69985adcf/id/38359981/ By Jim GaramoneAmerican Forces Press Service COMBAT OUTPOST SERANJAY, Afghanistan, Sept. 3, 2010 – Progress in Afghanistan must be gradual and slow to ensure it becomes permanent, Army Lt. Gen. ... http://story.theusnews.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/187cf2a69985adcf/id/38359982/ Fri, 03 Sep 2010 14:10:51 -0400 Defense Link http://story.theusnews.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/187cf2a69985adcf/id/38359982/ (AP) The U.S. Embassy in Turkey says six U.S. army post office personnel have been quarantined after handling a package containing a powdery substance at Istanbul's main airport. U.S. Embassy Spoke... http://story.theusnews.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/187cf2a69985adcf/id/38357484/ Fri, 03 Sep 2010 13:23:08 -0400 CBS News http://story.theusnews.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/187cf2a69985adcf/id/38357484/ By Army Staff Sgt. Jim GreenhillNational Guard Bureau AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 3, 2010 – More vigilant leadership, pre-screening recruits for compatibility with military service and better post-depl... http://story.theusnews.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/187cf2a69985adcf/id/38356493/ Fri, 03 Sep 2010 11:55:16 -0400 Defense Link http://story.theusnews.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/187cf2a69985adcf/id/38356493/ By Elaine WilsonAmerican Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, Sept. 3, 2010 – Just days after the combat mission in Iraq ended, First Lady Michelle Obama and Dr. Jill Biden, wife of Vice President J... http://story.theusnews.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/187cf2a69985adcf/id/38356494/ Fri, 03 Sep 2010 11:55:14 -0400 Defense Link http://story.theusnews.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/187cf2a69985adcf/id/38356494/ Santo Domingo.- The Metropolitan Transit Authority (Amet) has collected RD$215 million in fines, in just five months since Jose Sanz Jiminián was tapped as its director. The figure may be the result... http://story.theusnews.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/187cf2a69985adcf/id/38351806/ Fri, 03 Sep 2010 09:49:23 -0400 Dominican Today http://story.theusnews.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/187cf2a69985adcf/id/38351806/ By John D. BanusiewiczAmerican Forces Press Service KABUL, Afghanistan, Sept. 3, 2010 – Media coverage is inadequate to convey the scope of the floods that have ravaged Pakistan for more than a ... http://story.theusnews.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/187cf2a69985adcf/id/38351659/ Fri, 03 Sep 2010 09:48:30 -0400 Defense Link http://story.theusnews.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/187cf2a69985adcf/id/38351659/ By John D. BanusiewiczAmerican Forces Press Service KABUL, Afghanistan, Sept. 3, 2010 – The chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff discussed progress and challenges in Afghanistan with top milita... http://story.theusnews.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/187cf2a69985adcf/id/38351737/ Fri, 03 Sep 2010 09:48:29 -0400 Defense Link http://story.theusnews.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/187cf2a69985adcf/id/38351737/ Capt. Dale Goetz of the 4th Infantry Division stationed at Colorado's Fort Carson has become the first U.S. military chaplain killed in action since the Vietnam War. Goetz and four others were killed... http://story.theusnews.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/187cf2a69985adcf/id/38353263/ Fri, 03 Sep 2010 09:44:31 -0400 CBN News http://story.theusnews.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/187cf2a69985adcf/id/38353263/ Taiwan has plans to deploy its own Hsiungfeng 2E cruise missiles by the end of 2010, according to lawmaker Lin Yu-fang. The defence ministry did not provide details of the weaponry development projec... http://story.theusnews.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/187cf2a69985adcf/id/38350556/ Fri, 03 Sep 2010 06:22:33 -0400 Army Technology http://story.theusnews.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/187cf2a69985adcf/id/38350556/ Russian will send over 1,000 troops to take part in a series of anti-terror drills, entitled Peace Mission 2010, to be held in Kazakhstan between 9-25 September, the Russian Defence Ministry has said.... http://story.theusnews.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/187cf2a69985adcf/id/38350557/ Fri, 03 Sep 2010 06:22:31 -0400 Army Technology http://story.theusnews.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/187cf2a69985adcf/id/38350557/