Provides the latest RSS feeds for U.S. Military News. 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/cat/187cf2a69985adcf/ en-us Thu, 23 May 2013 16:03:03 -0400 Thu, 23 May 2013 16:03:03 -0400 30 US military officials say high-tech weapons may be flying through the skies at five times the speed of sound by the middle of the next decade. According to military officials, it depends on continued research into hypersonic vehicles like the Air Force's X-51A Waverider, which completed its final test flight earlier this month, reports Fox News. Charlie Brink, X-51A program manager for the Air ... http://www.theusnews.com/index.php/sid/214711093/scat/187cf2a69985adcf Thu, 23 May 2013 06:00:03 -0400 http://www.theusnews.com/index.php/sid/214711093/scat/187cf2a69985adcf The House Armed Services readiness subcommittee passed a bill Thursday rejecting the Obama administration's request for more domestic base ... http://www.theusnews.com/index.php/sid/214719999/scat/187cf2a69985adcf Thu, 23 May 2013 13:46:11 -0400 http://www.theusnews.com/index.php/sid/214719999/scat/187cf2a69985adcf By Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Melissa Eschenbrenner3rd Marine Aircraft Wing MARINE CORPS AIR STATION MIRAMAR, Calif., May 23, 2013 – In the world's strongest fighting force, only a select few can say they've earned a second-degree black belt in the Marine Corps Martial Arts ... http://www.theusnews.com/index.php/sid/214721025/scat/187cf2a69985adcf Thu, 23 May 2013 13:36:21 -0400 http://www.theusnews.com/index.php/sid/214721025/scat/187cf2a69985adcf By Army Sgt. Daniel Nelson Jr.145th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment MOORE, Okla., May 23, 2013 – The Midwest region is certainly no stranger to inclement weather, having heavy snow and ice in the winter months and severe thunderstorms and deadly tornados during the spring and ... http://www.theusnews.com/index.php/sid/214720489/scat/187cf2a69985adcf Thu, 23 May 2013 13:36:21 -0400 http://www.theusnews.com/index.php/sid/214720489/scat/187cf2a69985adcf By Karen ParrishAmerican Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, May 23, 2013 – Defense leaders will work closely with Veterans Affairs Department counterparts to ensure full integration of health records, Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel said yesterday. Hagel and VA Secretary Eric K. Shinseki took part in a roundtable discussion on veterans health benefits claims with members of the Senate ... http://www.theusnews.com/index.php/sid/214718275/scat/187cf2a69985adcf Thu, 23 May 2013 12:20:11 -0400 http://www.theusnews.com/index.php/sid/214718275/scat/187cf2a69985adcf By Army Sgt. 1st Class Tyrone C. Marshall Jr.American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, May 23, 2013 – Congressional leaders pitched in on Capitol Hill yesterday to load care packages for service members ... http://www.theusnews.com/index.php/sid/214719394/scat/187cf2a69985adcf Thu, 23 May 2013 12:20:11 -0400 http://www.theusnews.com/index.php/sid/214719394/scat/187cf2a69985adcf EkoBuzz today announced that a new user can test drive sending a test email without any initial setup and EkoBuzz now supports multi-users to sign in, work and collaborate on their online marketing ... http://www.theusnews.com/index.php/sid/214719397/scat/187cf2a69985adcf Thu, 23 May 2013 11:53:49 -0400 http://www.theusnews.com/index.php/sid/214719397/scat/187cf2a69985adcf "We are pleased to partner with AxoGen to make advances in the field of peripheral nerve repair," Wesley Thayer, MD, PhD, Vanderbilt ... http://www.theusnews.com/index.php/sid/214719395/scat/187cf2a69985adcf Thu, 23 May 2013 11:53:49 -0400 http://www.theusnews.com/index.php/sid/214719395/scat/187cf2a69985adcf Irving, TX (PRWEB) May 23, 2013 The Electronic Security Association (ESA) recently awarded $20,000 in scholarships to students from Michigan, Arizona, California and Ohio as part of the association's annual Youth Scholarship Program. This year, with Vivint's sponsorship of $10,000, ESA was able to increase the prize amounts and expand the awards to include third and fourth place ... http://www.theusnews.com/index.php/sid/214719408/scat/187cf2a69985adcf Thu, 23 May 2013 11:53:48 -0400 http://www.theusnews.com/index.php/sid/214719408/scat/187cf2a69985adcf Automated Security Alert focuses solely on allowing seniors to remain independent in their own homes for as long as possible. Jason Seyler, Automated Security Alert's Director of Life Safety, recently commented on how the company differs from other medical alarm service providers. He stated that although there are numerous companies in the United States that offer medical alarms, Automated ... http://www.theusnews.com/index.php/sid/214719407/scat/187cf2a69985adcf Thu, 23 May 2013 11:53:48 -0400 http://www.theusnews.com/index.php/sid/214719407/scat/187cf2a69985adcf Shopping Cart Elite officially announced the launch of redsandmotorsports.com on the ecommerce platform. Redsandmotorsports.com is an Arizona based online store retailing in wheels, seats, parts, tires, and other motorsport accessories. "Addition of new stores to our clientele has always been our priority," commented the CEO of Shopping Cart Elite, Igor Soshkin. "We are extremely ... http://www.theusnews.com/index.php/sid/214719406/scat/187cf2a69985adcf Thu, 23 May 2013 11:53:48 -0400 http://www.theusnews.com/index.php/sid/214719406/scat/187cf2a69985adcf James D. Phillips, a leading Florida defense lawyer and founder of Katz & Phillips, PA, has been named among Strathmore's prestigious Who's Who for ... http://www.theusnews.com/index.php/sid/214719405/scat/187cf2a69985adcf Thu, 23 May 2013 11:53:48 -0400 http://www.theusnews.com/index.php/sid/214719405/scat/187cf2a69985adcf Backwater Paddle Company's latest paddle design, the Assault Hand Paddle, and its patented "hook and teeth" blade, is revolutionizing paddle sportsman's stealth and mobility. Kayak sportsmen, anglers, hunters and photographers now have a single-handed paddling option to maneuver their boat and stay on ... http://www.theusnews.com/index.php/sid/214719404/scat/187cf2a69985adcf Thu, 23 May 2013 11:53:48 -0400 http://www.theusnews.com/index.php/sid/214719404/scat/187cf2a69985adcf Internet Marketing Company, ProfitSearch Gives Back To Local Communities and Helps Small and Medium Sized Businesses By Donating Their SEO Consulting ... http://www.theusnews.com/index.php/sid/214719403/scat/187cf2a69985adcf Thu, 23 May 2013 11:53:48 -0400 http://www.theusnews.com/index.php/sid/214719403/scat/187cf2a69985adcf Memphis, TN (PRWEB) May 23, 2013 Representatives with Pacific Shore Stones announced today that it will soon celebrate its second year anniversary of expanding to the state of Tennessee. Rachel Potter, marketing manager of Pacific Shore Stones ... http://www.theusnews.com/index.php/sid/214719402/scat/187cf2a69985adcf Thu, 23 May 2013 11:53:48 -0400 http://www.theusnews.com/index.php/sid/214719402/scat/187cf2a69985adcf DocPath, a leader in document management, has launched an advanced integration system that allows users of BIRT to benefit from the many features that their solutions offer. DocPath's document management software offers straightforward and rapid integration with Eclipse BIRT and drastically increases ... http://www.theusnews.com/index.php/sid/214719399/scat/187cf2a69985adcf Thu, 23 May 2013 11:53:48 -0400 http://www.theusnews.com/index.php/sid/214719399/scat/187cf2a69985adcf According to a new market report published by Transparency Market Research "Industrial Gases Market (Hydrogen, Nitrogen, Oxygen, Carbon Dioxide, Argon, Helium, Acetylene) - Global and U.S. Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends and Forecast, 2012 - 2018," the market was valued at USD 38.0 billion in 2011 and is expected to reach an estimated value of USD 58.4 billion in 2018, ... http://www.theusnews.com/index.php/sid/214719398/scat/187cf2a69985adcf Thu, 23 May 2013 11:53:48 -0400 http://www.theusnews.com/index.php/sid/214719398/scat/187cf2a69985adcf Lung Cancer Asbestos Victims Center Now Urges Victims Of Mesothelioma Or Lung Cancer Victims To Call Them If They Were Exposed To Asbestos At Work- Major ... http://www.theusnews.com/index.php/sid/214719396/scat/187cf2a69985adcf Thu, 23 May 2013 11:53:48 -0400 http://www.theusnews.com/index.php/sid/214719396/scat/187cf2a69985adcf (PRWEB) May 23, 2013 CIO of Kids II®, Grant Gunnigle, was recently interviewed by CIO Outlook 2013 presented by CIO Review. He provided insight into the company's implementation of technology to solve business ... http://www.theusnews.com/index.php/sid/214719410/scat/187cf2a69985adcf Thu, 23 May 2013 11:53:47 -0400 http://www.theusnews.com/index.php/sid/214719410/scat/187cf2a69985adcf Bedford, MA and Columbus, OH (PRWEB) May 23, 2013 NetClarity, Inc., the leading provider of plug-'n-play Network Access Control (NAC) solutions for mid-sized businesses, will be at the Data Connectors Columbus Tech-Security Conference in Columbus, Ohio on Thursday, May 23rd, 2013. The Columbus Tech-Security Conference features 25-30 vendor exhibits and several industry experts discussing ... http://www.theusnews.com/index.php/sid/214719409/scat/187cf2a69985adcf Thu, 23 May 2013 11:53:47 -0400 http://www.theusnews.com/index.php/sid/214719409/scat/187cf2a69985adcf EtQ today announced that it will present a webinar, titled "4 Key Scenarios for Integrating Quality and EHS Management Systems with Your SAP® Solutions," on Wed., May 29 at 12:00 p.m. ... http://www.theusnews.com/index.php/sid/214719401/scat/187cf2a69985adcf Thu, 23 May 2013 11:53:47 -0400 http://www.theusnews.com/index.php/sid/214719401/scat/187cf2a69985adcf "We expect CBT News to earn a reputation as a valued news source designed specifically for them." - Jim Fitzpatrick, Founder of CBT ... http://www.theusnews.com/index.php/sid/214719400/scat/187cf2a69985adcf Thu, 23 May 2013 11:53:47 -0400 http://www.theusnews.com/index.php/sid/214719400/scat/187cf2a69985adcf On Tuesday, the Pentagon released a report about cases of sexual crimes in the U.S. Army. According to statistics, in 2012, there were 26,000 various crimes committed, including rape, in the U.S. Army. Only 3,374 of such crimes were registered ... http://www.theusnews.com/index.php/sid/214717387/scat/187cf2a69985adcf Thu, 23 May 2013 10:33:38 -0400 http://www.theusnews.com/index.php/sid/214717387/scat/187cf2a69985adcf McConnell Air Force Base in Wichita is a finalist to serve as one of the home bases of the U.S. Air Force's new tanker. The U.S. Air Force's new fleet of KC-46A tankers will soon call Wichita home, the Wichita Business Journal reports. The Air Force announced late Wednesday that it had selected Wichita's McConnell Air Force Base to house an additional 36 tankers a measure that will ... http://www.theusnews.com/index.php/sid/214715689/scat/187cf2a69985adcf Thu, 23 May 2013 08:51:02 -0400 http://www.theusnews.com/index.php/sid/214715689/scat/187cf2a69985adcf The US Army has taken delivery of the last 10,000lb joint precision aerial delivery system (JPADS 10K) under contract from Airborne Systems to enhance its ability to supply cargo to remote locations.As part of an initial full-rate production contract awarded by the army in October 2007, the systems have been developed by the company based on its DragonFly-guided precision aerial delivery ... http://www.theusnews.com/index.php/sid/214713414/scat/187cf2a69985adcf Thu, 23 May 2013 07:00:03 -0400 http://www.theusnews.com/index.php/sid/214713414/scat/187cf2a69985adcf ITT Exelis has been awarded a modification contract for follow-on production and delivery of its spiral enhanced night-vision goggles (SENVGs) to the US Army.Valued at $48m, the contract represents the second of two production year contract options awarded by the army for SENVGs delivery to boost troops' situational awareness during complex operations.Covering a supply of more than 3,800 ... http://www.theusnews.com/index.php/sid/214713413/scat/187cf2a69985adcf Thu, 23 May 2013 07:00:03 -0400 http://www.theusnews.com/index.php/sid/214713413/scat/187cf2a69985adcf Lockheed Martin's new guided multiple launch rocket system (GMLRS) alternative warhead has successfully completed its first engineering, manufacturing and development (EMD) test flight ... http://www.theusnews.com/index.php/sid/214713415/scat/187cf2a69985adcf Thu, 23 May 2013 07:00:01 -0400 http://www.theusnews.com/index.php/sid/214713415/scat/187cf2a69985adcf Obama will say Thursday. The president will also announce new limits to unmanned combat drone strikes, the officials said of the program that has been central to White House efforts to combat terrorism. Obama's 2 p.m. speech at the Defense Department's National Defense University in Washington will lay out how he intends to bring his counter-terrorism policies in line with the legal ... http://www.theusnews.com/index.php/sid/214710530/scat/187cf2a69985adcf Thu, 23 May 2013 04:46:04 -0400 http://www.theusnews.com/index.php/sid/214710530/scat/187cf2a69985adcf Mesothelioma Victims Center's Urges US Navy Veterans Diagnosed With Mesothelioma To Call Them For Instant Access To The Nation's Most Skilled Mesothelioma ... http://www.theusnews.com/index.php/sid/214710109/scat/187cf2a69985adcf Thu, 23 May 2013 03:35:17 -0400 http://www.theusnews.com/index.php/sid/214710109/scat/187cf2a69985adcf US Based LED sign manufacturer Vantage LED donated a mobile LED sign trailer to help promote the Relay For Life event in Destin, FL who passed their fundraising goal for the American Cancer ... http://www.theusnews.com/index.php/sid/214710104/scat/187cf2a69985adcf Thu, 23 May 2013 03:35:16 -0400 http://www.theusnews.com/index.php/sid/214710104/scat/187cf2a69985adcf Jim Alterbaum, Corporate Attorney at Moses & Singer LLP, Reveals How Dealmakers Get What They Want in the "Art of Negotiation" Speech at ... http://www.theusnews.com/index.php/sid/214710105/scat/187cf2a69985adcf Thu, 23 May 2013 03:35:16 -0400 http://www.theusnews.com/index.php/sid/214710105/scat/187cf2a69985adcf American small business owners may remain optimistic despite the austerity measures being put in place by the U.S. government according to the recent Small Business Optimism Index released recently by the National Federation of Independent Business. April marked the highest level for the optimism index in more than six months, indicating that small businesses across America are remaining ... http://www.theusnews.com/index.php/sid/214710108/scat/187cf2a69985adcf Thu, 23 May 2013 03:35:16 -0400 http://www.theusnews.com/index.php/sid/214710108/scat/187cf2a69985adcf Alpine Property Management's Erik Cavarra, Managing Broker, is involved in the Mountain Sage Townhomes development, a prime piece of Carbondale, Colorado real estate. Located in Carbondale's downtown core, the Mountain Sage Townhomes are currently moving into phase two this summer with a completion date set for this upcoming ... http://www.theusnews.com/index.php/sid/214710107/scat/187cf2a69985adcf Thu, 23 May 2013 03:35:16 -0400 http://www.theusnews.com/index.php/sid/214710107/scat/187cf2a69985adcf ScienceIndex.com has just added the Family and History Sciences to its Society category. While the site currently contains a total of over 1,504,241 posts, these two new sections contain 10,366 articles derived partly through monitoring nearly 380 scientific journals publishing in these two research ... http://www.theusnews.com/index.php/sid/214710102/scat/187cf2a69985adcf Thu, 23 May 2013 03:35:16 -0400 http://www.theusnews.com/index.php/sid/214710102/scat/187cf2a69985adcf "We have quite a few potential customers with no development resources outside of the PhoneGap platform that registered their interest in working with our software," said Vangel Ivanov, Manatee Works' Social Media and Sales ... http://www.theusnews.com/index.php/sid/214710106/scat/187cf2a69985adcf Thu, 23 May 2013 03:35:16 -0400 http://www.theusnews.com/index.php/sid/214710106/scat/187cf2a69985adcf In over 30 years of operations, the company has successfully recovered all types of critical corporate data, from complex failed server RAID configurations to proprietary ... http://www.theusnews.com/index.php/sid/214710103/scat/187cf2a69985adcf Thu, 23 May 2013 03:35:16 -0400 http://www.theusnews.com/index.php/sid/214710103/scat/187cf2a69985adcf Career Confidential is holding its new webinar, Phone Interviews: 25 How To Tips You Need To Know Now. Phone interviews can be the most difficult kinds of interviews to master without expert ... http://www.theusnews.com/index.php/sid/214710112/scat/187cf2a69985adcf Thu, 23 May 2013 03:35:15 -0400 http://www.theusnews.com/index.php/sid/214710112/scat/187cf2a69985adcf San Diego is an ideal location to celebrate Memorial Day: great weather, gorgeous beaches and a strong respect for the military. So, SanDiego.com has compiled a list of the best local events to make the most of Memorial Day 2013 in San ... http://www.theusnews.com/index.php/sid/214710101/scat/187cf2a69985adcf Thu, 23 May 2013 03:35:15 -0400 http://www.theusnews.com/index.php/sid/214710101/scat/187cf2a69985adcf Although David Beckham is not your typical retiree, we chose him as the first recipient of the award as a statement of the new generation of ... http://www.theusnews.com/index.php/sid/214710110/scat/187cf2a69985adcf Thu, 23 May 2013 03:35:15 -0400 http://www.theusnews.com/index.php/sid/214710110/scat/187cf2a69985adcf The Nashville insurance company, Royce Williams Agency, is preparing to make comprehensive renovations to their website. During a complete review of the agency's online resource, leadership has decided to implement several updates for improved mobile navigation and ease of ... http://www.theusnews.com/index.php/sid/214710099/scat/187cf2a69985adcf Thu, 23 May 2013 03:35:15 -0400 http://www.theusnews.com/index.php/sid/214710099/scat/187cf2a69985adcf 911 Signal USA demonstrates its new police lights, light bars, and emergency vehicle lights at the 2013 Southwest Police Fleet Expo in Forth Worth, ... http://www.theusnews.com/index.php/sid/214710100/scat/187cf2a69985adcf Thu, 23 May 2013 03:35:15 -0400 http://www.theusnews.com/index.php/sid/214710100/scat/187cf2a69985adcf The partnership enhances Cuyahoga Community College's ability to offer quality, relevant continuing education to our students, said Chandra Dennis, Tri-C online education ... http://www.theusnews.com/index.php/sid/214710098/scat/187cf2a69985adcf Thu, 23 May 2013 03:35:15 -0400 http://www.theusnews.com/index.php/sid/214710098/scat/187cf2a69985adcf The Wittenstein Group, a global provider of mechanical and electro-mechanical motion control systems has named Peter Riehle as President & CEO for WITTENSTEIN North ... http://www.theusnews.com/index.php/sid/214710120/scat/187cf2a69985adcf Thu, 23 May 2013 03:35:14 -0400 http://www.theusnews.com/index.php/sid/214710120/scat/187cf2a69985adcf Critical Response Systems (CRS), a provider of leading-edge, mission-critical communication systems, announced today that the company has developed a solution to relieve "alarm fatigue" in ... http://www.theusnews.com/index.php/sid/214710113/scat/187cf2a69985adcf Thu, 23 May 2013 03:35:14 -0400 http://www.theusnews.com/index.php/sid/214710113/scat/187cf2a69985adcf Cheap Justin Bieber Tickets: SuperbTicketsOnline.com Offers Dallas "Beliebers" Reduced Prices for American Airlines Center Performance on July ... http://www.theusnews.com/index.php/sid/214710117/scat/187cf2a69985adcf Thu, 23 May 2013 03:35:14 -0400 http://www.theusnews.com/index.php/sid/214710117/scat/187cf2a69985adcf Innovative Marking Systems, North America's distributor of TOSH pad printers, has recently announced renewed initiatives to provide the company's unique pad printers to a broader range of ... http://www.theusnews.com/index.php/sid/214710111/scat/187cf2a69985adcf Thu, 23 May 2013 03:35:14 -0400 http://www.theusnews.com/index.php/sid/214710111/scat/187cf2a69985adcf Gateway Commercial Finance Invoice Factoring Company Increases Credit Facility to Offer Receivable Factoring Services to a Wider Spectrum of ... http://www.theusnews.com/index.php/sid/214710116/scat/187cf2a69985adcf Thu, 23 May 2013 03:35:14 -0400 http://www.theusnews.com/index.php/sid/214710116/scat/187cf2a69985adcf St. Paul, MN (PRWEB) May 23, 2013 MEA is proud to announce the 90th Annual Gas Operations Technical & Leadership Summit, August 13-15, 2013 and its new home in Rochester, MN. The Gas Operations Technical & Leadership Summit is the natural gas forum of choice for natural gas professionals in the United States. This is an excellent opportunity to meet with peers, customers, suppliers, and ... http://www.theusnews.com/index.php/sid/214710115/scat/187cf2a69985adcf Thu, 23 May 2013 03:35:14 -0400 http://www.theusnews.com/index.php/sid/214710115/scat/187cf2a69985adcf The Barista Training at ILBA Coffee School Guides Their Students to Success in Opening a Coffee Business; A Multibillion-Dollar Industry and Most Active Traded ... http://www.theusnews.com/index.php/sid/214710114/scat/187cf2a69985adcf Thu, 23 May 2013 03:35:14 -0400 http://www.theusnews.com/index.php/sid/214710114/scat/187cf2a69985adcf http://www.uxpsystems.com ), the leading provider of multiservice application gateway technology for next-generation video & communications services, has joined GENBAND's Innovation Exchange(TM). The Innovation Exchange (IX) is a select, collaborative business and technology community that harnesses the synergies of its world-class members to deliver holistic and vertical solutions that ... http://www.theusnews.com/index.php/sid/214710119/scat/187cf2a69985adcf Thu, 23 May 2013 03:35:14 -0400 http://www.theusnews.com/index.php/sid/214710119/scat/187cf2a69985adcf GB Direct recently launched a new website in order to market over 55,000 products. The company offers a variety of different electrical supplies in addition to appliance parts, building materials, commercial faucets, kitchen appliances and ... http://www.theusnews.com/index.php/sid/214710118/scat/187cf2a69985adcf Thu, 23 May 2013 03:35:14 -0400 http://www.theusnews.com/index.php/sid/214710118/scat/187cf2a69985adcf The Obama administration expressed outrage about a recent high-profile Air Force groping scandal on Tuesday as the Pentagon released a study estimating that the number of sex crimes involving military personnel soared 37 percent last year. The annual Pentagon report, which estimated there were 26,000 sex crimes ranging rape to abusive sexual contact in 2012, came a day after the Air Force ... http://www.theusnews.com/index.php/sid/214707883/scat/187cf2a69985adcf Thu, 23 May 2013 01:11:22 -0400 http://www.theusnews.com/index.php/sid/214707883/scat/187cf2a69985adcf Rachel Maddow reports on the Pentagon implementing a new computer system that will hopefully be more compatible with the system used by the VA to streamline veterans' claims and reduce the VA's embarrassing claims ... http://www.theusnews.com/index.php/sid/214706396/scat/187cf2a69985adcf Thu, 23 May 2013 00:28:20 -0400 http://www.theusnews.com/index.php/sid/214706396/scat/187cf2a69985adcf (32 mins ago) A sergeant at the US West Point military academy has been accused of secretly filming female cadets without their consent, including when they were in the shower, officials said. Sergeant First Class Michael McClendon has been charged under the military's legal code with indecent acts, dereliction of duty, cruelty and maltreatment and acts harmful to good order and ... http://www.theusnews.com/index.php/sid/214705319/scat/187cf2a69985adcf Wed, 22 May 2013 23:14:59 -0400 http://www.theusnews.com/index.php/sid/214705319/scat/187cf2a69985adcf U.S. Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel takes part in a news conference on efforts to eliminate VA claims backlogs, at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, May 22, ... http://www.theusnews.com/index.php/sid/214705182/scat/187cf2a69985adcf Wed, 22 May 2013 23:12:06 -0400 http://www.theusnews.com/index.php/sid/214705182/scat/187cf2a69985adcf WASHINGTON - An Army sergeant at the U.S. Military Academy has been accused of videotaping female cadets in the showers a West Point, a defence official said on Wednesday, the latest in a series of sex-related incidents that has rocked the armed forces. Sergeant First Class Michael McClendon was charged last week with four violations of U.S. military law in connection with the incident and has ... http://www.theusnews.com/index.php/sid/214704057/scat/187cf2a69985adcf Wed, 22 May 2013 22:06:13 -0400 http://www.theusnews.com/index.php/sid/214704057/scat/187cf2a69985adcf Editor of Biography Reflects on What Fr. Kapaun Has to Teach UsBy Kathleen NaabWASHINGTON, D.C., April 12, 2013 (Zenit.org) - Thursday in the White House, President Barack Obama bestowed on Fr. Emil Kapaun the nation's highest military recognition, the Medal of Honor.The priest, who died in a prisoner of war camp during the Korean war, is also being considered for canonization.The life that ... http://www.theusnews.com/index.php/sid/214704394/scat/187cf2a69985adcf Wed, 22 May 2013 21:44:48 -0400 http://www.theusnews.com/index.php/sid/214704394/scat/187cf2a69985adcf WASHINGTON —— A bipartisan group of lawmakers pressed the Obama administration Wednesday to reduce the backlog of disability claims at the Department of Veterans Affairs by improving cooperation between the several agencies that have a role in the process. Senators emerged from a closed-door meeting ... http://www.theusnews.com/index.php/sid/214703460/scat/187cf2a69985adcf Wed, 22 May 2013 20:44:03 -0400 http://www.theusnews.com/index.php/sid/214703460/scat/187cf2a69985adcf John C. Kirkland, Managing Director of Ironridge Global Partners, LLC spoke on the industry panel "Future of Small Listed Companies" at the 2013 Spring Investment Conference hosted by TCA Fund Management Group at Ceasars Palace in Las ... http://www.theusnews.com/index.php/sid/214703960/scat/187cf2a69985adcf Wed, 22 May 2013 20:39:35 -0400 http://www.theusnews.com/index.php/sid/214703960/scat/187cf2a69985adcf Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) May 22, 2013 The hottest communications technology for companies and organizations looking for simplicity, reduced costs and reliably up-to-date business communications technology ... http://www.theusnews.com/index.php/sid/214703961/scat/187cf2a69985adcf Wed, 22 May 2013 20:39:34 -0400 http://www.theusnews.com/index.php/sid/214703961/scat/187cf2a69985adcf THE PENTAGON -- A recent Pentagon report says the number of sexual assaults among people in the military continues to grow. The estimated number of incidents, ranging from groping to rape, increased by 37 percent last year. Both men and women were victims. This is prompting them, and activists, to push for deep changes in the US military. More women are on active military duty than ever ... http://www.theusnews.com/index.php/sid/214700615/scat/187cf2a69985adcf Wed, 22 May 2013 19:00:26 -0400 http://www.theusnews.com/index.php/sid/214700615/scat/187cf2a69985adcf WASHINGTON -; The Pentagon has decided to buy a new computerized health records system to be able to better share and merge its data with the Department of Veterans Affairs, but officials cautioned that it was part of a "long-term modernization" effort and would not help ease the backlog in VA disability ... http://www.theusnews.com/index.php/sid/214700648/scat/187cf2a69985adcf Wed, 22 May 2013 18:56:16 -0400 http://www.theusnews.com/index.php/sid/214700648/scat/187cf2a69985adcf NASCAR fans, partners, drivers, teams and tracks can salute the military by sending messages of gratitude at www.NASCAR.com/Salutes and by using #NASCARSalutes on Instagram and ... http://www.theusnews.com/index.php/sid/214701252/scat/187cf2a69985adcf Wed, 22 May 2013 18:45:49 -0400 http://www.theusnews.com/index.php/sid/214701252/scat/187cf2a69985adcf WikiLeaks Julian Assange and a coalition of activists and journalists filed a lawsuit on Wednesday against the military judge overseeing Army Pfc. Bradley Manning's trial in a bid to open access to the secretive proceedings. During the trial both access to transcripts and prosecution and defense motions have been virtually inaccessible. Bradley, who faces a life sentence over the leaking ... http://www.theusnews.com/index.php/sid/214700687/scat/187cf2a69985adcf Wed, 22 May 2013 18:42:15 -0400 http://www.theusnews.com/index.php/sid/214700687/scat/187cf2a69985adcf The Army National Guard, Army Reserve, Marine Corps Reserve, Air National Guard, and the Air Force Reserve announced this week a decrease in activated National Guard members and reservists, while the Navy Reserve and Coast Guard Reserve announced an increase of activated reservists. The net collective result is 392 fewer activated National Guard members and reservists in comparison to last week. ... http://www.theusnews.com/index.php/sid/214700242/scat/187cf2a69985adcf Wed, 22 May 2013 17:37:59 -0400 http://www.theusnews.com/index.php/sid/214700242/scat/187cf2a69985adcf Pentagon Press Secretary George Little provided the following readout: Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel hosted the Netherlands' Minister of Defence Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert at the Pentagon today. Secretary Hagel strongly emphasized the importance of the Netherlands as both a bilateral partner and North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) ally and, on behalf of the Department of ... http://www.theusnews.com/index.php/sid/214699287/scat/187cf2a69985adcf Wed, 22 May 2013 17:37:58 -0400 http://www.theusnews.com/index.php/sid/214699287/scat/187cf2a69985adcf American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, May 22, 2013 – Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel today urged service members, civilian employees and their families to enjoy the upcoming summer, but to do so safely. In a message to all Defense Department activities, Hagel emphasized the need to make good decisions during a time of year that resulted in more than 80 percent of the department's ... http://www.theusnews.com/index.php/sid/214700243/scat/187cf2a69985adcf Wed, 22 May 2013 17:37:57 -0400 http://www.theusnews.com/index.php/sid/214700243/scat/187cf2a69985adcf Air Force officials announced today the preferred and reasonable alternatives for the first KC-46A Tanker aircraft training and main operating bases. Altus Air Force Base, Okla., is the preferred alternative for the KC-46A formal training unit. McConnell Air Force Base, Kan., is the preferred alternative for the first active duty-led KC-46A main operating base. Fairchild Air Force Base, ... http://www.theusnews.com/index.php/sid/214700244/scat/187cf2a69985adcf Wed, 22 May 2013 17:37:57 -0400 http://www.theusnews.com/index.php/sid/214700244/scat/187cf2a69985adcf FORT BRAGG, N.C. -- The U.S. Army has officially declared a Fort Bragg soldier dead, more than a year after she was last seen leaving a bar near the base.Brig. Gen. David K. MacEwen declared 23-year-old Spc. Kelli Bordeaux deceased as of May 20, a move that will allow her family to receive military death benefits.Authorities say Bordeaux left her apartment on April 13, 2012, and headed to Froggy ... http://www.theusnews.com/index.php/sid/214698500/scat/187cf2a69985adcf Wed, 22 May 2013 16:33:29 -0400 http://www.theusnews.com/index.php/sid/214698500/scat/187cf2a69985adcf WASHINGTON - A funny thing happened on the way to a predicted disaster: The Pentagon is learning to live with the automatic budget cuts its leaders had warned would threaten national security if they took effect. The change from near-hysteria to sober assessment starts at the top with new Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel, a former maverick Republican senator from Nebraska who’s long pushed ... http://www.theusnews.com/index.php/sid/214698465/scat/187cf2a69985adcf Wed, 22 May 2013 16:33:11 -0400 http://www.theusnews.com/index.php/sid/214698465/scat/187cf2a69985adcf Americas' SAP Users' Group (ASUG), the world's largest independent community of SAP professionals, and the ASUG organization have been named finalists in two 2013 American Business Awards (ABA) categories. The ABAs are the nation’s premier business awards program. Chambers has been chosen as finalist in the management category ';Executive of the Year – ... http://www.theusnews.com/index.php/sid/214698816/scat/187cf2a69985adcf Wed, 22 May 2013 16:29:25 -0400 http://www.theusnews.com/index.php/sid/214698816/scat/187cf2a69985adcf By Donna MilesAmerican Forces Press Service TAMPA, Fla., May 22, 2013 – After 12 years of unprecedented demand for special operations forces capability worldwide, the commander of U.S Special Operations Command is shaping his forces for the future based on his "SOF 2020" vision. Navy Adm. William H. McRaven began an assessment of how to posture special operations forces to meet ... http://www.theusnews.com/index.php/sid/214698847/scat/187cf2a69985adcf Wed, 22 May 2013 16:27:47 -0400 http://www.theusnews.com/index.php/sid/214698847/scat/187cf2a69985adcf By Karen ParrishAmerican Forces Press Service ALEXANDRIA, Va., May 22, 2013 – Students, teachers and parents of the Defense Department's schools can be confident that despite the department's upcoming civilian furloughs, the school year will start on time, the Department of Defense Education Activity's director said today. DODEA operates schools overseas and at some U.S. ... http://www.theusnews.com/index.php/sid/214698726/scat/187cf2a69985adcf Wed, 22 May 2013 16:27:47 -0400 http://www.theusnews.com/index.php/sid/214698726/scat/187cf2a69985adcf USA The Pentagon is requesting more than $450 from lawmakers for maintaining and upgrading the Guantanamo Bay camp. The request comes as an intensifying hunger strike is ratcheting up pressure on President Barack Obama to push for the prison's closure. The budget request for the fiscal year beginning October 1 has called for $79 million for detention operations, the same as the current ... http://www.theusnews.com/index.php/sid/214698466/scat/187cf2a69985adcf Wed, 22 May 2013 16:22:42 -0400 http://www.theusnews.com/index.php/sid/214698466/scat/187cf2a69985adcf Washington, May 22 (Prensa Latina) The U.S. Defense Department asked Congress for $ 450 million USD for maintening and upgrading the Guantanamo Bay prison, which contradicts President Barack Obama's promise to close the prison. This amount will be used to upgrade the military offices, connect a fiber optic submarine cable from Florida and maintain the facility fully operational, opened in ... http://www.theusnews.com/index.php/sid/214697026/scat/187cf2a69985adcf Wed, 22 May 2013 15:24:55 -0400 http://www.theusnews.com/index.php/sid/214697026/scat/187cf2a69985adcf By Nick SimeoneAmerican Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, May 22, 2013 – Vice President Joe Biden told the U.S. Coast Guard Academy's graduating class today they are entering a world of new threats, some that didn't even exist when they were born, and that the service's changing mission means they are not joining "your father's Coast Guard." "No graduating ... http://www.theusnews.com/index.php/sid/214697398/scat/187cf2a69985adcf Wed, 22 May 2013 15:15:50 -0400 http://www.theusnews.com/index.php/sid/214697398/scat/187cf2a69985adcf American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, May 22, 2013 – Besides performing its traditional nuclear-deterrence mission, U.S. Strategic Command also is the global synchronizer for ensuring space, cyberspace, missile defense and intelligence, reconnaissance and surveillance capabilities across the military. Learn more about Stratcom’s mission in this American Forces Press Service special ... http://www.theusnews.com/index.php/sid/214697400/scat/187cf2a69985adcf Wed, 22 May 2013 15:15:49 -0400 http://www.theusnews.com/index.php/sid/214697400/scat/187cf2a69985adcf By Amaani LyleAmerican Forces Press Service NEW YORK, May 22, 2013 – In a dedication ceremony here yesterday, the U.S. military's top enlisted member commended students who produced a mural that honors the victims of the 9/11 terrorist attacks and service members who have died in Iraq and ... http://www.theusnews.com/index.php/sid/214697399/scat/187cf2a69985adcf Wed, 22 May 2013 15:15:49 -0400 http://www.theusnews.com/index.php/sid/214697399/scat/187cf2a69985adcf The Pentagon has decided to buy a new computerized health records system to be able to better share and merge its data with the Department of Veterans Affairs, but officials cautioned that it was part of a "long-term modernization" effort and would not help ease the current backlog in VA disability claims. Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel has ordered the Defense Department to get bids for ... http://www.theusnews.com/index.php/sid/214697030/scat/187cf2a69985adcf Wed, 22 May 2013 14:59:08 -0400 http://www.theusnews.com/index.php/sid/214697030/scat/187cf2a69985adcf and his production company have teamed up with the U.S. Army to produce an unscripted series aimed at educating and informing Americans about Army life and potential military ... http://www.theusnews.com/index.php/sid/214696288/scat/187cf2a69985adcf Wed, 22 May 2013 14:58:46 -0400 http://www.theusnews.com/index.php/sid/214696288/scat/187cf2a69985adcf MANAMA, Bahrain (AP) — Bahrain's Interior Ministry says an Iranian drone has been found in the strategic Gulf kingdom that hosts the U.S. Navy's 5th Fleet.The statement Wednesday gave no other details. Bahrain has repeatedly accused Shiite Iran of encouraging the more than 2-year-long uprising in Bahrain by its majority Shiites. Iran denies it has any direct role.Iran has recently ... http://www.theusnews.com/index.php/sid/214694549/scat/187cf2a69985adcf Wed, 22 May 2013 14:17:11 -0400 http://www.theusnews.com/index.php/sid/214694549/scat/187cf2a69985adcf By Jim GaramoneAmerican Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, May 22, 2013 – Sequestration spending cuts are letting 38 more metric tons of cocaine into the United States, the director of the Joint Interagency Task Force South said here today. Coast Guard Rear Adm. Charles D. Michel told the Defense Writers Group that sequestration is devastating his cocaine interdiction effort. Michel's task ... http://www.theusnews.com/index.php/sid/214695909/scat/187cf2a69985adcf Wed, 22 May 2013 14:03:11 -0400 http://www.theusnews.com/index.php/sid/214695909/scat/187cf2a69985adcf An image provided by Vandenberg Air Force Base shows an unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile being launched during an operational test Wednesday May 22, 2013, from Launch Facility-4 on Vandenberg AFB, Calif. The U.S. Air Force launched this unarmed intercontinental ballistic missile from a California base, a month after the test flight was postponed because of tensions with ... http://www.theusnews.com/index.php/sid/214694799/scat/187cf2a69985adcf Wed, 22 May 2013 13:44:07 -0400 http://www.theusnews.com/index.php/sid/214694799/scat/187cf2a69985adcf Washington, May 22 : The Pentagon has asked Congress to give them more than 450 million dollars for maintaining and upgrading the Guantanamo Bay prison, which President Barack Obama wants to ... http://www.theusnews.com/index.php/sid/214693348/scat/187cf2a69985adcf Wed, 22 May 2013 12:56:01 -0400 http://www.theusnews.com/index.php/sid/214693348/scat/187cf2a69985adcf Doylestown, PA (PRWEB) May 22, 2013 Professional Liability Consulting Group is pleased to introduce CPA Liability 360°, a Customized Suite of Insurance Products Designed for Accountants. 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With more than 20 years of hospitality experience, Clancy will oversee all aspects of management for the Loews Philadelphia Hotel, a AAA Four Diamond property which recently completed a full $14 million renovation of its 581guest rooms in March. In 2012, ... http://www.theusnews.com/index.php/sid/214694199/scat/187cf2a69985adcf Wed, 22 May 2013 12:22:54 -0400 http://www.theusnews.com/index.php/sid/214694199/scat/187cf2a69985adcf Learn the Knowledge and Tools for a Career Advancement: Project Management Professional (PMP) Boot Camp to Be Held in the Queen City this July Hosted by PM Council, ... http://www.theusnews.com/index.php/sid/214694200/scat/187cf2a69985adcf Wed, 22 May 2013 12:22:54 -0400 http://www.theusnews.com/index.php/sid/214694200/scat/187cf2a69985adcf Lake Oswego, OR (PRWEB) May 22, 2013 A business that is concerned with cost savings, durability, and quality of floor marking products will be satisfied to learn there is a product that stacks up against painted floor markings. Floor-marking-tape.com is now offering an industrial strength floor marking tape that will withstand extreme high forklift, pallet carts, and pedestrian traffic. The cost ... http://www.theusnews.com/index.php/sid/214694192/scat/187cf2a69985adcf Wed, 22 May 2013 12:22:54 -0400 http://www.theusnews.com/index.php/sid/214694192/scat/187cf2a69985adcf Irving, Texas (PRWEB) May 22, 2013 Memorial Day is a highly anticipated holiday since it marks the unofficial start of summer vacation. This year, nearly 30 percent of Americans will use the three-day weekend as a reason to pack their bags and head out on the first trip of the season. But whether you're celebrating the holiday with an extravagant getaway or simply taking a quick weekend road ... http://www.theusnews.com/index.php/sid/214694198/scat/187cf2a69985adcf Wed, 22 May 2013 12:22:54 -0400 http://www.theusnews.com/index.php/sid/214694198/scat/187cf2a69985adcf By Air Force Airman 1st Class Matthew Lotz31st Fighter Wing AVIANO AIR BASE, Italy, May 22, 2013 – The lieutenant lowered a tactical vest over his head with practiced confidence. His face displayed the cool composure born of constant training. As he strapped on his helmet, an aircraft circled overhead, preparing for the first strike of the ... http://www.theusnews.com/index.php/sid/214692658/scat/187cf2a69985adcf Wed, 22 May 2013 11:37:00 -0400 http://www.theusnews.com/index.php/sid/214692658/scat/187cf2a69985adcf By Army Sgt. Daniel Nelson Jr.145th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment MOORE, Okla., May 22, 2013 – Oklahoma National Guard soldiers are assisting law enforcement officials and other responders in the wake of a deadly tornado that killed 24 people and flattened part of this Oklahoma City suburb May ... http://www.theusnews.com/index.php/sid/214688947/scat/187cf2a69985adcf Wed, 22 May 2013 09:06:28 -0400 http://www.theusnews.com/index.php/sid/214688947/scat/187cf2a69985adcf From an International Security Assistance Force Joint Command News Release KABUL, Afghanistan, May 22, 2013 – A combined Afghan and coalition security force arrested a Taliban leader and four other insurgents in the Nahr-e Saraj district of Afghanistan's Helmand province today, military officials reported. The leader plans, directs and executes attacks against Afghan and coalition forces. ... http://www.theusnews.com/index.php/sid/214688563/scat/187cf2a69985adcf Wed, 22 May 2013 09:06:28 -0400 http://www.theusnews.com/index.php/sid/214688563/scat/187cf2a69985adcf American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, May 22, 2013 – The Defense, Veterans Affairs and Health and Human Services departments yesterday reported on the progress they've made on initiatives to improve access to mental health services for veterans, service members and their families. The initiatives are the result of an executive order President Barack Obama issued in August. "One ... http://www.theusnews.com/index.php/sid/214688326/scat/187cf2a69985adcf Wed, 22 May 2013 09:06:27 -0400 http://www.theusnews.com/index.php/sid/214688326/scat/187cf2a69985adcf