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• Gov. Perry rips rivals support of troops

  
  Stupidica — Authority: 176
  The contentious race for governor of Texas has come down to accusations over who does and who doesn’t care about troops. Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison and Gov. Rick Perry have been trading shots about one of her votes on the defense-spending bill. The newly minted law could pump an estimated $8.2 million more into the ...
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• Army Major General Anthony Cucolo III bans pregnancy in Iraq

  
  Thaindian News — Authority: 731
  Baghdad, Dec 21 (THAINDIAN NEWS) In a bizarre order, Army general Anthony Cucolo III has banned pregnancy for all the military personnel who serve under him, in Iraq. However he does have a fair and just order, as this surprising order applies to both the male and the female soldiers, who serve under him in [...]
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• Rare good UK Government idea: on honouring military covenant

  
  For Argyll — Authority: 443
  Was this Bob Ainsworth’s finest moment?  In a recent and poorly reported initiative, the much ridiculed (with reason) UK Defence Secretary announced the introduction of a series of measures to support military personnel in health, society and careers.NHS Trusts, Education Authorities and Local Authorities will be ...
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• Fort Hood tightens restrictions on guns–the wrong response, too late?

  
  Stupidica — Authority: 176
  Readers may not have noticed that there was news this week from Fort Hood, the scene of an evil attack in which 13 Americans were killed and 30 wounded by a U.S. Army officer turned traitor less than two months ago. It would be easy not to notice, since there seems to have been no national press reaction so far, but ...
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• Army general in Iraq issues pregnancy ban

  
  Relevant News — Authority: 178
  The Army general of U.S. forces in Northern Iraq issues an order banning pregnancy among military personnel in his command, NBC News reports.
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• President to Appear on WWE Special

  
  Stupidica — Authority: 176
  President Barack Obama has agreed to deliver a taped holiday message to the troops on NBCs "WWE Tribute to the Troops" special. The special chronicles the three days that the WWE Superstars and Divas spent visiting military bases and features a special live performance in front of thousands of military personnel. It ...
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• Ukraine Rearms Iraqis

  
  Stupidica — Authority: 176
  In a deal brokered by the United States, Ukraine will be selling $2.4 billion worth of weapons to Iraq. Most of these will be of Russian design, which many Iraqi military personnel are familiar with. Ukraine has, and still manufactures, lots of Russian designed weapons. Ukraine split from the Soviet Union (and Russia) ...
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• Free Military Care Package for Soldiers

  
  Free Sample Freak — Authority: 533
  Free Military Care Package This is a great freebie!!! If you have a friend or family member in the service you can send them a free care package courtesy of Scion! This can be sent to a service member in the United States or overseas! Here’s what they will receive: “Scion Care Packages include some choice ...
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• Amnesty International denounces abuses by Mexican army

  
  Thaindian News — Authority: 731
  Mexico City, Dec 10 (EFE) Amnesty International (AI) says that in the past two years there has been an increase in human rights abuses by Mexican military personnel assigned to law enforcement activities, including torture and extrajudicial executions.AI spokesman Alberto Herrera presented here a report containing ...
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• Military personnel should not speak out

  
  Community.GJSentinel.com — Authority: 142
  Some on active duty in the military seem to have forgotten that when being issued a uniform, part of that uniform is a muzzle to place in one’s mouth.That applies to the lowliest recruit to the highest ranking general. Not wearing that muzzle makes one out of uniform.Some officers, and even some enlisted, appear to ...
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• White House reviewing policy on military suicide letters (Reuters)

  
  enUws — Authority: 467
  Reuters – The Obama administration is reviewing a policy in which the president does not send letters of condolence to families… Originally posted here: (Reuters)"> (Reuters)">White House reviewing policy on military suicide letters (Reuters)
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• Fallen Earth: 20 Percent Military Discount

  
  GameZig — Authority: 130
  FALLEN EARTH, LLC, developers of the self-titled massively multiplayer online game (MMO), is pleased to announce the placement of a 20 percent off discount for all service men and women. As a bonus item, purchasers will also receive a Fallen Earth t-shirt with their order. The offer will apply to all five US ...
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• Who wants War? Ask Ron Paul~

  
  Life on Sleepy Creek in Words and Images — Authority: 155
  http://www.house.gov/paul/index.shtml
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• Pakistani troops kill 4 militants in Swat

  
  Thaindian News — Authority: 731
  Islamabad, Dec 6 (DPA) Pakistani security forces killed at least four militants, including a local commander, in the restive Swat valley Sunday, officials said.The casualties came as troops continued search operations to eliminate Taliban remnants after wresting the control of the mountain district this spring.A ...
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• Republican terrorists likely to attack UK troops in Ireland during Christmas

  
  Thaindian News — Authority: 731
  London, Dec. 6 (ANI): Republican terrorists are “highly likely” to strike British troops in Northern Ireland during Christmas, secret documents have revealed. Intelligence chiefs believe that rebel republicans will “ramp-up” attempts to murder British troops and police officers in a series of shooting and bomb ...
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• Weekend Mysteries, Scandals, and Speculations

  
  The LA Progressive — Authority: 482
  The nation’s unemployment rate is at 10.2 percent, a 26-year high. These people will be waiting to hear Obama explain how adding to the $10 billion monthly price tag for Iraq and Afghanistan will... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
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• Poll: Mexicans Want to Keep Drug War Going

  
  The Gates of Hell — Authority: 132
  Few adults in Mexico would consent to the legalization of drugs, according to a poll by GEA-ISA. 75 per cent of respondents think it is necessary to keep fighting drug traffickers for an unlimited amount of time. Mexican president Felipe Calderón took over as Mexico’s head of state in December 2006. During his ...
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• Rugby tackle… pistol charge… what it takes to win the Military Cross

  
  Stupidica — Authority: 176
  A Royal Marine who rugby-tackled a Taliban suicide bomber was among five military personnel to receive the Military Cross from the Queen today. Sergeant Noel Connolly, 41, saved more than 100 lives last November when he spotted the teenager trying to detonate 70kg of explosives on a motorbike he was pushing towards ...
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• Taliban now using donkey ’suicide’ bombs against foreign troops in Afghanistan

  
  Thaindian News — Authority: 731
  London, Nov. 30 (ANI): In their latest ploy to cause maximum damage to international forces stationed in Afghanistan, the Taliban is using donkey ’suicide’ bombs to attack British troops in southern Afghanistan.Recently, a senior British Army officer and six other military personnel survived an attack when a ...
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• US rejects reports about Blackwater’s covert activities in Pakistan

  
  Thaindian News — Authority: 731
  Islamabad, Nov.26 (ANI): The United States has rejected media reports regarding the presence of controversial private security firm, Blackwater, in Pakistan.“There is no secret operating base in Karachi or anywhere else in Pakistan being run, occupied, or otherwise operated by US military personnel of any command or ...
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