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A Tale Of Two Chiefs
Tell us, Robert Gates, what's the difference between working under Barack Obama and working under George W. Bush? ...more
March 2, 2009
Afghanistan Not Another Vietnam, Chiefs Chairman Says
The top U.S. military officer cautioned Monday against comparing the Pentagon's renewed focus on Afghanistan to the Vietnam War, citing terrorism and a non-occupation strategy as "dramatic differences" between the two conflicts. ...more
February 2, 2009
30,000 More U.S. Troops May Go To Afghanistan
The top U.S. military officer said Saturday that the Pentagon could double the number of American forces in Afghanistan by next summer to 60,000 — the largest estimate of potential reinforcements ever publicly suggested. ...more
December 20, 2008
Petraeus: A Rising Star?
The currently famous, four-star Gen. David Petraeus is coming to stay awhile in Tampa. ...more
October 31, 2008
McCain's Real Running Mate
Never mind Sarah Palin. John McCain has another running mate: Gen. David H. Petraeus. ...more
October 13, 2008
Admiral Says Afghanistan Policy 'Wrong Direction'
The highest-ranking U.S. military officer warned Thursday that the situation in Afghanistan will likely get worse next year and that it will take time to turn it around because it has been headed in "the wrong direction" for the past two years. ...more
October 10, 2008
Maxcy: Fifth Term Would Be Last
The two candidates for the District 5 seat on the Highlands County Board of Commissioners spoke at this week's meeting of the Highlands County Homeowners Association. ...more
September 11, 2008
Troop Withdrawal Timetable Concerns Pentagon Chief
WASHINGTON - The Pentagon's top military officer said Sunday a specific time frame for withdrawing U.S. combat troops from Iraq could jeopardize political and economic progress, leading to "dangerous consequences." ...more
July 20, 2008
Israeli Iran Strike Feared
An Israeli strike on Iranian nuclear facilities would be a high-risk move that could destabilize the Middle East, the Pentagon's top military officer said Wednesday. ...more
July 3, 2008
Turkish Troops Enter N. Iraq
Supported by air power, Turkish troops crossed into northern Iraq on Friday in their first major ground incursion against Kurdish rebel bases in nearly a decade. But Turkey sought to avoid confrontation with U.S.-backed Iraq, saying the guerrillas were its only target. ...more
February 23, 2008
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