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Archive: 2005

Combatant command senior enlisteds gather at first conference

Several U.S. military's highest-placed enlisted warfighters met in Colorado for the first Combatant Command Senior Enlisted Leader Conference recently. Senior enlisted leaders from United States unified combatant commands attended the conference, which was themed "Layered Global Defense" and hosted by Sgt. Maj. D. Scott Frye, senior enlisted leader

DoD won't resort to draft or sacrifice quality to boost numbers

Despite recruiting shortfalls for the active Army and all reserve components except the Air Force Reserve in May, defense officials strive to fill the ranks with the highest-quality recruits possible and have no intention of supporting a draft. The Defense Department released May recruiting and retention statistics for all four services today,

Commandant says seabasing to transform Marine deployments

The "seabasing" capability being developed for the Marine Corps will enable the service to deploy 15,000 troops anywhere in the world in as little as 10 to 12 days, according to the commandant of the Marine Corps. "And when you are able to respond that fast, it is going to change the calculus of the battlefield," Gen. Michael W. Hagee explained

Booz Allen Classic hosts wounded service members at pro-am Round

Retief Goosen, the fifth-ranked golfer in the world, stopped by to sign a stack of autograph boards featuring the country club's logo after finishing his pro-am round. "Without them, we wouldn't have the security we have over here," Goosen said, referring to the wounded service members seated and standing nearby. "So it's wonderful what they do for

Programs aim to reduce military divorce rates

Recognizing the stresses military life and multiple deployments put on families, the services are stepping up their efforts to help their members strengthen their family relationships and avoid the divorce courts. A full range of outreach programs - from support groups for spouses of deployed troops to weekend retreats for military couples - aims

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Reserve welcomes back former Marines

Ty Ford left the Marine Corps Reserve enlisted ranks after earning a law degree and accepted an active duty commission as a Navy judge advocate. Now he’s happy to be back in a Marine Corps uniform as a captain. “Although I had a rewarding experience as a Navy JAG officer, I quickly realized the truth of the often-said maxim: ‘Once a Marine, Always

Hagee: Adaptable Tactics Helping to Defeat 'Thinking Enemy'

America's armed forces face a "thinking enemy" on the battlefield, and defeating it demands adaptable tactics and a fast application of lessons learned, the commandant of the Marine Corps said here today. "We're going against a smart enemy. That's really important to remember," Gen. Michael W. Hagee said during an interview with the Pentagon

Gen. Hagee: adaptable tactics helping to defeat 'thinking enemy

America's armed forces face a "thinking enemy" on the battlefield, and defeating it demands adaptable tactics and a fast application of lessons learned, the commandant of the Marine Corps said here today."We're going against a smart enemy. That's really important to remember," Gen. Michael W. Hagee said during an interview with the Pentagon

DoD working to increase Tricare access for reserve components

The Defense Department has made "tremendous efforts and strides" to meet the needs of Reserve and Guard service members who now qualify for health-care coverage under the Tricare program, the program manager said today during an interview on Fox News. Dr. David Tornberg, acting deputy director of the Tricare Management Activity and deputy assistant

AT&T joins DoD's 'America Supports You' team

AT&T has joined the Defense Department's "America Supports You" team, continuing its more than 85 years of support for the U.S. military through a range of activities and contributions designed to benefit America's servicemen and women, officials announced today. America Supports you is a nationwide DoD program to recognize citizens' support for

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