by Gina Harkins | Jul 7, 2011 | National Security, Topics
WASHINGTON — Being one of the few and the proud has a special meaning in Cpl. Jonathon Bailey’s life. Breaking state records for heavy lifting isn’t enough for this Marine – he wants to beat the world record. Bailey, 21, is a communications technician...
by Jacqueline Klimas | Jul 7, 2011 | Science + Technology
WASHINGTON –On Aug. 31, 2006, Kevin Ivory was exposed to three roadside bombs in Fallujah, Iraq. The third blast left him unconscious for 26 hours, during which he had no memory of what was happening to him. Ivory, who was an E4 petty officer 3rd class in the Navy,...
by Michelle M. Stein | Jul 1, 2011 | National Security, Topics
WASHINGTON — Finding the party responsible for oversight of contractors in Afghanistan is “like I’m boxing ghosts” Sen. Claire McCaskill, D-Mo., said Thursday. “The sad thing about this hearing is that I’d been hopeful back in 2007...
by Gina Harkins | Jun 29, 2011 | National Security
WASHINGTON — When Lt. Cmdr. Jean Sullivan joined the Navy 11 years ago, she never thought female officers would serve on submarines during her career. But now, she’s helping make it happen by the end of this year. Sullivan and other officials on the committee...
by Matt Yurus & Noor Wazwaz | Jun 29, 2011 | National Security, Politics, Science + Technology
WASHINGTON – The Senate is considering cutting $1.25 billion from the president’s 2012 budget request for military construction plans. This bill would not cut veteran benefits but would slash spending on military construction projects, especially overseas. Sen. Tim...
