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Most Pentagon advisers quit over new rules
WASHINGTON, Nov. 8 (UPI) -- A pay cap, limits on work for private firms and required disclosures of business ties have virtually ended the Pentagon's use of paid advisers, a report said.
U.S., S. Korea war games set in Yellow Sea
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 (UPI) -- The United States and South Korea said Wednesday they will hold more naval exercises in the Yellow Sea in early September.
Gates indicates he'll retire next year
Gates indicates he'll retire next year
WASHINGTON, Aug. 16 (UPI) -- U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates suggested in a magazine interview he would retire next year.
U.S., S. Korea to conduct joint exercise
U.S., S. Korea to conduct joint exercise
WASHINGTON, May 24 (UPI) -- U.S. defense officials Monday announced a round of training exercises with South Korea in the wake of last week's reports on the sinking of the Cheonan.
Pentagon lauds Yemen's al-Qaida fight
WASHINGTON, Dec. 29 (UPI) -- Yemen should be commended for its ability to take on the threat from al-Qaida within its borders, U.S. Defense Department officials said in Washington.
U.S. troops plan to rout Taliban
NAWZAD, Afghanistan, Aug. 12 (UPI) -- The Pentagon said Wednesday it will increase U.S. operations, allowing Afghan forces to secure Taliban-controlled areas in Helmand Province.
Uzbekistan allows supplies for Afghanistan
WASHINGTON, April 4 (UPI) -- Uzbekistan agreed Friday to allow the United States to use it as a transit point for the shipment of "non-lethal" supplies to Afghanistan.
Pentagon urges broader approach to piracy
WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 (UPI) -- More than a military response is needed to combat piracy off the Somali coast, a U.S. military official said Friday.
Pentagon says ready to brief Obama
Pentagon says ready to brief Obama
WASHINGTON, Nov. 5 (UPI) -- The U.S. Department of Defense says it is ready to begin military briefings immediately for U.S. President-elect Barack Obama's transition team.
Rice lauds Musharraf
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 (UPI) -- U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice expressed "deep gratitude" Monday to Pervez Musharraf, who was pressured into quitting as Pakistan's president.
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“ With the signing and implementation of the strategic framework agreement, the relationship with Iraq has become more mature and what we would consider a more normalized U.S.-Iraqi relationship through economic, diplomatic, cultural and security ties, ”
Report notes gains, issues in Iraq
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“ Given the fact that the U.S. will be well represented, the work that still has to be done back here on what is arguably probably one of the most challenging budget reviews that has taken place in a number of years, he just felt that it's best that he remain here and work on that, ”
Gates to work on budget, skip NATO summit
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“ I think there are many that are seeking a simple military solution, or solely a military solution, to address the piracy issue, ”
Pentagon urges broader approach to piracy
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“ We are obviously concerned about unintended harm to civilians as a result of the whole range of munitions out there that are used in war, ”
Pentagon: Rules reduce cluster bomb harm
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“ I find that report inconceivable, and clearly someone is either misinformed or intentionally trying to create mischief, ”
U.S., Israel deny air drill report
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