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Senate committee confirms first openly gay Army secretary

U.S. News // 9 years ago

Senate committee confirms first openly gay Army secretary

The Senate Armed Forces Committee voted to approve the nomination of Eric Fanning to become the first openly gay leader of a U.S. military service.

Outgoing Army Secretary calls for larger U.S. land force

Defense News // 9 years ago

Outgoing Army Secretary calls for larger U.S. land force

Army Secretary John McHugh warns that recent situations like the rise of the Islamic State and Russian aggression are reasons to expand the U.S. land force.

Army postpones discharge of soldier who beat alleged rapist

U.S. News // 9 years ago

Army postpones discharge of soldier who beat alleged rapist

The discharge of an Army Green Beret who allegedly beat an Afghan police official sexually abusing an Afghan boy was postponed.

U.S. News // 9 years ago

Congressman questions female Army rangers' training

Rep. Steve Russell, R-Okla., is investigating whether two female U.S. Army Ranger School graduates were held to the same standards as the male recruits.

Pentagon halts work at Defense labs handling toxins, anthrax

U.S. News // 9 years ago

Pentagon halts work at Defense labs handling toxins, anthrax

The U.S. Army issued an immediate safety review of all Defense Department labs that handle biologic agents, including anthrax.

U.S. News // 9 years ago

U.S. Army declares elite Ranger School open to all servicewomen

The U.S. Army on Wednesday announced its Ranger School is now open to all qualified women, following an assessment period during which two women graduated.

Army Secretary John McHugh stepping down, Pentagon says

U.S. News // 9 years ago

Army Secretary John McHugh stepping down, Pentagon says

John McHugh, Secretary of the U.S. Army, will step down by November, the Defense Department said.

Fort Hood shooting victims to get Purple Heart

U.S. News // 1 decade ago

Fort Hood shooting victims to get Purple Heart

A change in the law allows those killed and wounded in the massacre at Fort Hood, Texas, to receive the Purple Heart, Army Secretary John McHugh said Friday.

U.S. News // 1 decade ago

Major general stripped of title over handling of sexual abuse allegation

Army Maj. Gen. Michael Harrison demoted to brigadier general and forced to retire over mishandling of sexual assault complaint.

U.S. News // 1 decade ago

Eternal flame transferred back to permanent place on Kennedy's grave

The eternal flame on U.S. President John F. Kennedy's grave in Arlington National Cemetery was relit Tuesday with the flame transferred from a temporary holder.

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I will do everything I possibly can to work in concert with the Army leadership to provide you and to (Defense) Secretary (Robert) Gates the broadest based, the most accurate, the most informative information as you go forward in discharging your very, very weighty responsibilities in these dangerous times as commander in chief
Obama crosses aisle for Army secretary Jun 02, 2009

Reservists and guardsmen are performing important roles in the war on terror and are making the same sacrifices as our active duty members
Congress may boost military benefits Sep 28, 2006

This is the place where valor rests, a place of reverence and respect for all Americans
McHugh vows Arlington grave probe Nov 14, 2009

We are committed to providing our war-fighters with world-class equipment, and are confident that our body armor continues to defeat the threat to our soldiers
Body armor to be independently reviewed Nov 20, 2009

I don't want anybody to think this is the forgotten theater
Army: Top priority is soldiers, families Jan 27, 2011

John McHugh is a former Scottish footballer.

McHugh began his senior career with Clyde in 1961. He went on to become a stalwart of the team, making 450 competitive appearances for the Glasgow club in 14 years, scoring 19 goals. McHugh was called up to the Scottish international team, but didn't win a cap.

McHugh left Clyde in 1975, and joined Forfar Athletic, where he stayed for two years, making 77 appearances, scoring 1 goal. He retired in 1977, having clocked up 527 senior career appearances and 20 goals.

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