• U.S. Army Awards General Dynamics $35 Million to Produce M2A1 *…*

  September 25, 2010 – Let’s hope that spare parts are not deficient.

• M24 Reconfigured Sniper Weapon System « Soldier Systems

  September 25, 2010 – Looks like an upgrade in the works.

• Contractor death toll surpasses *military’s* in Iraq, Afghanistan

  September 25, 2010 – Interesting and worrisome! Just because the guy is wearing a suit rather than a uniform doesn’t mean we have “peace and stability.”

• War News Updates: What Is The *U.S. Army* Of The Future Going To *…*

  September 25, 2010 – Totally agree! Planning built on today’s military/political landscape will probably leave us unprepared for the next conflict.

• *U.S. Army* General Provides Insight Into the Future of the Army *…*

  September 25, 2010 – Maybe I’m reading between the lines, but General Chairelli seems to think our military procurement system is working OK, but our troops are exhausted from long deployments. Will that change? It’s a shame that he was addressing military equipment vendors. Who is the lobbyist for our troops?

• *US* military suicide prevention efforts fail-report

  September 25, 2010 – Hey Washington, we have a problem! It does seem that the US Army military leadership has taken the bull by the horns and is beginning to address the “unintended consequences” of war and the difficulties associated with diagnosing TBI. We hope that our brave men and women in uniform will get the proper treatment.

• *U.S. Army* on a Hiring Spree to Bulk Up Its Contracting Workforce

  September 25, 2010 – Is this just another example of a new feeding frenzy for “mentors,” “lobbyists” and other “connected” vendors at taxpayer expense? The military industrial complex seems to be alive and well. Please,”Say it ain’t so, GI Joe!”

• *US Army* Continues to Probe Burial Mix-Ups at Arlington National *…*

  September 25, 2010 – We concur with John McHugh, Secretary of the Army, “There is simply no excuse.”

• BARBER: ‘Gays,’ guns and mad social science

  September 25, 2010 – Let’s keep our focus and make sure that the young men and women serving in harm’s way have the best combat gear and protective gear available, regardless of their sexual orientation.

• US Defense Chief: Passionate Debate, Not Division over Afghan *War* Strategy

  September 25, 2010 – I see nothing wrong with a “heated” debate when you commit US troops to combat. I would expect nothing less and, indeed, it is reassuring that passionate debate ensues before making these difficult decisions.

• Military brass defend Afghan strategy

  September 25, 2010 – Ah! Now I understand. I didn’t realize that we were in the third phase of a “three phase war.” Did President’s Bush and Obama realize this? Did the American public understand? Please, cut the sophistry.

• Who Will Face the Music for Iraq’s Future?

  September 20, 2010 – This is an interesting article.

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