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  • Afghanistan surge won't change plans to up dwell time

    A 30,000 boots-on-the-ground increase in Afghanistan will not change the Army's plans to cut Stop Loss, stabilize deployment lengths or increase dwell time for Soldiers.In a message to Army leaders, Chief of Staff of the Army Gen. George W. Casey Jr. said the impact from the increase "will not be as

  • Deputy defense secretary outlines protections for information

    Although information technology enables the Defense Department to make gains in military capabilities, those gains come at a cost, the deputy defense secretary told industry executives in New York. "The Defense Department makes a tempting target," Mr. William J. Lynn III said. "We have 7 million

  • Base retiree activities offices worldwide need volunteers

    Retiree activities office members currently need volunteers at more than 150 offices at active-duty, Reserve and Guard bases around the world. "All of the retiree activities offices are suffering for a new group of people to volunteer because the core of (current volunteers) are getting sick,

  • More than 17,000 Sailors listed on Fall advancement list

    More than 17,000 Sailors will see their names on the fall advancement list as the Navy prepares to release the E-4, E-5 and E-6 list in the next few days.In his most recent podcast, released Dec. 1, Vice Adm. Mark Ferguson chief of naval personnel, discusses petty officer advancement and trends."It

  • Naval Safety Center offers shopping safety tips

    The Naval Safety Center offers tips to help shoppers avoid becoming victims of theft this holiday season.Experts at the Naval Safety Center said this is the prime season for pickpockets and thieves."So many people are walking around with blinders on this time of year, assuming everyone has good