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US Army
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U.S. troops in Iraq adopt new role
Some of the 98,000 U.S. military forces in Iraq already have made the transition from security to stability operations ahead of the September deadline. - Policy to mandate head injury evaluations
- Review drops two-war force size paradigm
- IMCOM commander's 'Stamp Out Stupid' Campaign takes Europe garrisons by storm
- Stability operations in Iraq making headway
US Navy
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Navy to Update Fitness Reports, Evals
The Navy announced changes to the performance evaluation system and advancement policy March 9 to better reflect service as an individual augmentee (IA)/Global War on Terror support assignment (GSA) and physical fitness assessment results. - Navy Weeks Bring America's Navy Home
- Navy Releases Family Gram, Podcast to Enhance Family Readiness
- Navy Receives OPTIMAS Award for "General Excellence"
- Hospital Ship USNS Comfort Completes Important Relief Mission in Haiti
US Coast Guard
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Small plane violates D.C. airspace, forced down in Frederick
Small plane violates D.C. airspace, forced down in Frederick - Officials to evaluate search for Portland hiker
- Coast Guard: Spring Flooding Possible On The Ohio
- Judge Seeber Bridge closing details updated by DOTD
- Search for missing surfer resumes
US Air Force
- Multi-aircraft mission provides key training in Thailand
- Cyber Control System launch under way
- Turning dreams into reality for Women's History
- Day 30 of '30 Days Through Afghanistan'
MilitaryTimes.com
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Rethink alcohol ban in war zones, Webb says
Sen. Jim Webb, D-Va., a Vietnam veteran and former war correspondent who now chairs the Senate panel that oversees military personnel policy, seemed to endorse the idea of letting troops in war zones drink alcohol as a way to relieve combat stress.
At a hearing of his Senate Armed Services military personnel panel, Webb asked defense and service officials about mental health issues facing deployed service members and, in particular, about a recent Military Times investigation into the military’s use of anti-depressants and other drugs for treating mental health issues.
The reported increase in prescription drug use and self-medication by deployed troops “is, quite frankly, astounding to me,” Webb said, adding that it is a clear indicator of the overall fatigue of combat troops who are not getting enough time between deployments.
“We do have a really stressed force,” said Webb, who also is a former Navy secretary.
One thing worth investigating, Webb said, is whether a ban on alcohol consumption in the war zones — which he said is primarily a nod to host-nation sensitivities — should be lifted.
Webb said stress relief is handled differently in every culture and suggested that U.S. commanders should reconsider allowing “alcohol for stress relief.”
None of the defense or service witnesses commented on his suggestion.
Sound off
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- 2 Marine pilots rescued; SC crash probed
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- Man charged with faking medals goes to court
DefenseNews.com
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U.S. Army Plan Takes Fire From Congress, DoD, GAO
Why is the U.S. Army buying equipment that fared poorly in tests? That's the question the chairman of the House Armed Services air and land subcommittee asked senior Army officials at a March 10 hearing. - Indian AF To Buy 12 AgustaWestland AW101 Helos
- NATO Transformation Chief: Budget Cuts Less Severe Than Expected
- U.S. Army Requests Permission To Modify Strykers
- USAF: We're Sticking With Tanker RfP
ESPN
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Report: Ben Roethlisberger denies to police having sexual intercourse with accuser
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger told police in Milledgeville, Ga., no sexual intercourse took place between himself and his accuser, a television station in Pittsburgh reported on Wednesday.
- Ravens re-sign Mason, add to robust WR corps
- Mavs tie season's longest win streak with 13th
- Torii Hunter says black Latino players are 'impostors'
- Oregon Ducks QB Jeremiah Masoli facing charge for burglary
Department of Homeland Security
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Greece Designated as Member of the Visa Waiver Program
Secretary Napolitano announced the designation of Greece as a member of the Visa Waiver Program (VWP)—strengthening passenger information sharing and ensuring strict security standards while streamlining travel for Greek citizens visiting the United States. - Secretary Napolitano Applauds President's Nominee Robert Harding
- Secretary Napolitano Announces Deployments of Recovery Act-Funded Advanced Imaging Technology
- Statement on Secretary Napolitano's Tokyo Visit
- Readout of Secretary Napolitano's Meeting with Airline Industry CEOs on Strengthening International Aviation Security
Soldier Systems
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EOTAC Updates Website
EOTAC has introduced numerous enhancements to the site but probably the biggest is under the “collections” tab. Other than displays at SHOT Show this is the first time they are fully unveiling the new Direct Action line. Consisting of the Recce Smock, Shirt, and Pant, the new line will incorporate pockets designed to [...] - ExiTool from CRKT
- Kyle Defoor Sponsors Charity Auction
- Internal Frame Load Bearing Armor Study
- Hyde Definition Releases New PenCott Colorways
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