Military Times (US)

WASHINGTON — The Army says a soldier charged with leaking U.S. war secrets to the Wikileaks website would be tried at a military installation in the Washington area if a general court-martial is ordered. WASHINGTON — The Army says a soldier charged with leaking U.S. war secrets to the Wikileaks website would be tried at a military installation in the Washington area if a general court-martial is ordered. Fri, 30 Jul 2010 14:29:48 -0400 News

KABUL, Afghanistan — In a summer of suffering, America’s military death toll in Afghanistan is rising, with back-to-back record months for U.S. losses in the grinding conflict. All signs point to more bloodshed in the months ahead, straining the already shaky international support for the war. KABUL, Afghanistan — In a summer of suffering, America’s military death toll in Afghanistan is rising, with back-to-back record months for U.S. losses in the grinding conflict. All signs point to more bloodshed in the months ahead, straining the already shaky international support for the war. Fri, 30 Jul 2010 16:50:26 -0400 The Associated Press

KABUL, Afghanistan — The discovery of the body of a second sailor who vanished in Afghanistan last week only deepened the mystery of the men’s disappearance nearly 60 miles from their base in a dangerous area controlled by the Taliban. KABUL, Afghanistan — The discovery of the body of a second sailor who vanished in Afghanistan last week only deepened the mystery of the men’s disappearance nearly 60 miles from their base in a dangerous area controlled by the Taliban. Thu, 29 Jul 2010 14:56:58 -0400 The Associated Press

With physical fitness and weight standards "under close scrutiny,” some Marines and sailors are taking drastic action — using liposuction, laxatives and starvation diets in order to meet weight and size requirements. With physical fitness and weight standards "under close scrutiny,” some Marines and sailors are taking drastic action — using liposuction, laxatives and starvation diets in order to meet weight and size requirements. Thu, 29 Jul 2010 21:48:33 -0400 News

HONOLULU — Chemical weapons dumped in deep water five miles south of Pearl Harbor after World War II should remain at the site because moving them could pose more of a threat to people and the environment, the Army said Friday. HONOLULU — Chemical weapons dumped in deep water five miles south of Pearl Harbor after World War II should remain at the site because moving them could pose more of a threat to people and the environment, the Army said Friday. Fri, 30 Jul 2010 21:29:16 -0400 The Associated Press

Soon after the new Afghan counterinsurgency guidance issued by Army Gen. David Petraeus went up on two Internet sites, it was pulled off again. But it is not expected to change drastically when it is rereleased publicly. Soon after the new Afghan counterinsurgency guidance issued by Army Gen. David Petraeus went up on two Internet sites, it was pulled off again. But it is not expected to change drastically when it is rereleased publicly. Fri, 30 Jul 2010 16:18:47 -0400 Staff writer

Military couples with combined annual incomes greater than $85,000 will see substantial fee increases at child development centers under a new fee structure announced July 30 by the Defense Department. Military couples with combined annual incomes greater than $85,000 will see substantial fee increases at child development centers under a new fee structure announced July 30 by the Defense Department. Fri, 30 Jul 2010 13:52:23 -0400 Staff writer News

KABUL, Afghanistan — Three more U.S. troops have been killed in Afghanistan, bringing the U.S. death toll for July to at least 66 and making it the deadliest month for American forces in the nearly 9-year-war. KABUL, Afghanistan — Three more U.S. troops have been killed in Afghanistan, bringing the U.S. death toll for July to at least 66 and making it the deadliest month for American forces in the nearly 9-year-war. Fri, 30 Jul 2010 11:19:30 -0400 The Associated Press

FORT BRAGG, N.C. — A top Army civilian leader will be at Fort Bragg on Friday to tour the new U.S. Army Forces Command Headquarters and discuss the base's expansion with local leaders. FORT BRAGG, N.C. — A top Army civilian leader will be at Fort Bragg on Friday to tour the new U.S. Army Forces Command Headquarters and discuss the base's expansion with local leaders. Fri, 30 Jul 2010 08:32:23 -0400 News

WASHINGTON — It isn't much of a stretch for Jill Biden when she takes an acting turn in an episode of Lifetime network's "Army Wives." WASHINGTON — It isn't much of a stretch for Jill Biden when she takes an acting turn in an episode of Lifetime network's "Army Wives." Fri, 30 Jul 2010 08:30:29 -0400

HONOLULU — Chemical weapons dumped in deep water five miles south of Pearl Harbor after World War II should remain at the site because moving them could pose more of a threat to people and the environment, the Army said Friday. HONOLULU — Chemical weapons dumped in deep water five miles south of Pearl Harbor after World War II should remain at the site because moving them could pose more of a threat to people and the environment, the Army said Friday. Fri, 30 Jul 2010 21:29:16 -0400 The Associated Press

ST. LOUIS — Three veterans treated at the St. Louis VA Medical Center’s dental clinic have tested positive for hepatitis and further testing will be necessary to determine if inadequately sterilized dental equipment is to blame, VA officials said Friday. ST. LOUIS — Three veterans treated at the St. Louis VA Medical Center’s dental clinic have tested positive for hepatitis and further testing will be necessary to determine if inadequately sterilized dental equipment is to blame, VA officials said Friday. Fri, 30 Jul 2010 21:19:55 -0400 The Associated Press

ELMENDORF AIR FORCE BASE, Alaska — The military has identified the four airmen killed Wednesday when their C-17 Globemaster III crashed at Elmendorf Air Force Base in Anchorage. ELMENDORF AIR FORCE BASE, Alaska — The military has identified the four airmen killed Wednesday when their C-17 Globemaster III crashed at Elmendorf Air Force Base in Anchorage. Fri, 30 Jul 2010 17:59:19 -0400 News

Soon after the new Afghan counterinsurgency guidance issued by Army Gen. David Petraeus went up on two Internet sites, it was pulled off again. But it is not expected to change drastically when it is rereleased publicly. Soon after the new Afghan counterinsurgency guidance issued by Army Gen. David Petraeus went up on two Internet sites, it was pulled off again. But it is not expected to change drastically when it is rereleased publicly. Fri, 30 Jul 2010 16:18:47 -0400 Staff writer

Soon after the new Afghan counterinsurgency guidance issued by Army Gen. David Petraeus went up on two Internet sites, it was pulled off again. But it is not expected to change drastically when it is rereleased publicly. Soon after the new Afghan counterinsurgency guidance issued by Army Gen. David Petraeus went up on two Internet sites, it was pulled off again. But it is not expected to change drastically when it is rereleased publicly. Fri, 30 Jul 2010 16:18:47 -0400 Staff writer

SITKA, Alaska — A painting from the early days of Sitka under the U.S. flag has been restored to its former glory after years in a back room of the Sitka Historical Society Museum. SITKA, Alaska — A painting from the early days of Sitka under the U.S. flag has been restored to its former glory after years in a back room of the Sitka Historical Society Museum. Fri, 30 Jul 2010 15:15:01 -0400 Daily Sitka Sentinel via AP

WASHINGTON — The Army says a soldier charged with leaking U.S. war secrets to the Wikileaks website would be tried at a military installation in the Washington area if a general court-martial is ordered. WASHINGTON — The Army says a soldier charged with leaking U.S. war secrets to the Wikileaks website would be tried at a military installation in the Washington area if a general court-martial is ordered. Fri, 30 Jul 2010 14:29:48 -0400 News

WASHINGTON — The Army says a soldier charged with leaking U.S. war secrets to the Wikileaks website would be tried at a military installation in the Washington area if a general court-martial is ordered. WASHINGTON — The Army says a soldier charged with leaking U.S. war secrets to the Wikileaks website would be tried at a military installation in the Washington area if a general court-martial is ordered. Fri, 30 Jul 2010 14:29:48 -0400 News

KABUL, Afghanistan — Three more U.S. troops have been killed in Afghanistan, bringing the U.S. death toll for July to at least 66 and making it the deadliest month for American forces in the nearly 9-year-war. KABUL, Afghanistan — Three more U.S. troops have been killed in Afghanistan, bringing the U.S. death toll for July to at least 66 and making it the deadliest month for American forces in the nearly 9-year-war. Fri, 30 Jul 2010 11:19:30 -0400 The Associated Press

Military couples with combined annual incomes greater than $85,000 will see substantial fee increases at child development centers under a new fee structure announced July 30 by the Defense Department. Military couples with combined annual incomes greater than $85,000 will see substantial fee increases at child development centers under a new fee structure announced July 30 by the Defense Department. Fri, 30 Jul 2010 13:52:23 -0400 Staff writer News