Army Times

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

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

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

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

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

FORT BRAGG, N.C. — A two-time winner of "Survivor" will host an anniversary celebration at a North Carolina Army base. FORT BRAGG, N.C. — A two-time winner of "Survivor" will host an anniversary celebration at a North Carolina Army base. Fri, 30 Jul 2010 08:15:47 -0400 News

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

One active duty soldier has taken it upon himself to begin an effort to stop a scam he says people in western Africa are using to prey on unsuspecting people in the U.S. looking for love. One active duty soldier has taken it upon himself to begin an effort to stop a scam he says people in western Africa are using to prey on unsuspecting people in the U.S. looking for love. Thu, 29 Jul 2010 21:53:11 -0400 The (Clarksville, Tenn.) Leaf-Chronicle News

After releasing a 300-page report designed to address the Army’s record suicide rates, Gen. Peter Chiarelli, the service’s vice chief, acknowledged that the wars have caused leaders to lose sight of the needs of their soldiers. After releasing a 300-page report designed to address the Army’s record suicide rates, Gen. Peter Chiarelli, the service’s vice chief, acknowledged that the wars have caused leaders to lose sight of the needs of their soldiers. Thu, 29 Jul 2010 14:18:26 -0400 Staff writer

KUKARAN, Afghanistan — The soldiers of Bravo Company walk past windowless, mud-walled homes and mosques as children go by carrying cans filled with water. KUKARAN, Afghanistan — The soldiers of Bravo Company walk past windowless, mud-walled homes and mosques as children go by carrying cans filled with water. Thu, 29 Jul 2010 20:47:11 -0400 USA Today News

The Defense Department’s top civilian and military officials blasted the leak and subsequent publication of 91,000 pages of classified documents this week relating to the war in Afghanistan. The Defense Department’s top civilian and military officials blasted the leak and subsequent publication of 91,000 pages of classified documents this week relating to the war in Afghanistan. Thu, 29 Jul 2010 19:47:49 -0400 Staff writer

These officers in basic branches have been selected to attend senior service college as principals or alternates, the Army has announced. These officers in basic branches have been selected to attend senior service college as principals or alternates, the Army has announced. Thu, 29 Jul 2010 18:01:26 -0400 Careers and Education

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.” Thu, 29 Jul 2010 18:49:09 -0400 Entertainment

WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama’s nominee to be chief of U.S. intelligence, James R. Clapper, was unanimously approved Thursday by the Senate Intelligence Committee. WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama’s nominee to be chief of U.S. intelligence, James R. Clapper, was unanimously approved Thursday by the Senate Intelligence Committee. Thu, 29 Jul 2010 17:44:52 -0400 The Associated Press News

EL PASO, Texas — The first National Guard troops headed to the Mexican border are expected to be in place in Texas and New Mexico by mid-August, and more than 500 troops are on track to be along the border in those two states plus California by the end of September, military officials said Thursday. EL PASO, Texas — The first National Guard troops headed to the Mexican border are expected to be in place in Texas and New Mexico by mid-August, and more than 500 troops are on track to be along the border in those two states plus California by the end of September, military officials said Thursday. Thu, 29 Jul 2010 17:09:50 -0400 The Associated Press Guard and Reserve

After releasing a 300-page report designed to address the Army’s record suicide rates, Gen. Peter Chiarelli, the service’s vice chief, acknowledged that the wars have caused leaders to lose sight of the needs of their soldiers. After releasing a 300-page report designed to address the Army’s record suicide rates, Gen. Peter Chiarelli, the service’s vice chief, acknowledged that the wars have caused leaders to lose sight of the needs of their soldiers. Thu, 29 Jul 2010 14:18:26 -0400 Staff writer

BOISE, Idaho — In the minutes after Pfc. Bowe Bergdahl was reported missing last June, his U.S. Army comrades in southern Afghanistan began searching bunkers, latrines, vehicles, even Afghan National Police posts in a nearby settlement. BOISE, Idaho — In the minutes after Pfc. Bowe Bergdahl was reported missing last June, his U.S. Army comrades in southern Afghanistan began searching bunkers, latrines, vehicles, even Afghan National Police posts in a nearby settlement. Thu, 29 Jul 2010 09:21:00 -0400 The Associated Press