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Homeland Security Deputy Secretary Lists Accomplishments
"Our enemies are not
idle, and neither are we," said Homeland Security Deputy
Secretary James Loy today, echoing the words of President Bush.
Although the president used those words to
challenge terrorists, they might also describe the Department of
Homeland Security, which has worked to achieve better security in
the aftermath of 9/11 tragedy and introduced several
new security initiatives.
Officials Report on Troop Rotation, Problems Identifying
Terrorists
The rotation
of troops into and out of Iraq is in full swing, DoD officials
said today. More than 40,000 troops
scheduled to deploy to Iraq have moved into theater, and 35,000 of
those set to come home already have departed, said Army Brig. Gen.
David Rodriguez, a Joint Staff spokesman.
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Military
Wives Flock to Internet for Help with Mass Deployments
As tens of thousands and active duty,
Guard and Reserve servicemembers deploy
to the
Middle East
, their wives are turning to CinCHouse.com for help in
coping with marital separation, single-parenting and
financial hardship. “We’ve seen a huge spike in visitor traffic since November,
when the threat of deployments began to loom,” said Meredith
Leyva, founder of CinCHouse.com.
Volvo Military Sales Announces
New 2004.5 prices
Volvo Car International Customer Sales US Military announced its
aggressive pricing
strategy for the all-new Volvo S40.
The all-new S40 combines everything today's car buyer is looking
for: exceptional value, vibrant design and style, exhilarating
driving characteristics and class-leading safety.
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Homeland Security: One Year Later
The Department of Homeland Security will
turn 1 year old March 1, but the past year has not been without
challenges, one official said today. Janet
Hale, homeland security undersecretary for management, told
members of the Armed Forces Communications and Electronics
Association that the past year has been extraordinary and that
standing up the department has been one of the "largest
management challenges the federal government has ever
seen."
Rumsfeld Meets Top Leaders, Troops, Iraqis in Baghdad Visit
The secretary had high
praise for the Iraqi citizens who continue to join the
country's fledgling security forces, using the police academy
cadets he'd just seen as an example.
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American
Communities
Battle
to Help Military Families
Operation Homefront brings peace of mind to
servicemembers deployed to Middle East
SAN DIEGO, CA – As tens of thousands of
troops deploy from this and other military towns across the United
States, their friends and neighbors down the street are joining
together to help the families left
behind by deployed servicemembers.
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Polling Data Shows Majority of Iraqis Want U.S.
To Stay
Even after the June 30
handover of authority in Iraq, the majority of Iraqis would prefer
some form of U.S. security force in their country, coalition
authorities said today.
Dan Senor, senior spokesman for the
Coalition Provisional Authority, told reporters during a briefing
in Baghdad that polling data indicates the majority of Iraqis
"don't want the U.S. to go."
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Chu Testifies on Alleged Overseas Sexual Assaults
The
Defense Department's senior personnel official today assured
Senate Armed Services Committee members that the military
would get to the bottom of allegations that scores of female
service members were sexually assaulted during overseas
deployments.
"Sexual
assault is a crime," David S.C. Chu, the
undersecretary of defense for personnel and readiness,
declared in his opening remarks to members of the SASC's
personnel subcommittee.
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The New Volvo V 50 introduced at the Bologna Motor Show
The New Volvo V50 is a premium compact sports wagon with a
distinctive Scandinavian design,
including a dramatic and modern interior. The V50 is a youthful
and cool estate for young families with one or two children, and
aims to be the safest
car in the segment.
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Navigant
International and SatoTravel announce new logo …
Navigant is
now the second largest travel management service provider in North
America. The new logo reflects the joint efforts of the
company to bring their customers an expanded range of travel
services and products.
In the near future, Navigant/SatoTravel
will launch a new European vacation Web site aimed specifically to
serving military and government travelers in Europe. This site
will offer on line shopping and direct booking capability.
Find out
the special
Military Rates offered by Navigant/SatoTravel!
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Despite Own Injuries, Medic Tries to Save
Fellow Soldier
Sometimes the
biggest heroes are the quietest people, and Spc. Matthew Moss is
that kind of hero. The 22-year-old medic
doesn't talk loudly about his experiences in Iraq, but when the
soft-spoken Florida National Guard soldier tells
his story, it's in a steady and matter-of-fact tone.
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