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Official Addresses Quadrennial Review Concerns

March 11, 2010

A month after the release of the 2010 Quadrennial Defense Review, a senior defense official directly addressed concerns expressed about the report at a two-day seminar hosted by the National Defense University.

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Missouri Air Guard C-130s, Crews Fly to Chile

March 5, 2010

Two Missouri Air National Guard C-130 Hercules transport aircraft with 47 crewmembers are en route to aid earthquake-ravaged Chile.

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Updated Web Site Helps Wounded Warriors, Families

February 24, 2010

Defense Department officials have updated and improved access to the National Resource Directory, a Web site for wounded, ill and injured servicemembers, veterans, and their families.

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Gates Picks Intelligence Official for New Post

February 22, 2010

Letitia Long, deputy director of the Defense Intelligence Agency, will serve as the next director of the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency.

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Bobsled Teams Prepare for Weekend Events

February 19, 2010

The three men’s U.S. Olympic bobsled teams — all to be piloted by a current or former National Guard member — are ready for action.

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Iwo Jima Vets Observe Battle’s 65th Anniversary

February 19, 2010

Dozens of veterans of the Battle of Iwo Jima and their families gathered at the National Museum of the Marine Corps in Triangle, Va., to commemorate the 65th anniversary of the iconic World War II battle.

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Spring to Mark Start of Personnel System Transition

February 18, 2010

The Defense Department is on track to transition most of its more than 220,000 civilian employees out of the National Security Personnel System by Sept. 30, and into the decades old General Schedule, more than a year ahead of the deadline.

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Lt. Gov. Brown visits Maryland NG

February 16, 2010

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Video: Maryland Lt. Gov. Anthony G. Brown visits the headquarters for the Maryland Army National Guard's blizzard support efforts. www.army.mil

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Gay Guardsman Still Drills With Unit

February 13, 2010

A New York National Guard Soldier who last year announced his homosexuality on national television is again drilling with his unit, The New York Times reported.

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Gay Guardsman Still Drills With Unit

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