US troops will be coming home by the end of 2012. Currently, drawdown plans are being announced to pull 33,000 U.S. soldiers from Afghanistan. In June of 2011, the number of American troops currently serving in Afghanistan was around 101,000. Other nations are also planning to bring their armed forces home, giving more control...
A defense bill is being pushed by a Senate panel made up of Democrats despite objections to certain provisions in the bill which would affect how terror suspects are handled. On Tuesday, Nov 16, 2011, The Armed Services Committee approved a revised measure but the Senate may continue to debate the bill throughout the...
The Department of Defense a top line budget for MIP in fiscal 2011. This includes the base budget and the Overseas Contingency Operation appropriations. The figures equal to a funding amount of $24 billion. These figures are released annually. This years amount is $3 billion less than last year. Military funding of various projects,...
A 5.56 mm machine gun made by Heckler & Koch Defense of Ashburn,VA, awarded with a $23.6 million contract, is in the final stage of testing before being distributed throughout the Marine Corp. The M27 Infantry Automatic Rifle, Is a step up from previous assault rifles. The company is planning on delivering around 3,600...
The United States Of America is offering medical support to some Libyans. A statement released by Secretary Hillary Clinton and Secretary Leon Panetta on Thursday spoke of the humanitary efforts by the US to help Libyan fighters receive proper medical care for cases involving seriously wounded individuals. 24 dangerously wounded fighters were being transferred...
With budget cuts looming, members of congress are looking for anything to possibly reduce the national deficit. Military related items continue to be put up for discussion. Recently, two U.S. senators want a full review of costs associated with overseas military bases. The believe closing dozers of these facilities might save billions for the...
Rep. Buck McKeon was willing to support a tax increase to pay for then spending. At a breakfast sponsored by real clear politics.com, the chairman of the House armed service committee made a statement when being questioned about what should be included in the deficit reduction plan. He mentioned many federal entitlement programs such...
Health Net will be supporting the Army Ten-Miler. This is one of the most popular races in the country. It attracts 30,000 military and civilian runners. This event is designed to promote physical fitness and health, and improvement of the quality of life for US military service members and their families. Health Net will...
The jobs market is very difficult for many individuals. Because of the economy, many employers have been looking at cutting expenses as opposed to adding assets. It doesn’t mean an individual does not have the ability to get a job, but it will require using all the right tools to get one. For veterans...
For veterans who were able to get home loans but faced the possibility of higher feeds over current federal law changes had the opportunity to be coveredby the US Department of Veterans Affairs. A notice from the Department of veteran affairs loan operations said some fees would be lower for some individuals than what...