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Space Shuttle Atlantis Launches for Final Flight
Posted on Jul 08, 2011.
According to a CNN.com article, the space shuttle Atlantis lifted off Friday morning on the last mission of America’s 30-year space-shuttle program, a thunderously poignant moment for fans and veterans of the space program.
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Ft. Hood Shooting Suspect is Facing Death Penalty
Posted on Jul 06, 2011.
According to a Washington Post article, “The Army psychiatrist charged in the deadly Fort Hood rampage will be tried in a military court and face the death penalty if convicted, the commanding general for the Texas military post announced Wednesday.” Maj. Nidal Hasan has been charged with 13 counts of premeditated murder and 32 counts [...]
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Gates Receives Presidential Medal of Freedom
Posted on Jun 30, 2011.
According to a CNN.com article, Defense Secretary Robert Gates was honored by U.S President Barack Obama with the Presidential Medal of Freedom, America’s highest civilian honor, as he stepped down from his position. “I’m deeply honored and moved by your presentation of this award,” Gates told Obama during a tribute in front of the Pentagon, [...]
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President Obama to Explain Troop Withdrawal on Wednesday
Posted on Jun 21, 2011.
According to a recent Los Angeles Times article, President Obama is set to address the nation at 8 p.m. Wednesday on his plans on how to withdraw American troops engaged in Afghanistan, the White House announced Tuesday.
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Defense Secretary Robert Gates Believes Smaller Military is Better
Posted on Jun 16, 2011.
According to a recent SF Gate article, a smaller, capable military is better than a larger “hollow” one, Defense Secretary Robert Gates told the Senate in budget testimony today.