GOP candidate Newt Gingrich criticized President Barack Obama Thursday for apologizing to the Afghan government after ISAF personnel inadvertently burnt religious materials on an airbase in the country.
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Report: Obama Apologized For Koran Burning
Afghan President Hamid Karzai’s office says that President Barack Obama has personally reached out to him to apologize for the inadvertent burning of religious materials in Afghanistan, according to CNN. “We will take the appropriate steps to avoid any recurrence, including holding accountable those responsible,” The President allegedly sent a letter to the Afghan government. On [...]
Supreme Court To Determine If Stolen Valor Act Violates First Amendment
By Tim Young The Supreme Court heard the case of United States v. Alvarez today, which will decide whether or not the Stolen Valor Act, a law that prohibits Americans from lying about awards received during military service, violates the First Amendment of the Constitution. In 2007, Xavier Alvarez ran for the Board of Directors [...]
ISAF To Undergo Religious Training Following Koran Burning
ISAF spokesperson Brigadier General Carsten Jacobson told reporters Wednesday that all soldiers serving in the international coalition will be required to complete training in proper handling of religious materials. [audio:http://trns.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/2012222coalition.mp3]
Koran Investigation Underway
ISAF spokesperson Brigadier General Carsten Jacobson told reporters Wednesday that the investigation into the improper disposal of Korans on Bagram Airbase in Afghanistan has begun.
ISAF Head Apologizes To Afghans For Koran Disposal
U.S. General John Allen, the head of the International Security Assistance Force in Afghanistan, apologized Tuesday for the improper disposal of Korans at Bagram Airbase.
Panetta: Reconciliation Must Be Afghan Led
Defense Secretary Leon Panetta told reporters Wednesday that Afghan President Hamid Karzai’s recent statement indicating three-way talks between the Taliban, the U.S. and Afghanistan shows that his country is taking a lead role in reintegrating Taliban forces into Afghan society. [audio:http://trns.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/2012216recon.mp3]
Panetta: Afghans Taking Reins On Reconciliation
Defense Secretary Leon Panetta told reporters Wednesday that Afghan President Hamid Karzai’s recent statement indicating three-way talks between the Taliban, the U.S. and Afghanistan shows that his country is taking a lead role in reintegrating Taliban forces into Afghan society. “It’s always been important for us to make clear that reconciliation has to be Afghan [...]
U.S. Removing 10,000 Troops From Europe
A Senior Defense Official announced Thursday that number of U.S. soldiers permanently stationed in Europe will be reduced from 80,000 to 70,000 between this summer and FY 2017. The reductions will be partially made by inactivating two heavy brigades, the 170th and the 172nd, both located in Germany, in FY 2013 and FY 2014 respectively. [...]
Panetta Prepared To Fight Sequestration
Defense Secretary Leon Panetta told lawmakers Wednesday that he is willing to take an active role in preventing $454 billion in Defense cuts over the next decade.
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