We are not leaving Afghanistan: Robert GatesOctober 6th, 2009 WASHINGTON - US Defence Secretary Robert Gates has clearly told Pakistan that America will not leave the Afghanistan war midway despite the ongoing strategy review of Washington's policies in the region. "I had lunch with the Pakistani ambassador last week, and I made absolutely clear to him: we are not leaving Afghanistan," CNN quoted Gates as saying.
Army headquarters unit in Afghanistan ordered to stay 50 days beyond yearlong tourSeptember 3rd, 2009 Pentagon extends Army unit in AfghanistanWASHINGTON — The Army has ordered a headquarters unit in Afghanistan to remain up to 50 days past its yearlong tour in what officials say could be the start of longer postings in the war. Army officials on Thursday said the troops extensions will ensure continuity in Afghanistan.
A month ahead of deadline, Army National Guard trims forces to meet congressional mandateAugust 27th, 2009 Army National Guard trims its personnel as orderedWASHINGTON — The Army National Guard says it has trimmed its forces to a congressionally mandated goal a month early thanks to a drawback in recruiting. Because of a surplus of soldiers in recent years, Congress in March ordered the Guard to lower its total capacity by about 9,000 soldiers to 358,200.
Army partially terminates Boeing's manned ground vehicle program on Secretary Gates' directiveJuly 21st, 2009 Army stops work on Boeing's manned ground vehiclesWASHINGTON — The U.S. Army has formally canceled part of Boeing Co.'s manned ground systems contract, under which the defense contractor was expected to build combat vehicles better suited for fighting insurgents in places like Afghanistan.
Gates: Army to have its ranks increased by 22,000 because of continuing deployment needsJuly 20th, 2009 Gates announces Army being increased by 22,000WASHINGTON — Defense Secretary Robert Gates announced Monday that the size of the Army will be increased temporarily by 22,000 soldiers to help meet the needs of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan and other missions around the world. This is the second time since 2007 that the military has determined it doesn't have a large enough force.
Pentagon chief Gates says more US troops than first planned may end up in AfghanistanJuly 16th, 2009 Gates: More US troops could head to AfghanistanCHICAGO — The Pentagon's chief said Thursday he could send more U.S. troops to Afghanistan this year than he'd initially expected and is considering increasing the number of soldiers in the Army.
Nepal's child soldiers to be freed finallyJuly 16th, 2009 KATHMANDU - Some of them took up arms when they were as young as 12. Some did it because their parents were dead and some to avenge a dead relative.
Colorado governor signs bill designed to block expansion of Army site onto ranchlandsJune 3rd, 2009 Colo. governor blocks Army expansion on ranchlandDENVER — The Army's plan to expand a southeast Colorado training site is facing another obstacle now that Gov. Bill Ritter has signed a measure barring the use of state land for the project that is opposed by ranchers.
Army secretary Geren announces plans scrapped to add brigades at posts in Ga., Colo. and TexasJune 3rd, 2009 Army to drop extra brigades for 3 military postsFORT STEWART, Ga. — The military has decided to scrap plans to add one combat brigade each to Army posts in Georgia, Colorado and Texas, Army Secretary Pete Geren announced Tuesday.
US army says 3 soldiers are killed in crash on German highwayJune 1st, 2009 Germany: 3 US soldiers die in highway crashBERLIN — The U.S. Army says three soldiers have died and two were injured in an accident on a German autobahn.
Army investigates whether male soldiers photographed female soldiers showering at Fort DixMay 29th, 2009 Army investigates nude photos at Fort DixWASHINGTON — The Army says it's investigating allegations that eight male soldiers took pictures and video of as many as 21 female soldiers in their unit showering at Fort Dix. The photos were allegedly taken last fall, before the 266th Military Police Company of the Virginia Army National Guard shipped out to Iraq in December.
US concerned over Pak Army's double speak on terror: GatesMay 19th, 2009 LAHORE - US Defence Secretary Robert Gates has said the Pakistan Army is capable of neutralising the Taliban, but is maintaining contacts with the terror outfit as they are not sure who is going to win in Afghanistan. He said it was up to Pakistan to clear the Taliban and Al Qaeda terrorists out.
US defense secretary: Taliban went too far in Pakistan, won't gain control of nuclear weaponsMay 8th, 2009 Gates: Taliban won't get Pakistani nuclear weaponsKABUL — Defense Secretary Robert Gates says the Taliban "overreached" when they advanced on a district of Pakistan just outside the capital city. Gates, visiting next-door Afghanistan, says he is encouraged that the Pakistani Army is taking on the Taliban.
US asks Pakistan to curb Taliban in BalochistanMarch 19th, 2009 WASHINGTON - US Defence Secretary Robert Gates has asked Pakistan to curb the increasing activities of the Taliban in Balochistan. Gates said that Washington has pledged to assist Pakistan in dismantling the terror infrastructure in the region.
US Army suicides peaked in 2008January 29th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Suicides in the US Army reached their highest level in decades in 2008, with more than 125 soldiers taking their lives despite efforts to improve psychological care. The Army released a report Thursday showing that 128 soldiers committed suicide last year, and that number could climb because there are 15 cases that remain under investigation.
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