| Western military official says Qurans burnt at US base in Kabul 'contained extremist messages' Muslim holy books that were burnt at a US military base in Afghanistan contained extremist inscriptions, a western military official has said.
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| US Military Apologizes for Destruction of Quran in Afghanistan Defense Secretary Leon Panetta has apologized to the Afghan people, following reports that religious materials, including the Quran, might have been inappropriately dumped and burned by U.S. troops... |
| Reports of Quran Desecration Angers Afghans A crowd of at least 2,000 angry protesters gathered outside the main U.S. military base in Afghanistan Tuesday, following reports that foreign troops inside the facility had improperly disposed of... |
| No Iranian ships docked in Syrian port ; Pentagon The Pentagon said on Tuesday it had no indication that Iranian ships had docked in Syria over the weekend, contrary to an account by Iran’s state-run... |
| Navy Names Forward Deployed Ships to Rota, Spain WASHINGTON (NNS) -- Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus announced Feb. 16 the four Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyers which will be forward deployed to Rota, Spain. The four include three... |
| MCPON Testifies before Congress on Quality of Life WASHINGTON (NNS) -- Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON)(SS/SW) Rick D. West testified before Congress Feb. 16. MCPON appeared before the House Appropriations Committee's... |
| Spanish treasure to leave via US military base FILE - This April 2007 photo provided by Odyssey Marine Exploration, shows Odyssey co-founder Greg Stemm, left, and project manager Tom Dettweiler examining a coin recovered from the "Black... |
| Lockheed again misses Pentagon's F-35 fighter goals WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Lockheed Martin Corp lost $31.5 million in award fees for its new F-35 fighter jet in 2011, the second consecutive year it did not meet Pentagon development goals for the... |
| Pentagon delays endanger whistle-blowers, report says The draft report, obtained by USA TODAY, shows a system rife with problems that must be resolved if the Pentagon is to make the kind of financial savings it needs. Federal law protects military... |
| Best Hosting Companies May Not Live Up to What They Promise --... The clash between hosting companies reflects on the different reviews of their services. Finding an honest review site has become harder everyday. One of the genuine review site owners speaks... |
| San Diego State University Joins Forces to Offer Biotech Training... This BRIDGE Project is made possible by a $4.95 million American Recovery and Reinvestment Act grant. It will ultimately provide education, training, and placement services to more than 1,000... |
| Synthetic Chemical Compound Abuse -- Sailors Who Use, Will Lose MILLINGTON, Tenn. (NNS) -- The Navy continued to emphasize the policy of zero tolerance for substance abuse by separating 1,515 Sailors in fiscal year 2011 for synthetic chemical compounds, commonly... |
| Lincoln Begins Air Missions in Support of Operation Enduring FreedomLincoln Celebrates African-American History Month USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN, At Sea (NNS) -- The Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group (ALCSG) launched its first combat sorties this deployment in support of Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF), Feb. 16. The... |
| Transition Benefits: NPC Officials to Discuss Post-ERB Matters in the Pacific NorthwestTransition Benefits: Outplacement Firm Ready to Help Sailors Launch New CareersNavy Releases FY-12 Continuation Board Results to Sailors MILLINGTON, Tenn. (NNS) -- The Navy Personnel Command (NPC) fleet engagement team is scheduled to meet with Sailors, families and leadership in the Pacific Northwest Feb. 21-23 to discuss... |
| Pentagon: No Enemy Involvement in Djibouti Air Force Crash By Cheryl PellerinAmerican Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, Feb. 21, 2012 Four Air Force special operators were killed Feb. 18 when their single-engine U-28 aircraft crashed in Djibouti on the... |
| Army Wants to Change to Keep Soldiers 'Excited' About Service By Jim GaramoneAmerican Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, Feb. 21, 2012 Army leaders are aware of the differences between field forces and garrison forces and look to minimize the differences, the... |
| Defense Health Board Receives Port Mortuary Review Findings By Cheryl PellerinAmerican Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, Feb. 21, 2012 The Defense Health Board has received findings and recommendations from an independent review of practices at the Dover... |
| Odierno Fleshes Out Pacific Strategy, Afghan Advisory Mission By Jim GaramoneAmerican Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, Feb. 21, 2012 The Army will remain strong in the Pacific to reflect the increased emphasis on the region, the Army chief of staff said... |
| DOD Spotlights Value of Financial Fitness By Elaine SanchezAmerican Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, Feb. 21, 2012 Citing the potentially devastating impact of financial issues on career and home life, officials are encouraging troops... |
| US military deaths in Afghanistan at 1,771 As of Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2012, at least 1,771 members of the U.S. military had died in Afghanistan as a result of the U.S.-led invasion of Afghanistan in late 2001, according to an Associated Press... |
| Cyborgs, Software Spies and Shadow Wars: Our 5 Years covering the Hidden Pentagon I’d like to pretend there was some master plan, that the site you see before you crept out of our skulls fully formed. But the truth is, when Sharon Weinberger and I launched Danger Room five... |
| Pentagon: Iranian ship didn't dock at Syrian port The Pentagon is disputing reports that Iranian ships docked at a Syrian port over the weekend. Iranian state-run Press TV said Saturday that an Iranian navy destroyer and a supply ship had docked in... |
| Brace Yourself…The “Who Got Next” talent showcase is Back Romeo Miller sends his Head A&R to Atlanta to scout talent for new record label No Limit Forever records, which he has recently signed four artists out of Atlanta last... |
| Savtira Focuses on Video Game Delivery with All-Star Advisory Board "We are utilizing our advisory board to speed up our industry networking, strategic positioning and to help accelerate almost every area of our business," said Timothy M.... |
| Better Builders Points Out Benefits of "Greening" the... Better Builders, a Seattle area custom home builder, explains the benefits of starting with the kitchen when it comes time to upgrade to a healthy and sustainable green... |
| Islamist attacks draw Nigeria and US military closer Dealing with Islamist groups such as Nigeria's Boko Haram will require more than a purely military approach, although Nigeria welcomes training from the US military's Africa... |
| Pentagon: Iran's ships didn't dock in Syria WASHINGTON -; The Pentagon is disputing reports that Iranian ships docked at a Syrian port over the weekend. Iranian state-run Press TV said Saturday that an Iranian navy destroyer and a supply... |
| Spice -- Sailors Who Use, Will Lose Stop: 'Spice' is Illegal28 Sailors Investigated for Illegally Using Spice MILLINGTON, Tenn. (NNS) -- The Navy continued to emphasize the policy of zero tolerance for substance abuse by separating 1,515 Sailors in fiscal year 2011 for synthetic marijuana, commonly called... |
| Build Wealth, Not Debt WASHINGTON (NNS) -- "Set a Goal, make a plan, save automatically" is the theme of the 2012 Military Saves Week, which began Feb. 19, as part of the larger nationwide America Saves Campaign,... |
| Koran Burning by US troops in Afghanistan provokes outrage and revolts Kabul / NationalTurk – Nato troops at Bagram base had set fire to copies of the Muslim holy book Koran were first reported by Afghans working at the base, since then outraged Afghans protest... |
| Incident Leads to New Training for ISAF Troops From an International Security Assistance Force News Release KABUL, Afghanistan, Feb. 21, 2012 All International Security Assistance Force personnel will complete training in the proper handling... |
| Chairman's Corner: The Military Health System By Army Gen. Martin E. DempseyChairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff WASHINGTON, Feb. 21, 2012 I spent last week on Capitol Hill with our Secretary of Defense. The questions about our defense... |
| Statement by Secretary of Defense Leon E. Panetta on the Treatment of Religious Materials at Bagram Airbase "This morning ISAF Commander Gen. John Allen notified me of the deeply unfortunate incident involving the inappropriate treatment of religious materials, including the Koran, at Bagram Airbase.... |
| Allen, Karzai Condemn Insurgent Violence Compiled from International Security Assistance Force and ISAF Joint Command News Releases WASHINGTON, Feb. 21, 2012 The commander of the International Security Assistance Force joined with... |
| Panetta, Allen Apologize for Destruction of Religious Materials American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, Feb. 21, 2012 Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta today joined the commander of coalition forces in Afghanistan in apologizing to the Afghan people for the... |
| Face of Defense: Soldier, 51, Completes Basic Combat Training By Melissa K. BuckleyFort Leonard Wood FORT LEONARD WOOD, Mo., Feb. 21, 2012 Army Sgt. Sandra Coast graduated from Basic Combat Training here Feb. 17, officially beginning her Army career at 51... |
| Family Matters Blog: NBC Show Seeks Military 'Unsung Heroes' By Elaine SanchezAmerican Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, Feb. 21, 2012 A new NBC show that rewards selfless people for their good deeds is seeking service members, veterans and their families... |
