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Marking One Year Since the Repeal of Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell
Posted by on September 20, 2012 at 6:04 PM EDTIt should come as no surprise to any of us that the men and women of our armed forces have handled the repeal of DADT with the professionalism and class that we have come to expect from the finest fighting force in the world. As a consequence, our national security has been strengthened.
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The Decision to Move Forward: Paralympian Lt. Snyder Meets with The First Lady
Posted by on September 20, 2012 at 5:54 PM EDTJust one year ago, Lieutenant Snyder was blinded by an IED while serving in Afghanistan. This summer, he competed in the London Paralympics, bringing home two gold medals and a silver medal in swimming. Watch as Brad shares his story with the First Lady.
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From the Archives: The End of Don't Ask, Don't Tell
Posted by on September 20, 2012 at 1:30 PM EDTOn this day in 2011, “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” was finally and formally repealed, allowing gay and lesbian service members to serve openly in our nation’s armed forces.
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Happy Birthday, Air Force!
Posted by on September 17, 2012 at 12:11 PM EDTOur nation's youngest branch of the military celebrates its 65th birthday.
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President Obama Speaks to Troops at Fort Bliss
Posted by on August 31, 2012 at 5:16 PM EDTTwo years after his visit to Fort Bliss that marked the end of the combat mission in Iraq, President Obama returned there today to speak to the troops, and discuss his commitment to standing by those who served as the nation winds down the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.
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The Rhodes Ahead: Second Anniversary of the End of the Combat Mission in Iraq
Posted by on August 30, 2012 at 3:06 PM EDTDeputy National Security Advisor Ben Rhodes sits down to discuss what to expect from the upcoming speech the President will deliver to service members at Fort Bliss.
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Salute the Troops: Two Years After the End of Combat Missions in Iraq
Posted by on August 30, 2012 at 1:31 PM EDTOn August 31st, 2010, President Obama announced the end of combat missions in Iraq. Two years later, the President will speak to troops at Fort Bliss, Texas and we're calling on all Americans to share their messages of thanks and support for our veterans, troops, and military families.
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President Obama Holds a Press Conference
Posted by on August 20, 2012 at 4:29 PM EDTPresident Obama speaks with reporters from the White House Briefing Room
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Taking the Cyberattack Threat Seriously
Posted by on July 23, 2012 at 3:00 PM EDTThe American people deserve to know that companies running our critical infrastructure meet basic, commonsense cybersecurity standards, just as they already meet other security requirements
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Keeping the Military’s Energy Options Open
Posted by on June 13, 2012 at 1:49 PM EDTBy cutting our demand for fuel, we can build a lighter, leaner, more lethal military force and lower our costs
