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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><a class="rss-item" href="http://www.defense.gov//news/newsarticle.aspx?id=60718" title="Coalition forces employed an air strike against an Islamic Movement of Uzbekistan senior member determined to be a deputy shadow governor...." target="_self">Air Strike Targets Senior Insurgent Leader</a><br />');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><a class="rss-item" href="http://www.defense.gov//news/newsarticle.aspx?id=60717" title="U.S. and coalition troops in southwestern Afghanistan have made significant gains in recent months, but not without sacrifice, said the commander of NATO\'s regional command southwest...." target="_self">Afghanistan Gains Come at High Price, General Says</a><br />');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><a class="rss-item" href="http://www.defense.gov//news/newsarticle.aspx?id=60715" title="There are now enough resources in Afghanistan to deliver \"tangible and lasting results,\" Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates said during a joint news conference in Kabul with Afghan President Hamid Karzai...." target="_self">Gates, Karzai Discuss Way Ahead in Afghanistan</a><br />');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><a class="rss-item" href="http://www.defense.gov//news/newsarticle.aspx?id=60714" title="The insurgency in southwestern Afghanistan is down to its \"last card in the deck,\" the top military commander in the region said, citing Taliban cash flow problems and manning issues...." target="_self">Taliban in Financial Trouble, General Says</a><br />');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><a class="rss-item" href="http://www.defense.gov//news/newsarticle.aspx?id=60713" title="In her latest blog, AFPS\' Elaine Wilson writes about the Department of Defense Education Activity\'s new virtual high school that\'s helping to fill in gaps for military students...." target="_self">Family Matters Blog: Virtual High School Keeps Students on Track</a><br />');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><a class="rss-item" href="http://www.defense.gov//news/newsarticle.aspx?id=60712" title="Sailors assigned to the USS Constitution, which is visiting Baltimore, have prepared and served food at a local homeless shelter as part of Navy Week...." target="_self">Face of Defense: Sailors Serve Meals at Homeless Shelter</a><br />');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><a class="rss-item" href="http://www.defense.gov//news/newsarticle.aspx?id=60711" title="The Air National Guard\'s \"Wingman Project\" trains citizen-airmen and their families to recognize the signs of suicide and help others in need...." target="_self">Air Guard\'s \'Wingman Project\' Offers Hope</a><br />');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><a class="rss-item" href="http://www.defense.gov//news/newsarticle.aspx?id=60710" title="The U.S. military is boosting its flood-relief capabilities to Pakistan by deploying more aircraft and increasing the number of aid distribution stations in the flood-stricken nation, the Pakistan aid task force commander said...." target="_self">U.S. Military Boosts Pakistan Aid Capabilities</a><br />');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><a class="rss-item" href="http://www.defense.gov//news/newsarticle.aspx?id=60703" title="Military children attending Department of Defense Education Activity schools deserve the best education possible, the activity\'s acting director said. ..." target="_self">Students Rate Quality Education, DoDEA Director Says</a><br />');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><a class="rss-item" href="http://www.defense.gov//news/newsarticle.aspx?id=60702" title="With the vast majority of 30,000 additional troops now in Afghanistan, surge forces have started conducting operations and are positioned to make major strides in the country, said Army Gen. David H. Petraeus...." target="_self">Afghanistan Now Has Forces, Resources, Petraeus Says</a><br />');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><a class="rss-item" href="http://www.defense.gov//news/newsarticle.aspx?id=60701" title="Though flood relief efforts may help others see the United States in a more favorable light, the objective here is to help, said Navy Adm. Mike Mullen, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, while in Pakistan...." target="_self">Objective in Pakistan is to Help, Mullen Says</a><br />');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><a class="rss-item" href="http://www.defense.gov//news/newsarticle.aspx?id=60700" title="The Defense Department is ready to respond should Hurricane Earl\'s projected landfall bring disaster to the Atlantic coast...." target="_self">Defense Department Prepares for Hurricane Earl Response</a><br />');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><a class="rss-item" href="http://www.defense.gov//news/newsarticle.aspx?id=60699" title="Even as floodwaters begin to recede in Pakistan, the United States is continuing to rush assets there to help the millions affected by record monsoon floods. ..." target="_self">U.S. Continues to Aid Flood-Stricken Pakistanis</a><br />');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><a class="rss-item" href="http://www.defense.gov//news/newsarticle.aspx?id=60696" title="The work of volunteers is as important to the legacy of America as the contributions of those who serve in uniform, said Marine Corps Gen. James E. Cartwright, vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff...." target="_self">Cartwright Lauds Nonprofit Groups for Military Support</a><br />');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><a class="rss-item" href="http://www.defense.gov//news/newsarticle.aspx?id=60690" title="Combat operations may be over in Iraq, but the U.S. military and diplomatic endeavor remains, Vice President Joe Biden said in Baghdad, reminding the international community of the significance of Operation New Dawn...." target="_self">Biden: U.S. Effort in Iraq Goes On Despite Mission Change</a><br />');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><a class="rss-item" href="http://www.defense.gov//news/newsarticle.aspx?id=60689" title="Afghan and coalition forces killed or captured hundreds of Taliban and Haqqani extremists during the past month...." target="_self">Afghan, Coalition Troops Kill, Capture Hundreds of Insurgents</a><br />');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><a class="rss-item" href="http://www.defense.gov//news/newsarticle.aspx?id=60687" title="As U.S. Army Gen. Raymond T. Odierno signed off as commander of U.S. Forces Iraq, Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates credited his ability to turn plans into results on the ground...." target="_self">Odierno Earns Praise for Getting Results in Iraq</a><br />');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><a class="rss-item" href="http://www.defense.gov//news/newsarticle.aspx?id=60686" title="After spending more than a year coordinating airpower and helping to ensure U.S. forces there drew down, the top airman in Iraq is headed home...." target="_self">Face of Defense: Air Force General Reflects on Iraq Duty Tour</a><br />');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><a class="rss-item" href="http://www.defense.gov//news/newsarticle.aspx?id=60685" title="The Navy recognizes the seriousness of suicide and has developed a training method for sailors to acknowledge they are on the front line of suicide prevention...." target="_self">Navy Suicide Prevention: It\'s an All-Hands Effort</a><br />');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><a class="rss-item" href="http://www.defense.gov//news/newsarticle.aspx?id=60684" title="The war in Iraq is over and the United States is entering the final phase of the U.S. engagement in Iraq, Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates said...." target="_self">Gates: War in Iraq Over, U.S. Transitioning to Iraqi Forces</a><br />');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><a class="rss-item" href="http://www.defense.gov//news/newsarticle.aspx?id=60683" title="On his way to Baghdad, Navy Adm. Mike Mullen, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, paused to take stock of the progress he\'s seen in Iraq since he took office in 2007...." target="_self">Mullen Notes Iraq\'s Progress from \'Desperate\' Situation</a><br />');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><a class="rss-item" href="http://www.defense.gov//news/newsarticle.aspx?id=60672" title="In this blog, guest blogger Heather Forsgren Weaver writes about a visit Army Secretary John McHugh made to Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., where he vowed to maintain funding for family programs...." target="_self">Family Matters Blog: Army Secretary Vows Support for Programs</a><br />');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><a class="rss-item" href="http://www.defense.gov//news/newsarticle.aspx?id=60682" title="President Barack Obama announced the official end to combat operations in Iraq during a prime-time Oval Office address, declaring \"a new beginning\" for the Iraqi people...." target="_self">U.S. Combat Mission Ends in Iraq, Obama Says</a><br />');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><a class="rss-item" href="http://www.defense.gov//news/newsarticle.aspx?id=60680" title="The American Legion presented Spirit of Service awards to five U.S. military members from all service branches at the organization\'s annual convention held in Milwaukee...." target="_self">American Legion Honors Troops for Volunteerism</a><br />');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><a class="rss-item" href="http://www.defense.gov//news/newsarticle.aspx?id=60679" title="The change from Operation Iraqi Freedom to Operation New Dawn does not affect combat and other hazardous-duty entitlements troops serving in Iraq receive, a Pentagon spokeswoman said...." target="_self">Combat, Hardship Pays Remain for Troops Serving in Iraq</a><br />');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><a class="rss-item" href="http://www.defense.gov//news/newsarticle.aspx?id=60678" title="In today\'s blog, AFPS\' Elaine Wilson highlights President Barack Obama\'s video message of appreciation for U.S. troops and their families, and shares how all Americans can salute them for their service in Iraq.  ..." target="_self">Family Matters Blog: Obama Urges Americans to Salute Troops, Families</a><br />');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><a class="rss-item" href="http://www.defense.gov//news/newsarticle.aspx?id=60677" title="The Veterans Affairs Department is making great strides in its efforts to reduce the backlog of veterans\' claims, VA Secretary Eric K. Shinseki told veterans...." target="_self">Veterans Affairs Works to Reduce Claims Backlog </a><br />');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><a class="rss-item" href="http://www.defense.gov//news/newsarticle.aspx?id=60676" title="\"A very tough fight\" remains in Afghanistan that will demand more hard work and sacrifice, President Barack Obama acknowledged while thanking troops for advancing the mission in Iraq...." target="_self">\'Tough Slog\' Remains Ahead in Afghanistan</a><br />');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><a class="rss-item" href="http://www.defense.gov//news/newsarticle.aspx?id=60675" title="President Barack Obama traveled to Fort Bliss, Texas, to pay tribute to the post\'s servicemembers, whose contributions and those of their comrades made possible the official end of combat operations in Iraq. ..." target="_self">Obama Thanks Servicemembers for Iraq War Contributions</a><br />');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><a class="rss-item" href="http://www.defense.gov//news/newsarticle.aspx?id=60674" title="Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates solicited support for his initiative to reform the Pentagon at the American Legion, telling the crowd that the United States cannot afford a peace dividend...." target="_self">Gates Talks Pentagon Reform with American Legion</a><br />');
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