Understanding the New US Defense Policy Through the Speeches of Robert M. Gates, Secretary of Defense: Speeches and Remarks December 18, 2006 to February ... by the US Department of Defense (with Index)
Examiner (Free subscription) | 11/21/2009
The United States will do its part to reduce corruption in Afghanistan by examining its own contracts and projects, even as it is demanding the same from the Afghan government, Defense Secretary Robert Gates said Friday.
Stop the ACLU (Free subscription) | yesterday
Brace yourself, an ounce of common sense has been found in a Democrat! Rep. Ike Skelton (D-Mo.) penned a letter to Holder and Defense Secretary Robert Gates suggesting military trials would be a more appropriate venue for the accused terrorists. “As a former prosecutor, I am not yet convinced that the right decision was made in these [...]
Wired: Danger Room (Free subscription) | 11/20/2009
In early 2007, the U.S. military was able to “surge” five additional brigades to Iraq in relatively short order. But in Afghanistan, any major troop increase won’t happen overnight. Speaking yesterday to reporters at the Pentagon, Defense Secretary Robert Gates tamped down expectations of a rapid, across-the-board troop increase — although he suggested that the first [...]
RealClearPolitics (Free subscription) | 11/20/2009
WASHINGTON -- This week, while "the most traveled president in history" was on his latest foreign adventure and bowing to Japanese Emperor Akihito, the rest of the O-Team was busy kowtowing to political correctness. The headlines tell the story: "(Defense Secretary Robert) Gates Condemns Leaks on Fort Hood Investigation," and "Gates Says 'Shut Up' About Fort Hood." "Attorney...
RealClearPolitics (Free subscription) | 11/20/2009
WASHINGTON -- In the beginning, the Obama administration directed a spotlight toward its careful, thoughtful decision-making process on Afghanistan. National security meetings were announced, photographed and highlighted in background briefings to the media. President Obama would apply the methods of the academy to the art of war -- the University of Chicago meets West Point -- thus assuring a skittish...
Examiner (Free subscription) | 11/20/2009
Defense Secretary Robert Gates said any new U.S. forces President Barack Obama sends to Afghanistan could move into the country swiftly, despite logistical hassles that force almost all major deliveries of troops and supplies to go by air.
Military Times - News (Free subscription) | 11/19/2009
The Pentagon should rewrite ethics rules for retired generals who work as advisers for the military while representing defense contractors, Arizona Sen. John McCain and other lawmakers said Wednesday.“The important thing is that they avoid the appearance of conflict,” McCain, the ranking Republican on the Senate Armed Services Committee, said in an interview.McCain was among several members...
Department of Defense (Free subscription) | 11/19/2009
News Transcripts document all DoD news briefings and significant interviews.
Seattle Times (Free subscription) | 11/19/2009
Defense Secretary Robert Gates says warnings that politics could push back Iraqi elections scheduled for January aren't affecting his plans for a troop withdrawal now.
kansascity.com (Free subscription) | 11/19/2009
Defense Secretary Robert Gates says warnings that politics could push back Iraqi elections scheduled for January aren't affecting his plans for a troop withdrawal now.
First Read (Free subscription) | 11/19/2009
From NBC’s Courtney Kube Despite the fact that Germany decided to extend their current commitment in Afghanistan earlier this week, the German Defense Minister said today that they will not commit to any additional troops there until after President Obama announces his decision on the way forward in Afghanistan. After a meeting with Secretary of Defense Robert Gates today, German Minister of...
Examiner (Free subscription) | 11/19/2009
Trying to avert another tragedy like the Fort Hood shootings, Defense Secretary Robert Gates named a former Army secretary and former Navy chief to review a broad range of Pentagon programs, ranging from medical and personnel policies to how well military bases are secured.
Political Ticker (Free subscription) | 11/19/2009
Washington (CNN) – Defense Secretary Robert Gates Thursday announced a 45-day review of military policies in response to the Fort Hood killings, telling reporters the November 5 massacre raised questions that "demand complete but prompt answers." The review will examine whether Pentagon policies fall short in identifying service members who pose "credible threats to others,"...
Fox News (Free subscription) | 11/19/2009
Trying to avert another tragedy like the Fort Hood shootings, Defense Secretary Robert Gates named a former Army secretary and former Navy chief to review a broad range of Pentagon programs, ranging from medical and personnel policies to how well military bases are secured.
Seattle Times (Free subscription) | 11/19/2009
Defense Secretary Robert Gates is putting former Army Secretary Togo West and former Navy chief Vernon Clark in charge of a broad Pentagon review of the circumstances surrounding the Fort Hood shootings.
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