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08/06/2002: Rumsfeld Tells Pentagon Workers Transformation Critical to Success  
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6, 2002 -- If transformation was important on Sept. 10, 2001 -- which it was -- then it is even more so now, Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld told Pentagon employees today in a town hall- style meeting here. The...
08/06/2002: Taking Animal Medicines Sounds Fishy
ALEXANDRIA, Va., Aug. 6, 2002 -- It sounds like a "well, duh" statement, but fish antibiotics are not meant for people. A Pentagon medical facility doctor sent a letter recently to the New England Journal of Medicine detailing a case of...
08/05/2002: General Says Military Must Ensure 'No Child is Left Behind'
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5, 2002 - Just as President Bush is pushing for the nation to ensure 'no child is left behind,' the armed forces must guarantee that no military child is left behind, Air Force Gen. John Hopper said. Hopper was...
08/05/2002: Skelton: History Important to Students' Growth, Understanding
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5, 2002 -- Quoting ancient politician and philosopher Marcus Tullius Cicero, Missouri Congressman Ike Skelton told attendees at the fourth-annual conference of the Military Child Education Coalition that "gratitude is the greatest of all virtues." Shelton was the final...
08/05/2002: New Department Would Create 'Border of the Future'
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5, 2002 -- Safeguarding the geographic perimeter of the United States and the nation's transportation systems would be one of the main missions of the Homeland Security Department proposed by President Bush, according to White House officials. The U.S....
08/05/2002: Military Children Deserve First-Rate, First-Class Education
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5, 2002 -- The theme for this year's Military Child Education Coalition conference was "Creating a Legacy for Children." Army Lt. Gen. James T. Hill said this theme is important to parents, educators and service members because all parents...
08/03/2002: 'Field Trip' Gives Wolfowitz First-Hand Look at Forces in Action 
WASHINGTON, D.C., Aug. 3, 2002 -- "Remember, sir," an Air Force weapons specialist told Deputy Defense Secretary Paul D. Wolfowitz, "without weapons, an F-15 is a single-seat airline." Another airman added, "If you ever need air supremacy, sir, give us a...
08/02/2002: New Programs Propel DoDEA Students Toward Excellence
WASHINGTON, Aug. 2, 2002 -- New elective high school reading and algebra support classes will soon be available throughout DoD's school system. The classes also support recently enacted national legislation that promotes improved learning, said Elizabeth Middlemiss, DoD Education Activity's associate...
08/02/2002: Military Always Looking for New Ways to Go After Al Qaeda
WASHINGTON, Aug. 2, 2002 -- The U.S. military is constantly trying to find new ways to find and kill al Qaeda and Taliban terrorists, Pentagon spokeswoman Victoria Clarke said today during a briefing. Clarke was talking about news reports that allege...
08/02/2002: U.S. Intends to Reduce Sinai Force
WASHINGTON, Aug. 2, 2002 -- The United States intends to cut the number of U.S. soldiers serving with the Multinational Force and Observers in the Sinai, said Douglas Feith, defense undersecretary for policy. The announcement followed an Aug. 1 meeting here...
08/02/2002: Ironworker Feels 'Privileged' to Help Rebuild Pentagon
WASHINGTON, Aug. 2, 2002 -- When terrorists struck the Pentagon Sept. 11 last year, they didn't know they'd be contending with John S. Bremerman and countless stalwart Americans just like him. "We're not going to quit just because they come over...
08/02/2002: Military Pushes for Blood Donors
ALEXANDRIA, Va., Aug. 2, 2002 -- Service members have been donating blood in record numbers -- and they need to keep it up, said Army Col. Mike Fitzpatrick, director of the Armed Services Blood Program Office. Fitzpatrick said the main military...
08/02/2002: Top General: When It Comes to Education, 'Good Enough' Isn't Good Enough
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Aug. 2, 2002 – The Military Child Education Coalition's work is vitally important to service members, says Army Chief of Staff Gen. Eric K. Shinseki. But that work is equally important to military children who are both "blessed...
08/02/2002: Defense Secretary to Hold Pentagon Town Hall Meeting
WASHINGTON, Aug. 2, 2002 -- Secretary of Defense Donald H. Rumsfeld will host a town hall meeting at 11 a.m. Aug. 6 in the Pentagon auditorium, Room 5A1070. The secretary will make brief remarks on the need for military transformation and...
08/02/2002: Strengthened GI Bill Needed to Draw Recruits
WASHINGTON, Aug. 2, 2002 -- Today's Montgomery GI Bill needs to more closely resemble the World War II-era program to be a useful recruiting tool, according to a senior congressional staff member. "We talk about the all-volunteer force, but we all...
08/02/2002: Cooperation, Flexibility Keys to Homeland Security
WASHINGTON, Aug. 2, 2002 -- All levels of government must cooperate to prevent or lessen the consequences of another terrorist attack, said Peter Verga, who directs DoD's Homeland Security Task Force. Verga has been meeting with local and state officials to...
08/01/2002: Utica's Talented Kids Pay Tribute at Pentagon
WASHINGTON, Aug. 1, 2002 -- It was hot and humid, but the 12- to 18-year-old singers, dancers and musicians from upstate New York knew the show must go on. In close to 100-degree weather, the United Kids of America performed in...
08/01/2002: Institute Teaches Counselors Military Children's Hang Ups, Hang Outs
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Aug. 1, 2002 -- Fifty-two school counselors from around the world gathered here for a day-and-a-half conclave seeking better ways to help military-connected students as they move from one school to another across the globe. Transition Counselors Institute...
08/01/2002: Rumsfeld: 'Mission Complete' When Afghanistan Is Secure
WASHINGTON, Aug. 1, 2002 -- Afghanistan is "an untidy place, but it's a lot tidier than it used to be," said Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld. Much has been accomplished in Afghanistan , but the U.S.-led coalition mission won't be complete until...
08/01/2002: Pending Legislation Designed to Help Veterans Find Jobs
WASHINGTON, Aug. 1, 2002 -- Legislation passed by the House of Representatives and pending in the Senate is designed to improve the Department of Labor's role in helping veterans find jobs. The Jobs for Veterans Act, H.R. 4015, passed the House...
08/01/2002: Pending Bills Could Provide Tax Bennies for Service Members
WASHINGTON, Aug. 1, 2002 -- Several initiatives in various bills before Congress now could sweeten military members' tax benefits if they become law. Sure to be the most popular with the troops are proposals to extend combat-zone tax exclusions to Korea...
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08/07/2002:
General Officer Announcements And Flag Officer Assignments
08/07/2002:
National Guard And Reserve Mobilized As Of August 7, 2002
08/06/2002:
Crusader Termination Papers Signed
08/06/2002:
Flag Officer Assignments
08/05/2002:
General Officer Assignment
08/01/2002:
Joint Statement On Multinational Force And Observers
08/01/2002:
General Officer and Flag Announcements
08/01/2002:
Tricare Contract Request For Proposal Announced
08/01/2002:
Vietnam MIAs Identified
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Briefing Slides
07/22/2002: DoD News Briefing, Monday, 22 Jul 2002 - 2:30 pm
07/18/2002: DoD News Briefing, Thursday, 18 Jul 2002 - 10:30 am
Contracts for August 6, 2002
Contracts for August 5, 2002
Contracts for August 2, 2002
Contracts for August 1, 2002
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08/06/2002:
Secretary Rumsfeld Town Hall Meeting
08/02/2002:
USD Feith Discusses Joint Statement On Multinational Force And Observers
08/02/2002:
DoD News Briefing - ASD(PA) Clarke And Gen. Rosa
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08/05/2002:
Secretary Rumsfeld to Hold Town Hall Meeting
08/02/2002:
PDASD (HA) Wyatt to Address Medical Center in Reno, Nev.
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