The Pentagon
The Pentagon
The Pentagon is the headquarters of the United States Department of Defense, located in Arlington, Virginia. As a symbol of the U.S. military, "the Pentagon" is often used metonymically to refer to the Department of Defense rather than the building itself. Designed by the American architect George Bergstrom (1876 – 1955), and built by Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, general contractor John McShain, the building was dedicated on January 15, 1943, after ground was broken for construction on September 11, 1941. General Brehon Somervell... read more
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Open Thread for Night Owls: On-the-job hazards—IEDS, snipers and now the residue of toxins
From Daily Kos Dated 4 February 2012 Where have we heard this before? Shades of "atomic veterans," Agent Orange, Gulf War Syndrome? The Pentagon says there's no problem regarding the effects of toxins encountered in the course of their work by U.S. troops overseas—not to mention the...
Obama Announces Plan to Help Veterans Find Jobs
From The Huffington Post Dated 3 February 2012 Jacob Johnson joined the Marine Corps on Sept. 11, 2000 – exactly one year before the attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon.He served two tours in Iraq – combined, 13 months overseas – and considers himself fortunate...
U.S. Sen. Carl Levin: Battle Creek Air National Guard base may fly drones, Macomb County base to lose A-10 fighters
From Grand Rapids Press Dated 3 February 2012 The U.S. Air Force is planning mission changes at two Michigan bases, including Battle Creek, as part of a nationwide restructuring as the Pentagon works to slow the growth of military spending.
Air Force to change missions at 2 Michigan bases
From WDIV Dated 3 February 2012 The U.S. Air Force is planning mission changes at two Michigan bases as part of a nationwide restructuring as the Pentagon works to slow the growth of military spending.
Drawing Down in Afghanistan
From Council on Foreign Relations Dated 3 February 2012 The Pentagon's plan for an end to U.S. combat operations in Afghanistan by the end of 2013 has drawn familiar battle lines in the public debate over the proper endgame for the war.
9/11 trial at Gitmo may face new delay
From Big News Network Dated 3 February 2012 San Juan, Puerto Rico - Lawyers for at least two Guantanamo Bay prisoners accused of planning the September 11 attack asked the Pentagon on Thursday to extend a deadline for pre-trial motions, which ...
GOP proposes alternative to budget cut plan
From WDIV Dated 3 February 2012 Top Senate Republicans unveiled a proposal Thursday to replace looming across-the-board budget cuts, most notably to the Pentagon, with new restrictions on both the compensation to and size of the federal work force.
Obama's Turn on Nuclear Weapons
From Foreign Affairs Dated 3 February 2012 The White House and its Warheads ...
GOP Proposes Alternative To Budget Cut Plan
From Turn To 23 Dated 3 February 2012 Top Senate Republicans unveiled a proposal Thursday to replace looming across-the-board budget cuts, most notably to the Pentagon, with new restrictions on both the compensation to and size of the federal work force. ...
It's foolish to continue Pentagon spending
From The Californian Dated 3 February 2012 I am so glad Leon Panetta is reducing the Pentagon budget. It is irrational that we are thinking we are taking care of ourselves by making us more powerful militarily by spending for weapons even when it means reducing education...
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