http://www.mail.com/subjects/24676-military-leadership.html Mail.com - the best personalized free web-based Email en en http://sec-s.uicdn.com/mail.com/2.29/img/mailcom_logo_rss.png http://www.mail.com/subjects/24676-military-leadership.html http://www.mail.com/news/politics/2157490-military-plans-would-women-combat-jobs.html WASHINGTON (AP) — Declaring "the days of Rambo are over," a top general said Tuesday that cultural, social and behavioral concerns may be bigger hurdles than tough physical fitness requirements for women looking to join the military's special operations units. Maj. Gen. Bennet Sacolick, director of force management for U.S. Special Operations Command, sai... Tue, 18 Jun 2013 23:05:39 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/politics/2157490-military-plans-would-women-combat-jobs.html 2013-06-18T23:05:39Z http://www.mail.com/news/politics/2155500-afghans-poised-to-take-security-lead-us-nato.html JALALABAD, Afghanistan (AP) — One of the most significant turning points in one of America's longest and costliest wars is imminent: Afghanistan's fledgling security forces are taking the lead for security nationwide, bringing the moment of truth on the question of whether they are ready to fight an insurgency that remains resilient after nearly 12 years of conflict. ... Sun, 16 Jun 2013 17:33:15 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/politics/2155500-afghans-poised-to-take-security-lead-us-nato.html 2013-06-16T17:33:15Z http://www.mail.com/news/politics/2147540-syrian-rebels-press-us-allies-to-send-weapons.html BEIRUT (AP) — With President Barack Obama weighing the issue, increasingly desperate Syrian rebels are pressing the U.S. and its allies to send weapons to even their odds now that Lebanon's powerful Hezbollah guerrillas are fighting alongside the regime. The U.S. and its allies so far have refused to send lethal aid to the rebels in part because of fears ... Wed, 12 Jun 2013 19:42:45 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/politics/2147540-syrian-rebels-press-us-allies-to-send-weapons.html 2013-06-12T19:42:45Z http://www.mail.com/news/world/2147120-top-military-leader-disputes-diplomat-benghazi.html WASHINGTON (AP) — The chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff said Wednesday that four members of Army special forces in Tripoli were never told to stand down after last year's deadly assault on the U.S. diplomatic mission in Benghazi, Libya, disputing a former top diplomat's claim that the unit might have helped Americans under siege. Army Gen. Martin Demp... Wed, 12 Jun 2013 17:45:26 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/world/2147120-top-military-leader-disputes-diplomat-benghazi.html 2013-06-12T17:45:26Z http://www.mail.com/news/world/2144122-bill-to-revamp-military-justice-faces-uphill-fight.html WASHINGTON (AP) — Ambitious legislation to stanch the growing number of sexual assaults in the armed forces by overhauling the military justice system faces an uncertain future due to vigorous objections from senior Defense Department leaders and key members of Congress who are concerned the proposed changes go too far. The bill crafted by Sen. Kirsten Gi... Tue, 11 Jun 2013 22:59:04 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/world/2144122-bill-to-revamp-military-justice-faces-uphill-fight.html 2013-06-11T22:59:04Z http://www.mail.com/news/world/2145056-libya-army-chief-vows-to-militias-this-year.html TRIPOLI, Libya (AP) — Libya's interim army chief of staff insisted Tuesday that militias will have to lay down their arms or join the military by year's end after 31 people were killed in protests against the militia forces. Speaking in the eastern city of Benghazi, where the deadly clashes erupted over the weekend, killing mostly civilians, Col. Salem Qi... Tue, 11 Jun 2013 20:48:18 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/world/2145056-libya-army-chief-vows-to-militias-this-year.html 2013-06-11T20:48:18Z http://www.mail.com/news/politics/2140160-army-leaders-walk-fine-afghan-advisers.html FORWARD OPERATING BASE FINLEY-SHIELDS, Afghanistan (AP) — — In previous years, the U.S. Army would have helped the Afghan National Army if their troops had run out of fuel or money or run into some other logistical problem, but with the U.S. getting ready for a significant withdrawal, the Americans are teaching the Afghans to rely on themselves. The U.S. ... Sun, 09 Jun 2013 18:44:11 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/politics/2140160-army-leaders-walk-fine-afghan-advisers.html 2013-06-09T18:44:11Z http://www.mail.com/news/world/2137522-female-2-star-heads-air-force-sex-abuse-prevention.html WASHINGTON (AP) — The Air Force has put a female two-star general in charge of a beefed-up office responsible for sexual assault prevention and response, elevating its status at a time of increasing political pressure to crack down on sexual abuses. Maj. Gen. Margaret H. Woodward, who ran the U.S. portion of the allied air campaign over Libya in 2011 and ... Fri, 07 Jun 2013 21:35:49 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/world/2137522-female-2-star-heads-air-force-sex-abuse-prevention.html 2013-06-07T21:35:49Z http://www.mail.com/news/world/2136602-senator-blocks-air-force-officers-nomination.html WASHINGTON (AP) — A U.S. senator remains steadfast in blocking the nomination of Air Force Lt. Gen. Susan Helms, tapped to serve as vice commander of the U.S. Space Command, over serious concerns with Helms' decision to overturn a jury conviction in a sexual assault case. Sen. Claire McCaskill, D-Mo., who first put a hold on the nomination in April, said ... Fri, 07 Jun 2013 16:17:54 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/world/2136602-senator-blocks-air-force-officers-nomination.html 2013-06-07T16:17:54Z http://www.mail.com/news/world/2135038-specifics-elusive-nigerias-extremist-fight.html MAIDUGURI, Nigeria (AP) — Military commanders promised a tour of this northeast Nigeria city, the birthplace of the nation's Islamic extremist insurgency, to show the busy streets and people selling fruits from wheelbarrows pressed right up against the road. But the scars of the almost three-year insurgency still could be seen from shops burnt by soldiers... Thu, 06 Jun 2013 20:43:54 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/world/2135038-specifics-elusive-nigerias-extremist-fight.html 2013-06-06T20:43:54Z http://www.mail.com/business/economy/2131174-german-defense-chief-under-fire-drone-program.html BERLIN (AP) — Germany's defense minister on Wednesday admitted mistakes were made in the handling of a program to develop unmanned surveillance drones and announced tougher oversight procedures for all armament projects. Opposition parties say Thomas de Maiziere wasted public funds by canceling the botched 600 million euro ($800 million) program too late,... Wed, 05 Jun 2013 15:15:48 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/economy/2131174-german-defense-chief-under-fire-drone-program.html 2013-06-05T15:15:48Z http://www.mail.com/news/politics/2127784-senators-blast-military-response-to-sex-assaults.html WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. senators dressed down senior military leaders Tuesday, led by female lawmakers, combat veterans and former prosecutors who insisted that sexual assault in the ranks has cost the services the trust and respect of the American people as well as the nation's men and women in uniform. Summoned to Capitol Hill, Army Gen. Martin Dempsey, ... Tue, 04 Jun 2013 23:45:38 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/politics/2127784-senators-blast-military-response-to-sex-assaults.html 2013-06-04T23:45:38Z http://www.mail.com/news/politics/2126012-nato-to-discuss-libya-training-afghanistan.html BRUSSELS (AP) — Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel and other NATO defense ministers plan to take up the issue of training Libyan security forces as that country battles insurgents flowing into the south from Mali. Senior U.S. defense officials said Monday that the discussions are in the early stages, and come on the heels of requests from Libyan leaders for he... Mon, 03 Jun 2013 15:10:19 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/politics/2126012-nato-to-discuss-libya-training-afghanistan.html 2013-06-03T15:10:19Z http://www.mail.com/news/politics/2121952-ex-general-wants-post-2014-troop-levels-announced.html WASHINGTON (AP) — The former top U.S. commander in Afghanistan called on the White House Friday to announce how many troops it intends to leave in that country after 2014. Retired Gen. John Allen said Afghans need certainty on how many U.S. troops will stay behind after the majority complete their withdrawal by Dec. 31, 2014, before they will choose to si... Fri, 31 May 2013 20:16:21 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/politics/2121952-ex-general-wants-post-2014-troop-levels-announced.html 2013-05-31T20:16:21Z http://www.mail.com/news/politics/2119644-military-probing-taliban-attack-that-killed-2.html WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. military has begun to investigate a Taliban attack on a U.S.-British base in Afghanistan last September that killed two Marines and destroyed six aircraft and put on hold the announced promotion of the two-star Marine general who was in charge there at the time, officials said Thursday. Marine Maj. Gen. Charles M. Gurganus was t... Thu, 30 May 2013 21:27:54 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/politics/2119644-military-probing-taliban-attack-that-killed-2.html 2013-05-30T21:27:54Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/2119862-ex-defense-secretary-panetta-deal-memoir.html NEW YORK (AP) — Leon Panetta is the latest Cabinet member who served during President Barack Obama's first term to have a book deal. The 74-year-old Panetta has an agreement with Penguin Press for a memoir about his long public career. He has served in Congress, as chief of staff under President Bill Clinton and as director of the CIA and secretary of def... Thu, 30 May 2013 21:09:21 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/2119862-ex-defense-secretary-panetta-deal-memoir.html 2013-05-30T21:09:21Z http://www.mail.com/news/politics/2111164-senator-fire-commanders-allowing-sex-assault.html WASHINGTON (AP) — From Congress to the White House, pressure is mounting to hold military commanders accountable for the rising number of sexual assaults in the armed services. "This needs to end," Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., and a member of the Armed Services Committee, said Sunday. "When a victim comes forward, they should have an advocate to walk them... Sun, 26 May 2013 20:40:39 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/politics/2111164-senator-fire-commanders-allowing-sex-assault.html 2013-05-26T20:40:39Z http://www.mail.com/news/politics/2102282-house-panel-moves-to-curb-military-sexual-assaults.html WASHINGTON (AP) — Members of a House panel angry over the growing epidemic of sexual assaults in the military took a key step toward tackling the problem by passing legislation Wednesday that would strip commanding officers of their longstanding authority to unilaterally change or dismiss court-martial convictions in rape and assault cases. Lawmakers believe the revision wil... Wed, 22 May 2013 21:06:51 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/politics/2102282-house-panel-moves-to-curb-military-sexual-assaults.html 2013-05-22T21:06:51Z http://www.mail.com/news/world/2101390-fort-jackson-commander-facing-adultery-charges.html WASHINGTON (AP) — The Army says the commanding general of Fort Jackson, S.C., has been suspended in connection with charges of adultery and involvement in a physical altercation. The Army says Brig. Gen. Bryan Roberts reportedly was in an altercation with another woman, not his wife. Roberts was suspended from his job by Gen. Robert W. Cone, commander of ... Tue, 21 May 2013 21:23:46 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/world/2101390-fort-jackson-commander-facing-adultery-charges.html 2013-05-21T21:23:46Z http://www.mail.com/news/world/2097658-uganda-police-raid-newspaper-generals-letter.html KAMPALA, Uganda (AP) — Ugandan police disabled an independent newspaper's printing press after forcibly entering its premises to look for evidence against an army general who recently questioned the president's alleged plan to have his son succeed him, witnesses said Monday. Alex Asiimwe, the Daily Monitor's managing director, said in a statement that the... Mon, 20 May 2013 16:37:06 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/world/2097658-uganda-police-raid-newspaper-generals-letter.html 2013-05-20T16:37:06Z http://www.mail.com/news/politics/2094030-navy-pilot-earns-degree-combat-zone.html SAN DIEGO (AP) — Finals week was dangerous for Thomas Saenz. The Navy lieutenant needed armed guards and an armored car to get to an exam site, in Kabul, Afghanistan. A deadly bomb attack also caused him to his miss classes — transmitted live via the Internet — but he persevered and earned a master's degree in engineering from the University of Southern C... Fri, 17 May 2013 23:53:50 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/politics/2094030-navy-pilot-earns-degree-combat-zone.html 2013-05-17T23:53:50Z http://www.mail.com/news/politics/2092592-hagel-orders-review-sex-abuse-prevention.html WASHINGTON (AP) — Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel on Friday ordered the military to recertify all 25,000 people involved in programs designed to prevent and respond to sexual assault, an acknowledgement that assaults have escalated beyond the Pentagon's control. He said this step, which also applies to the military's approximately 19,000 recruiters and must... Fri, 17 May 2013 21:40:14 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/politics/2092592-hagel-orders-review-sex-abuse-prevention.html 2013-05-17T21:40:14Z http://www.mail.com/news/politics/2089628-obama-vows-sustained-effort-military-sex-abuse.html WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama said Thursday the nation's military leaders told him they are "ashamed" of their failure to end sexual abuse in the armed services. Obama pledged to "leave no stone unturned" in the effort to halt the abuse, which he said undermines the trust the military needs to be effective. Obama also said he has asked Defense ... Thu, 16 May 2013 23:42:29 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/politics/2089628-obama-vows-sustained-effort-military-sex-abuse.html 2013-05-16T23:42:29Z http://www.mail.com/news/world/2090964-army-chief-time-to-fight-sex-assault.html WASHINGTON (AP) — The Army's top officer is telling soldiers that after demonstrating courage and resilience in 12 years of war, it's time for them to make the fight against sexual assault their primary mission. Army Chief of Staff Gen. Ray Odierno sent a message to the force Thursday saying that sexual assault and harassment violate the trust between sol... Thu, 16 May 2013 17:26:59 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/world/2090964-army-chief-time-to-fight-sex-assault.html 2013-05-16T17:26:59Z http://www.mail.com/news/world/2084508-uk-outlines-troop-plans-afghanistan.html LONDON (AP) — Some British troops will be serving longer tours of duty as the U.K. prepares to end its combat role in Afghanistan, Britain's defense secretary said Tuesday. Philip Hammond told lawmakers that Britain's combat role will still close by the end of 2014, but that a brigade deploying in Afghanistan in October will serve eight-month tours. A sub... Tue, 14 May 2013 15:00:33 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/world/2084508-uk-outlines-troop-plans-afghanistan.html 2013-05-14T15:00:33Z http://www.mail.com/news/politics/2081102-north-korea-replaces-hard-line-defense-minister.html SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea has replaced its hard-line defense minister with a little-known army general, according to a state media report Monday, in what outside analysts call an attempt to install a younger figure meant to solidify leader Kim Jong Un's grip on the powerful military. Jang Jong Nam's appointment is the latest move since Kim suc... Mon, 13 May 2013 09:47:08 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/politics/2081102-north-korea-replaces-hard-line-defense-minister.html 2013-05-13T09:47:08Z http://www.mail.com/news/world/2078672-saudi-king-replaces-air-force-commander.html RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (AP) — Saudi Arabia's monarch has replaced the commander of the kingdom's air force. The official Saudi Press Agency says that Crown Prince Salman received Lt. Gen. Mohammed bin Abdullah al-Ayesh on Saturday, the day after King Abdullah issued a decree referring him to retirement. The prince also received his replacement as commander,... Sat, 11 May 2013 10:27:52 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/world/2078672-saudi-king-replaces-air-force-commander.html 2013-05-11T10:27:52Z http://www.mail.com/news/world/2073694-ugandan-general-questions-museveni-succession-plan.html KAMPALA, Uganda (AP) — Breaking ranks with the military high command, a general is accusing President Yoweri Museveni of trying to ensure his son replaces him, the first top official to raise concerns about the purported succession plan. David Sejusa, one of only six generals in the Ugandan military and a member of its high command, said in a recent lette... Thu, 09 May 2013 15:48:01 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/world/2073694-ugandan-general-questions-museveni-succession-plan.html 2013-05-09T15:48:01Z http://www.mail.com/news/politics/2073334-general-orders-extra-review-nuke-crew-failings.html WASHINGTON (AP) — The general who commands the nation's nuclear forces said Thursday he has ordered further review of failings discovered among Air Force officers who operate nuclear missiles. But he told Congress he was not alarmed by their shortcomings. Gen. Robert Kehler, commander of U.S. Strategic Command, told a House Armed Services panel that the A... Thu, 09 May 2013 14:52:55 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/politics/2073334-general-orders-extra-review-nuke-crew-failings.html 2013-05-09T14:52:55Z