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Weekly Address: Ending the War in Afghanistan and Rebuilding America
Posted by on January 12, 2013 at 6:30 AM EDTPresident Obama discusses how we will end the war in Afghanistan and how our goal of ensuring that al Qaeda never again uses Afghanistan to launch attacks against America is within reach.
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President Obama Hosts President Karzai
Posted by on January 11, 2013 at 5:50 PM EDTWe'll soon reach a milestone in Afghanistan -- when Afghan forces take full responsibility for their nation's security and the war draws to a close.
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President Obama Nominates John Brennan as CIA Director
Posted by on January 7, 2013 at 5:25 PM EDTPresident Obama announces John Brennan as his nominee for the next head of the Central Intelligence Agency.
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President Obama Wants Chuck Hagel to Run the Pentagon
Posted by on January 7, 2013 at 5:19 PM EDTThe President asks Sen. Chuck Hagel to serve as Secretary of Defense.
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Hagel for Secretary of Defense
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Dr. Jill Biden Sponsors USS Delaware
Posted by on November 21, 2012 at 1:30 PM EDTNavy Secretary Ray Mabus announced that the Navy’s next Virginia-class attack submarine will be named the USS Delaware – and that it will be sponsored by Dr. Jill Biden, a longtime Delaware educator and proud military mom.
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Vice President Biden Marks Achievements of MRAP Task Force
Posted by on October 2, 2012 at 10:39 AM EDTThe Vice President honors the Mine-Resistant Ambush-Protected vehicle (MRAP) Task Force—the men and women who helped accelerate the production and fielding of protective vehicles to our forces in Iraq and Afghanistan, saving the lives of thousands of American service members.
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Marking One Year Since the Repeal of Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell
Posted by on September 20, 2012 at 6:04 PM EDTIt should come as no surprise to any of us that the men and women of our armed forces have handled the repeal of DADT with the professionalism and class that we have come to expect from the finest fighting force in the world. As a consequence, our national security has been strengthened.
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The Decision to Move Forward: Paralympian Lt. Snyder Meets with The First Lady
Posted by on September 20, 2012 at 5:54 PM EDTJust one year ago, Lieutenant Snyder was blinded by an IED while serving in Afghanistan. This summer, he competed in the London Paralympics, bringing home two gold medals and a silver medal in swimming. Watch as Brad shares his story with the First Lady.
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From the Archives: The End of Don't Ask, Don't Tell
Posted by on September 20, 2012 at 1:30 PM EDTOn this day in 2011, “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” was finally and formally repealed, allowing gay and lesbian service members to serve openly in our nation’s armed forces.
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