Our View: Military vets deserve our thanks and our help Jackson Sun That tells us there is a pent-up desire among Americans to offer their thanks to the men and women who have sacrificed on our behalf through military service. Since Sept. 11, Americans have not been asked to sacrifice as the nation recovered from the ...

Iran May Face Israel Military Action, Sarkozy Tells Magazine Bloomberg Iran may face military action by Israel if it doesn't stop its threats and nuclear program, French President Nicolas Sarkozy said in an interview with the quarterly Politique Internationale. We know that some in Israel are seriously considering ...

Sydney Morning Herald Military aircraft dispatched in Australia floods CNN By the CNN Wire Staff (CNN) -- Authorities were using military helicopters and a C-130 cargo plane Sunday to evacuate thousands of residents stranded by rising floodwaters in the eastern Australian state of Queensland, the government said. Defence aircraft enlisted to help

Ynetnews Iran: Military intervention in Syria will ignite region Ynetnews Iranian Foreign Minister Ali Akbar Salehi suggested Sunday that Tehran will stand by Syria in case of a military intervention. In an interview with Al-Manar TV, he said: I'm confident that any military action against Syria will blow up the entire ... Iran sends warning over military intervention in Syria Salehi: Foreign intervention in Syria will ignite region Iran FM: Military meddling in Syria leads to explosion in region -

The Hindu Military comeback a distant dream for Afghan Taliban Chicago Tribune Although still much feared, experts say they don't have the military capability to seize control of the whole country when NATO combat troops withdraw in 2014. Despite the bold predictions of Taliban detainees whose opinions formed the basis of the ... Afghanistan war at juncture as resources fall US Afghan Commander Calls on Taliban to Save Lives Qatar over-reaches: Allowing US a face-saving Afghan exit

MassLive.com Viewpoint: Restructuring military - time to get it right MassLive.com By The Republican By RICHARD A. PLATT The Congress and Pentagon face the enormous challenge of restructuring our military with a reduced budget. It's the right thing to do at the right time. Today's active-duty force, a legacy of the Cold War, ... Military Notebook: Air Force Reserve retiring planes military Pentagon Plans to Ground 10000 Air Force Personnel Local Military Base Could Face Cuts - -

Family speaks up in death of Santa Clara Marine San Jose Mercury News By Mike Swift The military is recommending several charges be filed against the two Marines for kicking Harry Lew (pictured) in the head and the back, and humiliating him. The family of a Santa Clara Marine who took his life in Afghanistan last year ... Recalling nephew, Rep. Chu says: Military hazing 'must stop'

USA TODAY Iran begins military exercises, threatens to cut oil exports USA TODAY TEHRAN, Iran (AP) Iran began ground military exercises Saturday and defiantly warned that it could cut off oil exports to "hostile" European nations as tensions rise over suggestions that military strikes are an increasing possibility if sanctions ... Iran begins new military exercises in south

BBC News Chavez celebrates anniversary of 1992 coup attempt saying 'Chavistas' now ... Washington Post CARACAS, Venezuela Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez celebrated the 20th anniversary of the failed coup attempt that launched his political career on Saturday, presiding over a military parade while fighter jets and helicopters roared overhead. In pictures: Venezuela military parade Caracas showcases Russian military hardware Venezuela parade marks failed Chavez coup

gulfnews.com Egypt's military rulers face calls for earlier vote Reuters By Tom Perry and Sherine El Madany CAIRO (Reuters) - Egypt's military faced pressure on Saturday to speed up its transfer of power to civilians, as top public figures demanded a faster transition and street protests against army rule disrupted the ... Death toll rises in Egypt's anti- military protests Parliament seeks answers from military Egypt Soccer Violence: The Military's Political Game