Saturday, May 28, 2011

Military And Intelligence News Briefs -- May 28, 2011

American flags line the headstones at Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia.

On Memorial Day, Americans Reflect On Military Service -- PBS Newshour

For many, Memorial Day marks the beginning of summer, but it is also a time when many Americans reflect on the sacrifices of members of the armed forces. With more than 1 million people on active U.S. military duty around the world, many people will spend the weekend honoring Americans who have died while serving in the military.

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MILITARY AND INTELLIGENCE NEWS BRIEFS

Poland To Host U.S. F-16 Rotations: Official -- Defense News

Armor: What The Chinese Learned
-- Strategy Page

Sri Lanka President Rajapaksa defends military's role -- BBC

Pakistani military worried about collaborators -- Washington Post

Pakistan shuts down U.S. 'intelligence fusion' cells -- L.A. Times

CIA finds "some new information" at bin Laden house -- CBS News

Total Number of Security Clearances Still Unknown -- Secrecy News

Can the U.S. afford a big Pacific realignment? -- DoD Buzz

USMC Head: Services Must Better Oversee Programs -- Defense News

DT Poll: A Contest for New Bomber’s Engines? -- Defense Tech

Don't Bring a Motorbike to a Tank Fight -- Military.com

Highly trained dog, Cairo was part of SEALs that killed bin Laden -- Digital Journal

Pentagon, VA planning to consolidate military health records
-- Stars and Stripes

Mortgage Companies Settle Suits on Military Foreclosures -- New York Times

Activists seek ban on military participation in gay weddings -- Washington Post

Korean War POW finally buried after 60 years
-- Philly.com/AP

VA agrees not to interfere with holiday prayers -- Houston Chronicle

Army head who could be next chairman talks to grieving military kids -- CNN

An emotional cycle as soldiers return home -- Washington Post

Move Over, Robots: Army Prefers Flesh-and-Blood Mules -- The Danger Room

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