Tag Archives: Admiral Mike Mullen

This Week in the DoD: Weekly News Roundup for Sept. 30

Posted on September 30, 2011 by Ian Graham

In the “This Week in the DoD” podcast for September 30: Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Adm. Mike Mullen retired from military service today. His successor as chairman is Army Gen. Martin Dempsey. Robert Gordon, Deputy Secretary of …
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Admiral Mullen on the Repeal of Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell

Posted on September 22, 2011 by nmcfarland

“We are an institution of values, and one of those values is integrity…I [am] unable to reconcile an institution that on the one hand does value integrity, and on the other hand has individuals who come to work and sacrifice …
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Officials Discuss Changes to Military Retirement

Posted on August 15, 2011 by jtozer

By Jim Garamone, American Forces Press Service From www.defense.gov WASHINGTON, D.C. – The military retirement isn’t going to change any time soon, Defense Department officials said. “There’s no immediate plan to affect retirement,” Navy Adm. Mike Mullen told service members at …
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Episode #97: Weekly News Roundup for August 5

Posted on August 5, 2011 by jtozer

In the “This Week in the DoD” podcast for August 5: President Barack Obama has announced a proposal to provide incentives for businesses who hire veterans. He stated that many veterans find military skills don’t qualify them for civilian jobs, and …
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Repeal of Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell – Statement by Admiral Mike Mullen

Posted on July 22, 2011 by jtozer

I believe the U.S. armed forces are ready for the implementation of the repeal of Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell. I conveyed that opinion yesterday to the President and to the Secretary of Defense, and today we certified this to Congress. …
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