Tag Archives: Secretary of Defense Robert Gates

SECDEF Gates Addresses Efforts to Reduce Spending

Posted on August 9, 2010 by

Secretary of Defense Robert Gates delivers a special message about the efforts of the Department of Defense to reduce the department’s overhead costs and eliminate excess spending. Read the Defense.gov story: “Gates Puts Meat on Bones of Department Efficiencies Initiative“

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Episode #45: Weekly AFPS News Roundup for July 29

Posted on July 29, 2010 by Administrator

In the AFPS podcast for July 29: Coverage of remarks made by Chairman of the Joint Chiefs, Navy Adm. Mike Mullen during a 10 day trip to India, Pakistan and Afghanistan; Adm. Mullen also commented on the leak of classified …
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Episode #43: Weekly AFPS News Roundup for July 15

Posted on July 15, 2010 by Administrator

In the AFPS podcast for July 15: The military continues to assist humanitarian recovery operations in Haiti six months after an earthquake; an interview with the commander of NATO Training Mission – Afghanistan updates the growing capabilities of Afghan forces; …
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Video: Gen. Amos Nominated

Posted on June 22, 2010 by Administrator

Secretary of Defense Robert Gates has recommended to President Obama that he nominate Gen. James Amos as the new Commandant of the Marine Corps. Read the Defense.gov article “Gates Recommends Amos for Top Marine Post.”

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Video: DoD Contacts With China

Posted on June 7, 2010 by Administrator

Defense Secretary Robert Gates says the Department of Defense wants sustained and reliable military to military contacts with China. Read the Defense.gov article “Gates Urges Positive U.S. China Military Relations.” For more information visit the Defense.gov special “Travels with Gates.“

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