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Obama: Spending Freeze Won't Affect National Security

Though President Barack Obama announced a three-year discretionary federal spending freeze during his State of the Union Message last night, it won't apply to defense spending.

First Lady Announces Family Program Budget Boost

President Barack Obama's fiscal 2011 budget request calls for a record $8.8 billion for military family support programs, first lady Michelle Obama told military spouses today at Bolling Air Force Base here.

Former Presidents Join Obama in Plea for Haiti Relief

President Barack Obama's two immediate predecessors today joined him in soliciting help on behalf of Haiti, the target of a massive international humanitarian relief operation following a magnitude 7 earthquake.

Obama Pledges Continued Commitment to Haiti

President Barack Obama, Jan. 15, pledged America's continued commitment to the government and people of Haiti in the aftermath of the devastating earthquake and in recovery efforts.

Obama Makes Haiti Response Top U.S. Priority

President Barack Obama said today said he's made helping Haiti in the wake of a crippling earthquake the top priority of every U.S. government agency.

Obama Taps Winnefeld to Head Northcom, NORAD

President Barack Obama has nominated Navy Vice Adm. James A. "Sandy" Winnefeld Jr. to be the next commander of U.S. Northern Command and the North American Aerospace Defense Command.

Obama Cites Military's Contributions to Peace

Instruments of war play a role in preserving peace, President Barack Obama said as he accepted the Nobel Peace Prize in Oslo, Norway, today.

Officials Announce First Afghanistan Surge Units

About 16,000 Marines and Soldiers have been notified they will deploy to Afghanistan as part of President Barack Obama's new strategy.

Obama Issues Pearl Harbor Remembrance Proclamation

President Barack Obama, Dec. 4, issued a proclamation recognizing Dec. 7 as National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day.

Clinton Cites Civilian Effort As Vital in Afghanistan

Civilian partnerships, in combination with military efforts, are crucial to success in Afghanistan, Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton told the Senate Armed Services Committee, Dec. 2.

Strategy Can Reverse Enemy Gains Quickly, Mullen Says

A new U.S. strategy for Afghanistan that entails adding 30,000 more troops by summer enables commanders there to take the lead within a year, the military's top officer said, Dec. 2.

Strategy Offers Best Chance for Success, Gates Says

President Barack Obama's decision on the Afghanistan-Pakistan strategy offers the best possibility to decisively change the momentum in Afghanistan and fundamentally alter the strategic equation in Pakistan and Central Asia, Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates told the Senate Armed Service Committee here, Dec. 2.

More Troops Likely for Afghanistan's East, South

With President Barack Obama's expected announcement, Dec. 1, to send more U.S. forces to Afghanistan, a defense official said a portion of the additional troops are likely to reinforce the country's contentious eastern and southern areas.

Marine in Iraq Receives Phone Call From US President

Thanksgiving is a time to show gratitude for those who've made a difference. In honor of this holiday, the president of the United States called 10 deployed service members to show his appreciation for their hard work.

Mullen: Talks Favor Broad Afghanistan Solution

President Barack Obama's security team recognizes troops alone aren't the answer as it begins wrapping up strategy deliberations about the way ahead in Afghanistan, the top military officer said here, Nov. 19.

Decisions Will Pave Path to End War, Obama Says

A range of decisions still remain for President Barack Obama and his administration to finalize the U.S. strategy in Afghanistan, the president said in Beijing Nov. 18.

Time on Afghan Strategy Is Well-spent, Petraeus Says

The time President Barack Obama is taking to nail down the strategy in Afghanistan is time well spent, the commander of U.S. Central Command said, Nov. 13.

Obama Visits Alaska, Pledges Commitments

President Barack Obama told service members in Alaska Nov. 12 he will not risk their lives without a clear mission, the equipment they need and the strategy required to succeed.

President Orders Flags to Half-Staff

President Barack Obama has ordered American flags to be flown at half-staff until Veterans Day in honor of the victims of yesterday's shooting at Fort Hood, Texas.

President Proclaims Military Family Month

President Barack Obama pledged his support of military members and their families and said Americans have a "solemn obligation" to preserve their well-being in his proclamation declaring November as Military Family Month.

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