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In "This Week in the DoD" for June 15:
Department of Defense leaders urged lawmakers in the Senate Foreign Relations Committee to ratify the Law of the Sea treaty. Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Adm. James Winnefeld Jr. said the treaty improves on rules set forth in prior treaties and will give the U.S. a global leadership opportunity while also enhancing national security interests.
Loss of access to transit routes through Pakistan are costing the U.S. $100 million monthly, Defense Secretary Leon Panetta told Congress. The roads have been closed to U.S. vehicles since an incident in which Pakistani soldiers were accidentally killed. Discussions with the Pakistani government to reopen the routes continue.
On Thursday, the U.S. Army celebrated 237 years of protecting the nation. Soldiers around the world celebrated with cake-cuttings, wreath-layings, ceremonies and more. Secretary of the Army John McHugh and Sgt. Maj. of the Army Raymond Chandler share their birthday messages to the Army.
Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta released a video message today to thank gay and lesbian service members and lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender civilians for their dedicated service to the nation. Recognizing June as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Pride Month, the secretary also thanked the families of gay and lesbian service members and LGBT civilians.
| Date Taken: | 06.15.2012 |
| Date Posted: | 06.15.2012 14:17 |
| Category: | Newscasts |
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