By Terri Moon Cronk – DoD News WASHINGTON, Dec. 7, 2016 — President Barack Obama visited service members at MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa, Florida, yesterday to thank them on behalf of the American people for their dedication to the nation. “We have been so reliant on the outstanding work that has been done by [U.S. Special Operations Command …
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By Lisa Ferdinando – DOD News HONOLULU — On the eve of the 75th anniversary of the Pearl Harbor attack, United States chief of naval operations paid tribute to World War II veterans and the men and women who serve around the globe today. Navy Adm. John M. Richardson spoke Honolulu, Hawaii yesterday at the “December 7th Remembered” gala, as …
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Some determined to stay despite Dave Archambault arguing ‘water protectors’ should stand down after Army Corps rejected Dakota Access drilling plan. The chairman of the Standing Rock Sioux tribe has asked the thousands of “water protectors” gathered in encampments along the Missouri river to “go home” after the US Army Corps of Engineers denied a permit for the Dakota Access …
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By Lisa Ferdinando – DOD News WHEELER ARMY AIRFIELD, Hawaii — A lone bugler played taps as Pearl Harbor veterans saluted in silence, pausing to remember the more than 30 men killed here 75 years ago, as Japan began its attack on the island of Oahu, Hawaii. More than two dozen World War II veterans took part in the ceremony …
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By Oladipo Airenakho Benin City – Edo state Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki has called for prayers from religious bodies to end economic recession in Nigeria, referencing that the peaceful conduct of the September 28, 2016 gubernatorial election in the state was as a result of prayers. Obaseki made the call on Tuesday in Benin City, Edo State capital when the …
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By Alltimepost.com The United States Diplomatic Mission to Nigeria has concluded plans to inaugurate a support scheme for Nigerian students of agriculture as it opens invites to suitably qualified Nigerians to apply for its Feed the Future Nigeria Agricultural Policy Project. According to a statement on its website, the project is a five year initiative funded by the Nigeria Mission …
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By Oladipo Airenakho Benin City – Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, on Monday told journalists that his government was open to constructive criticism adding that as professionals, they must upgrade their knowledge and skills to meet with the challenges of the 21st century. Governor Obaseki who stated this while declaring open activities to mark the 2016 Press Week of …
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By Oladipo Airenakho Benin City – Members of the Nigeria Union of Journalists and National Association of Women Journalists( NAWOJ) have commended Gov. Godwin Obaseki’s appointment of Mr. John Mayaki as his Chief Press Secretary (CPS), describing the recipient as very cerebral and thoroughbreed Professional. The leadership of both unions made the commendation at a reception organized by friends of Mayaki …
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By Lisa Ferdinando – DOD News HONOLULU — As the second-oldest known Pearl Harbor survivor, retired Navy Lt. Jim Downing, 103, wants the memory of the Dec. 7, 1941, attack to stay alive for future generations. Downing, of Colorado Springs, Colorado, has come to Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, to join other survivors for commemorations of the 75th anniversary of the attack …
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By Terri Moon Cronk – DOD News WASHINGTON — United States’ alliance with Japan has never been stronger, Defense Secretary Ash Carter on Monday told reporters traveling with him on an around-the-world trip. The secretary began his trip by speaking at the Reagan National Defense Forum in California, and he spoke with reporters while en route to Japan. He said …
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