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Front Page: Thousands of Troops Quietly Sent to Afghanistan
- Peace activists are not happy to know that President Obama has quietly sent 34,000 additional troops to Afghanistan. That's 13,000 more than he said would go in March. — Washington Post
- Governor Schwarzenegger has signed tough antipaparazzi legislation into law in California.
Jon Stewart Calls Out Obama on Don't Ask, Don't Tell
On last night's show, Jon Stewart pondered whether gay people frighten Americans more than terrorists. Why else would Obama stall the repeal of Don't Ask, Don't Tell (DADT), turning away openly gay Americans ready to fight for the country?
The official word from the Obama administration is that they have too much on their plates right now to figure out how to let gay Americans serve in the military.
The Case For Letting Women Into Military Combat Roles
Since 1994, American women have been able to serve in direct combat in air and sea missions, but when it comes to ground operations, they are forbidden to fully participate.
Kelly Martin, an Air Force veteran, penned an op-ed out today on the topic. She maintains that women have the physical strength and mental aptitude to serve on the ground and Kelly also believes that female soldiers offer a strategic advantage.
Oh Snap! South Korea Is Ready to Kick North Korea's Butt
With North Korea getting all the attention these days, let's turn our eyes to South Korea. The country's "special warfare" command soldiers took part in a sea-infiltration drill today. The military is preparing against possible threats from communist North Korea — the neighbors have technically been at war since the 1950s.
Oh Snap! A Hero's Welcome
Sailor Nick Mannor embraces his wife Jenny after the USS Eisenhower arrived in Norfolk, VA, yesterday. The aircraft carrier and its 6,000 sailors have been conducting maritime security for the US military operation in Afghanistan and just returned home after a five-month deployment.
Front Page: Iraqis Celebrate as US Troops Leave Cities
- Today Iraqis celebrated in the streets as American troops pulled out of Iraq's towns and cities. June 30, the long-anticipated deadline, has been declared a national holiday. — New York Times
- Teams are searching the Indian Ocean for survivors of the crash of a Yemenia Airways jet.
Front Page: Economy, Marketing Spark Military Interest
- Major US military academies, such as West Point, have seen a significant rise in applications thanks to aggressive marketing, declining casualties in Iraq, and the recession. — New York Times
- Former President George W. Bush has broken his silence, criticizing Obama's policy on Guantanamo Bay and the economy.
Front Page: Stephen Colbert Takes Orders From Obama in Iraq
- Broadcasting from Iraq last night, Stephen Colbert became the first non-news TV show to be taped and transmitted to the US from a combat zone. In addition to John McCain, Barack Obama made an appearance via satellite to order a military haircut for Stephen. — Colbert Nation
- The US Treasury has decided to let 10 banks return a total of $68 billion in bailout funds.
Oh Snap! Operation Iraqi Stephen
This week, The Colbert Report will broadcast straight from Camp Victory in Iraq — a camp whose name sounds like something Stephen came up with himself. At yesterday's taping of "Operation Iraqi Stephen: Going Commando," 300 servicemembers looked on as Stephen got an army haircut from Gen. Ray Odierno.
Female Marine Recruits More Lax About Sex Than Civilians
Hoping to learn how to prevent unintended pregnancies from impacting combat readiness, the Marine Corps took a look at the sex lives of female Marines. The study revealed that female recruits had higher rates of the most common STDs (chlamydia and gonorrhea) and were less fond of using condoms than the general civilian population. The survey also revealed more lax attitudes toward mixing sex with alcohol among the new female Marines.
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