military

Blunt calls lifting of combat ban 'inevitable'

Kristofor Husted — Fri, 25 Jan 2013 01:00:17 +0000

The pentagon announced Thursday the lifting of a ban on women serving in combat. With the policy reversal, women will have the opportunity to serve in combat if they meet certain "gender-neutral standards."

Escalating tensions in Egypt

Rehman Tungekar — Thu, 12 Jul 2012 22:44:54 +0000

Egypt is an ancient civilization with a newborn democracy. So, after revolutionaries toppled dictator Hosni Mubarak, growing pains were expected. The top generals have been ruling the country for six decades, and they weren’t about to give up power without a fight.

Mo. lawmakers approve veteran job training measure

Associated Press — Tue, 01 May 2012 14:05:49 +0000

Missouri lawmakers have given final approval to a bill that could help military veterans receive on-the-job training for private-sector jobs.