Tag Archives: Leon Panetta

Panetta Ends Ban on Women in Combat

Posted on January 23, 2013 at 3:45 pm by JM Ashby

From the Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Senior defense officials say Pentagon chief Leon Panetta is removing the military’s ban on women serving in combat, opening hundreds of thousands of front-line positions and potentially elite commando jobs after more than … Continue reading →

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Quote of the Morning

Posted on January 18, 2013 at 9:16 am by Bob Cesca

“Who the hell needs armor-piercing bullets except you guys in battle? For the life of me, I don’t know why the hell people have to have assault weapons.” Defense Secretary Leon Panetta to soldiers at the U.S. Army Garrison Vicenza … Continue reading →

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Quote of the Day

Posted on January 7, 2013 at 2:00 pm by JM Ashby

The time has come for me to return to my wife Sylvia, our three sons, their families, our six grandchildren, and my walnut farm. Dealing with a different set of nuts. -Defense Secretary Leon Panetta on his retirement Watch: As … Continue reading →

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John McCain’s Latest Nothingburger

Posted on June 6, 2012 at 5:30 pm by JM Ashby

Senator John McCain is engaging in a little bit of political grandstanding and posturing today by adding an amendment to the farm bill demanding a report from Leon Panetta on the potential harms that await the Pentagon should congress fail … Continue reading →

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Afghanistan Ending Sooner Rather Than Later

Posted on February 1, 2012 at 6:00 pm by JM Ashby

Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta announced today that American forces will withdraw from a major combat role and focus on advising and training a year ahead of the scheduled complete withdrawal date. BRUSSELS — In a major milestone toward ending … Continue reading →

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Quote of the Day

Posted on July 11, 2011 at 12:42 pm by Bob Cesca

“I was convinced in my capacity and I’m convinced in this capacity that we’re within reach of strategically defeating Al Qaeda.” Defense Secretary Leon Panetta Seriously? I hope so. I’d love to be able to go to the airport without … Continue reading →

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Quote of the Day

Posted on May 17, 2011 at 4:58 pm by Bob Cesca

“In the end, no detainee in CIA custody revealed the facilitator/courier’s full true name or specific whereabouts. This information was discovered through other intelligence means.” CIA director Leon Panetta in a private letter to Senator McCain Several things here. First, … Continue reading →

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