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Remains of 7 service members returned to U.S.
The remains of seven service members killed supporting Operation Enduring Freedom have been returned to the United States.
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Pierce Township Soldier Dies In Afghanistan
According to WKRC, a soldier from Pierce Township died in an attack in Afghanistan on Wednesday.
'Georgia boy' takes command of 78th Air Base Wing
Col. Carl E. Buhler took command of the 78th Air Base Wing during a Wednesday morning ceremony at the Museum of Aviation.
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Influenza Monitoring By The US Military
The recent global swine flu outbreak has underscored the critical need for good surveillance and rapid access to epidemiological data.
Elbit Systems to maintain IAF's T-6 trainer
Elbit Systems Ltd. has announced that it was awarded a contract by the Israeli Ministry of Defense for the operation and maintenance of the new Israeli Air Force's T-6 trainer The contract is for five years with an option for an additional five years.
The U.S. Air Force has awarded Lockheed Martin a $23 million contract for 12 extended-range Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missiles .
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New US guidelines aim for fewer Afghan civilian deaths by limiting airstrikes
The U.S. military made public new guidelines Monday for its troops in Afghanistan, battlefield rules that seek to reduce the number of civilian casualties in an increasingly deadly war.
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Israeli foreign minister welcomes Biden's statement that Israel makes own decisions on Iran
Israel's hard-line foreign minister on Monday welcomed Vice President Joe Biden's statement that Israel can make its own decision about whether to attack Iran's nuclear facilities, calling it "logical." But other Israeli leaders avoided comment, a low-key reaction that suggested Israel did not see Biden's comments as a green light to strike against ...
Warner Robins businessman announces run for council
Mike Daley, a 59-year-old businessesman, publicly announced his candidacy for Warner Robins City Council Post 1 on Saturday.
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18 Pak ultras killed in US drone attack
Thirteen militants were killed and several others injured when a US drone fired three missiles at a militant camp in Sarokai area of South Waziristan.
Challenges for both cities in new 2008 census estimates
The recently released census estimates that show Macon losing residents and Warner Robins gaining population are no surprise.
Warner Robins Holds Annual Concert
The 4th of July is this weekend and that means just one thing for Warner Robins area residents, time to head out to McConnell-Talbert Stadium for the annual 4th of July Celebration Concert featuring the band of the Air Force Reserve and this year, the Miracles.
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Air Force combat controllers - " only the toughest need apply
Each combat controller is a fully qualified air traffic control expert, able to manage the complex air operations above a combat zone or remote airfield.
Report: CIA Crucified Captive In Abu Ghraib Prison
The Central Intelligence Agency crucified a prisoner in Abu Ghraib prison near Baghdad, according to a report published in The New Yorker magazine.
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Four airmen, three in ground combat roles, are the recipients of the 2008 Lance P. Sijan Award for leadership.
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TW Metals, Inc., Carol Stream, Ill., is being awarded a maximum $96,000,000 fixed price with economic price adjustment contract to be a metals prime vendor for the northeast region of the United States.
Readers sound off: Does Warner Robins need a downtown?
A city growing like Warner Robins needs a downtown area for things like municipal services.
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Bodies found after Airbus crash
UPDATE 8.36pm: A SURVIVOR has been found where a Yemeni passenger plane crashed into the Indian Ocean, an airline official said.
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Backgrounder: Major air accidents since 2008
A Yemeni airliner with 150 people on board crashed off the Comoros archipelago in the Indian Ocean on Tuesday, and no immediate news was available on whether there are any survivors.
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Why is Russia staging major drills in North Caucasus?
Russia began its massive "Caucasus-2009" military exercises in the North Caucasus area bordering Georgia on Monday.