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Odierno Earns Praise for Getting Results in Iraq

Army Gen. Raymond T. Odierno put it very simply Wednesday, as he finished his address at the change of command ceremony for U.S. Forces Iraq. “Lion 6 – Out,” Odierno said, meaning that the commander had finished using his call sign and was heading for his new assignment at U.S. Joint Forces Command in Norfolk, Va. Read More.

Objective in Pakistan is to Help, Mullen Says

Though relief efforts may help people in flood-ravaged Pakistan and the rest of the world see the United States in a more favorable light than they had before, the U.S. objective here simply is to help, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff said. Navy Adm. Mike Mullen is in Pakistan today to meet with government and military officials and to get a first-hand look at stricken areas and the relief effort with Gen. Ashfaq Parvez Kayani, the Pakistani army’s chief of staff. Read More.

Employment program takes top nonprofit award

A nonprofit group dedicated to training military spouses, wounded warriors and their caregivers for careers in health care is this year’s overall winner of the Newman’s Own Awards. But the military community will see the fruits of other nonprofit organizations’ efforts too, with winners planning projects that range from helping military kids plant healthy fruits and vegetables to helping military families reconnect after deployments. Read More.

‘2010 Best Places to Work in the Federal Government’ Debuts

The Partnership for Public Service Wednesday released this year’s list of best places to work in the federal government—and while several large agencies may have shuffled places slightly in the rankings, eight of the top 10 “best” large agencies also were ranked at the top last year. Read More.