Lockheed Martin Eyes 90 Extra JSFs 2010-03-04 The F-35 manufacturer hopes to "buy back" up to 90 stealthy fighters that were lost in the recent program restructuring, but a likely cost-overrun declaration this month will be a major hurdle for the company to surmount.
Some Troops May Leave Afghanistan Early 2010-03-10 U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates raised the possibility Wednesday that some of the U.S. forces involved in the Afghanistan surge could leave the country before President Barack Obama's announced July 2011 date to begin withdrawal.
Without giving specifics, Gates said, "It would have to be conditions-based."
The detachment was re-formed in April 1988. Our members represent all walks of civilian life and all ranks from within the Marine Corps. We are honored to have as associate members, veterans of other branches of the military services.
