Pentagon officials announced Aug. 4 that retired Maj. Gen. John D. Lavelle has been nominated posthumously by the president for advancement on the retired rolls to the rank of general.
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Russian Navy chief wants Mistral contract signed in October
Russian Navy chief Adm. Vladimir Vysotsky said the contract to buy the Mistral-class ship from France should be signed in Paris at the Euronaval 2010 defense show in October or Russia may lag behind in the ship building industry.
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Indian Air Force diverted helicopters to ferry officers’ wives
The Indian Air Force has been rapped by the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) for diverting its helicopters to ferry wives of senior officers.
Two Israeli helicopters make emergency landing in Romania
Two Israeli CH-53 Yasour helicopters heading back home from Romania had to make an emergency landing shortly after take-off on Tuesday.
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Mullen: Plan to strike Iran exists
Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Adm Mike Mullen, said on Sunday that a plan to attack Iran exists.