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President Obama nominates new Joint Chiefs of Staff, Martin Dempsey

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Over Memorial Day, President Obama announced new nominations to top military positions.

Top Brass: President Nominates Dempsey as Joint Chiefs of Staff

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John McCain: ‘Gadhafi Would Come After Us With a Vengeance’

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Anticipating the Impact of DADT Repeal on US Troops

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The case for ending ‘Don’t Ask Don’t Tell’

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Joint Chiefs chair Adm. Mike Mullen on Haiti relief

We continue our conversation with Admiral Mike Mullen, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. In part two of our interview, we talk about Haiti and the role the U.S. military is playing in the relief effort.

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Next Steps for U.S. in Afghanistan

Admiral Mike Mullen said the situation in Afghanistan was ?deteriorating’ but later stated that the U.S. would ?regain the initiative.’ The Takeaway speaks with retired Air Force Colonel Sam Gardiner on how turning the situation around may be possible.

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Situation in Aghanistan ‘Deterioriating’

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Admiral Mike Mullen announced that the situation in Afghanistan is ?deteriorating.’ For a military analysis of America’s loosening grip on stability in Afghanistan, The Takeaway talks with retired U.S. Army Colonel Paul Hughes.