Military

Hold the mystery meat: Military food gets upgrade

9 Feb 2012

Hold the mystery meat: Military bases will soon be serving more fruits, vegetables and low-fat dishes under the first program in 20 years to improve nutrition standards across the armed services.

New plan to cut the fat of the military

9 Feb 2012

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Obese Americans in the military are a national security hazard and first lady Michelle Obama wants to see that change. Obama, who has spearheaded a healthy eating and fitness program for children for two years, will lend her voice on Thursday to the military's efforts to overhaul the food it serves. In an event in Little Rock, Arkansas, Obama will join top Pentagon ...

Exclusive: U.S. military seeks more access in Philippines

9 Feb 2012

MANILA (Reuters) - The United States is seeking more access to Philippines ports and airfields to re-fuel and service its warships and planes, diplomatic and military sources said on Thursday, expanding its presence at a time of tension with China in the South China Sea. But it is not trying to reopen military bases there. Washington's growing cooperation in the Philippines, a U.S. ally which ...