The most popular programs for the Military Tag http://www.c-spanvideo.org/browse?topic=918 en-US Copyright 2013, National Cable Satellite Corporation info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Tue, 28 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT Thu, 20 Jun 2013 03:36:17 GMT The Senate Armed Services Committee held a confirmation hearing for several military commanders. The commander chosen to replace General David Petraeus in Afghanistan was Lieutenant General John Allen. Vice Admiral William McRaven, the commander of the Navy SEAL team that killed Osama bin Laden, was nominated to lead the Special Operations Command, and General James Thurman was picked to lead U.S. forces in Korea. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300255-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300255-1 Tue, 28 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT President Obama spoke to reporters and answered questions in his first formal news conference since his re-election. Among the topics addressed were the resignation of General David Petraeus as CIA director, demographics of the American electorate, the state of the economy, budget negotiations and efforts to avoid the economic "fiscal cliff" in January 2013, potential cabinet appointments, and his agenda for a second term. He also strongly defended United Nations Ambassador Susan Rice against criticisms of her response to terrorist attacks in Benghazi, Libya and said he would not hesitate to nominate her as secretary of state if she was the most qualified candidate. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309441-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309441-1 Tue, 28 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT Defense Secretary Robert Gates and Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Mike Mullen testified on the potential repeal of the military's "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy barring openly gay and lesbian service members. In their testimony they outlined plans to conduct a year-long review which would recommend policy changes on which Congress could act. In the interim, Secretary Gates said the military would enforce the existing policy "in a more humane and fair manner." "This is a test" http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291857-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291857-1 Tue, 28 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT The Senate Armed Services Committee held a confirmation hearing on the nominations of Admiral James G. Stavridis to be commander, U.S. European Command and Supreme Allied Commander, Europe; Lieutenant General Douglas M. Fraser to be commander, U.S. Southern Command; and Lieutenant General Stanley A. McChrystal to be commander, International Security Assistance Force and commander, U.S. Forces, Afghanistan. Witnesses spoke about U.S. military operations and strategy. In his testimony, General McChrystal predicted that U.S. and allied casualties will increase as more American troops take on the insurgents in southern Afghanistan and that it would be important to make measurable progress within 18 to 24 months. He also addressed questions about detainee interrogation methods used under his command and the investigation into the death of Pat Tillman. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/286758-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/286758-1 Tue, 28 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT Former Army officer Paula Broadwell talked about David Petraeus' military career and his impact on the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. General Petraeus gave her access to himself and his team for the book. She was joined by her co-author Vernon Loeb in responding to questions from members of the audience at Politics and Prose in Washington, D.C. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304301-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304301-1 Tue, 28 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT Tony Horton, fitness expert, celebrity trainer, and creator of the P90X Home Fitness System, talked about the nation's obesity epidemic and its impact on declining fitness levels among U.S. military recruits. After his remarks he led a fitness demonstration in which members of the audience, clothed in exercise gear, joined him in an exercise routine. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294591-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294591-1 Tue, 28 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT Steven Pressfield and Sean Naylor talked about the history of war in Afghanistan and the conflict there since the U.S. invasion in 2002. They responded to telephone calls and electronic mail. Steven Pressfield is the author of [The Afghan Campaign: A Novel], published by Doubleday. The book tells the story of Alexander the Great's war in Afghanistan 2,000 years ago, which he described as very similar to the U.S. war being fought there today. Sean Naylor is the author of [Not a Good Day to Die: The Untold Story of Operation Anaconda], published by Berkley. He was an imbedded journalist with the 101st Airborne Division during this battle. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/195354-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/195354-2 Tue, 28 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT President Obama delivered a nationally televised address from the United States Military Academy at West Point. He outlined the situation in the region and laid out his strategy and goals for international efforts in the war in Afghanistan, saying "the [status quo] is not sustainable." To address the challenges ahead, he announced an order to deploy 30,000 more troops, detailed the Kabul government's changing role in the war, and called on the international community and American people to support the efforts. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/290349-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/290349-1 Tue, 28 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT Defense Secretary Robert Gates and Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Mike Mullen spoke to reporters and answered questions about the release of classified war documents by the website WikiLeaks. The documents contain raw intelligence reports from the field, which among other things include the identity of informants. Secretary Gates in his remarks said the consequences for troops and Afghan allies could be severe and dangerous. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294824-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294824-2 Tue, 28 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT Former Senator Chuck Hagel testified on his nomination to be secretary of defense. Among the topics he addressed were military operations in Afghanistan and Iraq, his opinions and votes on military operations, U.S. relations with Israel, projected Defense Department budget cuts, service by openly gay and lesbian personnel, Iranian nuclear development programs, and future roles for the U.S. military. He was introduced at the hearing by former Senators John Warner (R-VA) and Sam Nunn (D-NC). http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310498-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310498-1 Tue, 28 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT In a surprise Thanksgiving visit, President Bush addressed approximately 600 U.S. troops at Baghdad International Airport. He thanked the soldiers for their service, praised their work in Iraq, and assured them that their country supported them. He also reiterated that the United States would remain in Iraq as long as necessary, and would ultimately prevail. The president received several standing ovations from the assembly. Following his speech, President Bush walked through the crowd, posing for photographs and talking with soldiers. The president's visit to Iraq was shrouded in secrecy due to security concerns, and was not made public until his return to the United States. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/179325-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/179325-1 Tue, 28 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT Former Senator Chuck Hagel continued testimony on his nomination to be secretary of defense.*Among the topics he addressed were military operations in Afghanistan and Iraq, his opinions and votes on military operations, U.S. relations with Israel, projected Defense Department budget cuts, service by openly gay and lesbian personnel, Iranian nuclear development programs, and future roles for the U.S. military. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310498-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310498-3 Tue, 28 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT Admiral Eric Olson testified about U.S. military special operations and budget requests for fiscal year 2010. Among the topics he addressed were operations in Afghanistan and Iraq, providing assistance and training to Pakistani forces, and the emerging role of special operations forces in combat and non-combat operations. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/286831-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/286831-1 Tue, 28 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT Lieutenant General Michael Hough talked about the Defense Department's F-35 aircraft program and responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. He served as a former director of the program. This program was part of week-long "Washington Journal" series on defense issues. The product IDs for the other parts are 295151-5, 295168-5, 295213-7, and 295203-6. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295139-6 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295139-6 Tue, 28 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT The committee heard testimony in one of a continuing series of hearings on U.S. defense policy following the end of the Cold War and the Persian Gulf war. Specifically, the committee sought to analyze plans for reform of the U.S. military in light of its performance in the Persian Gulf war. Plans for reform in the early 1980's called for a less bureaucratic military system with technologically advanced weapons systems to outmaneuver rather than overwhelm enemies in combat. Reform movements concentrated on improving three aspects of military preparedness: people, strategy and tactics, and military hardware. Col. Boyd said the results of the Persian Gulf war indicate that the U.S. military has taken long strides toward getting the right people using efficient hardware with strategic effectiveness. Discussion continued on the use of both old and new weapons systems in the Persian Gulf war. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/17753-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/17753-1 Tue, 28 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT Jeremy Scahill talked to students about the practice of investigative journalism and holding officials accountable. In his remarks he focused on the war in Iraq, Blackwater contracts, and the publishing of classified information by WikiLeaks. He also responded to questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295036-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295036-1 Tue, 28 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT Members of Congress held a Congressional Gold Medal ceremony to honor Japanese-American veterans of the 100th Infantry Battalion and the 442nd Regimental Combat Team, as well as the Military Intelligence Service. These units were recognized for dedicated service during World War II. House Speaker Boehner made opening remarks followed by the presentation of colors, national anthem, and invocation. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302459-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302459-1 Tue, 28 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Barnett gave a PowerPoint presentation derived from his book [The Pentagon's New Map], a study on how globalization affects U.S. national security. He outlined an operational strategy for the U.S. and it's military in the post-September 11th world. The briefing was given at the Highlands Forum on December 6, 2004 in Alexandria, Virginia. Following the presentation Mr. Barnett was in the C-SPAN studio to take viewer telephone calls and answer questions about his presentation. Mr. Barnett is the author of [The Pentagon's New Map: War and Peace in the Twenty-First Century], published by Putnam Publishing Group. A briefing that Mr. Barnett has delivered hundreds of times in the past few years to government officials, military officers, business leaders and opinion makers inspired the book. In the book he described the changing natures of war, security, and foreign policy in the post-Cold War era. He explained a theory of the effects of globalization that combines security, economic, political, and cultural factors to forecast future military needs. He also used autobiographical elements to explain the behind the scenes workings of the Pentagon and how his PowerPoint presentation has been used. Thomas P.M. Barnett is a Senior Strategic Researcher at the Naval War College in Newport, Rhode Island, and a former strategist in the Pentagon's Office of Force Transformation. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/184707-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/184707-1 Tue, 28 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT The Defense Department held a retirement ceremony for General David Petraeus, who was to become director of the Central Intelligence Agency. General Petraeus served as the top commander in Iraq and Afghanistan, and also led the military's Central Command. During his remarks about General Petraeus, Joint Chiefs of Staff Chair Mike Mullen said that General Petraeus had left Afghanistan "more secure and hopeful" than a year ago. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301308-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301308-1 Tue, 28 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT President Obama and Defense Secretary Panetta praised Admiral Mike Mullen at his change of command and retirement ceremony. The ceremony included a military review, martial music, and a presentation of the Distinguished Service Medal. Adm. Michael Glenn Mike Mullen served as the highest-ranking officer in the U.S. Armed Forces and the president's principal military adviser. As such, he presided over all meetings and coordinated the efforts of the Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS), advising the Secretary of Defense, National Security Council and the Homeland Security Council. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301836-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301836-1 Tue, 28 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT Former Senator Chuck Hagel continued testimony on his nomination to be secretary of defense. Among the topics he addressed were military operations in Afghanistan and Iraq, his opinions and votes on military operations, U.S. relations with Israel, projected Defense Department budget cuts, service by openly gay and lesbian personnel, Iranian nuclear development programs, and future roles for the U.S. military. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310498-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310498-2 Tue, 28 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT Victor Davis Hanson talked about his latest book of essays on war and history at Capitola Book Cafe in Capitola, California. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293853-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293853-1 Tue, 28 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT Defense Department officials testified on homegrown terrorism, specifically threats to U.S. bases and the military community. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303057-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303057-1 Tue, 28 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT President Obama military leaders, and clergy delivered remarks at a memorial service for the 13 people killed in a shooting at Fort Hood, Texas on November 4. President Obama praised the victims for their service and said that the legacy of the dead will live beyond their "incomprehensible" slayings. The boots, helmets and rifles and service photographs of the slain soldiers were lined up before the podium where President Obama spoke, and family members of the dead wore white ribbons as they were escorted to seats at the ceremony. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289929-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289929-1 Tue, 28 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT Geoffrey Morrell briefed reporters and answered questions on a number of issues. He called on the Web site WikiLeaks to return all of the classified war documents in their possession and delete them from the site. He also talked about the military's decision to deny an embed request by Michael Hastings, the reporter who wrote the [Rolling Stone] profile on former Afghanistan Commander Stanley McChrystal that led to the general's resignation. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294923-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294923-1 Tue, 28 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT Defense Secretary Robert Gates, Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Mike Mullen, and officials tasked with conducting a study on military attitudes toward service by openly gay and lesbian personnel briefed reporters on the results their survey on the military's "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy. The study found that a large majority of service members would not be adversely affected by a change in the policy. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296799-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296799-2 Tue, 28 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT In a PowerPoint presentation Professor Barnett talked about developing a global perspective that integrates political, economic and military elements in a model for the post-September 11 world. He argued that terrorism and globalization had combined to end the great-power model of war that has developed over 400 years, since the Thirty Years War. Instead, he divided the world into an increasingly expanding "functioning core" of economically developed, politically stable states integrated into global systems and a "non-integrating gap," the most likely source of threats to U.S. and international security. Professor Barnett used this map to call for a new system for deployment of the U.S. armed forces. Following his remarks he answered questions from military officials in the audience. Professor Barnett is the author of [The Pentagon's New Map: War and Peace in the Twenty-First Century], published by Putnam Publishing Group. In the book he described the changing natures of war, security, and foreign policy in the post-Cold War era. He explained a theory of the effects of globalization that combines security, economic, political, and cultural factors to forecast future military needs. He also uses autobiographical elements to explain the behind the scenes workings of the Pentagon and how his PowerPoint presentation has been used. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/182105-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/182105-1 Tue, 28 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT Defense Department officials testified on adding the National Guard bureau chief to the Joint Chiefs Staff. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302612-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302612-1 Tue, 28 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Barnett gave a PowerPoint presentation on national security strategy and military transformation to officers and analysts at the National Defense University. He talked about the changing nature of warfare in the post-Cold War era, the impact of globalization on security threats and potential responses, future military force structures and strategies, as well as current threats from various regions of the world. Following his remarks he answered questions from the audience. The speech was the most recent version of his presentation given on June 2, 2004, and December 6, 2004 that had previously aired on C-SPAN. Thomas P.M. Barnett was a senior strategic researcher at the Naval War College in Newport, Rhode Island, and a former strategist in the Pentagon's Office of Force Transformation. He was also the author of [The Pentagon's New Map: War and Peace in the Twenty-First Century] and [Blueprint for Action: A Future Worth Creating], both published by Putnam Publishing Group. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/193938-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/193938-1 Tue, 28 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT Noam Chomsky talked about his book [Failed States: The Abuse of Power and the Assault on Democracy], published by Metropolitan Books. The book is about just war theory and the invasion of Iraq. During the talk, Professor Chomsky criticized the work of Michael Walzer, an influential proponent of just war theory and the author of the popular book [Just and Unjust Wars]. Following his remarks, Professor Chomsky took questions from the West Point cadets in the audience about international law and the Bush administration's foreign policy. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/192376-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/192376-1 Tue, 28 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT U.S. Navy SEAL sniper Chris Kyle talked about his career and his autobiography, [American Sniper: The Autobiography of the Most Lethal Sniper in U.S. Military History]. While serving in Iraq from 2003 to 2009, Mr. Kyle accumulated more officially confirmed kills than any other sniper in U.S. military history. In his autobiography, Mr. Kyle, with Scott McEwen and Jim DeFelice, wrote about his early career as a professional rodeo rider, the challenges he had to overcome to become a SEAL, and his experiences in Iraq. He talked from Dallas, Texas, about his career and responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Some language may be offensive to some viewers. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305347-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305347-1 Tue, 28 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT Robert Poole, author of [On Hallowed Ground: The Story of Arlington National Cemetery] (Walker & Company; (October 27, 2009), gave a tour of Arlington National Cemetery. Mr. Poole discussed the inception of the cemetery and showed the grave of the first person buried in Arlington, a Union soldier from Pennsylvania. He described the origins of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and the numerous graves of former slaves that lived and died at the cemetery. He also talked about the other types of people buried there. Mr. Poole also walked through section 60, where soldiers from the Wars in Iraq and Afghanistan are buried, and the funeral of Marine Captain David S. Mitchell was seen. Robert Poole is the former executive editor of [National Geographic] and is currently contributing editor at [Smithsonian]. He is the author of [Explorers House: National Geographic and the World it Made]. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/290224-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/290224-1 Tue, 28 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT Jerry Ensminger and Rachel Libert discussed their documentary on retired U.S. Marine Corps Master Sergeant Jerry Ensminger, which chronicles his efforts on behalf of Marines and their families exposed to toxic drinking water at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune in North Carolina. These efforts resulted in the introduction of the Janey Ensminger Act in the House and the Caring for Camp Lejeune Veterans Act in the Senate. Both bills are awaiting further legislative action. In 1985 Ensminger's daughter, Janey, died of leukemia. The documentary details how he heard a local news story in 1997 about a proposed health study on adults and babies exposed to toxins in the water system on the base. Rachel Libert introduced one of the participants, Mike Partain, who was diagnosed with male breast cancer at age 38. He is one of 78 confirmed cases of this type of cancer where each victim shared Camp Lejeune as a common trait. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304876-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304876-1 Tue, 28 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT President Obama signed the repeal of "Don't Ask, Don't Tell," the military's ban on service by openly gay and lesbian personnel. In his remarks prior to signing the legislation he spoke about efforts to pass repeal, historic service by gay and lesbian personnel, and said he was proud to sign a law that "will strengthen our national security and uphold the ideals that our fighting men and women risk their lives to defend." http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297218-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297218-1 Tue, 28 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT Witnesses from the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and State and Defense Departments testified about the more than 40,000 private security contractors supporting U.S. operations in Southwest Asia. They focused on "inherently governmental" operations and the manner in which the federal government and military approved private contracts. The hearing was joined in progress. Chairman Thibault's complete remarks can be viewed on program 294159-3. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294159-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294159-1 Tue, 28 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, Senator Joe Lieberman and other Senators joined supporters of "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" repeal for a press conference following a key vote on repeal of the policy. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297173-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297173-2 Tue, 28 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT Major General Timothy Haake talked about the confirmation hearing for General David Petraeus, who will take command of the International Security Forces in Afghanistan following the resignation of General Stanley McChrystal the previous week. He also discussed the impact of the change in command on the war in Afghanistan, and provided insight into the kind of commander General Petraeus might be and the dismissal of General McChrystal. He responded to telephone calls and electronic communications as well. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294300-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294300-5 Tue, 28 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT A news conference was held to announce the filing of a military sexual assault lawsuit with the U.S. District Court in Washington, DC. The case involved eight current and former members of the U.S. military who alleged they were raped, assaulted, or harassed during their service. The lawsuit accused the military of having a high tolerance for sexual predators in their ranks and discouraged victims of sexual assault from coming forward. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304776-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304776-1 Tue, 28 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT A forum was held in honor of the 50th anniversary of President Dwight Eisenhower's farewell address in which he spoke to about the military-industrial complex. Scholars compared the present-day military-industrial complex to President Eisenhower's time. They also responded to questions from members of the audience. "Restraining the Military-Industrial Complex" was the second panel of the Cato Institute program on January 13, 2011, "The Military-Industrial Complex at 50: Assessing the Meaning and Impact of Eisenhower's Farewell Address." http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297489-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297489-2 Tue, 28 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT Phyllis Bennis talked about the presence of U.S. troops around the world, their role, and how U.S. military capabilities compare with other countries. Topics included the continued role of the U.s. in Iraq as troops pull out during the month. She responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. The program concluded with the weekly political addresses as President Obama and Representative Mike Pence (R-IN) gave Christmas messages to the nation. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303371-6 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303371-6 Tue, 28 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT Gen. Conway delivered the luncheon address to the National Press Club. He talked about the role of the Marine Corp in the modern Armed Forces, specifically in Iraq and Afghanistan, and the military conditions in Pakistan. He answered questions submitted from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/286975-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/286975-1 Tue, 28 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT National Book Award winner Nathaniel Philbrick, recounts the Battle of Little Bighorn that took place at Little Bighorn River in Central Montana on June 25, 1876. The conflict between the U.S. Army's 7th Cavalry led by Lt. Col. George Custer and several of the Lakota Sioux, Arapaho, and Cheyenne tribes led by Sitting Bull resulted in the death of General Custer and saw his forces severely defeated. Nathaniel Philbrick discussed his book at Tattered Cover Bookstore in Denver. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294197-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294197-1 Tue, 28 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT Defense Secretary Robert Gates announced new guidelines on the "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy restricting gays and lesbians in the military. The changes include approval of discharges by a one-star flag officer or above, information given by third parties must be given under oath, and confidential information provided to lawyers, psychotherapists, and clergy will no longer be allowed in support of discharges. In his remarks, he said he believes the modifications provide "a greater measure of common sense and common decency to a process for handling what are difficult and complex issues for all involved." http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292725-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292725-1 Tue, 28 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT Defense Department officials testified on the Department of Defense Working Group survey of the issues associated with a repeal of the "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy banning gays and lesbians from open service in the military. They talked about the results and scope of the survey, findings favorable to repeal, and said they personally supported repeal. They also focused on federal court challenges and the potential harm of changing the policy by "judicial fiat." http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296855-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296855-1 Tue, 28 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT Winslow Wheeler talked about [America's Defense Meltdown: Pentagon Reform for President Obama and the New Congress] (Stanford University Press; May 2009). The author argues that the Defense Department is in need of reform and offer suggestions on how to do it. Mr. Wheeler was joined by Pierre Sprey, co-designer of the F-16 and A-10 jets, and Thomas Christie, former adviser to the Secretary of Defense on weapons systems testing. They responded to audience members' questions following their remarks. Winslow Wheeler is the director of the Straus Military Project at the Center for Defense Information. He is the author of [The Wastrels of Defense] and [Military Reform]. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/284207-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/284207-1 Tue, 28 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT Military branch chiefs testified on the results of the Department of Defense survey on repeal of the military "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy banning service by openly gay and lesbian personnel. Service chiefs gave their personal and professional opinions of the policy and the potential impact of repeal. Among the topics they addressed were readiness and unit cohesion, levels of support for repeal among the military services, and the process for repeal. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296884-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296884-1 Tue, 28 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT The Senate Armed Services Committee held a confirmation hearing on the nomination of General David Petraeus to be commander, International Security Assistance Force and, commander, U.S. Forces Afghanistan. Among the issues he addressed were the eventual withdrawal of U.S. forces from Afghanistan, the readiness of Afghan security forces, the current security threat in the region, and the effectiveness of counterinsurgency strategy. He also said that he would review rules of engagement and the manner in which the rules were implemented. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294297-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294297-1 Tue, 28 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT The Armed Forces held a farewell ceremony in Fort Myer's Conmy Hall in honor of the departing commander in chief, President George Walker Bush. President Bush praised the military for their service and efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan during the Bush administration. The ceremony included military honors and a pass in review, as well as remarks by Admiral Mullen and Secretary Gates. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/283128-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/283128-1 Tue, 28 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT General Richard Myers talked about his new book, [Eyes on the Horizon: Serving on the Front Lines of National Security] (Threshold Editions; March 17, 2009), in which he discusses his career in the military, the events of September 11 and the U.S. military and strategic action and response that followed, and the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq. General Myers also outlined the mistakes made by the White House, Pentagon leadership, and the intelligence community, and he responded to telephone calls and electronic mail. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/286327-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/286327-4 Tue, 28 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT Thomas Ricks talked about his book, [The Generals: American Military Command from World War II to Today], in which he looks at why so many WWII era generals are held in high regard, in contrast to generals who commanded troops during later wars. Mr. Ricks was interviewed by [Foreign Policy] magazine editor in chief, Susan Glasser and responded to questions from the audience. The event was hosted by the Center for a New American Security, http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309339-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309339-1 Tue, 28 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT