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...military wants to assign a single four-star officer to protect American territory, just as four others are responsible for the European, Central, Pacific and Southern commands. These regional commanders in chief are called CINCs. Although CINCs have been around since World War II, there's never been such a high-ranking officer in charge of defending the U.S. It's likely that the mission will be assigned to either the Norfolk-based Joint Forces Command, which oversees 80% of U.S. forces based inside the U.S., or NORAD, based in Colorado Springs, Colo. The homeland-defense commander would support...
...catastrophic attack, that management will allow quick action, but the Administration is concerned about assigning any standing military force to missions now handled by police and other law-enforcement and emergency agencies. Governors argue that they know better than the momentarily garrisoned how to patrol their own backyard and protect their neighbors. Soldiers should be used only as "the last resort," Ridge says. Some of his "Governor friends"--Ridge is the former Pennsylvania Governor--are grumbling that their constituents are more comfortable with the police they've grown up with, and that officials who answer to the Pentagon...
...world shifts between the figure’s lap, head and shoulders. In one painting, its tendrils wrap around the artist, partially shielding her from falling bubbles containing words such as “doubt” and “suspicion.” In another, they protect a serene woman from the attack of three vicious birds. In a third, the plant rests on her head and sprouts words such as “identity,” “loyalty” and “humanity.” Despite its blandness, this device occasionally...
Summers’ comments are a refreshing reminder that the academy cannot abdicate responsibility in supporting those who protect our nation. Even though we may not always agree with the specific policies of the government, citizens still have the duty to support their government and all of its public servants...
Mayor Anthony D. Galluccio was right to call for additional public safety measures in the wake of the murder, saying, “Our kids should be safe anytime, anywhere.” Cambridge has an obligation to protect all of its residents. However, it will take more policing to make Pit regulars such as Nachtwey safe...