White House decorations for the 2011 holiday season in the Grand Foyer are shown on Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2011. (Olivier Douliery/Abaca Press/MCT)
White House Christmas Decor Includes Military Tribute -- L.A. Times
"Shine, Give, Share" is the theme for Christmas at the White House, whose doors were flung open Wednesday to the first wave of guests given the chance to ogle its fragrant, fanciful holiday finery, including no fewer than 37 trees.
Before the fun stuff, somber notes.
A tree dedicated to fallen troops and decorated by "Gold Star Families" rises near the entryway through which 85,000 holiday visitors are expected.
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Schiebel's unmanned helo proves its worth -- Space Daily
Iran is developing low-flying cruise missiles -- Jerusalem Post
Berlin to provide Israel with 6th submarine -- Jerusalem Post
Russian arms in US backyard: Back in Cuba -- RT
France starts building first warship for Russia - DCNS -- RIA Novosti
Warplanes: Rebuilding The Russian Air Force -- Strategy Page
Russia, U.S. Under Microscope at Chemical Weapons Pact Meeting -- Global Security Newswire
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GCHQ challenges codebreakers via social networks -- BBC
Photos: ATD-X Japan’s Stealth Jet -- Defense Tech
Korean unmanned tilt-rotor vertical take-off aircraft unveiled -- Korea Times
Schiebel's unmanned helo proves its worth -- Space Daily
Iran is developing low-flying cruise missiles -- Jerusalem Post
Berlin to provide Israel with 6th submarine -- Jerusalem Post
Russian arms in US backyard: Back in Cuba -- RT
France starts building first warship for Russia - DCNS -- RIA Novosti
Warplanes: Rebuilding The Russian Air Force -- Strategy Page
Russia, U.S. Under Microscope at Chemical Weapons Pact Meeting -- Global Security Newswire
Labor Dispute Could Lead to GIs Guarding Gates in SKorea -- Military.com
Biden honors U.S., Iraqi troops for sacrifices in Iraq -- CNN
The $200 Combat Shirt Is Worth It -- Strategy Page
The Marines’ New Target Dummies Ride Segways -- Danger Room
U.S. Army orders Carl-Gustaf 84mm recoiless rifles -- Military Times
US Primacy in Asia: Not Inevitable -- Information Dissemination
Cybersecurity bill promotes exchange of data; critics say measure could harm privacy rights -- Washington Post
Study: Defense spending is ‘weak job engine’ -- DoD Buzz
Kendall Cites Flawed Army Future Combat Systems as Costly Lesson -- Bloomberg
Panetta ‘Doomsday’ Scenario May Exaggerate Cuts -- Bloomberg
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Russia, U.S. Under Microscope at Chemical Weapons Pact Meeting -- Global Security Newswire
Labor Dispute Could Lead to GIs Guarding Gates in SKorea -- Military.com
Biden honors U.S., Iraqi troops for sacrifices in Iraq -- CNN
The $200 Combat Shirt Is Worth It -- Strategy Page
The Marines’ New Target Dummies Ride Segways -- Danger Room
U.S. Army orders Carl-Gustaf 84mm recoiless rifles -- Military Times
US Primacy in Asia: Not Inevitable -- Information Dissemination
Cybersecurity bill promotes exchange of data; critics say measure could harm privacy rights -- Washington Post
Study: Defense spending is ‘weak job engine’ -- DoD Buzz
Kendall Cites Flawed Army Future Combat Systems as Costly Lesson -- Bloomberg
Panetta ‘Doomsday’ Scenario May Exaggerate Cuts -- Bloomberg
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Labor Dispute Could Lead to GIs Guarding Gates in SKorea -- Military.com
Biden honors U.S., Iraqi troops for sacrifices in Iraq -- CNN
The $200 Combat Shirt Is Worth It -- Strategy Page
The Marines’ New Target Dummies Ride Segways -- Danger Room
U.S. Army orders Carl-Gustaf 84mm recoiless rifles -- Military Times
US Primacy in Asia: Not Inevitable -- Information Dissemination
Cybersecurity bill promotes exchange of data; critics say measure could harm privacy rights -- Washington Post
Study: Defense spending is ‘weak job engine’ -- DoD Buzz
Kendall Cites Flawed Army Future Combat Systems as Costly Lesson -- Bloomberg
Panetta ‘Doomsday’ Scenario May Exaggerate Cuts -- Bloomberg
Did banks illegally foreclose on active-duty troops? -- McClatchy News
Gay troops sue government over partner benefits -- Army Times
For Marine, a rush to judgment and belated vindication -- Washington Times
Critics: Overloaded VA should seek outside help for mental health care -- Stars and Stripes
Celeb Chiefs Cook for Special Forces -- Military.com