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URGENT ¥¥¥ US budget cuts threaten military missions: Hagel

March 1, 2013 17:16
Looming budget cuts that will hit the US Defense Department from Friday will endanger the military's ability to conduct its missions, Pentagon chief Chuck Hagel warned. "Let me make it clear that this uncertainty puts at risk our ability to effectively all of our missions," said Hagel, whose agency's budget is set to be slashed by roughly $50 billion. mra/oh/dc

Hagel says budget cuts put all Pentagon missions at risk

March 1, 2013 17:15
WASHINGTON, March 1 (Reuters) - New U.S. Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel said on Friday the U.S. Navy would gradually stand down four air wings and the Air Force would immediately cut flying hours as the Pentagon grapples with budget cuts that put at risk "all of our missions." Still, Hagel, at his first Pentagon news conference, said the department was determined to maintain the world's best fighting force despite the $46 billion in budget cuts due to go into effect on Friday.

US 'can't dictate' to the world: Pentagon's new chief

February 27, 2013 15:46
America cannot "dictate to the world" and must work with allies and build relationships with other nations, US Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel said shortly after being sworn in Wednesday as the new Pentagon chief. On his first day at the job, Hagel reinforced his reputation as a reluctant warrior as he told an auditorium of civilian officials and military officers that America was a powerful country but could not accomplish its goals without forging strong alliances.

UPDATE 2-America must not 'dictate' to world, new defense chief says

February 27, 2013 14:15
(Adds comments, reaction) By Phil Stewart WASHINGTON, Feb 27 (Reuters) - Decorated Vietnam veteran Chuck Hagel was sworn in as U.S. defense secretary on Wednesday after a bruising Senate confirmation battle, promising to renew old U.S. alliances and forge new ones without attempting to "dictate" to the world.

US 'can't dictate' to the world: Pentagon's new chief

February 27, 2013 13:32
America cannot "dictate to the world" and must work with allies and build relationships with other nations, US Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel said shortly after being sworn in Wednesday as the new Pentagon chief. On his first day at the job, Hagel reinforced his reputation as a reluctant warrior as he told an auditorium of civilian officials and military officers that America was a powerful country but could not accomplish its goals without forging strong alliances.

Hagel takes the helm at Pentagon

February 27, 2013 12:16
US Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel was sworn in Wednesday after a divisive Senate debate over his nomination that signals a rocky road ahead as he tackles deep budget cuts and frayed ties with Congress. Hagel, 66, took his oath of office at about 8:30 am (1330 GMT) at the Pentagon as his wife looked on, becoming the first combat veteran from the Vietnam conflict to take up the post.

Hagel confirmed as next US secretary of defense

February 26, 2013 23:00
The US Senate confirmed Chuck Hagel to be secretary of defense Tuesday, ending a long and acrimonious nomination process and handing President Barack Obama a boost as he fills his second-term cabinet. After a bruising confirmation hearing and a 10-day delay engineered by Republicans, Senators voted 58-41 to approve the former Republican senator and decorated Vietnam War veteran for the post held by Leon Panetta.

UPDATE 4-Senate approves Hagel as new U.S. secretary of defense

February 26, 2013 21:00
* Just four Republicans join Democrats to back Hagel * Confirmation ends unusually long and bitter nomination fight * Fight may have weakened Hagel before difficult job at Pentagon (Adds quotes, comments, background.) By Patricia Zengerle

Hagel confirmed as next US secretary of defense

February 26, 2013 20:00
The US Senate finally confirmed Chuck Hagel to be secretary of defense Tuesday, ending an acrimonious nominations process and handing President Barack Obama a boost as he fills his second-term cabinet. After Hagel's bruising confirmation hearing and a 10-day delay thrown up by Republicans, Senators voted 58-41 to approve the former Republican senator and decorated Vietnam War as outgoing Pentagon chief Leon Panetta's replacement. Hagel, 66, is likely to be sworn in on Wednesday.

Hagel confirmed as next US secretary of defense

February 26, 2013 19:16
The US Senate finally confirmed Chuck Hagel to be secretary of defense Tuesday, ending an acrimonious nominations process and handing President Barack Obama a boost as he fills his second-term cabinet. After Hagel's bruising confirmation hearing and a 10-day delay thrown up by Republicans, Senators voted 58-41 to confirm the former Republican senator and decorated Vietnam War veteran to replace outgoing Pentagon chief Leon Panetta. Hagel, 66, is likely to be sworn in on Wednesday.
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