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REPORT: Pentagon to drop 'Global War on Terror' for 'Overseas Contingency Operation'...
Drudge ^ | 3/25/09

Posted on 03/25/2009 4:23:48 AM PDT by FromLori

The end of the Global War on Terror -- or at least the use of that phrase -- has been codified at the Pentagon. Reports that the phrase was being retired have been circulating for some time amongst senior administration officials, and this morning speechwriters and other staff were notified via this e-mail to use "Overseas Contingency Operation" instead.

(Excerpt) Read more at drudgereport.com ...


TOPICS: Government
KEYWORDS: bho44; bhodod; dod; drudge; ghogwot; gwot; oco
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To: verity

It’s not my definition. It’s the dictionary’s definition.

If you’re in favor of the new moniker, feel free to say so.


21 posted on 03/25/2009 6:33:52 AM PDT by nuconvert ( Khomeini promised change too // Hail, Chairman O)
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To: verity

I think that definition could cover WWII


22 posted on 03/25/2009 6:36:40 AM PDT by nuconvert ( Khomeini promised change too // Hail, Chairman O)
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To: FromLori
I guess our Military can turn in there GWOT Expeditionary and Services Medals for some sort of "Contingency Lapel Pin"...

Here are the real deals...

23 posted on 03/25/2009 7:10:39 AM PDT by frankenMonkey
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To: nuconvert

You have not spent a whole lot of time in the military.


24 posted on 03/25/2009 8:28:50 AM PDT by verity ("Lord, what fools we mortals be!")
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