Rock Island Arsenal NewsLocal news for Rock Island Arsenal, IL continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.Testimony continues in military fraud trial- April 25, 2008 A government witness has offered more details about how a construction company officer and a Kuwaiti businessman allegedly cheated the U.S. military out of nearly $5 million. via Belleville Newshttp://www.topix.net/city/rock-island-arsenal-il/2008/04/testimony-continues-in-military-f... Military-based firm looks to create local jobs- April 21, 2008 "I have military experience with logistics" Edgar Wymore is ready to craft a career. That's why he's visiting a high tech job fair on Monday. via WQAD-TV Molinehttp://www.topix.net/city/rock-island-arsenal-il/2008/04/military-based-firm-looks-to-crea... Army mom goes the distance to surprise Navy daughter- April 12, 2008 "If I go into town, someone will see me." Army Maj. Michele Pulley hopscotched the globe for three days to get from her base in Kuwait to Chicago. When the exhausted reservist arrived, she contemplated sneaking home to Galesburg, Ill., - a three-hour drive - to change into a snappier uniform that would display her military medals.But she didn't dare risk the trip to her hometown, where someone would likely recognize her.Instead, the proud mother of a newly minted sailor wore her desert drab...http://www.topix.net/city/rock-island-arsenal-il/2008/04/army-mom-goes-the-distance-to-sur... Who Let the Kid and the Masseur Scam the Army- April 5, 2008 Categories: Ammo and Munitions By now, you all know the sordid tale of the 22-year-old and the licensed masseur who sold the Army $300 million worth of dud Chinese ammo. via Wired Newshttp://www.topix.net/city/rock-island-arsenal-il/2008/04/who-let-the-kid-and-the-masseur-s... |