Army re enlistment rates exceed Pentagon retention goals
Staff Sgt. William Pinkley re enlisted for three years amid Iraq wounds and rising troop casualties. By March 28,406 soldiers had re enlisted, beating the six month goal of 28,377 and ahead of the end of year target of 56,100. Marines, Air Force and Navy report similar progress.
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Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon says he is no longer bound by a pledge not to harm Yasser Arafat, a remark made after a Washington meeting with President Bush. The White House reaffirmed opposition to any action, while Palestinian officials urged U.S. intervention amid Gaza and West Bank clashes.
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