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1. 'Top line' Army messages featured on new display at AUSA
   Three messages figure prominently in a new Army display shown for the first time at this year's Association of the U.S. Army winter symposium: The Army is the nation's "force of decisive action," the Army is "meeting the needs of the nation" and "people are our Army."
2. Odierno fleshes out Pacific strategy, Afghan advisory mission
   The Army will remain strong in the Pacific to reflect the increased emphasis on the region, the Army Chief of Staff Gen. Raymond T. Odierno said.
3. Budget will play prominent role in AUSA discussions
   Budget cuts for the Department of Defense and the Army will likely play a prominent role in discussions, panels and presentations at this year's Association of the United States Army's winter event.
4. Army wants to change to keep Soldiers 'excited' about service
   Army leaders are aware of the differences between field forces and garrison forces and look to minimize the differences, the Army chief of staff said today.
5. 'Kevlar underpants' protect pelvic region
   For dismounted Soldiers patrolling Afghanistan roads, improvised explosive devices can be even more devastating than for those in armored vehicles, but a new line of protection may help.