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Articles from 12/2009
Army Lt. Gen. David Rodriguez Calls Partnerships Key to Afghan Success
December 31, 2009 - Building partnerships and understanding the nature of Afghanistan and its people are keys to achieving success in that country, the commander of NATO’s Joint Command in Kabul said.
Face of Defense: Career Counselor Continues Mission in Iraq
December 31, 2009 - Army Staff Sgt. Brain K. Pascual likes to get out and tell soldiers about their re-enlistment options as part of his work as a career counselor in Iraq.
Bastion Airmen Have Small Paw Print and Large Mission
December 31, 2009 - A team of Airmen handles thousands of passengers, pallets and vehicles flying into Camp Bastion, Afghanistan.
86th Airlift Wing Expands U.S. Air Forces Africa Support with First Super Hercules Flight
December 31, 2009 - The first C-130J Super Hercules mission in support of U.S. Air Forces Africa, or 17th Air Force, opened up doors to a future partnership of support between the 86th Airlift Wing and upcoming missions into Africa.
Caring Airmen and American Citizens Clothe Wounded Warriors
December 31, 2009 - When the crewmembers of 451st Expeditionary Aeromedical Evacuation Flight first deployed to Kandahar Airfield in August, they knew they would be transporting many wounded warriors throughout Afghanistan.
DOD's Transition Assistance Program Helps Servicemembers Transition to Civilian Life
December 31, 2009 - The Department of Defense's Transition Assistance Program is working to prepare servicemembers and their families for a successful transition to civilian life.
Air Force Falcons Snatch Six Interceptions to Beat the Houston Cougars 47-20
December 31, 2009 - Six interceptions powered the Air Force Academy to a 41-20 win over the University of Houston Cougars in the Armed Forces Bowl, Dec. 31, here.
New York National Guard to Help with New Year's Security in New York
December 31, 2009 - As New Yorkers and visitors gear up for New Year's Eve celebrations, the citizen-Soldiers of the New York National Guard remain on duty in support of homeland security missions across the state.
Sailor Finds Unique Way to Improve Marine Morale
December 30, 2009 - In Afghanistan high morale can be as necessary, and useful as weapons. Morale is defined as the mental and emotional condition of an individual or group, with regard to the function or tasks at hand.
Sports Medicine Clinic to Open Aboard Air Station in February
December 30, 2009 - Many Marines and sailors will face physical injuries during their careers due to grueling training, continuous physical activity and demanding jobs.
Officials Encourage Guard and Reserve Servicemembers to Honor Employers
December 30, 2009 - Providing pay and benefits during deployments, sending care packages to deployed employees, allowing time off are just a few commitments that the Guard and Reserve's top employers are honored for each year.
Tyndall Airman Karrie Warren Named Female Athlete of the Year
December 30, 2009 - Master Sgt. Karrie Warren has been named the U.S. Air Force Female Athlete of the Year for 2009.
Wounded Veterans Real Winners of the Eaglebank Bowl in Washington, D.C
December 30, 2009 - the real winners of the Eaglebank Bowl in Washington, D.C were wounded Soldiers, Marines, Sailors and Airmen who benefit by involvement with the bowl game's charity partner "The Wounded Warrior Project."
The Theater Redistribution Center in Kuwait Saves Army Money
December 30, 2009 - Third Army's involvement in the drawdown of U.S. troops and equipment in Iraq has served an important role in completing the mission and bringing U.S. servicemembers home.
Operation Proper Exit Helps Injured Combat Vets Heal Emotional Wounds
December 30, 2009 - Alive day is a term dubbed by a number of injured combat veterans to describe the day they escaped death. Some were left with scrapes and bruises, others lost their limbs and, for some, there would be emotional wounds.
Army Experiments to Increase Network Connectivity for Soldiers
December 30, 2009 - The Army recently completed networked operational tests of the first pairing of its developmental Common Controller device with equipment now used by Soldiers in theater from the Land Warrior effort.
National Guard Members and Airmen Respond to Holiday Storms
December 29, 2009 - More than 100 National Guard soldiers and airmen responded over the holiday and through the weekend to support callouts by governors in four Midwest states hit by severe winter weather.
Georgia Air Guard Teams with Fighting 48th Infantry Brigade Soldiers in Afghanistan
December 29, 2009 - Georgia Air National Guardsmen assigned to the 165th Air Support Operations Squadron have teamed up with 48th Infantry Brigade soldiers in eastern Afghanistan.
Toxic Materials Training Excercise Helps Keep Servicemembers Safe
December 29, 2009 - Twelve soldiers and three sailors conducted a 10-day Toxic Industrial Chemical Protection and Detection Equipment training exercise here recently.
Three Vaccines Now Available at Tricare Network Pharmacies
December 29, 2009 - Tricare beneficiaries can now receive select vaccines with no out-of-pocket expense at retail pharmacies.
USAFE Airmen Retool to Enhance Tradition of Building Partnerships
December 29, 2009 - The Airmen of U.S. Air Forces in Europe are charting new territory in tackling one of the Air Force's newest core functions: Building Partnerships.
Tricare Officials Expanded Benefits and Customer Service in 2009
December 29, 2009 - The past year has been a busy one for Tricare officials with the introduction of a new Web-based counseling program and major enhancements to several other Tricare benefits.
Newest Sound of the Air Force Academy Class of 2007 Began 'In the Stairwell'
December 29, 2009 - If it weren't for restrictions on where first year cadets can and can't wander, one a cappella group might not exist; at least not with their current name.
Remember Family Members When Considering Suicide
December 29, 2009 - Thirty years ago today, Dec. 29, my father forever changed my life, as well as the lives of his other family members. He took a shotgun and shot himself in the head. His death certificate reads, "Self-inflicted gunshot wound."
President Barack Obama Says U.S. Will Strengthen Defenses and Pressure Extremists
December 28, 2009 - In addition to strengthening defenses, the United States will seek out those who wish Americans harm “anywhere they are plotting attacks against the U.S. homeland,” President Barack Obama said in Hawaii today.
Official Lauds Yemeni Government for Taking on al-Qaida
December 28, 2009 - The Yemeni government deserves praise for taking on the al-Qaida threat in that country, a Defense Department official said here today.
U.S. Army Scouts Advise and Assist Iraqi Commandos
December 28, 2009 - U.S. Army scouts are helping Iraqi army commandos in securing their country.
Secretary of the Air Force Spends Christmas with Airmen in Korea
December 28, 2009 - Secretary of the Air Force Michael Donley visited South Korea Dec. 24 and 25, meeting with Airmen at Osan Air Base and Kunsan Air Base for the first time since being appointed to the position.
Airmen Use Football Rivalry to Help Afghan People with Donated Goods
December 28, 2009 - In a Soviet-era aircraft hangar here, a rivalry born during the Battle of the Red River is still alive and well, although now that energy is spent supporting the Afghan people.
Servicemembers of the Joint Special Operations Task Force Brighten Spirits of Philippine Children
December 28, 2009 - Twenty members of Joint Special Operations Task Force-Philippines spent a special holiday evening visiting children at the Social Development Center in Zamboanga City Dec. 23.
The Newest Aircraft MC-12 arrives and Heralds Activation of 4th ERS
December 28, 2009 - The newest aircraft to the Air Force's inventory arrived Dec. 27, 2009, to Bagram Airfield. The MC-12 aircraft, tail number 090623, was the first of an undisclosed number of aircraft for the new 4th Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron here.
Defense Department Leaders Look at Long-Term Effects of Burn Pits
December 28, 2009 - Defense Department leaders have launched a study on the possible long-term effects of the smoke emitted from burn pits used in overseas locations such as Iraq.
Air Force Senior Leaders Pay Holiday Visit to Global Strike Command Airmen
December 26, 2009 - The Air Force's top uniformed officer and top enlisted leader each visited Air Force Global Strike Command wings for Christmas, spending the holiday with Airmen charged with the nuclear strategic deterrence mission and global strike operations.
Tech Sergeant Recieves Call from the President to Wish Him a Merry Christmas
December 25, 2009 - Not many people can say they received a phone call from the president of the United States on Christmas Eve.
Commentary: Deployed Christmas Wishes and a Time for Thanks
December 25, 2009 - It's 5:30 a.m. on a Christmas morning and I'm waiting for a flight that will take me through Afghanistan and then over to my deployed location in Southwest Asia.
Face of Defense: Blind Officer Completes Maneuver Captain's Career Course
December 24, 2009 - The first blind student to attend the Maneuver Captain's Career Course here graduated with his class Dec. 15 in a ceremony attended by family and friends.
Minnesotans from Several Charitable and Patriotic Organizations Pack Cookies for Deployed Soldiers
December 24, 2009 - Mention “Sweet Martha’s Cookie Jar” around a native Minnesotan in Iraq, and you’re almost guaranteed a glazed-eyed expression and rambling murmurs of longing.
Marine Spouses Send Thousands of Beanie Babies to Afghanistan
December 24, 2009 - In this season of giving, America has not forgotten her troops or their mission overseas. Thousands have contributed their time, energy -- and Beanie Babies -- to help Marines gain the respect and confidence of the Afghan population.
President Barack Obama Calls Corpsman on USS Rentz
December 24, 2009 - President Barack Obama placed a phone call to the independent duty corpsman on the deployed guided-missile frigate USS Rentz (FFG 46) to pass a personal holiday greeting Dec. 24.
Air Force Honorees to Attend Air Education and Training Command Symposium Ball
December 24, 2009 - The 2010 Air Education and Training Command Symposium will honor five special Airmen at a formal ball Jan. 15 in San Antonio.
Defense Department Ophthalmic Surgeons Employ Cutting-Edge Technology
December 24, 2009 - Ophthalmic surgeons here are the first in the Defense Department to employ a state-of-the-art laser that will shorten recovery times for corneal transplantation.
USO Offers Sanctuary for Returning Soldiers from Traveling Frenzy
December 24, 2009 - As the rest of Baltimore-Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport bustled with holiday travelers Dec. 23, its USO Lounge offered military travelers -- many returning home from overseas deployments -- a welcome sanctuary of solace.
Santa's 'Sleigh' Receives Fuel from Mildenhall KC-135 Stratotanker
December 24, 2009 - 'Twas two weeks before Christmas in the European sky ... I witnessed a KC-135 Stratotanker pumping fuel so a fighter could fly.
Naval Research Lab Studies Solar Storms and the Effects to Space and Ground Assets
December 23, 2009 - Imagine a threat to the global community with the potential to damage communication satellites, interrupt navigation systems, shut down regional power grids, impede oil and gas exploration and expose aircraft crews to high levels of radiation.
Army Astronaut Colonel Timothy J.
December 23, 2009 - U.S. Army Col. Timothy J. Creamer, Russian cosmonaut Oleg Kotov and Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency astronaut Soichi Noguchi docked with the International Space Station at 5:48 p.m. EST Tuesday.
Holiday Season Holds Special Meaning for Tomb Guards at Arlington
December 23, 2009 - Since July 2, 1937, the Unknown Soldiers interred at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Arlington National Cemetery have never been alone.
Army Secretary John McHugh Visits Troops at Landstuhl
December 23, 2009 - During his first trip downrange as Secretary of the Army, John McHugh was in familiar territory in Iraq and Afghanistan, as well during his subsequent visit to wounded warriors at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center today.
Air Force Secretary Michael B. Donley Visits Airmen at Hickam
December 23, 2009 - As part of his six-base tour in Pacific Air Forces, Secretary of the Air Force Michael B. Donley visited here Dec. 18 and spoke to Airmen about several Air Force issues.
Rocket-Motor Test Supports NASA, DOD and Commercial Missions
December 23, 2009 - A high-visibility test on a second-stage developmental rocket motor set a new record in the Arnold Engineering Development Center's J-6 large-rocket motor-testing facility Dec. 9.
"Physics is Phun" Program Aims to Turn Kids on to Science
December 23, 2009 - Exploding hot dogs, the shock of a human electrical circuit and making lightning are all, well, "awesome!" in the mind of West Elementary third grader Annione Platten.
Cuzzie Cares Deployment Kits Help Children Cope with Deployments
December 23, 2009 - Each year thousands of military children are affected by either a mother or father deploying, and when this happened to the Choate family here, it sparked an idea helps prepare military children deal with deployments.
Teleconference Links Soldiers With Benefits Experts
December 22, 2009 - The benefits a grateful nation makes available to those who serve in its military are numerous, but connecting servicemembers to the resources in their local areas – especially when they serve in the reserve components – can be a challenge.
Two Additional Seabee Battalions Deploying to Afghanistan
December 22, 2009 - Two battalions of Navy Seabees will deploy to Afghanistan in coming months as part of the 30,000 additional U.S. forces deploying to the region.
Wasp Returns Home Wrapping up Southern Partnership Station-Amphib 2009
December 22, 2009 - The multipurpose amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) and her crew of approximately 1,100 Sailors returned home Dec. 22 from nearly three months deployed to U.S. Southern Command area of focus.
CNO Releases Podcast on AF-PAK Program and Ride 2 Recovery
December 22, 2009 - The chief of naval operations (CNO) recorded a podcast Dec. 22 to discuss the newly implemented Afghanistan/Pakistan Hands (AFPAK) program.
Air Force Personnel Center Officials Launch Webinars to Provide Information for Airmen Pertaining to Retirement
December 22, 2009 - Air Force Personnel Center officials here launched a series of Web conferences, called Webinars, designed to provide retirement-eligible Airmen the information they need to submit their retirement applications.
Air Force Facility Energy Program Celebrates Successes and Plans for Future
December 22, 2009 - Do motion detectors control the lights in your building? Does the air conditioner seem to work better these days?
New Program Helps Tricare Beneficiaries Battle Lung Diseases
December 22, 2009 - Even after quitting, smoking can lead to serious health problems including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, but Tricare officials are committed to helping beneficiaries quit smoking and stay smoke-free.
Military Retirees Can Keep Tricare After Retirement and Hanging up the Uniform
December 22, 2009 - Active-duty servicemembers must use Tricare Prime or Prime Remote, but retirees who are not eligible for Medicare may be eligible for Tricare Prime or choose Tricare Standard or Extra.
American Surgical Team Making a Difference in Southern Philippines
December 21, 2009 - Five Airmen are operating a fully-equipped trauma center, providing emergency care, basic medical care and educational services to hundreds of Filipino and U.S. troops on the southern island of Jolo, Philippines.
Navy Admiral Mike Mullen Updates and Changes Joint Guidance
December 21, 2009 - The Afghanistan-Pakistan strategy takes primacy in the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff’s guidance for 2010.
National Guardsmen Responds to Record Northeast Snowfall
December 21, 2009 - National Guardsmen in seven states were called to duty over the weekend after a record snowfall blanketed the Northeast.
Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates Praises Those Who Answer Nation’s Call
December 21, 2009 - Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates praised young Americans who have answered the nation’s call to duty in a commencement address at Indiana University Saturday.
Air Force Officials Debut first 3-D Commercial Before the Movie "Avatar"
December 21, 2009 - The Air Force became the first military branch with a 3-D commercial when it premiered its new "Space" spot before the movie "Avatar" Dec. 18 here.
Aviano Air Base Hospital Receives ENERGY STAR Rating
December 21, 2009 - The Aviano Air Base hospital has received the Environmental Protection Agency's ENERGY STAR rating, the national symbol for superior energy efficiency and environmental protection.
Hurricane Hunters of the 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron Fly First Winter Storm
December 21, 2009 - Members of the 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron here have been tasked by National Weather Service officials to fly their first winter storm of the season on the East Coast starting Dec. 25.
Conference Addresses Unmanned Aircraft Systems Use for 1st Air Force Mission
December 21, 2009 - Conference attendees addressed issues related to unmanned aircraft systems' access into the national airspace system Dec. 9 through 11 here.
Mullen Assesses Strategy During Trip to Iraq, Afghanistan, Pakistan
December 20, 2009 - Navy Adm. Mike Mullen said his trip to Afghanistan, Pakistan and Iraq has given him an opportunity to assess changes in strategy and meet the men and women who will carry out that strategy.
Navy Admiral Mike Mullen Says Teamwork Key to Iraqi Security
December 19, 2009 - The teamwork between Iraqi and American security forces is behind the vast improvements in Iraq, Navy Adm. Mike Mullen said during a news conference here today.
U.S. Ambassador to Iraq Christopher Hill and General Ray Odierno Discuss Iraq Election and Relations With Iran
December 19, 2009 - Iraq “is not going to be pushed around” by Iran, the U.S. Ambassador to Iraq Christopher Hill said here today.
Deputy Defense Secretary William J. Lynn III Keeps Eye on Warfighters
December 18, 2009 - Deputy Defense Secretary William J. Lynn III said what drives him as he crunches numbers and relentlessly scrutinizes Defense Department programs and systems is knowing their impact on front-line troops.
Archaeologists with the U.S. Navy History and Heritage Command Preserve Underwater Heritage
December 18, 2009 - Archaeologists with the U.S. Navy History and Heritage Command are conducting underwater research to study wrecks, recover artifacts and preserve Navy history.
Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates Encourages Graduates to Seek Public Service
December 18, 2009 - Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates challenged the graduates of the University of Georgia this morning to consider the obligations of service, citizenship and patriotism as they move forward into the next chapter of their lives.
Two Brothers from Dayton, Ohio Taught the World to Fly
December 18, 2009 - Aviation enthusiasts, Air Force officials and local government leaders gathered here Dec. 17 to remember how two brothers from Dayton, Ohio, changed the world.
Homeless People Find Hope at Closed California Bases
December 18, 2009 - In California, as the temperature drops and the number of homeless people climbs, former Air Force bases around the state offer warm relief.
Operation Christmas Drop is Underway Once Again with a Ceremony on December 15
December 18, 2009 - More than 12 months of preparation have gone into ensuring this year's four-day air drop mission, known as Operation Christmas Drop, goes smoothly.
H1N1 Vaccines Crucial To Fleet Readiness and Awareness
December 18, 2009 - Commands and medical clinics throughout U.S. Fleet Forces (USFF) continue to execute a strategy of information awareness and vaccination of personnel to fight against the H1N1 flu.
Navy Accepts Delivery of the Future USS Independence
December 18, 2009 - The Navy officially accepted delivery of the future USS Independence (LCS 2) Dec. 18 during a short ceremony in Mobile, Ala.
Chaplain Corps Celebrates Centennial of Chaplain Assistants
December 18, 2009 - Three days after Christmas in 1909, the Army authorized an assistant whose sole purpose would be to allow chaplains to focus on ministering to the spiritual needs of Soldiers and their families throughout the world.
Veterans get International Thanks for Their Service at Battle of the Bulge
December 18, 2009 - On the 65th anniversary of the Battle of the Bulge, veterans of that conflict were recognized by the countries whose freedom they helped secure.
Navy Admiral Mike Mullen Tours Afghanistan Market With Marines
December 17, 2009 - The chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff visited Patrol Base Jaker here today to tour the base and the Nawa district center and spend time with Marines and sailors assigned here.
Doctors Perform Groundbreaking Surgery at Walter Reed
December 17, 2009 - Doctors from Walter Reed Army Medical Center here and the University of Miami collaborated to perform the first pancreas islet cell transplant Thanksgiving Day on an airman whose pancreas was injured so severely in Afghanistan that it had to be removed.
New Law Allows Spouses to Keep Residency While Under Orders
December 17, 2009 - A new law protects military spouses from being taxed for work performed in states where they're living outside their home states as a result of military orders.
Air Force Falcons' Chris Thomas Selected to Play in East-West Shrine Game
December 17, 2009 - Air Force senior safety Chris Thomas has been selected to play in the 85th annual East-West Shrine Game at the Citrus Bowl in Orlando, Fla., Jan. 23.
Senior Leaders Accomplish Year of the Air Force Family Road Show
December 17, 2009 - Air Force leaders traveled recently to 23 bases across 12 major commands, including the Air National Guard and the Air Force Reserve Command, to spread the word on the Year of the Air Force Family.
Rescue Crews Train Japan Air Self Defense Force Pilots
December 17, 2009 - Japanese Air Self-Defense Force pilots teamed up with 129th Rescue Wing aircrews here for refueling training Dec. 7 to 18.
Researchers Share Cold Safety Tips for Servicemembers
December 17, 2009 - Researchers at the U.S. Army Research Institute of Environmental Medicine are coming up with ways to sustain servicemembers' performance in environmental extremes, a research physiologist at the institute said Dec. 17.
New Tricare Program for 'Gray Area' Reservists Coming
December 17, 2009 - A new program will offer "gray area" reservists the opportunity to purchase Tricare health care coverage.
South Dakota Engineers Stay on Mission to Keep Routes Clear
December 16, 2009 - The pre-mission brief concluded, combat engineer Army Sgt. Darrin Lewno called together the assembled route-clearance crew, all members of the 211th Engineer Company of the South Dakota Army National Guard.
Senior U.S. Embassy Official Urges More U.S.-Pakistan Military Contacts
December 16, 2009 - Though American and Pakistani soldiers are interacting at an unprecedented rate, that trend needs to gain momentum, a senior U.S. embassy official said here today.
Air Force Surgeons Perform Operations with Kyrgyz Surgeons
December 16, 2009 - Air Force surgeons at the Transit Center at Manas and Kyrgyz doctors worked together to performed surgical operations Dec. 11 in a local hospital here.
Traumatic Stress Response Team Helps Fort Hood Victims
December 16, 2009 - An Air Force medical team trained in helping people recover from traumatic events returned from Fort Hood, Texas, after responding to the Nov. 5 shootings, which left 13 people dead and dozens injured.
AFRCC Airmen Aid in Arizona Search for 55 Stranded People
December 16, 2009 - Airmen at the Air Force Rescue Coordination Center aided local and state first responders while searching for several missing individuals who were stranded near Flagstaff, Ariz..
Airmen and Soldiers Participate in Operation Thunderstruck
December 16, 2009 - One-by-one, 10 Charleston-based C-17 Globemaster IIIs took off from Charleston Air Force Base Dec. 16 in support of exercise "Operation Thunderstruck."
Opportunities for Air Force Line Officers Available in Financial Management
December 16, 2009 - Air Force line officers interested in applying for the Financial Management Leadership Program must submit their nominations to the Air Force Personnel Center by Jan. 5.
Survey Says Members of the Armed Forces are Strong, Healthy and Ready
December 16, 2009 - Members of the armed forces are strong, healthy and ready to accomplish their mission, a survey of their health-related behaviors has revealed.
Fresh Made Meals Bring Marines Together in Afghanistan
December 15, 2009 - When Marines hear they must live at a small patrol base for a long time, many think of primitive facilities, dirty conditions and bland, packaged meals coming from brown bags.
Squadron Highlights Capabilities During Afghan Rescue Mission
December 15, 2009 - A soldier is wounded during a joint British and Afghanistan National Army patrol in Helmand Province. Shot through both legs, his condition worsens while being cared for by the medics.
Year of the Air Force Family Short Story Competition Coming Soon
December 15, 2009 - Air Force Services Agency officials are accepting short story competition entries Dec. 20 through Feb. 14, as part of the Year of the Air Force Family.
U.S. Air Force Academy Cadets Bring Holiday Cheer to Children in Need
December 15, 2009 - U.S. Air Force Academy Cadets sponsored the Toy Trick, an event to gather toys for less fortunate children, at the Falcons hockey team's match against American International College Dec. 5 in the Cadet Ice Arena.
Patriot Seven Exercise Teaches ISR Skills to Enhance Situational Awareness
December 15, 2009 - About 30 Air Force, joint and coalition trainees participated in Patriot 7, an exercise using intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance to support irregular warfare missions Dec. 6 through 11, here.
Crime Lab Casts Net Ahead of Cyber Criminals
December 15, 2009 - Public fascination with television's "CSI" forensic detectives and with the virtual reality depicted in the "Matrix" films may be partly responsible for the high level of interest garnered by a Defense Department contest to solve cyber crimes.
Lt. Gen. David M. Rodriguez Wants Troops Ready for 'Complex Human Terrain
December 15, 2009 - U.S. troops need to be prepared to operate in a complex human terrain when they arrive in Afghanistan.
U.S. Army Officials Meet to Discuss 8th Army Transformation
December 15, 2009 - U.S. Army officials met here Dec. 15 to discuss the 8th U.S. Army's role in the most significant transformation in the 60-year history of the Republic of Korea-United States Alliance.
U.S. Soldiers and Families Fund Iraqi Baby’s Surgery
December 14, 2009 - U.S. soldiers, family members and friends have brought the gift of sight to an Iraqi baby born blind with congenital cataracts.
Key to Afghanistan Success Lies in Southern Provinces
December 14, 2009 - The road to success in Afghanistan goes through the south, a former commander of international forces there said today.
Army Reserve Brig. Gen. Margaret Wilmoth Says ‘Balancing Act’ Stresses Reservists
December 14, 2009 - Reservists face unique challenges that may be tipping their stress level over that of their active-duty counterparts, a health affairs official said.
Arlington Wreath Project Volunteers Place 16,000 Wreaths at Arlington National Cemetery
December 14, 2009 - The Arlington Wreath Project, an unofficial national tradition, prompted about 6,000 volunteers to wake up extra early this morning to help place 16,000 wreaths on graves at Arlington National Cemetery.
Bagram Airfield Post Office Kicks Into High Gear
December 14, 2009 - The holidays are a special time of year when family and friends get together and celebrate the season in various ways, but many servicemembers serving Afghanistan cannot go home for the holidays due to their military obligations.
Air Force Global Strike Command's Missile Wings Conduct Limited Inspections
December 14, 2009 - Each of Air Force Global Strike Command's three missile wings successfully passed a no-notice limited nuclear surety inspection Dec. 8, the first such inspections launched by the new command.
Air Force Officials to Begin Involuntary Phase of Retraining for NCOs
December 14, 2009 - In order to rebalance the NCO force, more than 700 Airmen volunteered this fall to retrain through the NCO retraining program.
Wreaths at Pentagon Memorial May Begin New Tradition
December 14, 2009 - On the western side of the Pentagon, at the memorial to those who died during the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attack, volunteers had mounted 184 evergreen wreaths on the fence -- one for each person who died there.
Families Can Accompany To and Greet Troops at Airport Gates
December 11, 2009 - It’s a scene that’s played out in airports across the country numerous times in the past eight years: Families and servicemembers clinging to each other, either sad to leave or happy and vowing to never let go again.
U.S. and Russia Make Progress on Nuclear Reduction Agreement
December 11, 2009 - The United States and Russia are making progress on a pledge to reach an agreement on a nuclear weapons reduction pact to replace a long-standing bilateral treaty that expired last week.
USO Officials Honor Five Air Force Medal of Honor Recipients
December 11, 2009 - Officials of the Metropolitan New York USO held their 48th Annual Armed Forces Gala and Gold Medal Dinner and honored the only five living Air Force Medal of Honor recipients Dec. 9 in New York City.
Families of Deployed Airmen Warm Up to Hearts Apart Holiday Party
December 11, 2009 - Hearts Apart morale program members organized an annual holiday party to help families adjust to seperation from deployments Dec. 4 at Hurlburt Field.
2010 Thrift Savings Plan Contributions Remain at 2009 Limits
December 11, 2009 - The Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board here announced Dec. 11 the 2010 elective deferral limit for regular Thrift Savings Plan contributions will remain at $16,500, unchanged from 2009.
Air Force Officials Developing Cross-Culturally Competent Officers
December 11, 2009 - In an effort to produce more culturally competent officers, Air Force ROTC officials now encourage cadets to take foreign language coursework and participate in cultural and language immersion and study abroad programs.
Airman Helps Rescue Three Injured Warriors During Battle in Afghanistan
December 11, 2009 - An Air National Guard member from the 129th Rescue Squadron here recently returned home from her deployment to Afghanistan after being wounded by enemy forces while rescuing three injured American Soldiers July 29.
Nellis Commander Completes 6-show Run on 'Jeopardy!'
December 11, 2009 - The set wasn't the same as he remembered from watching the show in its inaugural season more than 25 years ago.
Two Department of Defense Education Activity Students Earn Spots in Senate Youth Program
December 10, 2009 - Two Department of Defense Education Activity students will travel to Washington, D.C., and receive $5,000 scholarships as delegates to the 48th annual U.S. Senate Youth Program.
Yellow Ribbon Program Tackles Top Issues During a Two-Day Summit
December 10, 2009 - Defense and military officials gathered at the Pentagon to discuss the top issues facing the Yellow Ribbon Program for reserve-component servicemembers and their families during a two-day summit that concluded today.
Promotion to E-8 to Require Resident Senior NCO Academy
December 10, 2009 - Completion of the resident Air Force Senior Noncommissioned Officer Academy or a sister service equivalent becomes a requirement for promotion to senior master sergeant effective Jan. 1, Air Force officials announced Dec. 9 as part of a policy change.
Robins Air Force Base Officials Help Fix Vital Warfighters' Equipment Issue
December 10, 2009 - A Robins Air Force Base team is working to resolve a top equipment issue for warfighters in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Air Force Officials Launch Satellite to Enhance Military Communications
December 10, 2009 - Air Force officials successfully launched a new-generation military communications satellite from here at 8:47 p.m. EST Dec. 5 when a Delta IV rocket carried a Wideband Global SATCOM into space.
Navy Quick Poll Tracks Perceptions on Physical Readiness
December 10, 2009 - Results from the 2009 Navy Physical Readiness Quick Poll released Dec. 10, reveal positive fitness perceptions among Sailors.
Navy Establishes GI Bill Transferability for Limited Duty Sailors
December 10, 2009 - The Navy established formal policy for transferability of Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits for limited duty (LIMDU) Sailors in a message released Dec. 10.
Corps of Engineers Completes Center for Special Needs Children in Serbia
December 10, 2009 - By Western standards, the $444,000 special-needs community center may seem pretty ordinary. But to the local community - and especially the children who go to the center - it is anything but.
New Air Force Plan Targets Reduced Energy Consumption
December 09, 2009 - The Air Force has rolled out a new plan to reduce energy consumption and incorporate energy considerations into all phases of its practices.
Army Major Genweal William B. Garrett III Discusses Defense Department-Sponsored Exercise in Africa
December 09, 2009 - The largest U.S. Defense Department-sponsored exercise in Africa this year yielded many important lessons, the commander of U.S. Army Africa said yesterday.
Lakenheath Airmen and Starlight Foundation Hold Christmas Party for Special Children
December 09, 2009 - Royal Air Force Lakenheath Airmen partnered with the Starlight Foundation to host a Christmas party for terminally and seriously ill children Dec. 5 at the Imperial War Museum at Duxford, England.
McConnell Air Force Base 'Heroes at Home' Program Helps Military Children
December 09, 2009 - The Parents as Teachers Heroes at Home program offers servicemembers and military spouses here free family support and education for their children, prenatal to three years old.
Kid Rock and the Twisted Brown Trucker Band Jams During 'Tour for the Troops' concert
December 09, 2009 - Kid Rock and the Twisted Brown Trucker Band entertained servicemembers at Forward Operating Base Warrior in Kirkuk, Iraq, Dec. 2.
Soldiers with the 2nd Engineer Battalion Train to Use Forensic Science to Catch Insurgents
December 09, 2009 - Soldiers with the 2nd Engineer Battalion will use modern investigative techniques to locate and capture insurgents when they deploy next year.
U.S. Military Doctors Treat Nearly 3,000 People in Storm Ravaged El Salvador
December 09, 2009 - The Joint Task Force-Bravo Medical Element performed a Medical Civil Action Program, or MEDCAP, from Nov. 19 to 23 treating 2,987 people in several different cities affected by the El Salvador mudslides.
Beating Navy is Without Question Top Priority for Army on Saturday
December 09, 2009 - As 2009 comes to a close, the stage has been set for the 110th annual Army-Navy Game at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Pa., at 2:30 p.m. Saturday.
Navy Admiral Mike Mullen Says Al-Qaida Remains Dangerous
December 08, 2009 - Al-Qaida remains a danger, and the area along the border of Afghanistan and Pakistan is the epicenter of global Islamic extremism, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff said at the Foreign Press Center here today.
Defrense Secretary Robert M. Gates to Check Readiness for Incoming Forces
December 08, 2009 - Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates arrived here today to ensure troops in Afghanistan have what they need to accommodate the incoming 30,000 soldiers and Marines, and to tell them, “We are in this thing to win.”
NORAD Officials are Partnering with Onstar to Track Santa's Flight
December 08, 2009 - It's that time of the year again and North American Aerospace Defense Command officials are getting ready to track Santa Claus.
Task Force Finds Improvement in Sexual Assault Response
December 08, 2009 - Defense Department officials have made progress in improving their response to the needs of sexual assault victims, but they need to do more, a special task force has determined.
Twitter Accounts Feed Job Opportunities and News to Customers
December 08, 2009 - Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, Flickr. The Web is fueling society's digital hunger for real-time information and dialogue, and officials at the Air Force Personnel Center and the Air Force Services Agency are serving up the first course.
Department of Defense Officials Host Disability Awards Ceremony and Forum
December 08, 2009 - Defense Department officials highlighted the Pentagon's programs for people with disabilities Dec. 8 and recognized accomplishments of employees with disabilities.
Heroes Remembered During the 68th Pearl Harbor Day
December 08, 2009 - The U.S. Navy and the National Park Service hosted a joint memorial ceremony at Kilo Pier on Naval Station (NAVSTA) Pearl Harbor to commemorate the 68th anniversary of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor Dec. 7.
Pentagon Officials Announce First Afghanistan Surge Units
December 08, 2009 - About 16,000 Marines and Soldiers have been notified they will deploy to Afghanistan as part of President Barack Obama's new strategy.
Air Force Office of Scientific Research Team Celebrates 60 Years of Advancing Technology
December 07, 2009 - The technology that lets you listen to CDs, the GPS that got you around a traffic jam this morning, and even the mouse you just used to click on this story all are direct results of research conducted or sponsored by the Air Force.
Support Improves for Families With Special Needs
December 07, 2009 - Officials are working to boost the resources and support the Defense Department’s Exceptional Family Member Program provides to military families with special needs.
Security Forces Airmen End Operations at Camp Bucca
December 07, 2009 - Members of the 887th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron officially ended operations during a deactivation ceremony Dec. 3 at Camp Bucca, Iraq.
Football: Air Force Accepts Bid to Armed Forces Bowl vs. Houston Cougars
December 07, 2009 - Air Force officials here accepted a bid Dec. 6 as the Mountain West Conference representative to play in the 2009 Bell Helicopter Armed Forces Bowl, scheduled to be held Dec. 31 in Fort Worth, Texas.
Veterans More Likely to Avoid Foreclosure with VA-Backed Loan
December 07, 2009 - Despite problems in the nation's housing market, mortgage loans backed by the Department of Veterans Affairs had a lower foreclosure rate than any other type of home loan in the industry, as of the end of the last fiscal year.
Air Force Officials Reinforce Tattoo and Body Alteration Policy
December 07, 2009 - Air Force senior leaders here have taken steps to ensure Air Force dress and personal appearance standards are applied consistently across the service.
U.S. and Malaysian Air Forces Participate in Live-Flying Exercise
December 07, 2009 - U.S. and Malaysian airmen participated in a live-flying exercise involving air combat training in Malaysia from Nov. 9 through 20.
MCPON Pushing Social Media to Sailors and Navy Families
December 07, 2009 - One week after his Facebook page, www.facebook.com/mcpon, surpassed ten thousand "fans", Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON)(SS/SW) Rick D. West used the Web site to announce his intent to further leverage social media.
Deployment Length, Dwell Time, and End of Stop Loss Not Affected by Afghanistan Troop Increase
December 06, 2009 - In a joint message to senior Army leaders on Dec. 2, Secretary of the Army John McHugh and Chief of Staff Gen. George Casey Jr. stated that the Afghanistan troop increase will not affect plans underway to restore balance.
Top Leaders Spell Out President Barack Obama's New War Strategy
December 06, 2009 - Even as hundreds of Marines launched a new offensive in southern Afghanistan, top U.S government and military officials made the Sunday morning news-show circuit here today spelling out President Barack Obama’s new war strategy.
Navy Christens Newest Virginia-Class Submarine Missouri
December 05, 2009 - With the spray of bubbly from a champagne bottle, PCU Missouri (SSN 780), the Navy's newest Virginia-class attack submarine, was christened during a late morning ceremony at General Dynamics Electric Boat in Groton, Conn., Dec. 5.
Face of Defense: Aircraft Maintainer Becomes Logistics Manager
December 04, 2009 - Craig “Bud” Weiser truly understands the required sense of urgency at Defense Supply Center Richmond here when it comes to warfighter support. As a supplier relations manager, Weiser knows how important his job is to military customers.
Battle of Bulge Anniversary Remembered at Tree Lighting
December 04, 2009 - The Army’s chief of staff stepped back in history Thursday evening to Christmas Eve in Belgium 65 years ago by reading one of the most inspirational letters written by a commander to his troops.
President Barack Obama Issues Pearl Harbor Remembrance Proclamation
December 04, 2009 - President Barack Obama today issued a proclamation recognizing Dec. 7 as National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day.
NCAA Football Lifts Morale for Doctors and Wounded Troops
December 04, 2009 - Two Air Force doctors brought spirit to the Craig Joint Theater Hospital here with help from NCAA football program officials.
HIV/AIDS Vaccine has Promising Results Through Combined Military Research Programs and Medical Cooperation
December 04, 2009 - Through combined military research programs and medical cooperation, the Defense Department has been able to accomplish incredible promise in a future vaccine development for HIV and AIDS, a senior official in that effort said Dec. 3.
American Servicemembers Help Restore Shrine and Provide Medical Care in Philippines
December 04, 2009 - Hundreds of residents of Danag now have a restored shrine and access to free medical care due to the collaborative efforts of the armed forces of the Philippines Marine Battalion Landing Team-5 (MBLT-5), Joint Special Operations Task Force-Philippines.
Deputy Defense Secretary Outlines Protections for Information
December 04, 2009 - Although information technology enables the Defense Department to make gains in military capabilities, those gains come at a cost, the deputy defense secretary told industry executives in New York.
Air Force Chaplains Reflect on Milestones and Emphasize Warrior Care
December 04, 2009 - More than 100 chaplains and chaplain assistants attended the Chaplain Corps Summit here recently, in part to celebrate 60th anniversary of the Air Force Chaplain Corps and the 100th anniversary of the chaplain assistant career field.
"New Walter Reed Army Medical Center" Effort On Track Says Officials
December 03, 2009 - Realignment of military medical facilities in the national capital region ordered by the Base Realignment and Closure Commission is on track to meet the commission’s deadline, senior Defense Department officials said here yesterday.
The Defense Department Seeks to Reclaim Acquisition Expertise
December 03, 2009 - The Defense Department is in the throes of a “major in-sourcing initiative” that Deputy Defense Secretary William J. Lynn III said will recapture some of the vital expertise the department had lost, particularly in the acquisition realm.
Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Explains Significance of July 2011 Target
December 03, 2009 - July 2011 is not a withdrawal date, but a specific target date for beginning to transition security responsibility to Afghan forces, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff said on several morning talk shows today.
Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force Visits Deployed Airmen in Southwest Asia
December 03, 2009 - Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force James A. Roy spoke with and visited deployed servicemembers at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, Nov. 30 and Dec. 1, during his first U.S. Central Command area of responsibility tour.
Pentagon Officials Focus on F-35 Costs and Fair Tanker Competition
December 03, 2009 - Pentagon officials are working to halt spiraling costs in the F-35 Lightning II joint strike fighter aircraft program while ensuring competition for a new refueling tanker remains fair to all contenders, Deputy Defense Secretary William J. Lynn III said.
Eleven Air Force Falcons Named to All-Conference Team
December 03, 2009 - U.S. Air Force Academy junior defensive back Reggie Rembert was named to the first-team all-Mountain West Conference in football, as announced Dec. 1 by conference officials.
Eglin Air Force Base Airmen Join Marines in Combat Fitness Test
December 03, 2009 - Eglin Air Force Base Airmen joined the Marines during their annual combat fitness test Nov. 25 here.
Veterans Affairs Officials to Survey Veteran Households
December 03, 2009 - Secretary of Veterans Affairs Eric K.Shinseki announced the VA has launched a national survey of veterans, active duty service members, activated National Guard and Reserve members, and family members and survivors to learn if they are aware of services.
NATO Leader Secretary General Anders Fogh Expects Partners to Boost Contributions
December 02, 2009 - NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen today welcomed President Barack Obama’s announcement of a new U.S. Afghanistan strategy and said he expects the alliance and its partners will make a “substantial increase” in their contributions.
Additional Troops Being Sent to Afghanistan Focuses on Reversing Taliban’s Momentum
December 02, 2009 - The 30,000 additional troops President Barack Obama is sending to Afghanistan will focus on reversing the Taliban’s momentum.
Alleged Fort Hood Shooter Faces Additional Charges of Attempted Premeditated Murder
December 02, 2009 - Thirty-two specifications of attempted premeditated murder were preferred today against alleged Fort Hood, Texas, shooter Army Maj. Nidal M. Hasan under Article 80 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice.
Manas Airmen Further Relations with Kyrgyzstan with 'Hoops' Game
December 02, 2009 - A team of Airmen here competed with Kyrgyz athletes in a basketball game Nov. 20, at a local sports facility at Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan.
Yokota Operations Commander Discusses Importance of Worldwide Mobility Presence
December 02, 2009 - Since Col. Mark Baker took command of the 515th Air Mobility Operations Group at Yokota Air Base, Japan, in June 2008 when the unit activated, he's seen the unit take its mission to new levels.
Nellis Air Force Base Commander to Appear on 'Jeopardy!'
December 02, 2009 - The answer: This commander from Nellis Air Force Base hopes to exhibit a high-flying level of knowledge on one of America's favorite quiz shows.
Commander Outlines Global Strike Command Mission, Vision and Values
December 02, 2009 - The men and women of 20th Air Force and the 90th Missile Wing hosted the commander of Air Force Global Strike Command during an historic Air Force milestone.
Air Force Officials Launch New Air Force Community Web Site
December 02, 2009 - Air Force officials have launched a new Web site to meet social and informational needs of Airmen, civilians, retirees and their families.
Reconstruction Team Servicemembers Uses Afghan Airwaves to Counter Flu Misinformation
December 01, 2009 - Nuristan Provincial Reconstruction Team servicemembers recently took to the airwaves to combat misinformation about the spread of the H1N1 flu virus here.
Retired Chief Shares Experiences with Air Force Wounded Warrior Program
December 01, 2009 - When Airmen deploy to places like Iraq and Afghanistan they accomplish difficult and challenging missions. Unfortunately some return injured or even having paid the ultimate price for freedom.
Force Protection Airmen Add Another Layer of Armor in Base Defense
December 01, 2009 - Composed of Airmen from 60 different Air Force specialties, the 332nd Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron force protection unit here aids in defending the base against hostile actions inside the wire.
Squadron Commander Major Dana McCown Receives Nebraska Admiralship
December 01, 2009 - A special ceremony for Maj. Dana McCown's promotion to lieutenant colonel Nov. 24 became much more as Nebraska first lady Sally Ganem took to the podium during the ceremony..
Belgians and Americans to Celebrate Anniversary of Landmark Victory at the Battle of the Bulge
December 01, 2009 - Sixty-five years after World War II's landmark Battle of the Bulge, U.S. and Belgian troops will again march side by side in Bastogne on Dec. 12 and 13.
Air Force Global Strike Command Assumes Ballistic Missile Mission
December 01, 2009 - Air Force Global Strike Command assumes the U.S. Air Force's Intercontinental Ballistic Missile mission today.
Army General Stanley McChrystal Voices Support for President’s Afghanistan Strategy
December 01, 2009 - The top U.S. commander in Afghanistan today expressed support for a new strategy that entails sending 30,000 more American troops to Afghanistan by next summer and begins a drawdown of forces in July 2011.
President Barack Obama Explains Strategic Choices and Calls for Unity
December 01, 2009 - The Afghanistan strategy review included many options, but President Barack Obama deemed the increase of 30,000 U.S. troops to institute counterinsurgency operations was the best one.
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