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Articles from 3/2009
Language and Culture Emerges as a Key Element of National Security
March 31, 2009 - Language and culture are “almost inextricably intertwined,” and military personnel must be knowledgeable in both to be fully effective when operating overseas, the director of a military language school said.
Pentagon Report Cites Gains in Iraq Despite Obstacles
March 31, 2009 - The security and political situation in Iraq continues to improve, but ethno-sectarian agendas and other obstacles remain, according to Defense Department findings.
Hillary Clinton Calls for Renewed and Patient International Commitment to Afghanistan
March 31, 2009 - Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton opened the first day of talks at the International Conference in Support of Afghanistan today calling for renewed, but patient international support for the country.
Ringling Brothers Helps American Recreational Military Services Ship Care Packages to Deployed Troops
March 31, 2009 - Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus recently presented a $12,636 check to American Recreational Military Services to help the troop-support group ship care packages overseas to deployed servicemembers.
Veterans Bring Encouragement to Newly Disabled Comrades
March 31, 2009 - Someone who has lived with a disability for more years than he cares to count knows exactly what newly disabled veterans of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan are going through
Marines Train to be First-responders on the Front Lines
March 30, 2009 - American service members deploying to Iraq and Afghanistan continue to fight against a hidden enemy whose strategies include the use of various improvised explosive devices, as well as hasty and planned ambushes.
U.S. Northern Command Assists With North Dakota Flooding
March 30, 2009 - U.S. Northern Command continues to coordinate additional and ongoing Department of Defense support to Federal Emergency Management Agency.
Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Recognizes Civil Servants for Defense Contributions
March 30, 2009 - The chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff today recognized eight civil servants for their positive impact on national security and their efforts in support of the Joint Staff throughout the past year.
American Contractors Discuss Time in Captivity
March 30, 2009 - Three American contractors who survived five and a half years in a Colombian jungle likened their captivity to being on the “planet of the apes,” said one of the three contractors held by the terrorist organization known as FARC.
'Space as a Contested Environment' Introduced as a Concern
March 30, 2009 - A new special area of emphasis, or SAE, titled Space as a Contested Environment was introduced by U.S. military officials.
Air Force Officials Announce New Discrimination Hotline Number
March 30, 2009 - The Air Force Discrimination Hotline has a new toll free number that will serve all active-duty, Guard, Reserve and civilian Airmen.
President Barack Obama Says New Afghan-Pakistan Strategy Refocuses on the Heart of the War
March 29, 2009 - President Barack Obama said today his new strategy for what he calls “America’s war” is intended to zero in on the heart of the matter at hand in Afghanistan and Pakistan.
Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates Says 'Flourishing' Democracy in Afghanistan Remains Long-term Goal'
March 29, 2009 - The United States’ short-term goal for Afghanistan may have been refined, but the long-term goal has stayed the same, Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates said today on “Fox News Sunday.”
USS Hartford and USS New Orleans Undergo Extensive Assessments
March 27, 2009 - The U.S. Navy submarine and U.S. amphibious ship that collided in the Strait of Hormuz March 20, have been undergoing extensive engineering and damage assessments since pulling into Bahrain March 21.
Army Staff Sgt. Josh Olson Aims for 2012 Paralympics as a Shooter
March 27, 2009 - An infantryman for most of his Army career, Army Staff Sgt. Josh Olson never dreamed he would someday become an internationally ranked shooter with the Army's World Class Athlete Program.
Colorado Employers Eager to Hire Army Reservists as a Part of New Initiative
March 27, 2009 - Colorado Gov. Bill Ritter Jr. signed on to the Army Reserve Employer Partnership Initiative at a March 20 ceremony here that also drew 11 private-sector employers.
Marines to Test New Expeditionary 17-Passenger Vehicle in 2010
March 27, 2009 - The Marine Corps’ first expeditionary fighting vehicles –- 17-passenger armored vehicles -- are slated to be delivered to the Marine Corps for testing in May 2010, the vehicle’s program manager said.
Veterans Affairs Honors the Women of the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion
March 27, 2009 - The women of the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion were honored for their morale-boosting efforts during World War II in a ceremony at the Department of Veterans Affairs here yesterday.
Latest Ship Seizures by Pirates Indicates that Their Focus has Broadened
March 27, 2009 - Two ship seizures in the Indian Ocean in recent days appear to indicate that pirates have broadened their focus beyond the heavily patrolled Gulf of Aden.
National Guardsmen Respond to Severe Weather in Several States
March 27, 2009 - Members of the Minnesota, Colorado, North and South Dakota National Guards, as well as U.S. Northern Command, have responded to the effects of severe weather that has hit several states in the northern United States in the past several days.
Guard Soldiers and Airmen Use Familiar Barriers to Dam Rising Floodwaters
March 26, 2009 - While deployed in Iraq, the towering Hesco barriers that ringed the base became a familiar sight to Army Spc. Ryan L. Karsky.
The United States Has Been in Close Consultation With NATO Allies on Afghan Strategy Review
March 26, 2009 - U.S. Consulting Closely With NATO Allies on Afghan Strategy Review
President Barack Obama Pledges More Support for Returning Combat Veterans
March 26, 2009 - President Barack Obama promised during an online town hall meeting today to ensure returning veterans from Iraq and Afghanistan receive the benefits and support they deserve.
10,000th Mine-resistant, Ambush-protected Vehicles En Route to Central Command
March 26, 2009 - Military and civilian officials gathered March 23 to commemorate the 10,000th surface shipment of mine-resistant, ambush-protected vehicles, known as MRAPs, to the U.S. Central Command area of operations, which includes Iraq and Afghanistan.
Vietnam Vet Unveils New Project Called The Education Center at the Wall to Honor the Fallen
March 26, 2009 - Thirty years ago, an infantry corporal named Jan Scruggs boldly set out to build a national memorial. Since then, as a result of his determination, millions of people have found comfort and closure at the Vietnam Memorial known as The Wall.
Registration Opens April 1 For 2009 All-Military Wilderness Challenge
March 26, 2009 - Registration opens, April 1, for the Mid-Atlantic Region Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) Department's 9th annual all-military Wilderness Challenge.
Servicemembers and Civilians Honored at Women’s History Month Event
March 25, 2009 - Ten servicemembers and civilians were honored last week as part of the Defense Department’s Women's History Month Observance and Awards Program.
National Guard Soldiers and Airmen Battle Winter Storms in Five States
March 25, 2009 - Rain and melting snow continue to increase flooding in five states across the northern United States today.
Top U.S Commanders Cite North Korea as Top Security Concern
March 25, 2009 - What keeps the top U.S. commanders up at night? Three four-star officers from Europe and the Pacific got asked that question yesterday during a House Armed Services Committee hearing and shared their most pressing concerns.
President Barack Obama Salutes Medal of Honor Recipients at Arlington National Cemetery
March 25, 2009 - President Barack Obama made an unannounced visit to Arlington National Cemetery today, surprising about 30 of the 98 living Medal of Honor recipients attending a wreath-laying ceremony.
Navy Submariners Participate in Arctic Ocean Ice Exercise 2009
March 25, 2009 - A group of Navy submariners are practicing wartime operations off the coast of northern Alaska as part of Ice Exercise 2009, the commander of the exercise said today.
Intel Imagery Known as Eagle Vision Gains Warfighting Role
March 25, 2009 - Officials from the 950th Electronic System Group are using a key imagery collection system known as Eagle Vision to transition victories from homeland defense into capabilities for warfighters use around the world.
Altus Air Force Base Officials Honor Women of Past But Look to the Future
March 25, 2009 - With March being Women's History Month, Altus Air Force Base officials not only are taking time to honor women of the past but also are spotlighting the women of the present and the actions they take to form the future.
Airmen Demonstrate Unmanned Aircraft Not Merely 'Drones'
March 25, 2009 - The door to the 62nd Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron features a drawing of an MQ-1 Predator armed with Hellfire missiles underscored with the words "We're not drones - we fire back."
Members of the Weapons Intelligence Team Prevent Attacks With Battlefield Forensics
March 24, 2009 - When an improvised explosive device is detected, most people run and take cover, but a team of servicemembers here heads straight to the site to start the crime-scene investigation
The Department of Homeland Security Considers Using the National Guard Along U.S.-Mexico Border
March 24, 2009 - The Department of Homeland Security is “still considering” the use of National Guard troops along the U.S.-Mexico border, along with several other initiatives, the DHS secretary said in a White House press briefing today.
President Barack Obama Says that Terrorist Threat ‘Not Going Away’
March 24, 2009 - The threat of terrorist attacks from al-Qaida and their affiliates “is not a threat that’s going away,” President Barack Obama said today at the White House. “We have to take it seriously.”
Medical Officers Discuss Efforts to Identify and Treat Brain Injuries and Stress
March 24, 2009 - Two Air Force medical officers highlighted military efforts to identify and assist servicemembers with traumatic brain injury and post-traumatic stress disorder at a military mental health care seminar here yesterday.
President Barack Obama Cites $40 Billion Savings by Eliminating Wasteful Programs
March 24, 2009 - Upwards of $40 billion dollars in savings could be realized by eliminating wasteful programs in the Pentagon’s procurement budget, President Barack Obama said during his nationally televised news conference.
Air Force 'Switching Seats' with NASCAR Campaign
March 23, 2009 - The Air Force, along with its contract advertising agency GSD&M Idea City, launches the multimedia marketing campaign "Switching Seats" March 23 in support of its NASCAR partnership.
Innovative Brain Therapies Offer Hope to Injured Troops
March 23, 2009 - Innovative therapies that have assisted previously comatose patients regain consciousness may be incorporated on a greater scale to treat troops diagnosed with traumatic brain injuries, a brain injury expert said here today.
The Military Postal Service Agency Says that Mail Must be Addressed to Specific Servicemembers
March 23, 2009 - A recent increase in mail addressed to “Any Servicemember” has prompted the Military Postal Service Agency to remind the general public not to send mail or care packages addressed in such a manner.
Manhattanville My Soldier Encourages Americans to Reach Out to Female Servicemembers
March 23, 2009 - During Women’s History Month, many Americans take time to salute the contributions of women.
President Barack Obama Says Afghanistan Mission Critical to Protecting United States
March 23, 2009 - President Barack Obama called his decision to send an additional 17,000 troops to Afghanistan the toughest so far in his presidency, but said last night the mission there is critical to protecting the United States and its interests.
North Dakota and Minnesota Guard Troops Respond to Red River Valley Flooding
March 23, 2009 - Almost 500 Army and Air National Guard troops from two states were called out over the weekend to help stem the flow of floodwaters from the Red River near Fargo, N.D.
Iraq’s Sandstorms Delay Mail Delivery
March 21, 2009 - In an environment such as Iraq, where the weather can be sunny and beautiful one day and overcast and windy the next, service members deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom have grown accustomed to the fact that when a sandstorm arrives, the mail
Joint Air Force, Army & Navy Led Arctic Care Team Returns to Western Alaska
March 20, 2009 - Personnel here were part of a team that participated in a joint Air Force, Army and Navy medical and dental exercise in 11 of Western Alaska's most remote villages March 6 through 15.
Marines Test Super Stallions’ Horsepower with Night Lift Qualification
March 20, 2009 - Marines from Landing Support Platoon, Combat Logistics Battalion 24, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, conducted helicopter support team operation at night in support of Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 461, Marine Aircraft Group 26, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing
The Department of Defense to Remove Social Security Numbers from Identication Cards
March 20, 2009 - The Department of Defense has begun the process of removing Social Security numbers from issued identification cards in an effort to prevent identity theft.
The Army Reserve Employer Partnership Initiative Links Army Reservists with Civilian Employers
March 20, 2009 - A program that links Army reservists with civilian employers is going strong -- despite record unemployment and gloomy hiring predictions -- as more employers sign on every month so they can hire qualified reservists.
The National Amputee Golf Association Trains Instructors to Work With Wounded Servicemembers
March 20, 2009 - The National Amputee Golf Association’s First Swing program's mission is twofold: to help military golf instructors learn how to work with wounded warriors and to encourage wounded servicemembers to get back into the swing of an active lifestyle.
Pay Incentives Help Military Avoid Nursing Shortage
March 20, 2009 - The Army, Navy and Air Force nurse corps are highly trained, capable and critical to the wartime mission of each service, the corps’ leaders told a congressional committee this week.
Defense Department Officials Announced a List of 3000 Stimulus Projects
March 20, 2009 - Defense Department officials today announced 3,000 projects that the economic stimulus legislation signed last month will fund.
President Barack Obama Says Stimulus Package to Fund New Hospital at Fort Hood
March 19, 2009 - The federal economic stimulus package will provide $621 million to build a new military hospital at Fort Hood, Texas, President Barack Obama said today.
Navy Adm. Timothy J. Keating Says More Work Needed in Military Relationship With China
March 19, 2009 - The United States has made “some real headway” in improving relations with China, but “the relationship isn’t where we want it to be,” the top officer at U.S. Pacific Command told the Senate Armed Services Committee today.
President Barack Obama Drops Proposal to Bill Insurance for Vets’ Combat Injuries
March 19, 2009 - President Barack Obama has dropped a proposal to bill veterans’ private health insurance for combat-related injuries, White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs said yesterday.
Director Brings Fresh Ideas to the Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany Youth/Teen Center.
March 19, 2009 - When Michelle Ramos and her husband of seven months, Angel, decided they were going to leave Orlando, Fla., the couple sought a location where they could accomplish a few short-term goals.
Team of Three Marines Keeps Desolate Base in Touch with the World
March 19, 2009 - When Cpl. Christapher M. Bess and Lance Cpls. Ryan D. Leftwich and Eric C. Armstrong deployed to Iraq with the 2nd Marine Logistics Group (Forward) in January 2009, they never thought they would find themselves fixing phone lines and computer networks.
The Marines of Maintenance Company Ends Deployment on Strong Note
March 19, 2009 - Modern war is ever-evolving. With more and more battlefield technologies and mechanical equipment available to the military, it is still as important for Marines to be able to turn wrenches as it is for them to pilot jets and fire weapons.
Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates says Families’ Wishes Will Drive New Media Guidelines at Dover
March 18, 2009 - The wishes of the families will be the overriding principle guiding any media coverage of fallen warriors’ remains arriving at Dover Air Force Base, Del., Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates said today.
Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates Recommends New Terms and Positions for Senior Officers
March 18, 2009 - Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates today announced his recommendations that President Barack Obama re-nominate Navy Adm. Mike Mullen and Marine Gen. James E. Cartwright as the chairman and vice chairman.
Marine Corps Gen. James N. Mattis says Military Must Develop Irregular Warfare Capability
March 18, 2009 - The U.S. military must continue to develop its capability to wage irregular warfare for the foreseeable future, the chief of U.S. Joint Forces Command told the House Armed Services Committee here today.
Lt. Gen. Michael D. Rochelle says Education and Personal Contact Key to Cutting Suicide Rate
March 18, 2009 - Ending a policy that excused citizen-soldiers from monthly drills for 90 days after deployment helped the Army National Guard better take care of its troops, the Army’s deputy chief of staff for personnel said.
Marine Corps Recruit Shows Respect Through Winning Artwork
March 18, 2009 - A high school student and Marine Corps recruit from Lewisville, Texas, has turned his respect and admiration for servicemembers into award-winning art.
The Top U.S and NATO Commander Army Gen. David D. McKiernan says that the War in Afghanistan "Is Absolutely Winnable"
March 18, 2009 - The operation in Afghanistan “is absolutely winnable and will be won,” the top U.S. and NATO commander in Afghanistan said yesterday on PBS’s “Jim Lehrer Newshour.”
North Carolina Army National Guard Pilot Hopes to Share Female Pioneer Role
March 18, 2009 - If a pilot ever finds himself in the cockpit of a North Carolina Army National Guard UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter with a female aviator, he will have no doubt who she is – there’s only one.
Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates Pays Respects to Fallen Servicemembers at Dover
March 17, 2009 - Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates traveled to Dover Air Force Base, Del., last night to pay his respects to four servicemembers killed recently in Afghanistan, a senior Pentagon official said here today.
Military Speeds Up Delivery of Equipment and Training to Help Mexico
March 17, 2009 - The United States is working to speed up delivery of equipment and training to help Mexico to better confront violent drug cartels, the commander of U.S. Northern Command told the Senate Armed Services Committee today.
AFSO 21 Helps Ease Finance Program Obstacles
March 17, 2009 - A team of experts came together this week to use the Vandenberg Air Force Smart Operations for the 21st Century, or AFSO 21, program to overcome obstacles in the Management Internal Control Program.
Science and Engineering Jobs Available to Transitioning Airmen
March 17, 2009 - Air Force science and technology civil service career fields are in need of trained and educated applicants, which is ideal for veterans interested in post-military careers.
Master Chiefs Charged to Lead the Way in Motorcycle Safety
March 17, 2009 - The master chief petty officer of the Navy (MCPON) outlined his expectations regarding motorcycle safety and training in a P4", or "personal for", Navy Administrative Message to the Navy's Chief Petty Officer Mess March 16.
Navy Adm. James G. Stavridis says Progress Made in Southcom Region but Challenges Remain
March 17, 2009 - The top U.S. military officer for Latin America and the Caribbean today reported positive developments in the region over the past year.
Air Force Airman Derrick Bell Sheds 115 Pounds to Work on F-22s
March 16, 2009 - Air Force Airman Derrick Bell has found that a lot of determination and a little help from his friends helped him meet his goal of returning to military service when it seemed that both his age and weight might have prevented it.
Reunion Training Helps Soldiers and Families Reconnect upon Redeployment
March 16, 2009 - Spouses of soldiers in the 18th Airborne Corps have a better idea of how to reconnect with their other halves upon redeployment, thanks to the Army’s Battlemind reunion training.
Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates to Remain in Washington During NATO Summit
March 16, 2009 - Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates will remain here to tend to Defense Department budget issues during next month’s NATO Summit in Europe, a Pentagon spokesman said today.
The Defense Department will Undertake a Comprehensive Review of the National Security Personnel System
March 16, 2009 - The Defense Department will undertake a comprehensive review of the National Security Personnel System to ascertain whether it is fair and transparent to participating employees.
Military Child Care Takes First Place in the Categories of Quality Oversight and Standards
March 16, 2009 - The Defense Department’s stateside military child care system took first place in the categories of quality oversight and standards for a second time as part of a national child care advocacy group’s report.
President Barack Obama says Caring for Veterans Is a Responsibility and Duty for All Americans
March 16, 2009 - Caring for veterans is a responsibility and duty for all Americans, and the employees at the Department of Veterans Affairs are those who are charged with repaying “that debt of honor,” President Barack Obama said.
Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 11 Builds Foundation For Comoros Education
March 14, 2009 - Seabees assigned to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 11, based in Gulfport, Miss., are currently building new facilities at the Hamramba Primary School in Moroni, Comoros.
First Lady Michelle Obama Visits Fort Bragg and Vows Support for Military Families
March 13, 2009 - First lady Michelle Obama said she was committed to improving support for military families yesterday during her first visit here as first lady.
First Lady Michelle Obama Brings Military Family Issues to the Front Burner
March 13, 2009 - First lady Michelle Obama, having just returned from a meeting yesterday with military families at Fort Bragg, N.C., reiterated today on ABC-TV’s “Good Morning America” her commitment to ensuring they get the support they deserve.
Military Teens Try Their Hand at Policy Making
March 13, 2009 - Like adolescents around the world, U.S. military dependents in Europe crave more independence.
American High School Students From Around the World Tour Pentagon During ‘Washington Week’
March 13, 2009 - American high school students from around the world toured the Pentagon today, capping off a weeklong visit to the nation’s capital and what many of them called one of the most exciting experiences of their young lives.
The 74th Secretary of the Navy Donald C. Winter Resigned His Office March 13 as Planned.
March 13, 2009 - The 74th Secretary of the Navy, Donald C. Winter, resigned his office March 13 as planned. Winter had agreed to remain in office until March 13 to ease the transition of the Department of Defense.
President Barack Obama Considers Deploying National Guard to U.S.-Mexico Border
March 13, 2009 - As President Barack Obama considers deploying National Guard troops to the U.S.-Mexico border to control escalating violence, Arizona's governor has requested about 250 more National Guard troops on its border with Mexico.
No Margin of Error for the 565th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron's Bomber Egress Shop
March 12, 2009 - Members of the 565th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron's bomber egress shop here have just one chance to maintain B-52 Stratofortress and B-1B Lancer egress systems.
The USS Robert G. Bradley has Completed the First Africa Partnership Station mission to East Africa.
March 12, 2009 - The USS Robert G. Bradley has completed the first Africa Partnership Station mission to East Africa, signifying the U.S. commitment to helping African nations achieve stability and prosperity, the APS East Africa commander said.
First Lady Michelle Obama to Visit Military Families at Fort Bragg
March 12, 2009 - First lady Michelle Obama will meet today with military families and several organizations that support them during her first visit here as first lady.
President Barack Obama Considers Deploying National Guard to U.S.-Mexico Border
March 12, 2009 - As President Barack Obama considers deploying National Guard troops to the U.S.-Mexico border to control escalating violence, Arizona's governor has requested about 250 more National Guard troops on its border with Mexico.
President Barack Obama Nominates Hill & Eikenberry for Ambassador Posts
March 12, 2009 - President Barack Obama nominated Christopher R. Hill as ambassador to Iraq and Army Lt. Gen. Karl W. Eikenberry to serve as U.S. ambassador to Afghanistan yesterday.
Michelle Obama Stresses Support for Military Families During Fort Bragg Visit
March 12, 2009 - In her first solo trip as first lady, Michelle Obama visited one of the U.S. military’s busiest communities today and stressed the importance of reaching out to support soldiers and their families.
The first M1114 Humvee to be Completely Rebuilt Rolled out the Main Assembly and Disassembly Facility
March 11, 2009 - The first M1114 Humvee to be completely rebuilt at the Taji National Maintenance Depot here rolled out of the Main Wheel Assembly and Disassembly facility last week.
Defense Decisions Subject to ‘Hard Scrutiny’ During Budget Process
March 11, 2009 - Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates will await the results of a thorough review process before making decisions about major defense systems.
The David Grant U.S. Air Force Medical Center Uses Innovative Methods to Improve Patient Safety
March 11, 2009 - Health care providers at the largest Air Force medical center on the West Coast are using state-of-the-art, interactive human patient simulators as just one of many safety initiatives to improve medical care.
VA Secretary Eric K. Shinseki Says Budget Would Transform VA to 21st-century Organization
March 11, 2009 - President Barack Obama’s fiscal 2010 budget proposal is necessary to transform the Department of Veterans Affairs into the 21st century organization he envisions, VA’s top official said here yesterday.
February Statistics Show Solid Recruiting and Retention Success
March 10, 2009 - Defense Department officials today announced across-the-board recruiting and retention successes in February, with every service meeting or exceeding its active-duty, reserve and National Guard goals.
Pentagon spokesman Bryan Whitman Says the United States Will Continue to Sail in International Waters
March 10, 2009 - The United States will continue to sail ships on missions in international waters, a Defense Department official said here today.
Alaska Army National Guardsman Takes on Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race
March 10, 2009 - An Alaska Army National Guardsman is running in the grueling 2009 Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race under way in Alaska.
Airmen Have a Responsibility to Look out for Their Own in Preventing Sexual Assault
March 09, 2009 - When it comes to preventing sexual assault, Airmen have a responsibility to look out for their own, the Secretary of the Air Force's policy expert on preventing sexual assault told members of Congress here March 6.
Air Force Materiel Command Focuses on Nuclear Sustainment & Command Priorities
March 09, 2009 - The commander of Air Force Materiel Command called for maximum focus on the command priorities during AFMC's semi-annual senior leaders conference March 5 and 6 at Robins Air Force Base.
Navy & Coast Guard Ships Participate in Exercise Aman 2009
March 09, 2009 - U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Boutwell left Karachi, Pakistan, today after a four-day port visit to participate in the international naval exercise Aman 2009, marking the first time a U.S. ship has pulled into Pakistan since May.
Three U.S. Defense Contractors Held Hostage to Receive Defense of Freedom Medal
March 09, 2009 - Three U.S. defense contractors held captive for more than five years by Colombian narcoterrorists will receive the civilian equivalent of the Purple Heart award this week at the U.S. Southern Command headquarters in Miami.
President Barack Obama Discusses U.S. Support to Mexico
March 09, 2009 - The chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and President Barack Obama discussed the situation in Mexico and the military capabilities that could assist the country in a March 7 conversation.
President Barack Obama Sets a Goal of Complete Troop Withdrawal in Iraq by the End of 2010
March 09, 2009 - Military leaders in Iraq have begun working toward achieving President Barack Obama’s goal of a complete troop withdrawal from Iraq by the end of 2010.
Chinese Vessels Harass Unarmed USNS Impeccable in the South China Sea
March 09, 2009 - Five Chinese vessels shadowed and aggressively maneuvered close to the USNS Impeccable in the South China Sea yesterday, a senior Pentagon official said today.
Military Officials in Iraq Announce Force Reduction
March 08, 2009 - Two Army brigades leaving Iraq in the next six months won’t be replaced, Multinational Force Iraq officials announced today.
Navy Admiral Mike Mullen Praises Military Cooperation Between Mexico and the United States
March 07, 2009 - The combined capabilities and military cooperation between Mexico and the United States can defeat the drug cartels that plague both countries, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff said in Mexico City yesterday.
Second Fleet Ships Will Conduct Irregular Warfare Training
March 07, 2009 - Second Fleet will conduct Fleet Irregular Warfare Training in the vicinity of the Atlantic Undersea Test and Evaluation Center (AUTEC) and in the Jacksonville Operating Areas March 9-16.
Job opportunities Available for Airmen in Recruiting
March 06, 2009 - The decision to increase the Air Force end strength from 316,000 to 330,000 at the end of 2008 forced Air Force Recruiting Service officials here to ramp up the number of recruiters across the nation
Gen. Craig McKinley Says the National Guard is Essential at Home and Abroad
March 06, 2009 - The National Guard is playing an essential role domestically and overseas, Gen. Craig McKinley said here March 6, challenging leaders to do more with the same amount of money.
U.S. and Canadian Defense Leaders Meet in Washington to Discuss Afghanistan
March 06, 2009 - As the Obama administration continues its comprehensive review of the Afghanistan strategy, Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates and Canadian Defense Minister Peter MacKay met here yesterday to discuss the allies’ commitments in the NATO effort.
Army Gen. Walter “Skip” Sharp says U.S. Maintains Commitment to South Korean Security
March 06, 2009 - The United States will provide South Korea missile defense against a “very real threat” from North Korea as the South Koreans boost their own ballistic defense capabilities.
The Defense Department Plans Sexual Assault Prevention Campaign
March 06, 2009 - Just as the armed forces paved the way for integration more than 60 years ago, the Defense Department is working to prevent sexual assault, not only in the military, but also throughout the nation.
The Army has Created a Suicide Prevention Task Force During its Month Long "Stand Down"
March 06, 2009 - The Army has created a suicide prevention task force as part of its month-long “stand-down” to address suicides among soldiers, the service’s vice chief of staff said yesterday.
Portable Electronic Devices Provide U.S. Adversaries with Lethal Capabilities
March 06, 2009 - Portable electronic devices such as iPods and cell phones have provided U.S. adversaries in Iraq and Afghanistan with lethal capabilities, the Army’s chief of electronic warfare said this week.
Army Air Corp Commemorates 99th Anniversary of the First Military Flight
March 05, 2009 - A vintage Stearman PT-17 and a Fairchild PTY-26 flew at approximately 11 a.m. March 2 under a clear blue sky over the grounds of Fort Sam Houston commemorating the 99th anniversary of the first military flight made by then 1st Lt. Benjamin Foulois.
Air Force Survey Reveals Airmen are Happy with their Air Force Jobs
March 05, 2009 - More than 90 percent of Airmen responding to a recent survey indicated that they are happy with their Air Force jobs and the performance of their organizations.
Pentagon Spokesman Addresses Afghanistan and Mexico Plus other Wide Ranging Issues
March 05, 2009 - A senior Pentagon spokesman offered gratitude to Canada and touched on a variety of other topics in a wide-ranging news conference today.
Medical Officials Say that Most Soldiers With Brain Injury Heal
March 05, 2009 - Mild traumatic brain injury, also known as a concussion, affects from 10 to 20 percent of servicemembers returning from combat deployment in Iraq or Afghanistan.
Prescription Crosscheck Program Helps Tricare Beneficiaries
March 05, 2009 - The Tricare military health plan is ensuring patient safety for its 9.2 million beneficiaries through a revolutionary drug utilization program, a senior Tricare official said last week.
Coast Guard Looks to Modernize Despite Economic Uncertainties
March 04, 2009 - The Coast Guard is used to being in high demand, overworked and underequipped, but the pursuit to modernize in the midst of fiscal ambiguity is the real challenge, Coast Guard Commandant Adm. Thad W. Allen said yesterday.
President Barack Obama Pledges to Ensure Security While Reforming Defense Contracting
March 04, 2009 - President Barack Obama today pledged to ensure the security of the American people while trimming fat from the Defense Department budget and reforming government contracting.
Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Drops in on Navy Medical Research Lab in Peru
March 04, 2009 - The chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff visited an unheralded Navy medical research unit that is working with Peruvian military and civilian leaders and agencies to benefit the country, the region and the globe.
ESC Uses New Acquisition Steps to Advance Critical Program
March 04, 2009 - An Electronic Systems Center team has completed the first Materiel Development Decision using the new DOD Instruction 5000.02, Operation of the Defense Acquisition System, acquisition procedures approved in December.
Retirees Can Give to the Air Force Assistance Fund
March 04, 2009 - Even if retired, Airmen still can give to the Air Force Assistance Fund. This year's annual campaign, the 36th, began Feb. 9 and runs through May 1; however, installation commanders will decide on a specific six-week period for their base's campaign.
FINRA Foundation Gives Spouses Chance to Become Financial Counselors
March 04, 2009 - Through their investor education foundation, representatives with the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, or FINRA, are helping military spouses become accredited as financial counselors.
Pacific Fleet Announces Pacific Partnership for 2009
March 03, 2009 - Preparations are underway for Pacific Partnership 2009, the fourth in a series of annual U.S. Pacific Fleet humanitarian civic assistance missions, the commander of the U.S. Pacific Fleet (COMPACFLT) announced on his blog March 3.
The Defense Task Force is Interested in Talking with Victims of Sexual Assault Worldwide
March 03, 2009 - The Defense Task Force on Sexual Assault in the Military Services is interested in talking with victims of sexual assault worldwide to gain understanding about their experience with the military’s response to the incident.
First lady Michelle Obama Advocates for Military Women and Families
March 03, 2009 - First lady Michelle Obama received a tip from a retired female Army general today: Keep modeling herself after her World War II-era predecessor, Eleanor Roosevelt.
Navy Reserve ‘Seabees’ Perform Missions with the Help of Family Support Programs
March 03, 2009 - Camaraderie and caring are among the reasons why Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 24 was honored by the Defense Department for superb support of its servicemembers’ families.
Senior Defense and Military Leaders Urge Congress to Protect Incentives for Recruiting
March 03, 2009 - Recognizing the likelihood of defense budget cuts, senior defense and military leaders urged Congress today to protect incentives they call critical to recruiting and retention.
U.S. Military Could Help Mexico Fight Drug Cartels States Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates
March 02, 2009 - The United States could increase its military support to help Mexico fight drug cartels that pose an increasingly alarming security risk, Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates said yesterday.
Coast Guard Rescues Missing Boater While Three Others are Still Missing
March 02, 2009 - The Coast Guard today rescued a boater whose vessel capsized in the Gulf of Mexico, and continues a high-profile search and rescue mission for three others who were onboard.
Navy Admiral Mike Mullen Voices Support to Redeploy Troops from Iraq
March 01, 2009 - The chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff said the president’s decision to redeploy American troops from Iraq is the responsible one.
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