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Articles from 4/2009
Health Officials Discourage Aspirin Use by Troops in Combat Zones
April 30, 2009 - The Defense Department is directing servicemembers and government civilians deployed in overseas war zones to refrain from taking aspirin unless under a doctor’s orders, a senior military physician said here today.
Veterans Affairs Emphasizes Familiarity with the Post-9/11 GI Bill Before Signing Up for It
April 30, 2009 - As the Department of Veterans Affairs begins accepting sign-ups tomorrow for the Post-9/11 GI Bill, officials are encouraging anyone considering enrolling in the program to get educated about it first to ensure it’s right for them.
The Defense Department and Veterans Affairs are Addressing Plans for Wounded Warriors
April 30, 2009 - The departments of Defense and Veterans Affairs are working together to address the needs of wounded warriors, defense officials told the House Armed Services Committee yesterday.
Sexual Assault Prevention Videos Available from Defense Department
April 30, 2009 - Defense Department agencies at all levels have valuable resources at their fingertips for training servicemembers, civilian employees and contractors on prevention of sexual harassment and assault.
President Barack Obama Praises Support for Pentagon Procurement Reform
April 30, 2009 - There is strong support on Capitol Hill for Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates’ procurement-reform efforts at the Pentagon, President Barack Obama told reporters at a White House news conference today.
The Warrior Family Support Center has Played an Instrumental Role in the Recovery of Wounded Veterans
April 30, 2009 - The road to recovery for a wounded soldier can be long and difficult, but with the help of Army medicine and the love of military spouses and children, that road is shorter and smoother.
Phoenix Express Forges Understanding within Combined Naval Forces
April 29, 2009 - Sailors and Marines conducted training exercises during Phoenix Express (PE09) with Spanish, Tunisian, and Moroccan Sailors and Marines practicing small arms familiarization and visit, board, search, and seizure (VBSS) techniques.
The Museum of Aviation Opens Thunderbirds F-16 Aircraft Exhibit
April 29, 2009 - The Museum of Aviation here will open to the public a permanent Thunderbirds F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft exhibit May 3, the same day the Air Force Thunderbirds aerial demonstration team will perform at nearby Robins Air Force Base.
Sheppard Air Force Base Officials Conducted Synthetic Fuels Test
April 29, 2009 - The Air Force Petroleum Agency staff recently conducted field testing for its 50/50 blend of JP-8 and synthetic jet fuel at the 364th Training Squadron fuels training complex at Sheppard Air Force Base.
More Than 20 U.S. Airmen Spread Goodwill During Balikatan 2009
April 29, 2009 - More than 20 Airmen participating in Exercise Balikatan 2009 visited Filipino children at schools and an orphanage April 24 and 25 here.
Retro Apollo Space Crew Module Undergoes Tests at Navy Facility
April 29, 2009 - When future astronauts prepare to go to the moon or to a rendezvous with the International Space Station, their craft will look suspiciously familiar.
The Marine Corps Commandant Today Confirmed a Suspected H1N1 Flu Case Reported at California Marine Base
April 29, 2009 - The Marine Corps commandant today confirmed a suspected case of what the U.S. Homeland Security Council now is calling H1N1 flu, but has been known as “swine flu,” at the Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif.
More Than 300 Fort Sill Military Spouses Go Through ‘Field Exercises’
April 29, 2009 - More than 300 military spouses attended one of two "Field Exercises" recently at Fort Sill, Okla., designed to assist them in dealing with life while their deployed spouses are away.
Air Force One Flight in New York City Causes Confusion and Fear
April 28, 2009 - The White House expressed regret yesterday over a photo opportunity involving Air Force One that stirred up confusion and fear in New York City.
Toby Keith Entertains Troops in Afghanistan
April 28, 2009 - Country singer and troop supporter Toby Keith finished up a 15-show tour in Afghanistan yesterday as he drew near the end of his seventh tour with the United Service Organizations.
Nominee for Navy Secretary Vows to Support Sailors and Marines
April 28, 2009 - President Barack Obama’s nominee for Navy Secretary pledged to address the service’s acquisition process to ensure sailors, Marines, and taxpayers aren’t shortchanged.
A Group of U.S. Military Organizations Team Up to Improve Missile Defense Training
April 28, 2009 - A group of U.S. military organizations are teaming up to develop improved, better-integrated missile defense training, senior civilian officials said today.
Army Lt. Gen. Karl Eikenberry Readies to Become Ambassador to Afghanistan
April 28, 2009 - Army Lt. Gen. Karl Eikenberry retired here today, 24 hours before being sworn in as the U.S. Ambassador to Afghanistan.
Nominees for Assistant Secretary of Defense Look Forward to Supporting Defense Department and Troop
April 28, 2009 - President Barack Obama’s nominees for assistant secretary of defense for legislative affairs and general counsel of the Department of the Army said they are looking forward to executing their new positions if confirmed.
Navy Sponsors Behavioral Response Study of Toothed Whales
April 27, 2009 - A Navy-sponsored study on the behavioral response of toothed whales to various sounds in the ocean has provided fresh insights into these little-understood mammals.
Program to Introduce New Threat Detection and Countermeasure Capabilities
April 27, 2009 - A lot of questions are likely to rush through your head when you’re out on the battlefield and the enemy projectiles come flying.
Undersecretary of Defense for Acquisition Chief John J. Young Jr. Cites Successes and Challenges
April 27, 2009 - The Defense Department directorate that procures warfighters’ weapons systems has achieved much success in recent years, the organization’s departing chief said here today.
Africom Commander Says U.S. to Continue Congo Security Assistance
April 27, 2009 - The United States military will continue working with the Congolese armed forces in training, advising and capacity building to support security assistance cooperation activities.
Tuskegee Airmen Use Social Media to Share Experiences
April 27, 2009 - As the Defense Department ventures into social media, even the famed Tuskegee Airmen are using popular social media tools to engage others and inform the world about their service to their country.
The Defense Department's Worldwide Military Screening Program Prompts Fast Swine Flu Identification
April 27, 2009 - The Defense Department’s worldwide influenza monitoring program and decisive action by the medical staff at Randolph Air Force Base, Texas, is being credited with helping to identify two cases of swine flu early to help prevent a potential spread.
Navy Admiral Mike Mullen Cautions Iraq on Arab-Kurd Confrontations
April 25, 2009 - Iraqi Kurds and Arabs must compromise to realize the full potential of the country, Navy Adm. Mike Mullen said during a visit here today.
New Mexico National Guard Builds Relationship in Costa Rica
April 24, 2009 - The New Mexico National Guard transported several Costa Rican dignitaries, including the vice minister of public security and the U.S. ambassador to Costa Rica, via UH-60A Black Hawk helicopter yesterday.
Air Guard Chief Lt. Gen. Harry M. Wyatt III Says Air Sovereignty Mission Needs Attention
April 24, 2009 - New commitments need to be made to the nation’s airmen and others who defend North America from threats to its air sovereignty, the Air National Guard’s senior officer told members of Congress here April 22.
Two New Flood Barrier Systems Prove Successful in North Dakota
April 24, 2009 - The North Dakota National Guard finished pulling out two barrier systems that proved to be useful new tools in the fight against recent flooding in the state.
Two Special Forces Wounded Warriors Complete Boston Marathon on Hand Cycles
April 24, 2009 - Two Special Forces soldiers who are close friends have much in common. Both were wounded in combat -- one in Iraq, the other Afghanistan.
Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates Welcomes New Senior Civilian Officials to Pentagon
April 24, 2009 - Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates welcomed a group of recently appointed senior defense civilian officials during a Pentagon ceremony today.
Crossings Healingworks to Honor Vets’ Caregivers During National Nurses Week
April 24, 2009 - Helping veterans with physical and emotional problems can be overwhelming for caregivers, but despite the long hours and magnified stress, nurses continue to provide quality care to wounded warriors across the country.
JAG Airman Provides Unique Service While Deployed
April 23, 2009 - Many Air Force attorneys spend their days providing legal counsel and preparing legal documents, but for one Air Force captain being deployed means serving in a one of a kind legal position.
Maintainers Push Their Aircraft to the Limits During Red Flag-Alaska
April 23, 2009 - During Red Flag-Alaska, thousands of feet above the rugged Alaskan terrain, pilots push their aircraft to the limits, performing dog fights and defensive maneuvers against aggressors, honing their skills for combat missions.
Coast Guard Adopts Green to its Operations for Celebration of Earth Day
April 23, 2009 - Known around the world by its emblematic orange and blue, the U.S. Coast Guard added “green” to its operations as part of yesterday’s celebration of Earth Day.
USO of Metropolitan Washington Takes ‘Home’ to Troops with New Mobile Canteen
April 23, 2009 - The USO of Metropolitan Washington unveiled the newest addition to its arsenal in a brief ceremony at the Pentagon today.
President Barack Obama Highlights Military’s Role in Ending and Remembering Holocaust
April 23, 2009 - President Barack Obama today highlighted the role American World War II veterans played in bringing about the end of the Holocaust and preserving its memory.
Golfer Tiger Woods to Dedicate His AT&T National PGA Tour Event to the U.S. Armed Forces
April 23, 2009 - Golfer Tiger Woods vowed April 20 to dedicate his AT&T National PGA Tour event to the men and women of the U.S. armed forces for the third consecutive year.
Secretary Robert M. Gates Presses to Boost Network Security
April 22, 2009 - Defense Department officials are working to reduce vulnerability to cyber-attack attempts that occur regularly and are likely to continue for the foreseeable future, Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates said.
Joint Airpower Demonstration Proves Military Might at Air Force Week
April 22, 2009 - Hundreds of Virginia residents saw a joint airpower demonstration firsthand during Hampton Roads Air Force Week April 22 along the coastline of Virginia Beach.
Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates Presses to Boost Computer Network Security
April 22, 2009 - Defense Department officials are working to reduce vulnerability to cyber-attack attempts that occur regularly and are likely to continue for the foreseeable future, Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates said.
The Defense Department Provided Full Cooperation in Interrogation Probe
April 22, 2009 - The Defense Department provided full cooperation during a U.S. Senate committee investigation that examined detainee-interrogation operations, a senior official said here today.
The National Military Family Association Has Developed a New ‘Operation Purple’ Program that Provides Family Retreats
April 22, 2009 - It’s no secret that deployments put stress on a family, and the National Military Family Association has developed a new “Operation Purple” program at no cost to military families.
U.S Soldiers Build Relationships with the Afghan National Army in Effort to Bring Security to Afghanistan
April 22, 2009 - Afghan National Army and U.S. servicemembers conducted two local shuras in the Zormat District, Paktya province, April 13 - 15, to discuss the recent establishment of Combat Outpost Kalagu and to address concerns of the village elders.
The Air Force Will Join the Nation in Observing Earth Day on April 22
April 21, 2009 - On April 22, the Air Force will join the nation in observing Earth Day. On this occasion, we take the opportunity to reflect on our daily commitment to excellence and leadership in protecting and preserving the environment and our natural resources.
The Air Force's Top Enlisted Leaders Summit Set for May
April 21, 2009 - The Air Force's top enlisted leader is set to convene the 2009 Senior Enlisted Leader Summit May 3 to 8 at Maxwell Air Force Base's Gunter Annex, Ala.
Pfc. Clarence Wallaert Receives Bronze Star from WWII After 65 years
April 21, 2009 - Pfc. Clarence Wallaert was shot in the hip by a German sniper while fighting against the German Winter Line in Italy Dec. 30, 1943.
U.S. Naval Research Unit No. 3 Helps Africa and Asia Combat Medical Threats
April 21, 2009 - Disease knows no borders, and the men and women of the U.S. Naval Research Unit No. 3 here know that better than anyone.
Massachusetts National Guard Supports Boston Marathon
April 21, 2009 - Almost 400 Massachusetts National Guardsmen were called up to support yesterday’s 113th running of the Boston Marathon.
President Barack Obama Honors Navy Football Team for Commitment to Team and Country
April 21, 2009 - President Barack Obama presented the winning U.S. Naval Academy football team the Commander-In-Chief’s Trophy today during a White House Rose Garden ceremony.
Air Force Officials Honor America's Veterans During Air Force Week
April 20, 2009 - Air Force officials honored America's veterans during a Hampton Roads Air Force Week ceremony April 20 at the Boo Williams Sportsplex arena here.
Scientists in the Defense Department Say Behavior Studies May Improve Irregular Warfare Techniques
April 20, 2009 - Scientists in the Defense Department’s Modeling and Simulation Coordination Office, or MSCO, are doing their part to improve irregular warfare techniques by studying human social and cultural behaviors.
Navy Admiral Mike Mullen Addresses Suicides Operational Tempo and Homeless Veterans During a Visit to Brooke Army Medical Center
April 20, 2009 - Suicide rates, operational tempo and homeless veterans were some of the topics facing the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff during a news conference following a visit with wounded soldiers and their families at Brooke Army Medical Center.
Thousands Honor Nine Surviving Doolittle Raiders at 67th Reunion
April 20, 2009 - Thousands of people, young and old, gathered to honor five of the nine surviving Doolittle Raiders at the 67th Reunion in Columbia, S.C., April 16-18.
Navy Admiral Mike Mullen Called on Servicemembers to Use Holocaust Remembrance Day to Show Life’s Decisions Matter
April 20, 2009 - The top U.S. military officer called on servicemembers to use Holocaust Remembrance Day observances this week as an opportunity to reflect on the responsibilities of life, reminding them that the decisions they make matter.
The Veterans Affairs Department Welcomes Veterans Home with New Web Site
April 20, 2009 - The Veterans Affairs Department has launched its new “Returning Veterans” Web site at http:// www.oefoif.va.gov to welcome home veterans of the Iraq and Afghanistan conflicts with a social, veteran-centric Web site that focuses on their needs.
Top U.S. Officials Say Piracy Requires More Than Military Solution
April 18, 2009 - Military force is only part of the solution to the recent wave of piracy in the waters off Somalia, the Pentagon’s top military and civilian officials said.
Lt. Col. (Dr.) Kyle Weld Performs First Robot-Assisted Surgery in the Air Force
April 17, 2009 - Lt. Col. (Dr.) Kyle Weld performed the first robot-assisted surgery in the Air Force April 10 at Wilford Hall Medical Center here.
K-9 and Handler Work Together to Keep Servicemembers Safe
April 17, 2009 - It is often said a dog is a man's best friend. For a Joint Expeditionary Tasking, or JET, Airman here, his dog is not just a friend, but a tool that could mean life or death for servicemembers patrolling the Iraqi streets.
Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton Observes Continuing Promise at Work in Haiti
April 17, 2009 - Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton got a first-hand look yesterday at the humanitarian assistance a military, interagency and nongovernmental team is providing here as she toured a medical clinic set up during Continuing Promise 2009.
Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Emphasizes Need to 'Get It Right' for Soldiers and their Families
April 17, 2009 - Making sure 'we get it right' for the nation’s soldiers and their families is his top priority, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff told about 400 4th Infantry Division soldiers here yesterday.
National Security Personnel System Goes Under Review
April 17, 2009 - The federal government’s largest pay-for-performance system, the National Security Personnel System, is under review at the request of the Defense Department and the Office of Personnel Management.
Next-Generation Navy Destroyer Set for Construction in Maine
April 17, 2009 - A recent agreement among the Defense Department, the Navy and shipbuilders will enable more efficient construction of the next-generation destroyer at one shipyard instead of two, a senior Defense Department official announced here today.
F-22 exchange Pilot Helps Strengthen U.S. and Australian Ties
April 16, 2009 - A Royal Australian Air Force pilot assigned to the 90th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron has had the opportunity to fly the Air Force's premier fighter, the F-22 Raptor, as part of a foreign pilot exchange program.
Marine Corps Sgt. Timothy Craig Inspires Youth Through Football
April 16, 2009 - While growing up in the inner city of St. Louis, Marine Corps Sgt. Timothy Craig had two choices: turn to sports or the streets.
The Military Order of the Purple Heart Joins Branson, Missouri in Saluting Purple Heart Veterans
April 16, 2009 - The Military Order of the Purple Heart, a Virginia-based troop-support group, will join the city of Branson, Mo., April 24 and 25 in a special “Hand in Hand” weekend honoring Purple Heart veterans across the country.
New Tricare Videos Help Military Families Understand Benefits
April 16, 2009 - TriWest Health Alliance is making it easier for servicemembers and their families to learn about their health-care benefits with a series of streaming videos.
Vice President Joe Biden Says America's Servicemembers Deserve Nation's Gratitude
April 16, 2009 - U.S. servicemembers' combat missions over the years -- in Bosnia, Afghanistan and Iraq -- have earned them the support and thanks of a grateful nation, Vice President Joe Biden told troops at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., today.
Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates Discusses Tough Decisions He Has to Make
April 16, 2009 - In his two-and-a-half years as Defense secretary, Robert M. Gates has had many hard decisions to make. But none, he said here today, compare to the difficulty of his part in sending men and women into combat.
Air Force Officials Test Their Ability to Recall Retirees
April 15, 2009 - Todd Worley and Robert Shelly hadn't seen each other in about ten years. Both are retired Air Force master sergeants. They recently met up again at the 2009 Air Force Push-Pull exercise here.
Arkansas National Guardsmen Provide Clean Water for Storm-stricken Arkansas Town
April 15, 2009 - A team of five Arkansas Air National Guard airmen from the 188th Civil Engineering Squadron restored clean water yesterday to this small southwestern Arkansas community of Dierks.
Somali Pirates Fire on U.S. Merchant Vessel South of the Gulf of Aden
April 15, 2009 - Somali pirates fired on a U.S.-flagged merchant vessel south of the Gulf of Aden today, military officials reported.
Defense Department Reduces Dependence on Fossil Fuels
April 15, 2009 - As the world prepares to mark Earth Day 2009 on April 22, the Pentagon has become the “greenest” of federal agencies, with military operations worldwide deriving a full 10 percent of their power from sources other than fossil fuels.
The Annual ROC Drill Prepares Agencies for Hurricane Season
April 15, 2009 - More than 150 participants from a wide variety of government agencies came together here yesterday and today to rehearse the course of action they would take to deal with a hurricane emergency.
Space Station Module is named Tranquility in Honor of Apollo 11 Anniversary
April 15, 2009 - The International Space Station module formerly known as Node 3 has a new name. After more than a million online responses, the node will be called "Tranquility."
Vetsjobs.net Site Helps Veterans Navigate Federal Job Application Process
April 14, 2009 - Navigating the federal job application process can be mindboggling, but veterans can have a personal guide thanks to a new Military Order of the Purple Heart Web site.
The Navy Announced a Temporary Hold on PCS Moves Until October
April 14, 2009 - The Navy announced plans April 14 to place a temporary hold on selected permanent change of station (PCS) moves in order to remain within budget.
Airmen in Southwest Asia Must Synchronize Airpower with Ground Soldiers
April 14, 2009 - Airmen in Southwest Asia must work with other American servicemembers to have synchronized forces support a ground commander's mission objectives.
Navy Admiral Mike Mullen Promises Broad Review of Anti-Piracy Operations
April 14, 2009 - The U.S. military has initiated a review to look “broadly and widely and deeply” at the overall strategy on piracy off the coast of Somalia, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff said today.
United States Troops Could Stay in Mosul Past June Deadline
April 14, 2009 - U.S. soldiers could remain in Mosul, Iraq, past June 30, when Iraqi forces are scheduled to assume full security responsibilities for the entire country, a senior U.S. military commander in the area said today.
Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates Aims to Speed Delivery of Helicopter Pilots and Crews
April 14, 2009 - Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates today stopped here today to find out how fast the home of Army aviation could expand training operations here.
VA secretary Eric K. Shinseki Embraces 'Personal Calling' of Serving Veterans
April 13, 2009 - Veterans Affairs Secretary Eric K. Shinseki is a no-nonsense leader who wants veterans to measure his performance and that of the department he leads through concrete results, not rhetoric.
Navy Captain Jeffrey Currer says Sonar Provides 'Window to the World' for Submariners
April 13, 2009 - The Navy’s ability to harness sonar technology has allowed submarines to navigate more safely in the dark depths of the ocean while also allowing other ships to locate and identify them, said a senior Navy submariner.
Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates Says Navy’s Rescue Mission ‘Textbook,’ But Piracy Still Looms
April 13, 2009 - The U.S. military’s rescue of a kidnapped American ship captain yesterday was “textbook,” but the issue of piracy is likely to worsen in the absence of a systemic solution, Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates said today.
Military Doctor Janice Hanson Cites Need for Early Intervention of Autism
April 13, 2009 - A Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences faculty member discussed Autism Awareness Month and the importance of early, proper diagnosis and treatment of children.
Defense Secretary Robert Gates Says People are His Top Budget Priority
April 13, 2009 - Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates said here today that servicemembers and military families were his primary concern when formulating the fiscal 2010 defense budget recommendations.
President Barack Obama Commends Military and Other Agencies for Maersk-Alabama Captain Rescue
April 13, 2009 - President Barack Obama today praised the U.S. military for the Navy’s successful efforts over the weekend to rescue the kidnapped captain of the Maersk-Alabama cargo ship from Somali pirates.
Army General Raymond T. Odierno the United States is on Track to Meet Withdrawal Deadlines
April 12, 2009 - The U.S. is on track to meet the terms of a timeline of withdrawal from Iraq, the top American commander in Iraq said today.
Hostage Captain Richard Phillips Was in ‘Imminent Danger’ at Time of Rescue
April 12, 2009 - The captain of the Maersk-Alabama cargo ship held hostage by pirates off the coast of Somalia was in “imminent danger” when U.S. military snipers shot and killed his three pirate captors, a U.S. Navy commander said today.
Medical Personnel from Hospital Ship USNS Comfort (T-AH 20) Treats First Patients in Haiti
April 11, 2009 - After a month of preparation, medical personnel from hospital ship USNS Comfort (T-AH 20) saw their first patients of the four-month humanitarian mission Continuing Promise 2009 in Haiti April 10.
President Barack Obama Forwards Supplemental War Funding Request to Congress
April 10, 2009 - President Barack Obama yesterday forwarded the White House’s $83.4-billion war supplemental appropriations request to the U.S. House of Representatives.
Pentagon Official Mum on Pirate Hostage Details
April 10, 2009 - A senior Pentagon spokesman today declined to provide details on the ongoing situation involving a U.S. maritime captain being held hostage by pirates in a small boat adrift off the coast of Somalia.
Air Force Officials Discuss Building Partnerships into the Air Force Doctrine
April 10, 2009 - The Building Partnerships Symposium concluded March 25 here with members from around the Air Force discussing the necessity of including building partnerships into Air Force doctrine.
NASA's Newest Module for the Space Station will Recieve a Name to be Announced April 14
April 10, 2009 - NASA's newest module for the International Space Station will get a new name on April 14.
A Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency Program Gives Hope to Improved Battlefield Cell Phone Communications
April 10, 2009 - A Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency program is well on its way toward developing a system that prevents disruptions in communication signals, and when they do occur, ensures the message doesn’t disappear into never-never-land.
Veterans Affairs Nursing Academy Expands to 15 Universities and Medical Facilities
April 10, 2009 - Five collegiate nursing programs yesterday became the newest partners in a Veterans Affairs Department initiative.
USO and Military Families Show Troops Support with Care Packages
April 09, 2009 - While many children are spending their spring break away from the schoolhouse on the couch watching television or playing video games, some spent part of their week off this year volunteering and giving back to their military community.
President Barack Obama Salutes Former Prisoners of War
April 09, 2009 - President Barack Obama today issued a proclamation marking Former Prisoner of War Recognition Day, noting that American prisoners of war exemplify the courage and sacrifice that defines the nation's men and women in uniform.
Department of Veterans Affairs Budget Adds Mental-Health Services for Returning Combat Vets
April 09, 2009 - The proposed Department of Veterans Affairs funding request will provide more post-traumatic stress disorder and traumatic brain injury services to combat veterans
'Second Lady' Jill Biden Attends Fort Bragg Homecoming
April 09, 2009 - Jill Biden, wife of Vice President Joe Biden, attended the Welcome Home Ceremony for the 18th Airborne Corps yesterday at Fort Bragg, N.C.
U.S. Officials Say Pirate Hostage’s Safe Return is Primary Concern
April 09, 2009 - The safe return of the American maritime captain being held captive by pirates off the coast of Somalia is of primary importance, senior U.S. officials said here today at the annual Australia-U.S. Ministerial.
U.S. Strategic Command officials Says Cyber Defense Cost Pentagon $100 Million in Six Months
April 08, 2009 - Defending the Defense Department’s global information grid from attacks cost the U.S. military more than $100 million over the past six months, U.S. Strategic Command officials said yesterday.
Families of Missing Find Comfort Amid New Information at Briefings
April 08, 2009 - More than 120 people whose family members never returned from military service gathered here recently for an update from officials of the Defense POW/Missing Personnel Office.
Vice President Joe Biden Welcomes 18th Airborne Corps Home From Iraq
April 08, 2009 - Vice President Joe Biden welcomed home the 18th Airborne Corps headquarters today during a ceremony at Fort Bragg, N.C., after the soldiers spent nearly 15 months deployed in Iraq.
The Ship's Crew Aboard the Cargo Ship Maersk Alabama Foils Pirate Attack
April 08, 2009 - A ship taken by pirates off the coast of Somalia this morning is now presumed to be under the control of its crew again, Defense Department officials said.
Defense Media Activity Breaks Ground for New Headquarters at Fort Meade
April 08, 2009 - With shovels in hand under a sunlit sky, federal, state and county officials, along with business and military personnel, broke ground on the Defense Media Activity’s new headquarters and production building here today.
A California based Troop-Support Group Donates Easter Baskets for Month of Military Child
April 08, 2009 - A California based troop-support group has collected and mailed more than 600 Easter baskets as part of April’s observance of the Month of the Military Child.
Readers of Four Magazines Name Navy the Top Employer
April 07, 2009 - Readers of four magazines recently named the Navy as one of the top 20 government agencies they would most like to work for or believe offer the best environment for minority employees.
The 344th Recruiting Squadron Recruiters Get Muddy for Charity
April 07, 2009 - Eight members of the 344th Recruiting Squadron took part in the Dallas-Fort Worth Mud Run March 29, getting dirty while raising money for local charities.
Officials Discuss Air Force Role for Africa Command
April 07, 2009 - Officials from Air University, U.S. Africa Command and the 17th Air Force kicked off a symposium March 31 to foster recommendations for the Air Force's involvement for Africa Command.
U.S. and Indian Air Forces Discuss Partnership Training and Excercises
April 07, 2009 - Senior air force officials from India and the United States met here March 25 through 29 to discuss operational concepts and to chart the way ahead for future training exchanges and exercises.
World War II Aviators Share their Stories and Experiences
April 07, 2009 - It's rare today to be able to sit down with living legends and pick their brains of past experiences and commitment during their military aviation careers.
President Barack Obama Praises Troops During Surprise Visit to Iraq
April 07, 2009 - In a surprise visit to Iraq today, President Barack Obama declared to troops in Baghdad that now is the time for Iraqis “to take responsibility for their country.”
Air National Guard Fighters Intercept Suspicious Aircraft
April 07, 2009 - Air National Guard fighter aircraft from two states intercepted a suspicious aircraft as it flew into U.S. airspace yesterday afternoon.
Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates Says Budget Recommendations Provide ‘Home’ for Warfighters
April 07, 2009 - Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates says the changes to the budget that he proposed yesterday will provide a “home” for warfighters that doesn’t currently exist in the Pentagon’s institutions.
Air Force Research Lab personnel begin to Incorporate Voluntary Protection Program
April 06, 2009 - Building on an already strong culture of safety, Air Force Research Laboratory personnel began the process recently to incorporate the Voluntary Protection Program into all levels of the organization.
Teamwork from Airmen Ensures Thunderbirds performance a Success
April 06, 2009 - Airmen from three commands came together to prepare the Thunderbirds F-16 Fighting Falcons in time for the Keesler Air Force Base airshow April 4 after inclement weather damaged five of the aircraft's noses.
Army Brig. Gen. (Dr.) Rhonda Cornum Says New Fitness Program Helps Soldiers Maximize Potential
April 06, 2009 - The Army’s newest resiliency training, Comprehensive Soldier Fitness, is a program designed to improve the emotional and psychological fitness of soldiers and their families, the program’s director said.
President Barack Obama Says that Ties Between U.S. and the Muslim World Important for All
April 06, 2009 - President Barack Obama addressed Turkey’s Parliament today in Ankara, calling America’s partnership with Turkey and the Muslim world critical in “rolling back the violent ideologies” and strengthening “opportunities for all its people.”
Army Brig. Gen. Gary S. Patton Urges Servicemembers to Seek Help for Stress Disorder
April 06, 2009 - Servicemembers at war can be confronted with traumatic, sometimes shocking, events that can cause long-lasting emotional and psychological wounds.
Air Force Mortuary Affairs Operations Center Cover the Fallen With Dignity, Honor, and Respect
April 06, 2009 - For some, it means red, white and blue. It means 13 stripes for the original colonies and 50 stars for the states. For the families of the fallen, the American flag means so much more.
President Barack Obama Says North Korean Missile Launch ‘Creates Instability’
April 05, 2009 - The North Koreans “have taken a provocative action,” President Obama told reporters in Prague today.
President Barack Obama Condemns North Korean Missile Launch
April 05, 2009 - In Europe today, President Barack Obama strongly criticized last night’s missile launch by North Korea.
NATO Council Formally Welcomes Albania and Croatia
April 04, 2009 - NATO today marked 60 years of operation by welcoming two new countries – Albania and Croatia – to the alliance during a ceremony in Strasbourg, France.
Defense Department Kicks Off Sexual Assault Awareness Month with Campaign and Web Site
April 03, 2009 - The Defense Department launched a new Web site and campaign today that gives its military members fresh initiatives and new teaching methods to prevent sexual assault, the department’s top prevention expert said.
President Barack Obama says that Youth Have ‘Tremendous Responsibility’ Amid Global Crossroads
April 03, 2009 - The world is at a crossroads, and it’s up to the future generations of leaders to take responsibility, President Barack Obama today told 300 students and young professionals from about 50 countries gathered in Strasbourg, France.
Troop-Support Groups Use Social Networking Web Sites to Reach Out to Supporters
April 03, 2009 - From fundraising to volunteering, troop-support groups are taking full advantage of social networking Web sites to reach out and gather support for troops at home and abroad.
Fiscal 2010 Budget to Reflect ‘Fundamental Shift’ in Defense
April 03, 2009 - Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates will make budget decisions this weekend that will indicate a “fundamental shift in direction” for the department, the Pentagon press secretary said today.
VA Secretary Eric K. Shinseki Expects New 9/11 GI Bill to Have a Monumental Impact
April 03, 2009 - All systems are on track for this summer’s rollout of the new Post-9/11 GI Bill, which Veterans Affairs Secretary Eric K. Shinseki said he expects to have as monumental an impact as the original World War II-era GI Bill of Rights.
North Dakota Adjutant General Reached out to Civilian and Internet Bloggers
April 03, 2009 - North Dakota’s adjutant general reached out to civilian and military Internet bloggers yesterday to detail the flood response efforts under way in his state.
President Barack Obama Praises U.S.-South Korea Alliance at London Summit
April 02, 2009 - South Korea is a vital ally and firm friend of the United States, President Barack Obama said today while attending the Group of 20 international economic conference in London.
Defense Department Celebrates the Importance of Military Children in April
April 02, 2009 - The Defense Department and communities throughout the world will continue the 23-year tradition of recognizing the importance of military children in the month of April.
The Military and Family Life Consultant Program Offers Confidential Counseling for Troops and Families
April 02, 2009 - With the country embroiled in two wars, frequent deployments, and the home-front issues deployments cause, the nation’s servicemembers and their families are enduring heightened stress levels.
Tricare Officials Launch Web Page to Fight Alcohol Abuse
April 02, 2009 - April is Alcohol Awareness Month and Tricare officials here are committed to creating a "buzz" about the effects of alcohol abuse.
Air Force Announces Barksdale Air Force Base, La. is the Preferred Alternative for New Global Strike Command
April 02, 2009 - Air Force officials here announced April 2 that Barksdale Air Force Base, La., is the preferred alternative for the permanent location of the Air Force Global Strike Command headquarters.
Wounded Warriors Choose Ability Over Disability
April 02, 2009 - Marine Lance Cpl. Louis Stamatelos realized he had two choices after waking up two years ago with severe wounds in the intensive care unit at the National Naval Medical Center in Bethesda, Md.
Defense Department Program Aims to Create New Biodiesel Fuel
April 01, 2009 - Ever imagine filling up the fuel tanks on a military aircraft with french fry grease? It’s no April Fools' Day joke -- that’s exactly what the Air Force could do someday if a Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency research program proves successful.
President Barack Obama and Russian President Dmitriv Medvedev Commit to Reduce Nuclear Arms
April 01, 2009 - The leaders of the world’s two largest nuclear superpowers today agreed to start new talks aimed at reducing nuclear arms stockpiles, and to use the platform to “reset” relationships between the United States and Russia.
The Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Lauds Group for Work With Families of Fallen Warriors
April 01, 2009 - Those in uniform must always remember their fallen comrades and their families, and those families deserve help in enduring their heartache, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff said here last night.
Defending the Homeland is at the Heart of the New Afghanistan-Pakistan Strategy
April 01, 2009 - Defending the homeland by defeating al-Qaida is at the heart of the new Afghanistan-Pakistan strategy, the undersecretary of defense for policy told the Senate Armed Services Committee today.
Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates Signs Policy Change for Dignified Transfer Operations at Dover
April 01, 2009 - Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates has approved a policy change that, under strictly delineated conditions, allows media filming of dignified transfer operations of fallen servicemembers’ remains at Dover Air Force Base, Del.
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