Gates can accept 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' amendment
Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates can accept a proposed congressional amendment overturning the ban on gay men and lesbians serving openly in the military, but would prefer that lawmakers wait until a Defense Department review to assess its full impact is completed. army.mil |
THADD nails lowest target, seventh of seven in testing
The Army launched a Terminal High Altitude Area Defense missile, June 28, from Kauai, Hawaii, which successfully intercepted and destroyed another missile launched just minutes earlier. army.mil |
Letters from Hollywood sends encouragement to servicemembers, families
Hollywood is delivering messages of thanks and support to our men and women in uniform through Letters from Hollywood, a new website launched by the U.S. Army Installation Management Command July 30. army.mil |
Army continues to expand contracting workforce
Army leaders told members of the Commission on Wartime Contracting in Iraq and Afghanistan at a Sept. 16 hearing that the service continues to make great strides in its efforts to expand its contracting workforce and improve oversight of the billions spent on warzone contingency contracts. army.mil |
Family pleads for release of U.S. soldier
The family of a U.S. soldier captured in eastern Afghanistan pleads for his release after the Taliban releases a video showing the airborne infantryman, who has been held more than five months. War in Afghanistan - United States - Taliban - Afghanistan - Warfare and Conflict pheedo.msnbc.msn.com |