11/25/2007: Vice Chairman of Joint Chiefs Spends Thanksgiving in Iraq
The vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and a traveling USO show visited four different locations in Iraq to see troops during Thanksgiving. defenselink.mil |
12/25/2007: 'Crazy 98s' Celebrate Christmas in Afghanistan
A small, blinking Christmas tree sits in the dining facility. Aside from a few other lights, it is the only symbol of Christmas on Forward Operating Base Wolverine, in Afghanistan's Kunar province. defenselink.mil |
Last Dates for the Call for Papers for IST-083 Symposium
The Information Systems Technology Panel (IST) will hold a Symposium in Prague, Czech Republic, from 21 to 22 April 2008. This symposium intends to cover the wide spectrum of questions that have to be addressed to provide coordinated and synchronized progress in interoperable tactical communications supporting Network Centric Operations. The research community (academic, commercial, military, and government) involved in the area of mobile and tactical communications is invited to present current capabilities, the latest advancements and breakthroughs, as well as ongoing research and plans for the future during the symposium. A Call for Papers can be downloaded from our website. The deadline for abstracts is 18th January 2008. This event is open to NATO nations and Partner for Peace nations. For further details please contact the IST Office. rto.nato.int |
02/29/2008: Troops in Iraq Kill Five, Detain 23, Seize Weapons
Coalition and Iraqi forces killed five suspected terrorists, captured 23 others and uncovered scores of weapons in Iraq, military officials said. defenselink.mil |
Training Focus of 'Sexual Assault Awareness Month'
Army Leaders at all levels will be stressing education, awareness, and prevention of sexual assault throughout the month of April, which is Sexual Assault Awareness Month. army.mil |