| Afghan Army Chief, Advisor Shape Growing Force As the Afghan army rapidly approaches a 171,000-troop level this year, the force's top-ranking uniformed leader is tackling growing pains with help from an U.S. Army advisor. defense.gov |
DFAS Employees Terminated After Security Review Defense Finance and Accounting Service officials have terminated or indefinitely suspended 39 agency employees after they were found ineligible to meet the security requirements of their job. defense.gov |
Modernization Ahead for Defense Department Schools A program to improve Defense Department schools and ensure 21st century learning environments for military children is set to begin in October. defense.gov |
Soldiers teach Iraqi Police EOD fundamentals Members of the Iraqi Police are training on counter-improvised explosive device techniques thanks to a week-long course taught by explosive ordnance disposal Soldiers. army.mil |
Defense Leaders Check Progress on Efficiencies Initiatives Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates met with top civilian and military leaders to discuss progress on his call for money-saving efficiencies throughout the department. defense.gov |