Judgment, civilian control of military key to Obama's decision to accept resignation
Judgment and civilian control of the military were at the heart of President Barack Obama's decision to accept Gen. Stanley A. McChrystal's resignation as the NATO and U.S. commander in Afghanistan, Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates said June 24, 2010. army.mil |
Face of Defense: Father, Daughter Share Aircraft Heritage
While many daughters may share similar interests with their fathers, one noncommissioned officer at Cannon Air Force Base, N.M., relates the challenges of her job with an understanding dad. He's been there and done that. defense.gov |
Re-enactment Honors Inchon Landing's 60th Anniversary
For a day, Inchon, South Korea, took on a movie-set quality as troops re-enacted the massive amphibious landing that changed the Korean War. defense.gov |
Family Matters Blog: Families Express Concerns to Lawmakers
In this blog, we highlight a recent Blue Star Families event on Capitol Hill where the annual Blue Star Families Military Lifestyle Survey was released showing an increasing concern about military children's education. defense.gov |
Ward: Guard, Reserve Make Vital Contributions in Africa
The National Guard and Reserves are making a vital contribution in Africa, said Army Gen. William E. "Kip" Ward, commander of U.S. Africa Command. defense.gov |