| Opposing Force Puts Deploying Troops to Test Army Spc. Kevin Pemberton plays the role of an insurgent at the Joint Readiness Training Center on Fort Polk, La. Pemberton and other trainer/mentors are preparing soldiers for an upcoming deployment to Afghanistan. defense.gov |
Command Works on Integrated Training for Afghan Forces NATO Training Mission Afghanistan is developing a system that will help integrate training provided to Afghanistan's security forces and civil servants. defense.gov |
U.S. Helicopters, Cargo Planes Continue Pakistan Aid Four U.S. Marine Corps CH-46 Sea Knight helicopters have arrived and U.S. Air Force C-130 cargo aircraft began transporting international aid in Pakistan as part of the continued U.S. humanitarian assistance in support of flood relief from the monsoon floods. defense.gov |
Soldiers encouraged to file absentee ballots soon Next week begins absentee-voter week, when the Army and Department of Defense encourage absentee voters to mail their ballots to their respective states. army.mil |
Defense Department Launches Absentee Voting Week The Department of Defense announced Absentee Voting Week, Sept. 27 to Oct. 4, to help servicemembers and civilians serving outside their home states make their votes count. defense.gov |