| McChrystal Assesses Past Year, Looks Ahead Army Gen. Stanley A. McChrystal, the commander of U.S. and international forces in Afghanistan, reviewed the progress there over the last 12 months and provided his perspective for the year to come. defense.gov |
Army opens resilience evaluation to DA civilians The Army's extended its concern about the mental fitness of Soldiers and their families to the civilians that serve stateside, abroad and in combat zones. army.mil |
Gates: Iraq Has Chance Now, Thanks to U.S. Servicemembers It is thanks to the blood, sweat and tears of American servicemembers that Iraq has the chance for political freedom, Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates told the annual convention of the American Legion. defense.gov |
Afghan national swears allegiance to the U.S. in his native country A gentle smile slowly rolled across his face as his fingers crept quietly across his name written in bold letters. Spc. Hamed Sikandary is finally a U.S. citizen. Hamed Sikandary is an Army Reserve Soldier and is currently deployed to his native country of Afghanistan. He came to the U.S. in 2008 seeking a better life, better opportunities and safety, all the things he wasn't afforded in his native country. army.mil |
VA Campaign Urges Vets to Use Benefits, Services The Department of Veterans Affairs has launched a campaign to encourage veterans of Iraq and Afghanistan to take advantage of services. defense.gov |