| Mineral Resources Could Give Afghans New Hope An estimated $1 trillion of untapped mineral deposits in Afghanistan could lead to economic sovereignty, easing the country's financial dependency on nations including the United States, a top defense official said. defense.gov |
100th F model Chinook rolls out The 100th F Model Chinook rolled out of the Boeing facility during a ceremony commemorating the milestone and the Army's acceptance of the aircraft at the Boeing plant in Philadelphia, Pa., July 22. army.mil |
First Lady, Dr. Biden Urge Troop, Family Support Just days after the combat mission in Iraq ended, First Lady Michelle Obama and Dr. Jill Biden, wife of Vice President Joe Biden, reminded Americans that their commitment to military families must carry on. defense.gov |
Immersive Training Builds Small-Unit Decision-Making Skills A new virtual reality-based training program will help Marines better prepare for combat by making ground-based simulation as realistic as possible. defense.gov |
Department Abides by 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' Injunction Pending an appeal, the military services have halted discharges under the "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" law. defense.gov |