| Petraeus calls Afghanistan a test of wills Afghanistan is a test of wills, and the enemy has to know the United States and its allies have the will to prevail, Gen. David H. Petraeus said before the Senate Armed Services Committee Tuesday. army.mil |
Efficiency Initiative Has Broad Support, Cartwright Says The efficiency initiatives Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates announced yesterday are just part of a drive that has been moving since the secretary took office, said Marine Corps Gen. James E. Cartwright, vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. defense.gov |
Gates: Nation will bring home missing troops WASHINGTON, Sept. 17, 2010 - Standing in front of rows of sharply dressed troops today, Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates underscored the Defense Department's commitment to bringing every missing servicemember home. army.mil |
Exercises in Korea Long-planned, Sharp Says Movements of troops in South Korea and ships in the Yellow Sea are part of long-planned exercises and shouldn't be seen as a response to North Korea's Nov. 23 attack on Yeonpyeong Island, the commander of United Nations Command said. defense.gov |
Face of Defense: Soldier Follows Family Legacy Army Pfc. Alyssia Brown, a member of the Indiana National Guard, graduated at the top of her class from the Military Police Officer Basic Course at Fort Leonard Wood, Mo. defense.gov |