Rumsfeld Says America is Servicemembers' Gift to Future
America exists and prospers because members of the U.S. armed forces step forward and protect it, former Defense Secretary Donald H. Rumsfeld said during the unveiling of his portrait at the Pentagon. "In a very real sense," he said, "America is their gift to the future." defense.gov |
Afghan, Coalition Detain Insurgents, Seize Weapons
Afghan and coalition forces detained several insurgents and seized a large weapons cache in Afghanistan in operations focused on dismantling terrorist groups' leadership, military officials said. defense.gov |
Injured Soldiers certify as divers, find healing in water
SCHWEINFURT, Germany - Six months of underwater scuba training culminated in diver certification for five Soldiers from Charlie Company, Warrior Transition Battalion-Europe at a ceremony held here on Ledward Barracks. army.mil |
Mullen: US drawdown in Afghanistan to begin in July
The United States is "very committed" to begin drawing down its forces in Afghanistan in July, but large numbers will remain, Navy Adm. Mike Mullen said on a televised broadcast today. army.mil |
Army unit flies new unmanned aircraft in Iraq
An Army unit deployed to Camp Taji, Iraq, is shaping the future of the Army's unmanned aircraft systems program with a handful of its newest aircraft, the MQ-1C Gray Eagle. army.mil |