| Afghan, International Forces Kill, Capture Insurgents Afghan and international forces killed a Taliban commander and other insurgents in Afghanistan's western province of Farah. defense.gov |
Face of Defense: NCO Leads Guard Response Team Sgt. Maj. Kevin E. Smith is the noncommissioned officer-in-charge of the National Guard's newest Domestic All-Hazards Response Team. defense.gov |
Family Matters Blog: Survey Seeks Feedback on Policy Change In this blog, guest blogger Heather Forsgren Weaver writes about a survey of military spouses that aims to gain feedback on the possible repeal of the law that bans gays and lesbians from serving openly. defense.gov |
Face of Defense: Marine Takes Service to New Heights Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Robert Hofmann, also a member of the Civil Air Patrol, routinely mentors children and young adults who participate in CAP programs. defense.gov |
Soldiers participate in Rocky Elite Iron Warrior Competition Soldiers gathered at the compound for the Rocky Elite Iron Warrior Competition, a competition that tested the endurance of both males and females in a three-series weight lifting event. The events included the squat, bench press and dead-lift. army.mil |