| 101st 'Currahee' Brigade Prepares for Afghanistan Deployment The 101st Airborne Division's "Currahee" brigade will be operating under a sense of deja vu when it returns to an area of Afghanistan where it served before and where the soldiers' Afghan counterparts still know their names. defense.gov |
Soldiers deliver new low-cost means of supply for Iraqis U.S. Soldiers at Al Asad Air Base not only have an inexpensive way to deliver small items like ammunition, food and water, they have trained Iraqi special operations forces how to do it themselves. army.mil |
Gates urges 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' survey response Servicemember feedback will make Congress and the Defense Department better informed as officials evaluate repeal of the so-called "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" law, Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates said in a letter to troops. army.mil |
On a budget? You still need to be ready Who isn't pinching pennies these days? In fact, many of us have been putting things off in order to save money. One thing you shouldn't put off, though, is becoming prepared for emergencies and disasters. As difficult as it may be financially, it's something you just can't turn away from.September is National Preparedness Month, and in consideration of the many of us who are tightly budgeting our dollars, here are a few tips to save money and still be "Ready." army.mil |
Marines tell of battles in Afghan province Watch an interactive video of three Marines on patrol in Afghanistan as they battle Taliban forces. Afghanistan - Taliban - Asia - Politics - Warfare and Conflict pheedo.msnbc.msn.com |