Top U.S. Commander in Iraq Raises Internet Concerns
Army Gen. Raymond T. Odierno, reflecting on lessons learned and the way ahead as the outgoing top commander in Iraq, is voicing concerns about how the ease of Internet communications sometimes undermine military operations. defense.gov |
NATO Trainers Increase Literacy in Afghan Forces
NATO's Combined Security Transition Command is working to educate Afghans to fill its army and police ranks, where illiteracy hovers around 90 percent. defense.gov |
'Training' Equals 'Transition' in Afghanistan, General Says
The training of Afghan security forces is a vital aspect in the American-led war strategy. defense.gov |
Europe travel alert
The State Department alerts U.S. citizens to the potential for terrorist attacks in Europe. Current information suggests that al-Qa'ida and affiliated organizations continue to plan terrorist attacks. European governments have taken action to guard against a terrorist attack and some have spoken publicly about the heightened threat conditions. army.mil |
Gunnery training goes digital
Bradley Fighting Vehicle and tank crews from the Maneuver Center of Excellence fired on the Digital Multi-Purpose Range Complex this week as part of a government acceptance test, one of the final tasks to complete before the complex is ready for Soldier training. army.mil |