TOP 100 MILITARY SITES
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| VA Secretary Challenges Fort Meade Students to Achieve Veterans Affairs Secretary Eric K. Shinseki visited Meade High School on Fort George G. Meade, Md., to challenge more than 700 students to work hard, set educational goals and take responsibility for their learning. defenselink.mil |
Obama Commemorates Beirut Bombing Anniversary President Barack Obama issued a statement commemorating the 26th anniversary of the Oct. 23, 1983, terrorist bombing of a Marine barracks that killed 241 U.S. troops in Beirut, Lebanon. defenselink.mil |
McChrystal: Surge Marks Turning Point in Conflict President Barack Obama's decision to send 30,000 more U.S. troops to Afghanistan signifies a dramatic turning point for the U.S. and coalition mission there, Army Gen. Stanley A. McChrystal told his staff in Kabul. defenselink.mil |
Understanding and preventing cold weather injuries During the past 10 years, Soldiers have experienced an average of 361 cold weather-related injuries every year. Cold weather injury prevention is a command and leadership as well as a personal responsibility and successful management of cold depends on proper knowledge and understanding of problems associated with working in cold environments. army.mil |
Face of Defense: Soldier Grabs Guinness Record Just six months out of the Military Academy, Army 2nd Lt. Sophie Hilaire earned world recognition for running a marathon in full battle gear in less than five hours. defense.gov |