| Gates Discusses North Korea, China With BBC Soon after he addressed a major Asia security summit in Singapore, Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates elaborated on current issues involving North Korea and China in a BBC interview. defense.gov |
National Guard to Deploy Troops to Mexican Border The U.S. National Guard is sending 1,200 troops to the Southwest border states to provide temporary support for the U.S. Customs and Border Protection agency. defense.gov |
New tradition at West Point adds bit of 'molten' history into each new class ring The concept of a class ring originated in 1835, as West Point became the first American university to honor its senior class with a treasured keepsake of gold. A decade ago, a new chapter to this West Point tradition was forged when molten gold emerged from a fiery furnace to inaugurate the Memorial Class Ring Donor Program. army.mil |
Army targets depression during awareness month October is National Depression Awareness Month and in an effort to educate servicemembers, families and DoD civilians, the Army is communicating the message that depression is treatable and all should get screened and seek care if they need it. army.mil |
Obama to award Medal of Honor to Staff Sgt. Robert J. Miller Today, President Barack Obama will posthumously award the Medal of Honor to Staff Sgt. Robert J. Miller for his heroism and valor while serving in Afghanistan in January of 2008. army.mil |