| Washington takes command of Continental Army 235 years ago Before the American colonies even made their declaration of independence the Second Continental Congress on June 14, 235 years ago gathered together in Philadelphia to formally create a standing Army made from the militias from Massachusetts, New York, Pennsylvania, Maryland and Virginia. army.mil |
Lynn Vows to Protect Guam's Resources During Troop Realignment The Defense Department is committed to protecting Guam's infrastructure and resources, and will adjust the pace of incoming U.S. troops to match the island's ability to accommodate them, said Deputy Defense Secretary William J. Lynn III. defense.gov |
Coalition, Afghan Forces Rescue Prisoners A combined Afghan-coalition force was pursuing a senior Taliban leader when it found and rescued seven imprisoned Afghan citizens during an operation in Helmand province. defense.gov |
Two academies transfer to Afghan forces A formation of U.S. Soldiers stood next to a formation of Afghan soldiers during a ceremony transferring authority of two academies from U.S. forces to Afghan forces at Kabul International Airport, Afghanistan, Oct. 9. army.mil |
Zabul Province Blast Kills Several Afghan Villagers Several Afghan civilians were killed in an improvised explosive device blast in the Qalat district of Zabul province. defense.gov |