Navy Needs F-35's Capabilities, Admiral Says
The Navy needs the F-35 Lightning II joint strike fighter's fifth-generation capabilities including stealth, and advanced sensor and data fusion. defense.gov |
New Program Honors Military Kids, Friends With Fun
A Major League Baseball game in the nation's capital marked the kick-off of the USO's "Me and a Friend" program, which provides free tickets to major league sporting events, theater performances, museums and other venues for military children and their friends. defense.gov |
U.S., Pakistani Forces Collaborate to Help Flood Victims
The magnitude of flooding in Pakistan "is beyond anything anyone was prepared for" in that or any other country," said Army Brig. Gen. Michael Nagata, deputy commander of the U.S. defense representative's office in Pakistan. defense.gov |
Afghan, Coalition Forces Pursue Taliban Commanders
Afghan and coalition forces continued their pursuit of Taliban commanders, taking numerous insurgents into custody in the process. defense.gov |
Face of Defense: Marine Emerges as Leader
Iraq veteran Marine Corps Sgt. Kevin A. Aguilar has earned the respect of his superiors and the troops he mentors for his can-do attitude and leadership. defense.gov |