| Gates: More Trainers Would Speed Afghanistan Transition Support for the Afghanistan mission from allies and partners has increased steadily in the past year, Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates said after meetings with fellow NATO defense ministers in Belgium. defense.gov |
Commander Praises Afghan Forces' Efforts During Kabul Meetings A senior U.S. military commander praised the work performed by Afghan security forces during the recent international meetings held in Kabul. defense.gov |
Combat, Hardship Pays Remain for Troops Serving in Iraq The change from Operation Iraqi Freedom to Operation New Dawn does not affect combat and other hazardous-duty entitlements troops serving in Iraq receive, a Pentagon spokeswoman said. defense.gov |
Pentagon, Warfighters Work to Cut Energy Needs The military is working to reduce its use of fossil fuels, especially in Afghanistan and Iraq where transporting fuel is dangerous and expensive. defense.gov |
Afghanistan Shows Progress on Economic, Governance Fronts Signs of improvement in Afghanistan's economy and ability to govern is being seen throughout the country, as outlined in a recent NATO International Security Assistance Force release. NATO International Security Force defense.gov |