| Mullen Invokes Common Sacrifices from D-Day, Today The military's top officer thanked the D-Day veterans of World War II for their service, and asked them to reach out to those who have fought in Iraq and Afghanistan to share their common experiences. defense.gov |
New Plan Will Lead to Stronger Alliance, Gates Says The delay in shifting wartime operational control for forces to the South Korean military will give both countries time to forge a stronger, more effective alliance, said U.S. Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates. defense.gov |
VA to award $6 million to research deployment-substance abuse link The Department of Veterans Affairs is partnering with the National Institutes of Health to award $6 million in grants for research examining the link between substance abuse, military deployments and combat-related trauma. army.mil |
Special Forces Soldier receives posthumous Medal of Honor The president bestowed the Medal of Honor Wednesday afternoon upon the family of Staff Sgt. Robert J. Miller, whose actions allowed seven of his Special Forces teammates and 15 Afghan soldiers to escape an ambush kill zone. army.mil |
Pakistan Relief Focus Shifts From Air to Ground The Pakistani government has announced that it no longer requires U.S. military fixed-wing aircraft support for delivery of flood-relief supplies, but U.S. military helicopters will continue to support Pakistan flood-relief missions. defense.gov |