| U.S. Navy Destroyer Locates Pirated Vessel The USS McFaul located the pirated M/V Iceberg I off the coast of Somalia with up to 50 pirates and more than 20 crew members on board. defense.gov |
NCO wins 20K race-walk national championship Staff Sgt. John Nunn won the 20-kilometer race walk on June 27 at the 2010 USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships in Des Moines, Iowa. army.mil |
Gates: Mattis Brings Experience, Continuity to Centcom Marine Corps Gen. James N. Mattis brings a wealth of experience in the Middle East to his new job as the commander of U.S. Central Command, Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates said during an assumption of command ceremony. defense.gov |
USAG Brussels Information Fair draws more than 300 people When the annual Information Fair began in 1995 it attracted 12 people and was held in a single room.This year, on Sept. 10, the U.S. Army Garrison Brussels Information Fair drew more than 100 agencies from local government, civic organizations, tourist offices, businesses, schools and social clubs and more than 300 attendees.While the first Information Fair was held in one room, this year's version spread throughout the garrison's buildings. The chapel, library and connecting hallways provided space for the agencies to set up their tables and display their wares and information. army.mil |
‘Dangerous base’ sours U.S.-Japan ties A U.S. base on Okinawa is the focus of a deepening dispute that is testing Japan's security alliance with the United States and dividing its new government in Tokyo. Japan - United States - Tokyo - Okinawa Prefecture - Okinawa pheedo.msnbc.msn.com |