| Iraqi troops train on M-16 rifle, continue transition from AK-47 Soldiers serving on Camp Taji, Iraq trained Iraqi troops on the fundamentals of marksmanship with the M16 rifle, June 15. The training was part of a continued effort by the U.S. to phase out the Iraqi Army's use of the Soviet-era AK-47 Kalashnikov assault rifle. army.mil |
British Forces Launch Helmand Province Operation British forces launched an operation to further squeeze insurgents in the central part of Afghanistan's Helmand province. defense.gov |
Pentagon Officials Explore Renewed Relations With China Defense Department officials are encouraged by signs that the Chinese may renew military-to-military relations in advance of presidential talks between the two countries early next year, the Pentagon press secretary said. defense.gov |
Army's Best Warrior competition underway The Army's top Soldiers are half way through the week-long Best Warrior Competition, which will determine the titles for both Army Soldier and Noncommissioned Officer of the Year. army.mil |
Face of Defense: Soldier Shows Courage Under Fire Army Pfc. Phillip Mexcur, a Vermont National Guardsman, continued his mission after his body armor stopped two enemy sniper's rounds in Afghanistan. defense.gov |