| New Regional Command Stands Up in Afghanistan The new Regional Command Southwest provides improved oversight of International Security Assistance Force troops operating in Helmand and Nimroz provinces. defense.gov |
Soldier saves three, receives highest non-combat award A Virginia Army National Guard Soldier serving an active-duty tour with the U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command was awarded the Soldier's Medal at Fort Monroe July 23 for his actions that resulted in saving the lives of three men following a boating accident in the Chesapeake Bay. army.mil |
Deadline nears for officers' joint service credit 2001-2009 Active-duty officers have until the end of September to self-nominate and apply for retroactive credit for joint-service experience they gained between Sept. 11, 2001, and Sept. 30, 2009. army.mil |
Gates: Resources Must Match Words in NATO Strategic Concept The draft of NATO's new long-term security strategy captures the complexity and uncertainty of today's security environment but those words must be backed by deeds and resources, Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates said in Brussels, Belgium. defense.gov |
Family Matters Blog: Free Tutors Ease Homework Woes In her latest blog, AFPS' Elaine Wilson writes about her challenges helping her own children with homework and highlights a free, online tutoring service for military children. defense.gov |