Gates reviews military spouse career program
Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates is grappling with the best way to reopen the Military Spouse Career Advancement Accounts program to new applicants, concerned that the program has morphed beyond its original intent and cost estimates. army.mil |
NORAD Plans Exercise With Russian Air Force
The Russian air force and the North American Aerospace Defense Command will conduct their first cooperative air defense exercise, NORAD officials announced. defense.gov |
Living Soldier to receive Medal of Honor for action in Afghanistan
Staff Sgt. Salvatore Giunta will receive the Medal of Honor for his valor in combat, the White House has announced. Giunta is the first living recipient for service in Iraq and Afghanistan. army.mil |
National Guard takes control of major U.S. command in Afghanistan
Joint Sustainment Command-Afghanistan, the senior supply and logistics command for all U.S. forces in Afghanistan, changed hands between two National Guard units Oct. 17 during a transfer of authority ceremony. army.mil |
MPs take to 'field' in confinement facility
For the Soldiers of Company C, 701st Military Police Battalion, their final FTX is not conducted in the woods, but rather within the confines of prison walls. The 31E military occupational skill, intern resettlement specialist, is responsible for running the Army's confinement facilities. army.mil |