| 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. defense.gov |
US, Iraqi Security Forces open refurbished school Recently, a decrease in violence, brought on by a partnership between U.S. forces and a strengthened Iraqi Security Force, has allowed the school a refurbished school in Malahma and was recently re-opened to the public. army.mil |
Trainer Sees Positive Trends in Afghan Army The quantity and quality of officers, noncommissioned officers and recruits in the Afghan army is rising, the deputy commander of the NATO training mission in Afghanistan said. defense.gov |
Online Ballots Can Help Overseas Votes Count The Defense Department's Federal Voting Assistance Program has a solution for overseas troops who haven't received an election ballot: get it online. defense.gov |
Army names new superintendent for Arlington National Cemetery The secretary of the Army announced Oct. 19 appointment of Patrick K. Hallinan as the new superintendent of Arlington National Cemetery. army.mil |