| Petraeus Discusses Pros, Cons of July 2011 Deadline Senators questioned Army Gen. David H. Petraeus repeatedly on his understanding of the July 2011 target date to begin pulling U.S. troops out of Afghanistan during testimony before the Senate Armed Services Committee. The committee passed its recommendation for Petraeus' confirmation as the new commander of U.S. forces in Afghanistan to the full Senate after the hearing. The general's nomination for the NATO commander's post in Afghanistan must go through NATO channels. defense.gov |
NORAD, Russia Wrap up 'Vigilant Eagle' The storyline seemed to come straight from a Cold War suspense thriller, as NORAD forces worked with their Russian counterparts to track a "hijacked" aircraft across the Pacific Ocean, but this was an historic joint exercise, not a movie. defense.gov |
U.S. and Iraqi Soldiers train during mass casualty scenario Leaders evaluated the 10th Iraqi Army on a mass casualty scenario to see what they had learned after three months of Iraqi Army led medical training, advised by the 64th BSB. army.mil |
Mullen Cites North Korea's Unpredictability North Korea's artillery assault on South Korea's Yeonpyeong Island is an issue of concern in a region that wants stability, Navy Adm. Mike Mullen said on ABC's "The View" television show. defense.gov |
Wyatt Asks Air Guard Leaders to Look Ahead Times are tough for the Air National Guard, but Air Force Lt. Gen. Harry "Bud" Wyatt III sees many "great" opportunities for his 106,700-member force to excel in the future. defense.gov |