| Mullen Cites Importance of Asian Partners, Stability in Pacific Region Navy Adm. Mike Mullen, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, cited the importance of building military partnerships between the United States and all Asian nations to bring stability to the region. defense.gov |
DoD employees may be furloughed if supplement not passed The Army may need to furlough civilian employees in mid-August and may later run out of money for active-duty pay should Congress fail to pass a wartime supplemental appropriation. army.mil |
Face of Defense: Guardsman Beats Odds to Serve Army Spc. John Hanson has cerebral palsy, a condition that initially kept him out of the military. But he was determined to "wear the uniform," and now serves in Afghanistan. defense.gov |
Mother, son celebrate promotion in Iraq TALLIL, Iraq - "I am happy and glad it's done."That is how Kenieth Mayweather, described his promotion to the rank of captain, Oct.7, on Camp Adder, Iraq. His mother, Sgt. Maj. Rue Mayweather, was there to share the special moment. She performed the ceremonial "pinning" and the first salute to her son as a captain."I've been to every one of his promotions," said Rue. "I wouldn't have missed this for the world." army.mil |
VA Campaign Urges Vets to Use Benefits, Services The Department of Veterans Affairs has launched a campaign to encourage veterans of Iraq and Afghanistan to take advantage of services. defense.gov |