New class of West Point cadets include former Soldiers, NCOs
Among the West Point Class of 2014 are 17 combat veterans and nearly 50 active-duty military members. The Soldier Admission Program opens 170 slots each year for all members of the armed forces. army.mil |
Gates Video Message Asks Troops, Employees to Submit Ideas
In a video message released today, Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates announces the Defense INVEST Program, launched to encourage servicemembers and department employees to submit their ideas on ways to cut overhead costs and promote efficiencies. defense.gov |
Officials Announce Warrior Games 2011
Active-duty servicemembers and veterans will compete in the second annual Warrior Games, scheduled for May 16-21, 2011, in Colorado Springs, Colo. defense.gov |
NYT: Report finds early Afghanistan missteps
A new unpublished history of the Afghanistan war details hows American forces, hamstrung by inadequate resources, missed opportunities to stabilize Afghanistan during the early years of the conflict. Afghanistan - War in Afghanistan - United States armed forces - Asia - United States pheedo.msnbc.msn.com |
Marines tell of battles in Afghan province
Watch an interactive video of three Marines on patrol in Afghanistan as they battle Taliban forces. Afghanistan - Taliban - Asia - Politics - Warfare and Conflict pheedo.msnbc.msn.com |