Beginning of end: Joint security stations change hands in Iraq
Joint Security Stations Ashura and Tal Abtha, located in northern Iraq, were signed over to the Iraqi military and local government May 15. Within an hour of the short handover ceremony, U.S. forces had successfully withdrawn from the bases. army.mil |
International, Afghan Team Investigates Air Strike
A NATO and Afghanistan team is looking into the facts and circumstances surrounding an operation in which Afghan soldiers were killed and injured. defense.gov |
Armed Forces basketball tournament kicks off in nation's capital
The 2010 Armed Forces Men's and Women's Basketball Tournament kicked off with an opening ceremony Aug. 16 at Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall. army.mil |
Saving energy begins at local level
Every year the month of October is globally recognized as Energy Awareness Month. This year's Energy Awareness Month theme, "Powering America; We're on Target," identifies the need to continue aiming at energy targets to lower operating expenses, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and develop cost-effective and sustainable energy resources, while maintaining our high mission readiness. army.mil |
Defense Department honors Guard, Reserve employers
Recipients of the 2010 Secretary of Defense Employment Support Freedom Award ranged from small companies to the state of Hawaii. The annual award is presented by Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve, a defense agency. army.mil |