Sergeant of the Guard's last walk
Sgt. 1st Class Alfred Lanier, Sergeant of the Guard, Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, lays a rose at the Tomb in remembrance of his final walk on June 25. Sentinels lay roses signifying leaving the Tomb, and the love they have for the job and the Unknowns. army.mil |
U.S. aid to Pakistani flood victims ramps up
U.S. Army helicopters took advantage of a break in the weather to fly relief missions in Pakistan, rescuing 916 people and delivering 89,000 pounds of relief supplies. army.mil |
Air Force Leaders Call People Greatest Asset
As the Year of the Air Force Family drawsto a close, the Air Force plans to continue and improve its commitment to both single and married airmen, the service's top personnel officer said. defense.gov |
More Ups than Downs in Afghan Counterinsurgency Fight
A counterinsurgency campaign is a lot like a roller coaster with many ups and downs, said Army Lt. Gen. David M. Rodriguez, commander of the International Security Assistance Force Joint Command and deputy commander of U.S. Forces Afghanistan. defense.gov |
Iraq-Deployed Louisiana Guard Troops See Gains
Louisiana National Guard's 256th Infantry Brigade Combat Team have at least two things to be thankful for this Thanksgiving: lowered violence in Iraq and a schedule that has them home before Christmas. defense.gov |