Casualties Show Tough Week in Afghanistan
It has been a tough week in Afghanistan with 23 servicemembers killed in attacks including four killed when their helicopter was shot down in Helmand province. defense.gov |
Army Jumpmaster Earns Coveted Master Parachutist Wings
Army Chief Warrant Officer 2 Michael Sanders battled a bad knee to earn the coveted master parachutist wings, a high-level airborne skills award. defense.gov |
'Tough slog' remains ahead in Afghanistan
"A very tough fight" remains in Afghanistan that will demand more hard work and sacrifice, President Barack Obama acknowledged while visiting Fort Bliss, Texas, to thank troops there for advancing the mission in Iraq. army.mil |
Petraeus Launches Investigation Into Aid Worker Death
The commander of U.S. Forces Afghanistan has launched an investigation into the circumstances that led to the death of a British aid worker. defense.gov |
Greywolf spouses earn their spurs
FORT HOOD, Texas - Spouses of Soldiers with the 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division participated in a Spouse's Spur Ride, Oct. 8, here on Fort Hood. army.mil |