| Coalition Forces Capture Provincial Taliban Commander A combined Afghan-international security force captured a Taliban operations facilitator and other suspected militants in southeastern Afghanistan. defense.gov |
Bidens Attend Naturalization Ceremony in Iraq Vice President Joe Biden and his wife, Dr. Jill Biden, presided over a naturalization ceremony in Iraq to honor 156 servicemembers who earned their U.S. citizenship through service to the nation. defense.gov |
Polar Mission Pushes Crews, Planes to Limits The New York Air National Guard's 109th Airlift Wing is the only military unit in the world to fly large cargo planes equipped with hydraulic skis for landing and taking off in snow and ice. The pilots say their trips are "a physics experiment each time." defense.gov |
Defense Leaders Check Progress on Efficiencies Initiatives Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates met with top civilian and military leaders to discuss progress on his call for money-saving efficiencies throughout the department. defense.gov |
Cybercom Chief Details Cyberspace Defense U.S. Cyber Command stands ready to defend Defense Department networks, but laws and policies must be updated to protect the nation. defense.gov |