| Mullen Says U.S., NATO on Track in Afghanistan Navy Adm. Mike Mullen, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, said that he returned from Afghanistan reassured that U.S. and NATO forces remain on track there, but also concerned about the synergy among terrorist groups in the region. defense.gov |
Iraqi Forces Arrest Suspected Terrorists, Associates Iraqi security forces arrested six people suspected of aiding al-Qaida in Iraq and the Promised Day Brigade terrorist group. defense.gov |
Defense Department Launches Annual CFC Drive Deputy Defense Secretary William J. Lynn III launched the department's annual Combined Federal Campaign offering federal civilians and troops the chance to donate to any of more than 4,000 pre-screened charities. defense.gov |
Four Dead in N. Korean Attack, U.S. Carrier Group Deploys South Korean officials have announced that two of the four dead in the unprovoked attack by North Korea were civilians. Meanwhile, in a show of solidarity, U.S.- South Korean naval exercises will go on as planned. defense.gov |
Army Families Cope With Holiday Separations Many military families have grown accustomed to frequent holiday separations after multiple deployments and nearly a decade of war, but that repetition doesn't make it easier over time, just more routine. defense.gov |