November 2010
Iraq-Deployed Louisiana Guard Troops See Gains →
Members of the 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…
Family Matters Blog: Blogger Shares Families'... →
In her latest blog, AFPS’ Elaine Wilson shares her appreciation for servicemembers and their families, and shares some Thanksgiving messages written by deployed soldiers and their loved ones.
Mullen Cites North Korea's Unpredictability →
North Korea’s artillery assault on South Korea’s Yeonpyeong Island is an issue of concern in a region that wants stability, Navy Adm. Mike Mullen said on ABC’s “The View” television show.
Stavridis: NATO Summit Results 'Excellent' →
The recent NATO summit enhanced the organization’s interaction with Russia and the strategic partnership with Afghanistan as well as furthering progress on European missile defense, the top U.S….
Wyatt Asks Air Guard Leaders to Look Ahead →
Times are tough for the Air National Guard, but Air Force Lt. Gen. Harry “Bud” Wyatt III sees many “great” opportunities for his 106,700-member force to excel in the future.
Four Dead in N. Korean Attack, U.S. Carrier Group... →
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…
Djibouti Honors U.S. Navy Surgeon General for... →
The U.S. Navy Surgeon General has received Djibouti’s highest honor for work performed in that country by the men and women of Navy medicine to enhance infectious disease surveillance there and in…
More on Art Theft Statistics →
France is to be commended: of the largest art markets in the world (US, UK, China, and France) only France’s national central bureau contributed art theft statistics to INTERPOL’s annual…
National Guard (In Federal Status) and Reserve... →
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DOD Identifies Army Casualties →
News Releases are official statements of the Department of Defense.
Face of Defense: Iraq-Deployed Tanker Receives... →
Army Staff Sgt. Jason Motes is now among an elite brotherhood within the United States Armor Association - The Order of St. George, symbolizing bravery, dedication and decency.
Army Guard Leader Stresses 'New Norm' →
Command Sgt. Maj. Richard Burch, the Army National Guard’s senior enlisted leader, said soldiers must adopt the “New Norm” policy, which makes asking for mental health assistance a priority.
Officials Confirm Taliban Leaders' Death →
NATO’s International Security Assistance Force in Afghanistan have confirmed the deaths of two Taliban leaders killed in recent airstrikes.
Chairman's Corner: Happy Thanksgiving →
Navy Adm. Mike Mullen, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, expresses his personal thanks to members of the armed forces and their families and wishes all a happy Thanksgiving. The profound…
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…
Troops Spend Thanksgiving Away from Home →
Thousands of U.S. servicemembers are spending their Thanksgiving in a combat zone, far from family and friends. And for most, after a nearly a decade of war, this holiday will be far from the first…
Veterans' Reflections: Military Provides Conduit... →
If John McAllister didn’t join the military, he wouldn’t have met his wife, or developed the lifelong friendships only the service’s camaraderie can foster.
Florida Woman Indicted in $100 Million Ponzi... →
Lydia I. Cladek, of St. Augustine, Florida, was indicted on charges of wire and mail fraud and conspiracy to commit wire and mail fraud in connection with her perpetration of a massive Ponzi scheme.
Former CEO of Comverse Technology, Inc. Settles... →
Jacob “Kobi” Alexander, the former CEO of Comverse Technology, Inc., and his wife have agreed to forfeit over $46 million to the government to settle a civil forfeiture action. Alexander fled the…
Head of D.C. Special Education Institution Accused... →
Charles Ike Emor, aka Charles Ike Emenogha, the founder and former executive director of SunRise Academy, a non-profit special education institution in Washington, D.C., was indicted by a federal…
