March 10, 2014

NFL players touchdown on Harpers Ferry

NFL players visited Sailors and Marines aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Harpers Ferry (LSD 49) in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility.

Feb. 5, 2014

401st Chemical Company Soldiers conduct decontamination operations in Kuwait

KUWAIT CITY, Kuwait – The sun in Kuwait might have disappeared beneath the horizon, but the temperature hasn’t dipped much. It’s actually increased by about 10 degrees for the Soldiers of the 401st Chemical Company. They donned their mission-oriented protective postures (MOPP) level four gear, which is used when the highest degree of chemical and

Jan. 10, 2014

Military advisers prepare for next step in Afghanistan

The mission for American military advisers is in a period of transition across Afghanistan.

Jan. 9, 2014

Bagram Airfield runway repair completed ahead of schedule

The runway repair project at Bagram Airfield, the busiest airfield in the Department of Defense for single runway operations, was completed and turned over to the Air Force Dec. 9, 2013, six weeks ahead of schedule.

Jan. 6, 2014

Czech Republic Soldiers participate in nonlethal weapon training

The U.S. Army is re-emphasizing the use of nonlethal weapons and other countries are taking notice.

Dec. 18, 2013

JFSC teaches strategic planning concepts to Afghan government officials

Instructors at the Joint Forces Staff College recently returned from a trip to Afghanistan where they taught Afghan government officials how to develop national strategy and conduct strategic planning.

Dec. 16, 2013

CENTCOM helps partners confront growing WMD threat

Recognizing the growing threat of an attack in the Middle East and Central Asia involving weapons of mass destruction, officials at U.S. Central Command are working closely with partner nations across the region to prevent one and, if it occurs, to be able to respond quickly to mitigate the consequences.

Dec. 10, 2013

NCTF-52 Begins Mine Countermeasures Exercise

Commander, Task Force (CTF) 52 began a mine countermeasures (MCM) exercise with Royal Navy forces in the Arabian Gulf, Dec. 8.

Dec. 9, 2013

Hagel, King of Bahrain discuss regional security issues

Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel met with His Majesty King Hamad al Khalifa of Bahrain at Safria Palace in Bahrain and the two leaders exchanged views on shared regional security challenges, including Iran and the signed joint plan of action between the P5+1 and Iran, Assistant Pentagon Press Secretary Carl Woog said in a statement issued Dec. 6.

Dec. 9, 2013

Hagel outlines U.S. posture, way ahead in Middle East

In a speech before the Manama Dialogue security conference here Dec. 7, Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel emphasized the strength of America’s presence in the Middle East and called for closer cooperation with the Gulf states.