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.

Nov. 27, 2013

Stryker forward-deployed Battlefield Damage Repair facility closes doors

The Army's Project Manager Stryker Brigade Combat Team took the first steps in retrograding their equipment from Operation Enduring Freedom when it accepted the final repaired Stryker from its forward deployed Battle Damage Repair facility in Qatar.

Nov. 21, 2013

Afghan police training center makes gains

Late on a Saturday morning in southern Afghanistan, Capt. Kent Pressley, an International Security Assistance Force adviser, sat in on a security meeting with Brig. Gen. Nasrullah Zarifi, an Afghan National Police commander.

Nov. 7, 2013

Afghan aviators resupply remote bases

The Afghan Air Force, which has made steady gains in its operational capacity since 2007, took over resupply operations to Barg-e-Matal, and other remote bases in the area, from the International Security Assistance Force in early spring of 2013.

Nov. 7, 2013

Battlefield care: Afghan National Army’s medics, surgeons in Helmand

For the Afghan National Army’s 215th Corps, triage represents years of hard work and training.

Oct. 31, 2013

Officials agree to hold Eagle Resolve 2015 in Kuwait

U.S. and Kuwaiti officials attended a signing ceremony Oct. 31 at the Kuwait Ministry of Defense, where the Kuwait Armed Forces officially agreed to host exercise Eagle Resolve 2015.

Oct. 31, 2013

Retrograde of equipment from Afghanistan on track

About 40,000 containers and 30,000 vehicles have been shipped back from Afghanistan over the past year, but a strategic transportation planner said the system "has not yet been taxed" to its fullest potential.

Oct. 31, 2013

Vietnam Medal of Honor recipient visits CENTCOM, speaks to troops

Retired Navy Capt. Thomas G. Kelley, a Medal of Honor recipient from the Vietnam War, visited with members of U.S. Central Command Oct. 21 to speak on his experiences in life and thank the men and women who currently serve at CENTCOM for their service.

Oct. 31, 2013

ARCENT says future hinges on regional alignments

U.S. Army Central Command is looking past Afghanistan to conduct exercises and sustain partnerships in 19 other countries under the Regionally Aligned Forces concept.