Secretary: U.S., Pakistan Progressing in Supply-line Talks
DOD graphic by Souheil Mechlawi
The United States continues to negotiate with Pakistan toward a resolution that will lead to the reopening of transport routes that have been closed since November to supplies bound for troops in Afghanistan, Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta said during a press conference in North Chicago, Ill., May 21, 2012.
Panetta Thanks Central Asian Nations for NATO Support
DOD photo by U.S. Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Chad J. McNeeley
U.S. Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta expressed his appreciation to several Central Asian nations for allowing the transit of troops and goods through their territory to supply the NATO mission in Afghanistan. Panetta spoke in Chicago, where he attended the NATO summit, May 21, 2012.
Obama Sums Up Progress On Afghanistan Discussions
NATO photo
The NATO summit in Chicago saw long, intense discussions on the alliance’s role in Afghanistan and the way forward in that country, said U.S. President Barack Obama, May 21, 2012. “We’re now unified behind a plan to responsibly wind down the war in Afghanistan," he said.
Strategic Priorities Chart Way Forward for Eucom
DOD graphic by Paul Sherman
Using the defense strategic guidance as its roadmap, officials at U.S. European Command say they have set their compasses on four basic priorities: maintaining ready forces, completing a successful transition in Afghanistan, sustaining strategic partnerships and countering transnational threats. Learn more about Eucom in this special report - the first in a series featuring the combatant commands.
U.S., Romanian Troops Meet With Afghan Citizens in Qalat
U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Joshua Turner
U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Marc Sheie, right, greeted a village elder in northern Qalat, Afghanistan, May 16, 2012. Sheie, who commands Provincial Reconstruction Team Zabul, discussed future projects with the village elder.
