September 02, 2010
Threat Advisory: Elevated
The Defense Department is ready to respond should Hurricane Earl’s projected landfall this weekend bring disaster to the Atlantic coast. Story
The Veterans Affairs Department is making great strides in its efforts to reduce the backlog of veterans’ claims, VA Secretary Eric K. Shinseki told veterans. Story | Speech
The Department of Defense POW/Missing Personnel Office announced today that the remains of a U.S. serviceman, missing in action from the Korean War, have been identified and returned to his family for burial with full military honors. Story
Veterans exposed to herbicides will have easier access to health care and disability compensation under a regulation that is expected to be published. Story | Special
The world's fastest land animal, the cheetah, will serve as the mascot for the 26th annual U.S. Army Ten-Miler, which starts and ends at the Pentagon on Oct. 24. Story
Afghan and coalition forces killed or captured hundreds of Taliban and Haqqani extremists during the past month, military officials said. Story
An insurgent leader believed to be responsible for the movement of fighters across three provinces was captured by Afghan-led security forces. Story
News media representatives were permitted to take video and still photos at a detention facility for the first time since it became operational. Story | Photos
A combined Afghan-coalition security force targeted and killed a Taliban leader during an operation in the Helmand province. Story
Combined forces killed three insurgents and detained three others during their continuing pursuit of a Taliban subcommander. Story
The ongoing U.S. presence in Iraq is now known as "Operation New Dawn," marking the transition from combat operations to an advisory role. Story
Iraqi security forces arrested two suspected al-Qaida in Iraq criminal associates during joint security operations conducted in eastern Mosul. Story
Iraqi forces arrested 10 people believed to have ties to terrorists in three operations. Story
Security forces arrested five people with suspected ties to the al-Qaida in Iraq terrorist organization. Story
As U.S. combat troops leave Iraq, the Army's aviation branch continues to transport personnel, and prepare the Iraqi army to assume control of its skies. Story
The Navy recognizes the seriousness of suicide and has developed a training method for sailors to acknowledge they are on the front line of suicide prevention. Story | Special
After spending more than a year coordinating airpower and helping to ensure U.S. forces there drew down, the top airman in Iraq is headed home. Story
On his way here for the change of command for U.S. forces and to see the U.S. combat mission officially transfer to the civilian-led Operation New Dawn in ceremonies here today, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff paused to take stock of the progress he’s seen in Iraq since he took office in 2007. Story
During a mid-week celebration Aug. 26, Fort Knox honored Vietnam veterans and give them the warm "welcome home" they deserved, but few received, after returning to the United States following the war some 35 years ago. Story
To send the 2010 summer season out with a bang, Camp Pendleton’s Paige Fieldhouse hosted the Marine Corps Community Services Sports Jam, Aug. 27. Story
Sailors considering leaving active duty now have an easier path to explore Navy Reserve options prior to separation, and continue to serve and enjoy Navy benefits. Story
The 493rd Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, deployed from Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, assumed command of the NATO Baltic air policing mission Sept. 1 from the Polish air force at Lithuania Air Force Air Base. Story
When a car breaks down, an insurance company will come get the vehicle from the side of the road. Now make that vehicle much bigger and put it in a combat zone. It's not so easy to repair or tow now. Story
The media are invited to Coast Guard Station Boston, Thurs., Sept. 2, 2010, for a boat ride-along and interviews regarding Hurricane Earl. Story
FAMILY MATTERS BLOG
In this blog, guest blogger Heather Forsgren Weaver writes about Army Secretary John McHugh's recent visit to Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., where he vowed to maintain funding for family programs.