February 10, 2010
Threat Advisory: Elevated
Haiti's prime minister visited the USS Bataan to take a firsthand look at the ship's capabilities and express his country's gratitude for the crew's support after the earthquake last month. Story
Army scientists and a Columbia University professor are working on a collaborative study measuring brain damage on traumatic brain injury patients. Story
The Defense Department office that oversees the military's sexual assault prevention and response needs more oversight to continue to progress, a task force created to assess the program told Congress. Story | Video
Cybersecurity is seizing more attention and budget dollars from the Defense Department at a time when China’s alleged cyber attack on Google has underscored the urgency of the threat and the vulnerability of U.S. networks. Story
Defense officials encourage military families to once again take advantage of the free electronic tax filing services offered through Military OneSource. Story
Afghan and international forces seized enemy weapons and killed insurgent attackers in operations in Afghanistan. Story
A combined Afghan and international security force detained several suspected insurgents, and seized weapons and opium in recent operations. Story
As he prepares to take command of Afghanistan's Regional Command East, the 101st Airborne Division commander is able to finally focus on a single combat theater. Story | Special | Transcript
A combined Afghan and international security force captured a Taliban leader and seized multiple weapons in Afghanistan, military officials reported. Story
The 4th Brigade Combat Team of the 101st Airborne Division will deploy to Afghanistan as part of the surge of American troops into that country, Defense Department officials said. Story | Special
Iraqi forces working with U.S. advisors arrested numerous suspected terrorists and seized enemy weapons in various operations in Iraq. Story
Iraqi security forces arrested eight suspected terrorists during separate operations conducted in northern Iraq and Baghdad Story
Iraqi security forces arrested a wanted Baghdad cell member and seven additional suspected terrorists, and discovered a large weapons cache during two joint security operations in Baghdad and northern Iraq. Story
Iraqi soldiers are improving at a rapid pace every time they train, U.S. instructors said. Story
Members of the District of Columbia National Guard have been on the job through an historic snowstorm and post-storm cleanup in the nation's capital. Story
Ask Army Chief Warrant Officer Anthony Potter what it takes to reach more than 2,000 combat flight hours and he'll say the support of a loving family and fellow soldiers. Story
I was deeply saddened to learn today of the passing of Rep. John Murtha. The men and women of the Armed Forces join me in extending to his friends and family our deepest regret and our heartfelt condolences. Story
At Arlington National Cemetery, funerals were to be held as scheduled on Feb. 8, 2010, in the wake of a record snowstorm, but the cemetery was closed to the public for safety reasons. Story
The Marine Corps released additional rules to its tattoo policy last month, banning more places on the body where Marines cannot get them and setting tougher rules for officers. Story
The Navy has clarified eligibility for Imminent Danger Pay and Hardship Duty Pay-Location for sailors serving in support of Operation Unified Response providing humanitarian operations for Haitians following a 7.0 magnitude earthquake in Port au Prince on Jan. 12. Story
The first remotely piloted aircraft exchange officer stationed at the 556th Test and Evaluation Squadron at Creech Air Force Base, Nev., is not bothered by the 5,000 miles between the state of Nevada and her native England. Story
Georgia Army National Guardsmen of 1st Squadron, 108th Cavalry Regiment, are giving the Shinwari and Muhmandari Mountain border villagers of Afghanistan their own voice through the gift of radio. The two stations will give outlying villages communication security and while countering Taliban propaganda. Story
The Coast Guard has traditionally worked to keep participants safe during the Mardi Gras season. The USCGC Sturgeon, an 87-foot cutter homeported in Grand Isle, La., will be allowing media to come aboard for a tour and interviews on Feb. 14 and 15. Story
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