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November 20, 2009
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CHOSIN MISSION - A boat crew from the guided-missile cruiser USS Chosin approaches three men who were spotted clinging to a piece of wood in the Gulf of Aden, Nov. 17, 2009. Chosin is the flagship of Combined Joint Task Force 151, a multinational effort to conduct counter-piracy operations under a mission-based mandate to actively deter, disrupt and supress piracy off the coast of Somalia.U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Scott Taylor
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Gates Shares Views on Guard’s Role
Photo: Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates
Though the National Guard has a role in reconstruction missions in Iraq and Afghanistan, it’s a temporary one, Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates said.  Story

AFGHANISTAN NEWS

  

Afghan Troops Get Vehicle Egress Training
Afghan National Army soldiers got their first Humvee egress assistance training at Forward Operating Base Thunder in Paktia province, Afghanistan.  Story

IRAQ NEWS

  

Engineers Prepare to Work Independently
Photo: Afghan worker
An Iraqi facilities engineering team has been hired to oversee quality assurance and control for all facilities, utilities and construction on Contingency Operating Base Basra, Iraq. Story

FACE OF DEFENSE

  

Leader of Last Bayonet Charge Dies

Photo: Retired Army Col. Lewis L. Millett
Retired Army Col. Lewis L. Millett, who earned the Medal of Honor during the Korean War for leading what reportedly was the last U.S. bayonet charge on Feb. 7, 1951, has died.  Story

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'Real Warrior' Helps Others Get Help
Army Maj. Jeff Hall and his wife, Sheri, worked to bring him back from the brink of post-traumatic stress. Now the couple is helping others cope through The Army's Real Warrior Program.  Story  |  Special

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Shinseki Urges Leaders to Spread News About New Veterans Affairs Programs
Photo: VA Secretary Eric K. Shinseki
The National Guard can play an important role in spreading the news about the Veterans Affairs Department’s new programs, VA Secretary Eric K. Shinseki said. Story

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Afghanistan Serves as Backdrop to
U.S., Canadian Defense Discussions

Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates and Canadian Defense Minister Peter MacKay met to discuss bilateral, hemispheric issues, but reporters’ questions afterward were all about Afghanistan.  Story

Gates Highlights Canada’s Efforts in Afghanistan
Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates recognized the contributions and sacrifices that Canadian servicemembers have made in Afghanistan during a speech to the Halifax International Security Forum. Story

Gates Urges More Western Hemisphere Cooperation
The United States and other Western Hemisphere nations must increase cooperation and collaboration for their continued security, Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates said.  Story

VA Recognizes Agent Orange Link to More Diseases
Based on an independent study by the Institute of Medicine last month, Veterans Affairs Secretary Eric K. Shinseki has directed broader health coverage from his department for Vietnam War veterans who were exposed to Agent Orange.  Story

Clinton Stresses Mission’s Importance to Troops

Photo: Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton
Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton urged international forces in Afghanistan to help President Hamid Karzai realize the vision for Afghanistan he expressed when he took office for his second five-year term.  Story  |  Transcript  |  Photos  |  Video

Army Reserve Focuses On Balancing Ranks, Specialties
Satisfied that it’s increased its ranks by about 20,000 soldiers and continues to meet its recruiting goals, the Army Reserve now is focused on recruiting more troops as they leave active duty to fill gaps at the mid-level ranks and in specific specialties.  Story
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Center Offers Personal Touch

Elaine Wilson In her latest blog, AFPS’ Elaine Wilson writes about her visit to the Army Strong Community Center in Rochester, N.Y. and includes some video shot during her time. This center, dubbed a “virtual installation,” is dedicated to providing one-on-one care to geographically dispersed military families. MORE» 		 

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