President Barack Obama declared November "Military Family Month," pledging continued support for the families of service members and thanking veterans and troops for their service to country. Special
On Nov. 11, 2009, President Barak Obama, Commander in Chief of the U.S. armed forces, honored veterans and those currently serving in uniform in a ceremony at Arlington National Ceremony. "In an era where so many acted only in pursuit of narrow self-interest, they've chosen the opposite," Obama said. Special
They come from all walks of life to defend the United States and serve the cause of freedom. The American Forces Press Service honors these men and women in the photographic special: Those Who Serve. Special
On Nov. 5, 2009, a lone gunman opened fire in the Soldier-Family Readiness Center on Fort Hood, Texas, in an attack that left 13 dead and 38 wounded. Top Defense and Army leaders responded with an outpouring of personal support and the guarantee of resources to help the families of victims and others affected by the shootings. Special
U.S. and Indian troops combined military knowledge and exchanged cultural lessons in an historic military exercise known as Yudh Abhyas 2009. Loosely translated Yudh Abhyas means "war preparation." Special
America's growing dependence on information technology has given rise to the need for greater protection of digital networks and infrastructures. The Departments of Defense and Homeland Security, private companies, non-profit groups and academia are working together to protect cyberspace. Special
The Medal of Honor is the United States' highest military decoration. Five servicemembers have received the Medal of Honor – all posthumously – since the global war on terror began following the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks on the United States. Special
As we commemorate the seventh anniversary of the attacks of September 11, we honor the fallen, reflect on how far we have come and what more might be done. Special
The Defense Department and the Health and Human Services Agency are working together to educate servicemembers and the general public about H1N1 flu and how to prevent the spread of the virus. Special
The Department of Defense has announced the 2009 Secretary of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award recipients. The Freedom Award is the highest recognition given to employers for their support of their employees who also serve in the National Guard and Reserve. Special
The Defense Department is investing in energy conservation, from wind power to golf carts for base transportation , to save the earth and save money. Special
Nearly two-thirds of the military’s 2.4 million members are “digital natives” who grew up with fingers on mousepads, not pencils on paper. Defense leaders have taken notice and are reaching out to them via social media circles from Twitter to blogs. Special
Whether they're deployed overseas or serving stateside, active duty and Reserve component U.S. military forces continually hone their warfighting skills. Special
On June 6, 1944, nearly 160,000 allied troops landed along a 50-mile stretch of heavily-fortified French coastline to fight Nazi Germany on the beaches of Normandy, France. More than 5,000 ships and 13,000 aircraft supported the D-Day invasion, and by day’s end, the allies had gained a foot-hold in Normandy. Special
Walter Reed Army Medical Center opened its doors in Washington, D.C., 100 years ago as an 80-bed facility at a time of U.S. peace. Special
For the first time in history, servicemembers enrolled in the Post-9/11 GI Bill program will be able to transfer unused educational benefits to their spouses or children starting Aug. 1, 2009. New Department of Defense guidance, issued June 23, 2009, establishes the criteria for eligibility and transfer of those benefits. Special
The QDR will assess the threats and challenges the nation faces and re-balance DoD's strategies, capabilities and forces to address today's conflicts and tomorrow's threats. The QDR is one of the principal means by which the tenets of the National Defense Strategy are translated into potentially new policies, capabilities and initiatives. Special
American servicemembers wounded in combat share stories of their service, including their hard-won battles on the road to recovery. Special
This multimedia slideshow features the best work of some of our nation's military photographers, who are chronicling life in Iraq, taking their cameras into the streets and villages to capture images of everyday life for Iraqis and the U.S. troops deployed there to help them. Special
For only the sixth time in its 60-year history, NATO expanded its membership to include Albania and Croatia during its spring summit meeting in Strasbourg, France, and Kehl, Germany. The summit culminated with allies offering more finances and personnel to support the NATO-led mission in Afghanistan. Special
This collection of photographs taken by U.S. Army National Guard Staff Sgt. Russell Lee Klika and American Forces Press Service reporter Fred W. Baker III chronicles the daily life of the citizens of war-torn Afghanistan. Special
Soldiers, sailors, arimen and Marines are returning home, some with wounds so serious they would not have survived in wars past. Remarkably modern medicine, changing policy and pure grit have allowed many to recover and return to active duty. Special
"I made a solemn commitment to the Congress, to the nation and to you to keep the welfare of men and women in uniform uppermost in my mind at all times," Secretary Robert M. Gates. Read the latest news about Warrior Care. Special
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