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November
2008 |
Around the Services 
Iraq's Parliament approves a security pact with the U.S.
Servicemembers celebrate Thanksgiving around the globe.
A look into the world of the military musician. 11/28/08 |
This Week in the Pentagon
Defense Secretary Robert Gates is named one of America's
best leaders. Plus, advances in technology and treatment
are leading to better care of our wounded warriors.
11/28/08 |
Homes for Troops
One New Jersey couple truly had something to be thankful
for this holiday season, the chance to check a new home
off of their Christmas list. 11/28/08 |
Turkey Day for the Troops
U.S. Soldiers stationed in Baghdad had a chance to
celebrate Thanksgiving Day. 11/28/08 |
New Orleans Veterans Hospital
Officials from the Department of Veterans Affairs and
Louisiana State University are beginning to eye plots of
land for a new veterans hospital planned for New
Orleans. 11/28/08 |
Today's Top News
The day's top news stories from throughout the DoD.
11/26/08 |
Iraq Aid Mission Attack
One U.S. Marine and a U.S. military transition team
Soldier were killed in a small arms fire attack in Iraq.
11/26/08 |
Freedom Watch Afghanistan
The latest from Operation Enduring Freedom showing the
activities of American troops in country. Produced by
AFN-Afghanistan. 11/26/08 |
Freedom Journal Iraq
A daily news program produced by American Forces Network
Iraq. The program focuses on military missions,
operations and U.S. military forces in Iraq. 11/26/08 |
SecDef Holiday Wishes
Secretary of Defense Robert Gates sends his best wishes
for a happy holiday to all servicemembers and their
families around the world. 11/26/08 |
MG Cone on Afghanistan
The Afghan National Army is leading about 60 percent of
operations it participates in, proving itself to be an
effective fighting force. 11/25/08 |
Military Astronauts
Some servicemembers will be spending their Thanksgiving
out of this world. 11/25/08 |
Iraqi Freedom Minute
Focusing on the latest news from Operation Iraqi
Freedom. American Forces Network Iraq presents Iraqi
Freedom Minute. 11/25/08 |
Freedom Watch Afghanistan
The latest from Operation Enduring Freedom showing the
activities of American troops in country. Produced by
AFN-Afghanistan. 11/25/08 |
Freedom Journal Iraq
A daily news program produced by American Forces Network
Iraq. The program focuses on military missions,
operations and U.S. military forces in Iraq. 11/25/08 |
U.S. and NATO
U.S. and NATO operations in Afghanistan will not slow
down this winter. 11/24/08 |
Freedom Watch Afghanistan
The latest from Operation Enduring Freedom showing the
activities of American troops in country. Produced by
AFN-Afghanistan. 11/24/08 |
Freedom Journal Iraq
A daily news program produced by American Forces Network
Iraq. The program focuses on military missions,
operations and U.S. military forces in Iraq. 11/24/08 |
Military Health System Briefing
Military Health System panelists speak with reporters at
the Pentagon. 11/24/08 |
Around the Services
A look at how the military preserves its history. An
update on Afghanistan operations. Now is the time to get
holiday gifts in the mail for deployed servicemembers.
11/24/08 |
Guantanamo Bay Detainees
Justice Department officials say they are disappointed
by a federal judge's decision Thursday to release five
detainees from Guantanamo Bay. 11/21/08 |
Afghan Briefing
The Commander of 4th Brigade, 101st Airborne Division
briefs reporters on progress in Afghanistan. 11/21/08 |
Warrior Diaries
DOD has launched a new web site detailing the accounts
of wounded warriors. 11/21/08 |
Gates/McKiernan/Afghanistan
Defense Secretary Robert Gates is in Cornwallis, Canada,
for two days of meetings focusing on joint efforts in
southern Afghanistan. 11/21/08 |
Freedom Watch Afghanistan
The latest from Operation Enduring Freedom showing the
activities of American troops in country. Produced by
AFN-Afghanistan. 11/21/08 |
Around the Services
Trooptube is now available for servicemembers to share
videos online. Water recycling comes to Afghanistan.
Using Scuba therapy for Wounded Warriors at Walter Reed
Army Medical Center. 11/20/08 |
Missile Defense Test
U.S. and Japanese military officials are trying to
determine what went wrong during a joint missile defense
test Wednesday off the Hawaiian Islands. 11/20/08 |
Morrell/Iraq Security
Companies such as Blackwater have previously not been
subject to Iraqi law but under the proposed SOFA
agreement that may change. 11/20/08 |
BG Perkins/Terrorist Killed
Coalition forces have identified a terrorist killed in
an operation November 11th in Baghdad as Hajji Hammadi.
11/20/08 |
Freedom Watch Afghanistan
The latest from Operation Enduring Freedom showing the
activities of American troops in country. Produced by
AFN-Afghanistan. 11/20/08 |
Coast Guard Drug Bust
The U.S. Coast Guard conducts another successful drug
seizure. 11/19/08 |
GEN McKiernan on Afghanistan
U.S. and NATO military operations in Afghanistan will
not slow this winter despite fighting in some of the
harshest conditions. 11/19/08 |
Families of Wounded Vets
The Department of Labor is helping families of injured
servicemembers. 11/19/08 |
Freedom Journal Iraq
A daily news program produced by American Forces Network
Iraq. The program focuses on military missions,
operations and U.S. military forces in Iraq. 11/19/08 |
Freedom Watch Afghanistan
The latest from Operation Enduring Freedom showing the
activities of American troops in country. Produced by
AFN-Afghanistan. 11/19/08 |
New Protection for Troops
The U.S. Army is working on an active defense system for
troop vehicles that will provide 360 degree protection
from RPGs. 11/18/08 |
COL Spiszer Briefing
U.S. troops, Afghan National Security Forces, and the
Pakistan military are making it much harder for enemy
forces to cross the Pakistani border into northeastern
Afghanistan. 11/18/08 |
Mullen on Piracy
Piracy incidents off the coast of Africa seem to be
spreading over a wider area and it's something that
concerns senior Pentagon officials. 11/18/08 |
Iraqi Freedom Minute
Focusing on the latest news from Operation Iraqi
Freedom. American Forces Network Iraq presents Iraqi
Freedom Minute. 11/18/08 |
Freedom Journal Iraq
A daily news program produced by American Forces Network
Iraq. The program focuses on military missions,
operations and U.S. military forces in Iraq. 11/18/08 |
Freedom Watch Afghanistan
The latest from Operation Enduring Freedom showing the
activities of American troops in country. Produced by
AFN-Afghanistan. 11/18/08 |
COL John Hort
COL John Hort, Commander of the 3rd Brigade Combat Team,
4th Infantry Division, speaks with reporters at the
Pentagon. 11/17/08 |
Sons of Iraq
Major General Mark Zamzow spoke on behalf of Multi
National Force Iraq. He discussed recent progress in the
transfer of the Sons of Iraq. 11/17/08 |
Freedom Watch Afghanistan
The latest from Operation Enduring Freedom showing the
activities of American troops in country. Produced by
AFN-Afghanistan. 11/17/08 |
RECON
This month's RECON focuses on the culminating field
exercise conducted at the end of Marine Corps boot camp
known as "The Crucible." 11/17/08 |
Warrior Care Month
A Marine in southern Afghanistan went to great lengths
to be able to serve along side his fellow Marines.
11/14/08 |
Marines Headlines
A weekly update on news and information from around the
Marine Corps. 11/14/08 |
Ambush Near Pakistan
Two U.S. military vehicles are missing after suspected
Taliban militants attacked a transport convoy near the
Pakistani border Monday. 11/14/08 |
Dunwoody Promotion
General Ann Dunwoody became the first woman in the U.S.
military to be promoted to the rank of four-star
general. 11/14/08 |
Freedom Watch Afghanistan
The latest from Operation Enduring Freedom showing the
activities of American troops in country. Produced by
AFN-Afghanistan. 11/14/08 |
Veterans Day Trip
In honor of Veterans Day, 42 World War II vets from the
Kansas City area were treated to an 'honor flight' to
Washington, DC, this week. 11/13/08 |
MG Cone Briefing
Major General Cone says winning the war will be decided
by the development of the Afghan national army and
police. 11/13/08 |
Freedom Watch Afghanistan
The latest from Operation Enduring Freedom showing the
activities of American troops in country. Produced by
AFN-Afghanistan. 11/13/08 |
Iraqi Freedom Minute
Focusing on the latest news from Operation Iraqi
Freedom. American Forces Network Iraq presents Iraqi
Freedom Minute. 11/13/08 |
Freedom Journal Iraq
A daily news program produced by American Forces Network
Iraq. The program focuses on military missions,
operations and U.S. military forces in Iraq. 11/13/08 |
Vietnam Women's Memorial
Women who served in Vietnam received special recognition
during a Veterans Day ceremony honoring the 15th
anniversary of the Vietnam Women's Memorial in
Washington, DC. 11/12/08 |
Warrior Care Month
The Defense Department has put out a new handbook that
describes the compensation and other benefits available
to injured servicemembers and their families. 11/12/08 |
Iraqi Freedom Minute
Focusing on the latest news from Operation Iraqi
Freedom. American Forces Network Iraq presents Iraqi
Freedom Minute. 11/12/08 |
Freedom Journal Iraq
A daily news program produced by American Forces Network
Iraq. The program focuses on military missions,
operations and U.S. military forces in Iraq. 11/12/08 |
Freedom Watch Afghanistan
The latest from Operation Enduring Freedom showing the
activities of American troops in country. Produced by
AFN-Afghanistan. 11/12/08 |
Bush Visits Wounded Servicemembers
President Bush visited injured servicemembers Monday,
and personally thanked them for the sacrifices they've
made fighting the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. 11/11/08 |
Veterans Day
Honoring all who served. 11/11/08 |
Geren/Warrior Care
The increasing ability for Soldiers to survive wounds
they've suffered on the battlefield is due, in large
part, to their training. 11/10/08 |
USS Freedom Commissioned
Thousands of people braved the cold weather in Milwaukee
Saturday to watch the commissioning of the Navy's first
littoral combat ship, USS Freedom. 11/10/08 |
Freedom Journal Iraq
A daily news program produced by American Forces Network
Iraq. The program focuses on military missions,
operations and U.S. military forces in Iraq. 11/10/08 |
Freedom Watch Afghanistan
The latest from Operation Enduring Freedom showing the
activities of American troops in country. Produced by
AFN-Afghanistan. 11/10/08 |
Marine Corps Birthday
Happy Birthday US Marine Corps. A legacy of warfighting
excellence! 11/10/08 |
Marines Headlines
A weekly update on news and information from around the
Marine Corps. 11/07/08 |
Pentagon Briefing
The U.S. Army participates in the observance of Warrior
Care Month and discusses efforts to provide medical
care, counseling and other services to soldiers and
their families. 11/07/08 |
Around the Services
Flu season is almost here, and the military wants to
make sure you get vaccinated. Plus, hear from a Soldier
whose discovery helped find adventurer Steve Fossett's
remains. 11/07/08 |
This Week in the Pentagon
This week in the Pentagon: The Defense Department begins
preparing for the new President. Also, a look at the
care of our nations warriors. 11/07/08 |
Freedom Watch Afghanistan
The latest from Operation Enduring Freedom showing the
activities of American troops in country. Produced by
AFN-Afghanistan. 11/07/08 |
DOD/Russian Missiles
Officials say the U.S. missile shield slated to be built
in eastern Europe is purely defensive and poses no
threat to Russia. 11/06/08 |
Freedom Journal Iraq
A daily news program produced by American Forces Network
Iraq. The program focuses on military missions,
operations and U.S. military forces in Iraq. 11/06/08 |
Around the Services
Another Brigade Combat Team is expected to leave Iraq
ahead of schedule. Plus, jitters on Wall Street don't
mean you can't make the most of your money. 11/06/08 |
Freedom Watch Afghanistan
The latest from Operation Enduring Freedom showing the
activities of American troops in country. Produced by
AFN-Afghanistan. 11/06/08 |
Soldiers Become U.S. Citizens
Twenty-four service members took their oath of
citizenship Wednesday in Dallas Texas. 11/06/08 |
Wednesday's Top News
America has elected its new commander-in-chief. The
Joint Chiefs chairman says the military stands ready to
support and Secretary Gates has created a Transition
Task Force. 11/05/08 |
Iraqi Freedom Minute
Focusing on the latest news from Operation Iraqi
Freedom. American Forces Network Iraq presents Iraqi
Freedom Minute. 11/05/08 |
Around the Services
Officials at the Pentagon prepare for the next
President. Advice on making the most out of the recent
economic turbulence. Wounded servicemembers fish for
better health. 11/05/08 |
Freedom Journal Iraq
A daily news program produced by American Forces Network
Iraq. The program focuses on military missions,
operations and U.S. military forces in Iraq. 11/05/08 |
Freedom Watch Afghanistan
The latest from Operation Enduring Freedom showing the
activities of American troops in country. Produced by
AFN-Afghanistan. 11/05/08 |
Taliban Commander Dead
Soldiers with NATO's International Security Assistance
Force killed a Taliban commander highly involved in the
procurement, building and emplacement of IEDs. 11/04/08 |
Voting in Kosovo
It's Election Day at Camp Bondsteel, the largest
American military base in Kosovo. 11/04/08 |
Warrior Care
The road to recovery for any injured servicemember can
be a challenging trip that is full of many questions
about how to receive the proper treatment. 11/04/08 |
Freedom Journal Iraq
A daily news program produced by American Forces Network
Iraq. The program focuses on military missions,
operations and U.S. military forces in Iraq. 11/04/08 |
Freedom Watch Afghanistan
The latest from Operation Enduring Freedom showing the
activities of American troops in country. Produced by
AFN-Afghanistan. 11/04/08 |
Taliban Assault
U.S. forces continued their assault on Taliban positions
in Afghanistan's Kunar Province over the weekend.
11/03/08 |
MRAPS
Airmen in Afghanistan are receiving their first
deliveries of brand new mine resistant ambush protected
vehicles. 11/03/08 |
Iraqi Freedom Minute
Focusing on the latest news from Operation Iraqi
Freedom. American Forces Network Iraq presents Iraqi
Freedom Minute. 11/03/08 |
Freedom Journal Iraq
A daily news program produced by American Forces Network
Iraq. The program focuses on military missions,
operations and U.S. military forces in Iraq. 11/03/08 |
Freedom Watch Afghanistan
The latest from Operation Enduring Freedom showing the
activities of American troops in country. Produced by
AFN-Afghanistan. 11/03/08 |
