Military News Archives

October 2008 GEN Petraeus/Change of Command  General David Petraeus took over as Commander of U.S. Central Command at a change of command ceremony Friday at MacDill Air Force Base in Florida. 10/31/08 UN/Congo  The United Nations peacekeeping mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo has vowed to prevent rebel troops from taking over North Kivu's provincial capital Goma. 10/31/08 Operation Tornado  More than 1000 soldiers with NATO's International Security Assistance Force and Afghan National Security forces have swept through Uruzgan Province in Operation Tornado.  10/31/08 Freedom Watch Afghanistan  The latest from Operation Enduring Freedom showing the activities of American troops in country. Produced by AFN-Afghanistan. 10/31/08 Around the Services  Tough economic times are making things even tougher for non-profit groups. We'll look at a unique approach one charity is taking. Plus, USAFRICOM's new headquarters is announced. 10/31/08 New Navy Destroyer  Secretary of the Navy announced Wednesday a new Zumwalt-class destroyer will be named after a SEAL who was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor. 10/30/08 Status of Forces Agreement  Political leaders in the U.S. and Iraq are working to reach a consensus on the Status of Forces agreement. 10/30/08 Iraqi Freedom Minute  Focusing on the latest news from Operation Iraqi Freedom. American Forces Network Iraq presents Iraqi Freedom Minute. 10/30/08 Freedom Watch Afghanistan  The latest from Operation Enduring Freedom showing the activities of American troops in country. Produced by AFN-Afghanistan. 10/30/08 Around the Services  Secretary Gates outlines his vision for nuclear deterrence in the age of al Qaeda. Coalition Forces hand security control of a 13th province back to Iraqis. 10/30/08 Admiral Mullen Speaks to Airmen  Admiral Mullen spoke to Airmen at the Air War College on Tuesday. 10/29/08 Morrell on Afghanistan  Another four to five thousand U.S. troops are expected to deploy to Afghanistan before the next administration takes office in January. 10/29/08 Gates on China  The U.S. has begun a strategic dialogue with China which Defense Secretary Robert Gates hopes will build the foundation for future agreements on nuclear weapons. 10/29/08 Freedom Watch Afghanistan  The latest from Operation Enduring Freedom showing the activities of American troops in country. Produced by AFN-Afghanistan. 10/29/08 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. 10/29/08 Soldier Gets New Home  Paratroopers from Fort Bragg dropped into a North Carolina town to present a wounded veteran with keys to a new home. 10/28/08 COL Caraccilo Briefing  Col Caraccilo says much has changed in the area south of Baghdad once known as the Triangle of Death. 10/28/08 Combat Dressings  Defense officials say a new set of first-aid products will help soldiers save lives downrange. 10/28/08 Iraqi Freedom Minute  Focusing on the latest news from Operation Iraqi Freedom. American Forces Network Iraq presents Iraqi Freedom Minute. 10/28/08 Freedom Watch Afghanistan  The latest from Operation Enduring Freedom showing the activities of American troops in country. Produced by AFN-Afghanistan. 10/28/08 Kabul Security  The commander of U.S. and NATO forces in Afghanistan says security is strong in the country's capitol of Kabul. 10/27/08 Troops to Afghanistan  It was an emotional Sunday for more than 100 families whose loved ones departed for Afghanistan. 10/27/08 Laser for the Military  Soldiers in Iraq will soon have a non-lethal tool to prevent civilian losses while keeping U.S. troops safe. 10/27/08 Air Force Nuclear Enterprise  Secretary of the Air Force Michael Donley and Air Force Chief of Staff General Norton Schwartz have announced a new plan to reorganize the Air Force's nuclear mission. 10/27/08 Freedom Watch Afghanistan  The latest from Operation Enduring Freedom showing the activities of American troops in country. Produced by AFN-Afghanistan. 10/27/08 Marines Headlines  A weekly update on news and information from around the Marine Corps. 10/24/08 Vietnam Wall Relics  Since its dedication in 1982, many visitors to the Vietnam Memorial Wall have left behind mementos. 10/24/08 Syrian Border Problems  Security along the Syrian border with Iraq's Al Anbar Province remains a problem. 10/24/08 Camp Lejeune Beirut Remembrance  Twenty-five years ago yesterday, 241 U.S. servicemembers were killed when a suicide bomber blew up their barracks in Beirut, Lebanon. 10/24/08 Freedom Watch Afghanistan  The latest from Operation Enduring Freedom showing the activities of American troops in country. Produced by AFN-Afghanistan. 10/24/08 Morrell on Iran  The flow of weapons from Iran into Iraq has declined since military operations in Basra last April. 10/23/08 Babil Province Transfer  Progress is being made in the Iraqi province of Babil. 10/23/08 MRAPS to Afghanistan  The Pentagon is now airlifting MRAPS to Afghanistan in an effort to speed up the delivery of the vehicles and meet the needs of U.S. commanders on the battlefield. 10/23/08 Freedom Watch Afghanistan  The latest from Operation Enduring Freedom showing the activities of American troops in country. Produced by AFN-Afghanistan. 10/23/08 Kentucky Troops Come Home  Fort Campbell troops were greeted with cheers from friends and family as they arrived home from Iraq. 10/23/08 COL Hickman Briefing  A U.S. commander in Iraq says there's been a dramatic drop in violence since he arrived in Baghdad eleven months ago. 10/22/08 Ratchet Arrives in U.S.  Every dog has his day, and Monday belonged to an Iraqi pooch named Ratchet. 10/22/08 Freedom Watch Afghanistan  The latest from Operation Enduring Freedom showing the activities of American troops in country. Produced by AFN-Afghanistan. 10/22/08 Iraqi Freedom Minute  Focusing on the latest news from Operation Iraqi Freedom. American Forces Network Iraq presents Iraqi Freedom Minute. 10/22/08 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. 10/22/08 Navy Pirate Photos  The U.S. Navy released photographs Monday showing the crew of the merchant vessel MV Faina which is being held hostage by pirates off the coast of Somalia. 10/21/08 Iraqi Freedom Minute  Focusing on the latest news from Operation Iraqi Freedom. American Forces Network Iraq presents Iraqi Freedom Minute. 10/21/08 Freedom Watch Afghanistan  The latest from Operation Enduring Freedom showing the activities of American troops in country. Produced by AFN-Afghanistan. 10/21/08 Around the Services  A look at the Coast Guard's new law enforcement rating. Opening arguments begin in the trial of the suspected Ft. Dix terrorists. Also, Coalition forces are making progress in Iraq. 10/21/08 Mount Hood Rescue  The Oregon National Guard came to the rescue Sunday afternoon after a man fell 300 feet on Mount Hood. 10/21/08 Iraqi Freedom Minute  Focusing on the latest news from Operation Iraqi Freedom. American Forces Network Iraq presents Iraqi Freedom Minute. 10/20/08 Sadr City Improvements  Partnerships between Iraqi citizens, Iraqi security forces and the U.S. have led to major improvements in the once-violent Baghdad suburb of Sadr City. 10/20/08 Homeowner Battle  Lieutenant Berk Jenson is getting ready to go to Kuwait. He is currently going through training to deploy overseas, but first he has a battle of his own at home. 10/20/08 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. 10/20/08 Freedom Watch Afghanistan  The latest from Operation Enduring Freedom showing the activities of American troops in country. Produced by AFN-Afghanistan. 10/20/08 Civilian Casualties  Close air support is a necessary tactic for military operations in Afghanistan. 10/17/08 Coast Guard Ice Breaker  The 2009 Department of Homeland Security budget calls for 30.3 million dollars to be spent on the U.S. Coast Guard's ice breaking fleet. 10/17/08 Freedom Watch Afghanistan  The latest from Operation Enduring Freedom showing the activities of American troops in country. Produced by AFN-Afghanistan. 10/17/08 AFRICOM Ceremony  GEN William Ward, Commander of U.S. Africa Command, speaks at the AFRICOM Establishment Commemoration Ceremony in Stuttgart, Germany. 10/17/08 This Week in the Pentagon  Secretary of Defense Robert Gates speaks before the United States Institute of Peace. Twenty Five years later, Marines look back at the bombings of Beirut. 10/17/08 Military Overseas Voting  Military members are practicing their right to vote while deployed to Afghanistan. 10/16/08 Afghanistan Review  Pentagon Press Secretary Geoff Morrell discusses Afghanistan strategy review during a press briefing at the Pentagon Thursday. 10/16/08 Iraqi Freedom Minute  Focusing on the latest news from Operation Iraqi Freedom. American Forces Network Iraq presents Iraqi Freedom Minute. 10/16/08 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. 10/16/08 Freedom Watch Afghanistan  The latest from Operation Enduring Freedom showing the activities of American troops in country. Produced by AFN-Afghanistan. 10/16/08 Al Qaeda Leader Killed  The leader of al Qaeda in northern Iraq was killed earlier this month during a coalition operation in Mosul. 10/15/08 Beirut Bombing Exhibit  A new exhibit on the Beirut bombing has opened at the Marine Corps Museum in Quantico Virginia. 10/15/08 Around the Services  Coalition forces take out a major terrorist in Iraq. Marines remember the Beirut bombing. Also a look at this year's Armed Forces Chess Tournament. 10/15/08 Freedom Watch Afghanistan  The latest from Operation Enduring Freedom showing the activities of American troops in country. Produced by AFN-Afghanistan. 10/15/08 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. 10/15/08 BG Salazar Briefing  A new warfighter training program for Iraqi soldiers has been put into place. 10/14/08 Camp Pendleton Fire  Fires continue to ravage the west coast Tuesday morning. Camp Pendleton is dealing with its second wildfire in a week. Iraqi Freedom Minute  Focusing on the latest news from Operation Iraqi Freedom. American Forces Network Iraq presents Iraqi Freedom Minute. 10/14/08 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. 10/14/08 Freedom Watch Afghanistan  The latest from Operation Enduring Freedom showing the activities of American troops in country. Produced by AFN-Afghanistan. 10/14/08 Around the Services  NATO defense ministers agree to target drug facilities in Afghanistan. Defense officials discuss recruiting numbers for FY 2008. Thieves steal flag markers from fallen veterans. 10/10/08 Chu Briefing  The military had its strongest recruiting and retention year overall since 2004. 10/10/08 NATO in Afghanistan  NATO defense ministers agreed Friday to allow their troops to target drug facilities that finance the Afghan insurgency. 10/10/08 NATO Responds to Pirates  With the recent uprise of piracy off the coast of Somalia, NATO is stepping up and taking action. 10/10/08 Freedom Watch Afghanistan  The latest from Operation Enduring Freedom showing the activities of American troops in country. Produced by AFN-Afghanistan. 10/10/08 Marines Headlines  A weekly update on news and information from around the Marine Corps. 10/10/08 New Army Stability Doctrine  Lieutenant General William Caldwell is calling the Army's new manual on stability operations 'a look at the unique challenges the U.S. will face in the 21st century. 10/09/08 Camp Pendleton Wildfire  A wildfire is burning across a military base in southern California. 10/09/08 Iraqi Freedom Minute  Focusing on the latest news from Operation Iraqi Freedom. American Forces Network Iraq presents Iraqi Freedom Minute. 10/09/08 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. 10/09/08 Freedom Watch Afghanistan  The latest from Operation Enduring Freedom showing the activities of American troops in country. Produced by AFN-Afghanistan. 10/09/08 GEN Petraeus/AUSA  The progress in Iraq is still fragile and can be reversed. 10/08/2008 Somali Pirates Latest  The U.N. Security Council voted unanimously on Tuesday in favor of increased international action to fight piracy off the coast of Somalia. 10/08/2008 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. 10/08/2008 Freedom Watch Afghanistan  The latest from Operation Enduring Freedom showing the activities of American troops in country. Produced by AFN-Afghanistan. 10/08/2008 Basra Talent School  Iraqi kids have talent and Iraqi officials are creating an environment to foster those young minds. 10/08/2008 Riverine Warriors  This month's RECON highlights the brave contributions of the Navy's Riverine forces. 10/07/08 Freedom Watch Afghanistan  The latest from Operation Enduring Freedom showing the activities of American troops in country. Produced by AFN-Afghanistan. 10/07/07 Polish Forces Leave Iraq  The Polish Army transferred control of Multi-National Division Central-South to American troops in a ceremony Saturday. 10/07/08 Soldiers in Court  Two Fort Bragg soldiers accused of plotting to kill a fellow soldier were appointed a public defender during their first court appearance Monday afternoon. 10/07/08 Louisiana Troops Deploy  Friends and family members of the Louisiana National Guard's 39th Military Police Company enjoyed their last few moments with loved ones Monday. 10/07/08 Iraqi Freedom Minute  Focusing on the latest news from Operation Iraqi Freedom. American Forces Network Iraq presents Iraqi Freedom Minute. 10/06/2008 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. 10/06/2008 Freedom Watch Afghanistan  The latest from Operation Enduring Freedom showing the activities of American troops in country. Produced by AFN-Afghanistan. 10/06/2008 GEN David Petraeus  Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, former MNF-I Commander GEN David Petraeus and U.S. Ambassador to Iraq Ryan Crocker speak about the success of the civil-military partnership in Iraq. 10/06/2008 Ft. Bragg Stabbing  Two Fort Bragg soldiers accused of killing a female servicemember are scheduled to appear in court Monday afternoon. 10/06/2008 Marines Headlines  A weekly update on news and information from around the Marine Corps. 10/03/08 Marines Build Mortar System  U.S. Marines at a forward operating base in Afghanistan are installing a mortar system for insurance purposes against a resurgent Taliban. 10/03/08 National Guard/Fossett  First responders from the California National Guard are scheduled to fly to the crash site of Steve Fossett's plane in the Sierra Nevada mountains. 10/03/08 USS Intrepid Returns  After a two-year refurbishment project, the former USS Intrepid made the journey back to her home at Pier 86 in New York. 10/03/08 Freedom Watch Afghanistan  The latest from Operation Enduring Freedom showing the activities of American troops in country. Produced by AFN-Afghanistan. 10/03/08 Iraqi Freedom Minute  Focusing on the latest news from Operation Iraqi Freedom. American Forces Network Iraq presents Iraqi Freedom Minute. 10/02/08 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. 10/02/08 MH-53 Retired  Aircrews have flown the remaining six MH-53 helicopters on their last combat missions in support of special operations forces in Southwest Asia. 10/02/08 Freedom Watch Afghanistan  The latest from Operation Enduring Freedom showing the activities of American troops in country. Produced by AFN-Afghanistan. 10/02/08 Help for Spouses  Defense officials are reaching out to the private sector in a new effort to help military spouses find jobs in healthcare. 10/01/08 Pentagon Iraq Report  The latest Iraq war report the Defense Department sent to Congress cites a 77 percent decline in civilian deaths compared to the same period last year. 10/01/08 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. 10/01/08 Freedom Watch Afghanistan  The latest from Operation Enduring Freedom showing the activities of American troops in country. Produced by AFN-Afghanistan. 10/01/08 Around the Services  Pirates continue to hold a Ukrainian ship hostage off of the Somali coast. Could the economic crisis affect defense operations? A look at the new Coast Guard uniform. 10/01/08 10,000 MRAPS Delivered  The 10,000th MRAP was delivered to U.S. Central Command. 10/01/08