Military News Archives
September 2008
Around the Services 
The U.S. Navy monitors a pirated cargo ship off the coast of Somalia. A look at the new Airman Battle Uniform. Marines spread goodwill in Afghanistan. 9/30/2008
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. 9/30/2008
Freedom Watch Afghanistan 
The latest from Operation Enduring Freedom showing the activities of American troops in country. Produced by AFN-Afghanistan. 9/30/2008
Morrell on Piracy 
The recent surge in piracy off the coast of Somalia is a growing concern for the Defense Department. 9/30/2008
U.S. and Iranian Relations 
Secretary of Defense Robert Gates said, until Iran decides to change its approach to the world, the United States should not reach out to the nation. 9/30/2008
USS Howard/Pirates 
The destroyer USS Howard is off the coast of Somalia where a cargo ship carrying tanks and other military equipment has been hijacked by Somali pirates. 9/29/08
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. 9/29/08
Freedom Watch Afghanistan 
The latest from Operation Enduring Freedom showing the activities of American troops in country. Produced by AFN-Afghanistan. 9/29/08
Iraqi Freedom Minute 
Focusing on the latest news from Operation Iraqi Freedom. American Forces Network Iraq presents Iraqi Freedom Minute. 9/29/08
Gold Star Mothers 
Sunday was National Gold Star Mother's Day. 9/29/08
Mullen on War Funding 
The current financial crisis shouldn't affect funding for the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. 9/26/2008
Freedom Watch Afghanistan 
The latest from Operation Enduring Freedom showing the activities of American troops in country. Produced by AFN-Afghanistan. 9/26/2008
Troops in Afghanistan 
More troops are needed to fight the Taliban in Afghanistan's Helmand Province. 9/25/2008
Air Force Officers Reprimanded 
The Air Force is taking administrative action against fifteen officers in connection with the 2006 mistaken shipment of nuclear weapons components to Taiwan. 9/25/2008
Coast Guard/Nor'Easter 
An unnamed storm that never quite gained tropical strength is moving up the Atlantic coastline bringing heavy rains, strong winds and powerful surf. 9/25/2008
Helicopters Fired On 
NATO officials report that two helicopters were fired on from a Pakistan military checkpoint. 9/25/2008
Around the Services 
A look at how the economic crisis could affect the military. USS George Washington arrives in Japan. The Coast Guard debuts its newest addition to the fleet. 9/25/2008
Freedom Watch Afghanistan 
The latest from Operation Enduring Freedom showing the activities of American troops in country. Produced by AFN-Afghanistan. 9/25/2008
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. 9/25/2008
Coast Guard's New Ship 
The Coast Guard unveiled its newest addition to the fleet in Washington, DC, on Wednesday. 9/25/2008
Iraq Briefing 
There has been a sixty percent reduction in security incidents in Iraq. 9/24/2008
Freedom Watch Afghanistan 
The latest from Operation Enduring Freedom showing the activities of American troops in country. Produced by AFN-Afghanistan. 9/24/2008
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. 9/24/2008
Iraqi Freedom Minute 
Focusing on the latest news from Operation Iraqi Freedom. American Forces Network Iraq presents Iraqi Freedom Minute. 9/24/2008
Mystery Ship 
Hurricane Ike shed some light on a maritime mystery. 9/24/2008
More Archives:  July 2008 - August 2008
Freedom Watch Afghanistan 
The latest from Operation Enduring Freedom showing the activities of American troops in country. Produced by AFN-Afghanistan. 9/23/2008
Iraqi Freedom Minute 
Focusing on the latest news from Operation Iraqi Freedom. American Forces Network Iraq presents Iraqi Freedom Minute. 9/23/2008
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. 9/23/2008
Gates/Cartwright Hearing 
The relationship between Pakistan and Afghanistan is improving, making it easier to coordinate military operations along their border. 9/23/2008
Ike Pollution 
The Coast Guard is joining three federal and state agencies in Texas to contain and clean up oil and other hazardous materials in the wake of Hurricane Ike. 9/23/2008
Medal of Honor 
The family of a Marine who was selected for the Navy Cross is disputing the reasons why he was not awarded the Medal of Honor instead. 9/22/2008
USCG Drug Bust 
The United States Coast Guard captured seven tons of cocaine headed for the United States. 9/22/2008
Freedom Watch Afghanistan 
The latest from Operation Enduring Freedom showing the activities of American troops in country. Produced by AFN-Afghanistan. 9/22/2008
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. 9/22/2008
LTG Austin Briefing 
U.S. forces will transition the responsibility for about 54,000 members of the Sons of Iraq to the Iraqi government. 9/22/2008
POW/MIA Recognition Day 
The National POW/MIA Recognition Day was observed Friday at the Pentagon. 9/19/2008
USNS Carl Brashear 
His granddaughter christens a ship that honors the first African American to serve as a Navy diver. 9/19/2008
Progress in Anbar 
Lieutenant Colonel Christopher Hughes updates progress on the security situation in Anbar since the handover to Iraqi Security Forces. 9/19/2008
Afghan Army Training 
American Soldiers are training Afghan non-commissioned officers. 9/19/2008
Freedom Watch Afghanistan 
The latest from Operation Enduring Freedom showing the activities of American troops in country. Produced by AFN-Afghanistan. 9/19/2008
Ike Update 
Military crews in Texas are heavily involved in hurricane recovery efforts. 9/18/2008
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. 9/18/2008
Freedom Watch Afghanistan 
The latest from Operation Enduring Freedom showing the activities of American troops in country. Produced by AFN-Afghanistan. 9/18/2008
Around the Services 
SECDEF Robert Gates arrives in London for talks with NATO. A look at the Pentagon's efforts to test more servicemen for prostate cancer. The Air Force celebrates its 61rst birthday. 9/18/2008
Home Loan Scam 
Federal authorities are warning about a new scam that targets servicemembers. 9/18/2008
Yemen Bombing 
An attack occurred Wednesday outside the gates of the U.S. Embassy in Yemen. 9/17/2008
Around the Services 
Secretary of Defense Robert Gates meets with commanders in Afghanistan. Members of the military help with cleanup operations in Texas. 9/17/2008
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. 9/17/2008
Freedom Watch Afghanistan 
The latest from Operation Enduring Freedom showing the activities of American troops in country. Produced by AFN-Afghanistan. 9/17/2008
CJCS in Pakistan 
Admiral Michael Mullen is in Pakistan this week to discuss the relationship between Pakistanis and Americans. 9/17/2008
CINC/USCG/Ike Assessment 
President Bush assesses the damage caused by Hurricane Ike as the U.S. Coast Guard continues to assist in search and recovery operations. 9/16/2008
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. 9/16/2008
MNF-I Assumption of Command 
Secretary of Defense Robert Gates and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff ADM Michael Mullen deliver remarks as GEN Raymond Odierno assumes command of MNF-I. 9/16/2008
Freedom Watch Afghanistan 
The latest from Operation Enduring Freedom showing the activities of American troops in country. Produced by AFN-Afghanistan. 9/16/2008
Iraqi Freedom Minute 
Focusing on the latest news from Operation Iraqi Freedom. American Forces Network Iraq presents Iraqi Freedom Minute. 9/16/2008
Freedom Watch Afghanistan 
The latest from Operation Enduring Freedom showing the activities of American troops in country. Produced by AFN-Afghanistan. 9/15/2008
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. 9/15/2008
Afghan Air Corps 
Military leaders say the Afghan Air Corps has come a long way from a force with few aircraft and an airport that was left in ashes. 9/15/2008
GEN Petraeus Ceremony 
General David Petraeus will hand over command of U.S. troops in Iraq to General Ray Odierno, Tuesday, in Baghdad. 9/15/2008
Search and Rescue in Texas 
Texas state officials are calling this the "largest search and rescue operation in history." 9/14/2008
Freedom Watch Afghanistan 
The latest from Operation Enduring Freedom showing the activities of American troops in country. Produced by AFN-Afghanistan. 9/12/2008
Marines Headlines 
A weekly update on news and information from around the Marine Corps. 9/12/2008
Ike/Freighter 
The Coast Guard in Katy Texas has been wrestling with two dangerous situations, as Ike bears down on the Galveston area. 9/12/2008
Coast Guard Preps 
The Coast Guard is headed to the Texas coastline in preparation for search and rescue operations. 9/12/2008
Iraqi Women Join Police Academy 
21 Iraqi women have joined the police academy. The women will receive a four week special course in weapons training and other disciplines. 9/12/2008
Freedom Walk 2008 
The America Supports You Freedom Walk is a national tradition that calls on people to reflect on the lives lost on September 11, 2001. 9/11/2008
Camp Eggers/9-11 
U.S. forces at Camp Eggers, in Afghanistan, held a memorial ceremony to remember those who lost their lives in the 9-11 attacks seven years ago. 9/11/2008
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. 9/11/2008
USCG Prepares for More Storms 
The U.S. Coast Guard has ordered a single scrap metal company to immediately evacuate or sink all of its vessels in a New Orleans canal for the remainder of hurricane season. 9/102008
Around the Services 
SecDef Robert Gates announces the cancellation of the Air Force Tanker contract. The National Guard prepares for Hurricane Ike. Two injured servicemembers compete in the Paralympics. 9/10/2008
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. 9/10/2008
Freedom Watch Afghanistan 
The latest from Operation Enduring Freedom showing the activities of American troops in country. Produced by AFN-Afghanistan. 9/10/2008
LTG Frank Helmick 
LTG Frank Helmick, Commander of Multi-National Security Transition Command-Iraq and NATO Training Mission-Iraq, and Abdul Qadir, Iraq Minister of Defense, speak with reporters in Baghdad. 9/10/2008
President Bush at Walter Reed 
President Bush visited wounded troops at Walter Reed Army Medical Center on Tuesday. 9/10/2008
Edelman Testifies 
The United States is not seeking another Cold War with Russia. 9/10/2008
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. 9/09/2008
Around the Services 
President Bush announces force reductions for troops in Iraq. The National Guard prepares for Hurricane Ike. Remembering the events of September 11, 2001. 9/09/2008
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. 9/09/2008
President Bush on Troop Levels 
Over the next several months about 3,400 military personnel will be brought home. 9/09/2008
USS Kearsarge in Haiti 
Helicopters from the USS Kearsarge have begun flying over Haiti to identify suitable landing sites. 9/09/2008
Around the Services 
A preview of the new Pentagon Memorial. Senior military leaders say more troops are needed in Afghanistan. Thousands take part in this year's Freedom Walk. 9/08/2008
Freedom Watch Afghanistan 
The latest from Operation Enduring Freedom showing the activities of American troops in country. Produced by AFN-Afghanistan. 9/08/2008
Coast Guard Rescue 
Two Florida men were rescued by the Coast Guard after being swept out to sea. 9/08/2008
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. 9/07/2008
Iraqi Freedom Minute 
Focusing on the latest news from Operation Iraqi Freedom. American Forces Network Iraq presents Iraqi Freedom Minute. 9/07/2008
This Week in the Pentagon 
Thousands of National Guard troops deploy to Louisiana in response to Hurricane Gustav. Also, veterans receive therapy from video games. 9/05/2008
Around the Services 
The National Guard gets ready for Tropical Storm Hanna. A preview of this year's Freedom Walk. "Oscar" is returned to the Army ranks. 9/05/2008
USCG/Helicopter Crash 
The U.S. Coast Guard continues to search for a missing aircrew member after a Coast Guard HH-65 Dolphin helicopter crashed last night off Oahu, Hawaii. 9/05/2008
Early Graduation 
The newest Marines from Parris Island, SC, graduated a day early as Tropical Storm Hanna closes in on the East Coast and could pose some severe weather for the area. 9/05/2008
Freedom Watch Afghanistan 
The latest from Operation Enduring Freedom showing the activities of American troops in country. Produced by AFN-Afghanistan. 9/05/2008
Hanna/Aircraft Moved 
With Tropical Storm Hanna heading toward the East Coast of the United States, the Air Force is moving its planes out of harm's way. 9/05/2008
Looters Arrested 
Two suspects have been arrested for trying to loot a supply truck on the way to aid Hurricane Gustav victims. 9/04/2008
Emergency Preparedness 
President George W. Bush and FEMA don't want you to wait until a disaster is looming before you prepare for it. 9/04/2008
Iraq Briefing 
The number of IEDs has dramatically declined in Iraq's northern Salahaddin Province. 9/04/2008
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. 9/04/2008
Freedom Watch Afghanistan 
The latest from Operation Enduring Freedom showing the activities of American troops in country. Produced by AFN-Afghanistan. 9/04/2008
Around the Services 
Major storms in the Atlantic Ocean could threaten the U.S. The Air Force continues to explore alternative energies for its jets. An update on Iraq operations. 9/04/2008
Hurricane Hunters 
With the threat of Hurricane Gustav now diminished, Hurricane Hunter aircraft are focusing their attention on Tropical Storm Hanna. 9/03/2008
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. 9/03/2008
USS Bataan Prepares for Hanna 
Tropical Storm Hanna is predicted to affect the East coast of the U.S. within days, and the military is ready. 9/03/2008
Freedom Watch Afghanistan 
The latest from Operation Enduring Freedom showing the activities of American troops in country. Produced by AFN-Afghanistan. 9/03/2008
Sappers 
Learn what it takes to be an Army Combat Engineer, better known as Sappers.
Anbar Handover 
U.S. forces transferred responsibility of Anbar Province to Iraqi control. 9/02/2008
Iraq Briefing 
The Gulf Region Army Corps of Engineers in cooperation with the Iraqi government has built 4,600 projects. 9/02/2008
FEMA Gustav Response 
Federal Emergency Management Agency officials say it is still too early to reflect on how the agency handled Hurricane Gustav. 9/02/2008
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. 9/02/2008
Freedom Watch Afghanistan 
The latest from Operation Enduring Freedom showing the activities of American troops in country. Produced by AFN-Afghanistan. 9/02/2008

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