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Special Warfare
2.23.2013
Special operations in Africa.
Combat Camera Week
2.15.2013
Best photos of the week from photographers attached to CJTF-1 in Afghanistan.
Tip of the Spear
11.16.2012
Jackal Stone; Village Clearing Operations in Afghanistan...
Special Warfare
10.01.2012
ARSOF's Persistent Engagement in SOC-South; Ahead of the Guns; ARSOF in Colombia; Career Notes; From the Commandant; Fuerzas Commando; OEF-CCA; Out of the Andean Ridge...
The Empire Report
9.15.2012
9/11 Remembered: Service members run to honor Sept. 11 fallen and 1st responders; Task Force Hurricane dedicates Camp Pratt...
Special Warfare
9.01.2012
Conflict With China: Prospects, Consequences and Strategies for Deterrence; JSOTF-P Uses Whole-of-Nation Approach to Bring Stability to the Philippines; Continuity in the Chinese Mind for War...
Tip of the Spear
8.14.2012
Eager Lion 12, Navy SEALs in Vietnam...
Freedom Watch
7.01.2012
Transportation Company controls one of Afghanistan's most dangerous roads.
Freedom Watch
6.01.2012
President Obama speaks to troops at Bagram Airfield.
Freedom Watch
5.01.2012
Big Red One takes control in eastern Afghanistan.
Freedom Watch
4.01.2012
1st Commando Brigade takes fight to the insurgents.
Freedom Watch
3.01.2012
Operation Aluminum Python puts the squeeze on insurgency.
Freedom Watch
2.01.2012
AMMO Dawgs rearm the fight; 82nd Challenge motivates Soldiers to run more; TF Poseidon medics train for hoist missions...
Tip of the Spear
1.04.2012
2011 Imagery Year in Review
Freedom Watch
12.01.2011
Water treatment team works behind the scenes; Wheat seed distributed to Khowst Farmer; Operation Shamshir turns up the heat; Learning the ropes as a Black Hawk crew chief...
The Catalyst
11.29.2011
The Catalyst highlights the National Guard Counterdrug programs and the work that is being done to fight the overall drug threat to the United States.
Freedom Watch
11.01.2011
Operation Tofan II disrupts enemy in Suri Kheyl; TF Bronco stays vigilant above Wanat; ANA committed to outing insurgents in Laghman; Blackhawk Soldiers conduct presence patrol in remote village in Patika Province...
Freedom Watch
10.01.2011
Spirit and Sacrifice live on at Tillman; Forward Surgical Team keeps Soldiers in the fight; Deployed Army values
Freedom Watch
09.01.2011
ISAF,ANSF continue operations in Pech Valley; Coalition secures southern Laghman Province; TF Duke Soldiers continue mission sparked by 9/11
The Convoy
07.15.2011
SecDef visits CLB-7 Marines; Marines win national powerlifting championship; Marines attend financial investing class; First woman drill instructor to train male recruits retires after 30 years
Blue Diamond
07.15.2011
In this edition of the Blue Diamond, Division Marines learn motorcycle safety, 1st Combat Engineer Bn. honors fallen comrades, and RCT-5 hosts Family Day.
Expeditionary Times
07.13.2011
A star Soldier; Baby boom sweeps Transportation Co.; The journey of a lifetime; Soldier becomes naturalized in Iraq
Freedom Watch
07.01.2011
Combined operation expands security in Chak District; Operation HOT honors, entertains deployed troops; U.S., Afghan children exchange artwork
The Ivy Leaf
06.24.2011
Sgt. Major of the Army visits COS Marez...
The Convoy
06.24.2011
1st MLG changes hands; CLR-17 receives new commanding officer...
Expeditionary Times
06.22.2011
'Boom' goes the dynamite; Traditions build strong relationships; General awards Soldiers for accident avoidance...
Expeditionary Times
06.15.2011
Welcome to the Club; Electrical hazards spark awareness; Commander is torn between his two families...
The Convoy
06.10.2011
CLB-5 changes command; Marines conduct OSCAR training; Service members participate in Mud Run; Lance Corporal Seminar shapes future Marine Corps leaders
Freedom Watch
06.01.2011
CJTF-1 arrives in Afghanistan; 'Restrepo' soldier returns to Afghanistan; TF Redhorse brings training, confidence to ANP; Security through counter IED efforts
Expeditionary Times
05.25.2011
Medics share their skills with Iraqis, Pacific Islander legacy lives on, Chaplain practices what he preaches, 15th Trans. Co. preps for redeployment back to States...
The Convoy
05.20.2011
Corporal's Course builds leadership skills, Grueling sport pumps iron, Troops saddle up to help, Marine retires after almost 30 years of service to Corps.
Duke Dispatch
05.15.2011
Monthly command information magazine produced by 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division, Task Force Duke.
Blue Diamond
05.05.2011
3/5 memorial, REBOOT program, 1/5 wins Afghans with COIN, HQBN Lake Day...
Expeditionary Times
05.04.2011
Going Bald for baldrick's, Senior leadership supports transportation missions, 'Super Bullet' Soldier excels in board, looks forward to next one...
Freedom Watch
05.01.2011
CJTF-101 Year in review, Fallen Hero memoriam
The Convoy
04.29.2011
16th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps visits Camp Pendleton, CLB-7 Marine receives Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal...
Expeditionary Times
04.27.2011
AAMEing High, Distribution center keeps goods flowing throughout country, Trans. company fights off complacency with training...
The Ivy Leaf
04.22.2011
Kurdish Regional Guard train at Fire Base Manila; Ironhorse Strong: Soldier of the Week; 'Long Knife' Soldiers train IA on urban operations at GWTC...
The Convoy
04.15.2011
1st MLG Marines travel to Norway to learn about Maritime Prepositioning Program...
The Expeditionary Times
04.13.2011
Out With the Old; Trained and Ready; 'Outlaws' look back at success, effect on mission; Team finds strength in diversity
The Dagger Edge
04.11.2011
Check out what the Soldiers of 2nd Advise and Assist Brigade, 1st Infantry Division have been doing so far on their deployment to Baghdad!
Expeditionary Times
04.06.2011
The 310th Takes Command, Trials in Iraq didn't prevent Soldier from doing her best, One Soldier is fulfilling his childhood fantasy and he�s getting paid to do it, too
Freedom Watch
04.01.2011
Most dangerous road, Red Bulls help protect Afghanistan border, Soldier's Medal awarded
The Convoy
04.01.2011
CLR-17 hosts maintenance stand-down; CLB-11 conducts machine gun live-fire shoot; Landing Support Marines support Yuma Air Show
Eye of the Falcon
03.20.2011
TF Shooter collaborates with fellow cavalry unit, TF Falcon strives for 100% trained to save lives, pilot logs 5,000 hours, TF Mountain Eagle wires east side.
The Convoy
03.18.2011
Stories from around 1st MLG
Special Warfare
03.17.2011
Defining War; Special Operations as a Warfighting Function; The Future of MISO; 3rd Special Forces Group dedicates memorial walk; MAVNI Soldiers look to join U.S. SOF elite; SAS Secret War: Operation Storm in the Middle East
Catalyst
03.17.2011
National Guard Counterdrug quarterly publication; Operation Trident Makes a Difference; Clandestine Lab Training Cleaning
Expeditionary Times
03.16.2011
Escort mission; NCOs recognized; Ziggurat of Ur
The COMCAM Weekly
03.14.2011
Joint Combat Camera Iraq Edition, March 14, 2011
The Blue Diamond
03.11.2011
Truck Company Alpha Marines feel the HEAT; 3/1 Marine, sailor receives Silver Star, 1/11 Marine receives Bronze Star; Marines hit the road to earn tactical vehicle license; Engineers provide security to road improvements
Expeditionary Times
03.09.2011
Soldiers shine at quarterly challenge; Take pride in all that you do; The Weekly Standard: The ins and outs of awards
The Convoy
03.03.2011
Marine posthumously awarded Bronze Star for valor; Marines dispose of expired ammunition in Afghanistan...
Expeditionary Times
03.02.2011
Planning key to successful convoy missions; Appreciating life during deployment; The Weekly Standard
Around the Powder Horn
02.27.2011
Kapisa PRT Nurtures Agricultural Growth; Humanitarian Operations in the Village of Ud Khel, Kabul; Maintaining an Entry Control Point
The Blue Diamond
02.24.2011
1/5 takes on Enhanced Mojave Viper; 1st Marine Division Career Planner of the Year recognized
The Convoy
02.18.2011
CLB-2 transfers authority to CLB-8; Marines begin civil development projects; Marines gain citizenship while deployed; Security Company Marines awarded Purple Heart; Marine tanks head to northern Helmand; Marines prepare for redeployment with alcohol awareness; Engineers...
Expeditionary Times
02.16.2011
Iraqi soldiers learn maintenance skills; Red Jumpsuit Apparatus brings the rock to Iraq; Montana senator visits troops in Baghdad.
Freedom Watch
02.08.2011
Afghan family saved; Afghan villages get solar power; Women serving out front with MPs...
The Convoy
02.04.2011
CLB-2 Marine awarded the Purple Heart Medal; Lt. Col. Miller relinquishes command of CLB-15; Family and friends remember Gunnery Sgt. Justin E. Schmalstieg
Expeditionary Times
02.02.2011
Iraqi maintenance unit trains with U.S. advisors; Long term vs. short term goals; The Weekly Standard: Facebook and AR 600-20; Combat Stress
Bastogne
02.02.2011
Continue your commitment; Stay focused during the transition; Turning pain into progress; Nashville native finds his niche in Nuristan; Taskmasters succeed in bumper-building task; Laghman PRT expands role to western Nuristan
The Convoy
01.28.2011
Fueling warfighters, Afghan economy; 'Spray' Back!: MP Marines train with OC spray...
Expeditionary Times
01.26.2011
Preparation key to convoy support mission; Management for R and R Leave; The Weekly Standard: History of Inspector General; Combat Stress
The Convoy
01.21.2011
Martial Arts Marines graduate instructor course; Out with the old, in with the new; Air Delivery Marines provide supplies to 2/1 in southern Helmand province.
Expeditionary Times
01.19.2011
540th responsible for drawdown at VBC; Married soldiers reunited for promotion; Interpreter brothers reunited once again.
Task Force Lifeliners
01.15.2011
Family ties on enemy lines; A purpose behind the painting; The foundations of education; Lifeliners conduct Big Drop II...
The Convoy
01.14.2011
The Few, The Proud; Wrecker Operator Wins Marine of the Year; 8th ESB conducts resupply mission in Marjah; 1st MLG Marines, sailors unfurl American flag at Holiday Bowl...
Expeditionary Times
01.12.2011
MRT supports drawdown, help clean Iraq; Chief supports soldiers, trucks; Leadership goes beyond HETs.
The Convoy
01.07.2011
Ammunition Marines supply war fighters; Ammo: Keeping Marines in the fight; Marines continue to mentor Afghan soldiers; Bringing a bit of home to Marines in Kajaki
Expeditionary Times
01.05.2011
Chief of Reserve pays troops holiday visit; Army Chief of Staff re-enlists, recognizes soldiers; Service members celebrate holidays overseas.
Freedom Watch
01.01.2011
Medal of Honor: U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Salvatore A. Giunta's story Surprise visit: President Obama comes to Bagram Recognizing valor: Defense Secretary awards medals for valor during Operation Strong Eagle
Expeditionary Times
12.29.2010
Kids Day connects troops, Iraqi children; Getting past post-holiday blues...
The Convoy
12.24.2010
Mark Wahlberg visits 1st MLG; 'Secret Santa' delivers Christmas cheer; Nickle bids farewell to CLR-15
Expeditionary Times
12.21.2010
C-IED; Jackal system enhances safety; Glory; Toy bear returns to kindergarten class; Head Hunters; Team set to play in Tostitos Bowl
Danger Forward
12.20.2010
Operation Proper Exit bringing closure for wounded veterans; Danger Six Sends; Accident rate falls in USD-S; This week in Army history
COMCAM Afghanistan Edition
12.19.2010
Features top photos from Afghanistan.
The Convoy
12.18.2010
Secretary of Defense visits troops in Afghanistan; Marine awarded Purple Heart Medal in Afghanistan; Marine combat meritoriously promoted to sergeant
Danger Forward
12.13.2010
Torch Party Arrives: Lights the way for 36th ID; Iraqi Security Forces Enable Progress, General Says
Expeditionary Times
12.08.2010
Competition strengthens tactical skills; Giving the gifts that truly matter; The Weekly Standard: Corrective training Part II
Danger Forward
12.06.2010
FOX TROOP ARRIVES; Extra efforts to speed troops home for holidays; SAFETY NEW YEAR; This week in Army history...
COMCAM Afghanistan Edition
12.03.2010
Features top photos from Afghanistan.
Expeditionary Times
12.01.2010
USF-I commander pays special visit; Tips to prepare for the holidays; The Weekly Standard: Defining corrective training; Combat Stress...
Freedom Watch
12.01.2010
101st Soldiers, ANA conduct combined airborne assault into Charbaran Valley; The hunt for a hidden enemy; Afghan soldiers graduate from Camp Dwyer's first instructor course
Expeditionary Times
11.24.2010
Soldiers recognized for combat action; Keeping it all in perspective; The Weekly Standard: Recognize toxic leadership; Combat Stress: Giving thanks during deployment
The Convoy
11.24.2010
Embedded partnering team mentors Afghan National Army to operate independently; Donors screen for Walking Blood Bank; Dubbs takes reins of 7th ESB.
COMCAM Afghanistan Edition
11.21.2010
Features top photos from Afghanistan.
Expeditionary Times
11.17.2010
Citizenship: 'It's like being reborn'; Sensing your way to a better relationship; The Weekly Standard: Debt collection regs; Combat Stress: Actions speak louder than words
Danger Forward
11.15.2010
CLEAN CUT; Top U.S. NCO in Iraq offers advice on mission, troop welfare; MENTORING SOLDIERS; This week in Army history; US, UK hold service for Veterans Day
COMCAM Iraq Edition
11.15.2010
Features top photos from Iraq.
The Convoy
11.12.2010
Commandant of the Marine Corps holds town hall meeting; Motor Transport keeps Marines in the fight; Bridge Marines gather valuable information during recon mission; Bulk fuel Marines simulate fuel farm; CLB-3 enhances forward operating base
COMCAM Afghanistan Edition
11.08.2010
Features top photos from Afghanistan.
The Convoy
11.04.2010
Coalition forces honor fallen EOD Marine, friend; Family, friends welcome fallen Marine home; CLB-3 constructs bridge, aids Afghan community.
Freedom Watch
11.01.2010
OCC-R Unifies Afghan Agencies The City Beat The Skills to Make It Happen Backbone of the ANA
Danger Forward
11.01.2010
Basra Children's Hospital opens doors; INSECT-BORNE DISEASES; This week in Army history; Live fire exercise hits target; Basra's SWAT graduate course...
Expeditionary Times
10.27.2010
Army Ten Miler - Going the distance; Cartoonists create for service members at JBB; Luncheon celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month.
COMCAM Afghanistan Edition
10.27.2010
Features top photos from Afghanistan.
Danger Forward
10.25.2010
How to Save a Life; Iraqis develop DBE docs for the desert; U.S., Iraqi relationship builds on success; Safe Haven; Hundreds reenlist in Iraq at five locations in single day; Crossing the line; Big Red One Soldier awarded Silver Star for Afghanistan heroics
COMCAM Weekly
10.21.2010
Showcasing the imagery of the 982nd Airborne Combat Camera.
Danger Forward
10.18.2010
Training Day; Joint map exercise plots points for future success; PROPER SHOE FITNESS; This week in Army history; In the southern desert, a good meet with Bedouins; Questions about air force base addressed
COMCAM Afghanistan Edition
10.17.2010
Features top photos from Afghanistan.
COMCAM Afghanistan Edition
10.12.2010
Features top photos from Afghanistan.
Danger Forward
10.11.2010
Iraqi SWAT to lead training; Soldiers, Iraqi students hit high note with music program; two Soldiers receive safety award...
COMCAM Iraq Edition
10.11.2010
Features top photos from Iraq.
Freedom Watch
10.10.2010
CMT Keeps Soldiers Supplied Backbone of the ANA: Part 1 Combat Outpost Badel Cover Story: Adopting A Cause
Danger Forward
10.04.2010
SMA Preston visits Basra; Danger Six sends; EFFECTIVE CREW COMMS; This week in Army History; Texas National Guard rounds up Iraq visit; 1,000 pairs of gratitude; Wounded veteran shares stories of resilience; Capturing history through the Soldier's story
COMCAM Afghanistan Edition
10.03.2010
Features top photos from Afghanistan.
Bastogne Magazine
10.02.2010
Stay Diligent Task Force Bastogne; Maintain your professionalism; MPs stay active within the Afghan community; California transfers authority to Iowa
Military Reports and Publications
Also see: Military Manuals
United States
Special Operations Command Fact Book 2012 (PDF)
Diversity Leadership for the 21st-Century Military (PDF)
2010 Portfolio: DoD Chemical and Biological Defense Program (PDF)
Foot Hood Shooting Follow-on Review (PDF) (8/18/2010)
National Space Policy of the United States of America (PDF) (6/28/2010)
Nuclear Posture Review (PDF) (4/06/2010)
Air Force Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) Flight Plan 2009-2047 (PDF) (7/23/2009)
The Book 2009 (PDF): Everything you need to know about the United States Air Force, in full color. (Airman Magazine)
FY 2009 National Defense Authorization Act Summary (PDF)
PEO Soldier 2009 Portfolio (PDF)
PEO Soldier 2008 Portfolio (PDF): Detailed descriptions of 400 new products (equipment and gear) for U.S. Army Soldiers.
Anthropology 101: Tribal Engagement Lessons Learned (in Iraq) (PDF)
Detainee Biographies (PDF)
Department of Defense Detainee Program (Number 2310.01E) (PDF)
CNGR Final Report to Congress and the Secretary of Defense (Jan. 31, 2008)
The independent Commission on the National Guard and Reserves is charged by Congress to recommend any needed changes in law and policy to ensure that the Guard and Reserves are organized, trained, equipped, compensated, and supported to best meet the national security requirements of the United States.
Commission on the National Guard and Reserves (PDF)
Proposed US Missile Defense in Eastern Europe
The United States insists that a proposed ballistic missile defense system in Eastern Europe is not a threat to Russian security and is actually intended to counter threats from rogue nations such as Iran.
Proposed U.S. Missile Defense in Europe (PDF)
Missile Defense Agency Fact Sheet (PDF)
Worldwide Missile Defense (PDF)
China
Military Power of the People's Republic of China
(US Department of Defense Annual Reports to Congress)
2002 - 2003 - 2004 - 2005 - 2006 - 2007 - 2008 - 2009 - 2010 - 2011 - 2012 - 2013 (PDF)
Unrestricted Warfare
Book published in China in February 1999 proposes tactics for developing countries, in particular China, to compensate for their military inferiority vis-a-vis the United States during a high-tech war.
Unrestricted Warfare (PDF)