http://www.CelebrityVideoTube.com (Free subscription) | 09/26/2008
Showbiz Data By Jim GaramoneAmerican Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, Sept. 26, 2008 The Oct. 1 establishment of the Defense Media Activity will change the way the Defense Department gets news, entertainmen… Read the full article here
Global Security (Free subscription) | 09/25/2008
Pakistani Troops Fire on U.S. Choppers Inside AfghanistanBy Jim GaramoneAmerican Forces Press ServiceWASHINGTON, Sept. 25, 2008 – Pakistani soldiers manning a border checkpoint fired on U.S. helicopters flying in Afghan airspace today, Defense Department officials said.The aircraft were on a mission as part of the NATO-led International Security Assistance Force. The OH-58 Kiowas never intruded...
Russia News Net (Free subscription) | 09/18/2008
By Jim GaramoneAmerican Forces Press Service LONDON, Sept. 18, 2008 NATO must take a middle ground in response to Russia’s actions against Georgia, Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates told Amer...
Global Security (Free subscription) | 09/17/2008
Gates Offers Personal Regrets for Afghan Civilian CasualtiesBy Jim GaramoneAmerican Forces Press ServiceKABUL, Afghanistan, Sept. 17, 2008 – Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates today offered Afghan President Hamid Karzai condolences and his personal regrets for the recent loss of innocent lives as a result of coalition air strikes."While no military has ever done more to prevent civilian casualties,...
Global Security (Free subscription) | 09/16/2008
McKiernan Charts Course Forward in AfghanistanBy Jim GaramoneAmerican Forces Press ServiceCAMP EGGERS, Afghanistan, Sept. 16, 2008 – NATO’s International Security Assistance Force, U.S. troops and Afghan security forces are in a tough fight in Afghanistan, but Army Gen. David D. McKiernan is convinced the people of the country do not want extremists back in power.McKiernan, commander of NATO...
Global Security (Free subscription) | 09/16/2008
Afghan Directive Aimed at Eliminating Civilian CasualtiesBy Jim GaramoneAmerican Forces Press ServiceCAMP EGGERS, Afghanistan, Sept. 16, 2008 – NATO and American officials in Afghanistan believe that one civilian casualty is too many, the NATO International Security Assistance Force commander said here today.The goal of fighting a counterinsurgency is to make the people feel secure and allow...
Global Security (Free subscription) | 09/16/2008
Odierno Assumes Command of Coalition Forces in IraqBy Jim GaramoneAmerican Forces Press ServiceCAMP VICTORY, Iraq, Sept. 16, 2008 – Army Gen. Raymond T. Odierno assumed command of Multinational Force Iraq from Army Gen. David H. Petraeus during a ceremony at al Faw Palace here today.The change of command occurs after incredible progress in the country, said Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates,...
Global Security (Free subscription) | 09/13/2008
Task Force Recommends New Air Force Nuclear CommandBy Jim GaramoneAmerican Forces Press ServiceWASHINGTON, Sept. 12, 2008 – A Defense Department task force has recommended the Air Force Space Command be re-designated as Air Force Strategic Command and be home to the service’s nuclear mission.Former Defense Secretary James Schlesinger briefed the press on the task force’s conclusions during a...
Global Security (Free subscription) | 09/13/2008
Gates Says Recommendations Will Help Air Force’s Nuclear MissionBy Jim GaramoneAmerican Forces Press ServiceWASHINGTON, Sept. 12, 2008 – Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates today praised the “comprehensive” conclusions of a task force he set up to look into the Air Force’s management of nuclear weapons.Gates told Pentagon reporters that the recommendations of the Secretary of Defense Task Force...
Global Security (Free subscription) | 09/13/2008
Defense Department Readies Help as Ike Approaches LandfallBy Jim GaramoneAmerican Forces Press ServiceWASHINGTON, Sept. 12, 2008 – With Hurricane Ike forecast to make landfall tonight or early tomorrow on the Texas coast, the Defense Department already is assisting civilian agencies.U.S. Northern Command, based in Colorado Springs, Colo., is coordinating DoD’s support.The storm is expected to...
Global Security (Free subscription) | 09/10/2008
Iraq Conflict Enters ‘Endgame’ Phase, Gates SaysBy Jim GaramoneAmerican Forces Press ServiceWASHINGTON, Sept. 10, 2008 – The war in Iraq has entered the “endgame” phase and it is important to get it right, Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates said during testimony on Capitol Hill today.“Our decisions today and in the months ahead will be critical to regional stability and our national security...
Global Security (Free subscription) | 09/10/2008
Gates Cancels Air-Refueling SolicitationBy Jim GaramoneAmerican Forces Press ServiceWASHINGTON, Sept. 10, 2008 – Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates has cancelled the competition for the $35 billion Air Force tanker contract.Gates told the House Armed Services Committee today that he decided the contract cannot be awarded by January, and that rather than award a contract that will be contested,...
Global Security (Free subscription) | 09/09/2008
Bush Announces Iraq Troop CutBy Jim GaramoneAmerican Forces Press ServiceFORT LESLEY J. MCNAIR, D.C., Sept. 9, 2008 – The United States will continue to reduce its troop strength in Iraq, but will increase its footprint in Afghanistan, President Bush said here today.The president accepted the recommendations of military leaders to reduce U.S. troop levels in Iraq by 8,000 through January. If...
Global Security (Free subscription) | 09/09/2008
With the off-loading of 17 tons of humanitarian supplies from the USS Mount Whitney over the weekend, the Defense Department's part in providing relief to Georgia is over, Pentagon officials said here today.
Global Security (Free subscription) | 09/03/2008
U.S. to Provide $1 Billion for Georgia Reconstruction, Humanitarian AidBy Jim GaramoneAmerican Forces Press ServiceWASHINGTON, Sept. 3, 2008 – The United States will provide $1 billion in recovery aid to Georgia, President Bush announced today.Russia invaded the Caucasus republic in August and still has troops in the country in violation of a cease-fire agreement reached Aug. 13. Through Operation...
