Title: Iraq’s Economy, Infrastructure Rebuilt as Security Improves URL Source: http://www.dvidshub.net/news/523592/iraqs-economy-infrastructure-rebuilt-security-improves Markdown Content: ===============
Title: Personnel System Offers Workers Opportunities, Officials Say URL Source: http://www.dvidshub.net/news/523638/personnel-system-offers-workers-opportunities-officials-say Markdown Content:In its second year of implementation, the Defense Department’s new civilian personnel system is meeting its goal of shifting the department to a performance-based pay system while giving employees the…
WASHINGTON – As ground forces in the U.S. troop surge in Iraq make more progress against insurgents, Army aviation assets back them up with crucial mobility, medical and combat support, an officer in charge of a deployed aviation brigade said today. The…
Title: U.S. Works with Local Leaders on Reconciliation in Iraqi Province URL Source: http://www.dvidshub.net/news/524633/us-works-with-local-leaders-reconciliation-iraqi-province Markdown Content:The U.S. provincial reconstruction team in Iraq’s Diyala province is working to connect provincial leaders with Iraq’s central government and foster reconciliation in an area where security…
Title: Iraq Transition Must Preserve Security Successes, Odierno Says URL Source: http://www.dvidshub.net/news/524637/iraq-transition-must-preserve-security-successes-odierno-says Markdown Content:Any transition of security responsibility from coalition forces to Iraqi security forces must be done deliberately and in a way that ensures the successes gained so far will not…
Title: Defense Department to Close Talon System URL Source: http://www.dvidshub.net/news/524671/defense-department-close-talon-system Markdown Content: ===============
Title: More Mine Resistant Ambush Protected Vehicles Shipped to Middle East URL Source: http://www.dvidshub.net/news/524693/more-mine-resistant-ambush-protected-vehicles-shipped-middle-east Markdown Content: ===============
Title: Bush Calls for ‘Seamless’ System for Wounded Warrior Care URL Source: http://www.dvidshub.net/news/524729/bush-calls-seamless-system-wounded-warrior-care Markdown Content: ===============
Title: America Supports You: Troop-Support Organizations Receive Grants URL Source: http://www.dvidshub.net/news/524737/america-supports-you-troop-support-organizations-receive-grants Markdown Content:During the eighth annual Newman’s Own Awards Ceremony at the Pentagon today, 10 groups that support troops and their families received a total of $75,000 in grants to continue their…
Title: Defense Department, VA Work to Integrate Health Records URL Source: http://www.dvidshub.net/news/524796/defense-department-va-work-integrate-health-records Markdown Content:The Defense Department and the Department of Veterans Affairs took the first step this week toward developing a joint electronic health record system that will better serve wounded servicemembers…
Title: Iraq Budget Decisions Depend on Situation, Progress, England Says URL Source: http://www.dvidshub.net/news/524827/iraq-budget-decisions-depend-situation-progress-england-says Markdown Content: ===============
Title: President’s Commission Hears From Defense Officials, Wounded Warriors URL Source: http://www.dvidshub.net/news/525135/presidents-commission-hears-defense-officials-wounded-warriors Markdown Content:A special commission appointed by President Bush to examine medical care given to wounded servicemembers held its sixth public meeting here today, receiving testimony from Defense Department officials, wounded…
Title: Defense Department Supports Afghan Poppy Eradication URL Source: http://www.dvidshub.net/news/525164/defense-department-supports-afghan-poppy-eradication Markdown Content: ===============
Title: Growth in Iraqi Forces Will Ensure Training Depth, Unity, General Says URL Source: http://www.dvidshub.net/news/525183/growth-iraqi-forces-will-ensure-training-depth-unity-general-says Markdown Content:Given the levels of violence in Iraq and anticipation of a declining U.S. presence in the future, the Iraqi security forces need to grow in 2008…
Title: Officials Urge Calm in Iraq While Planning Way Ahead After Mosque Attack URL Source: http://www.dvidshub.net/news/525181/officials-urge-calm-iraq-while-planning-way-ahead-after-mosque-attack Markdown Content: ===============
Title: U.S., Colombia Strengthen Cooperation, Agree on Goals URL Source: http://www.dvidshub.net/news/525204/us-colombia-strengthen-cooperation-agree-goals Markdown Content: ===============
Title: Military Promotes Immunization Awareness URL Source: http://www.dvidshub.net/news/524766/military-promotes-immunization-awareness Markdown Content: ===============
Title: Exhibit to Fallen to Close; Portraits to Go to Families URL Source: http://www.dvidshub.net/news/525224/exhibit-fallen-close-portraits-go-families Markdown Content: ===============
Title: Charges Dismissed Against Canadian at Guantanamo URL Source: http://www.dvidshub.net/news/525272/charges-dismissed-against-canadian-guantanamo Markdown Content:In a decision that could affect the future of the military commission system, the judge in the military commission case of accused terrorist Omar Khadr today dismissed all charges against Khadr…
Title: Judge Dismisses Charges Against Second Guantanamo Detainee URL Source: http://www.dvidshub.net/news/525265/judge-dismisses-charges-against-second-guantanamo-detainee Markdown Content:Following suit from events earlier in the day, a military judge tonight dismissed the terrorism charges against Yemeni detainee Salim Ahmed Hamdan. Navy Capt. Keith J. Allred, the judge in…
Title: Walter Reed Workshop Showcases Prosthetic Technology URL Source: http://www.dvidshub.net/news/525290/walter-reed-workshop-showcases-prosthetic-technology Markdown Content: ===============
Title: Bush Honors Fallen Heroes on Memorial Day at Arlington URL Source: http://www.dvidshub.net/news/525334/bush-honors-fallen-heroes-memorial-day-arlington Markdown Content: ===============
Title: Nation to Pause for ‘Moment of Remembrance’ URL Source: http://www.dvidshub.net/news/525344/nation-pause-moment-remembrance Markdown Content: ===============
Title: Pace Urges Reflection in Memorial Day Message URL Source: http://www.dvidshub.net/news/525362/pace-urges-reflection-memorial-day-message Markdown Content: ===============
Title: Anbar Ready for Political Progress, General Says URL Source: http://www.dvidshub.net/news/525400/anbar-ready-political-progress-general-says Markdown Content:Coalition and Iraqi security forces have made great improvements to the security situation in Iraq’s Anbar province, opening the door for political developments and partnerships, a top U.S. general in…
Title: Defense Officials Promote Language Programs to Recruit Linguists URL Source: http://www.dvidshub.net/news/525397/defense-officials-promote-language-programs-recruit-linguists Markdown Content:As language and cultural sensitivities factor more and more into military operations, defense officials are promoting several initiatives to increase the number of servicemembers and employees with critical language…
Title: Leaders Have Restored Trust at Walter Reed, Official Says URL Source: http://www.dvidshub.net/news/525413/leaders-have-restored-trust-walter-reed-official-says Markdown Content: ===============
Title: Army Defends Body Armor Quality URL Source: http://www.dvidshub.net/news/525407/army-defends-body-armor-quality Markdown Content: ===============
Title: Iraq Industrial Revitalization Continues URL Source: http://www.dvidshub.net/news/525449/iraq-industrial-revitalization-continues Markdown Content: ===============
Title: Gates Commissions ROTC Cadets at White House URL Source: http://www.dvidshub.net/news/525444/gates-commissions-rotc-cadets-white-house Markdown Content: ===============
Title: Petraeus Urges Troops to Adhere to Ethical Standards URL Source: http://www.dvidshub.net/news/525506/petraeus-urges-troops-adhere-ethical-standards Markdown Content: ===============
Title: Gates: Early Iraq Withdrawal Would Have ‘Dire’ Consequences for U.S. URL Source: http://www.dvidshub.net/news/525522/gates-early-iraq-withdrawal-would-have-dire-consequences-us Markdown Content: ===============
Title: Gates: September Evaluation Won’t Lead to Precipitous Withdrawal From Iraq URL Source: http://www.dvidshub.net/news/525515/gates-september-evaluation-wont-lead-precipitous-withdrawal-iraq Markdown Content: ===============
Title: National Guard Responds to Kansas Tornado URL Source: http://www.dvidshub.net/news/530716/national-guard-responds-kansas-tornado Markdown Content: ===============
Title: Defense Department Releases Findings of Mental Health Assessment URL Source: http://www.dvidshub.net/news/530738/defense-department-releases-findings-mental-health-assessment Markdown Content:The military has a robust system in place to deal with mental health issues, but longer and more frequent deployments are causing strain on servicemembers, a Defense Department study…
Title: U.S., Japanese Leaders Reaffirm Commitment to Force Realignment URL Source: http://www.dvidshub.net/news/530769/us-japanese-leaders-reaffirm-commitment-force-realignment Markdown Content: ===============
Title: Gates: Officials Expected Rise in Violence as Security Plan Unfolds URL Source: http://www.dvidshub.net/news/530767/gates-officials-expected-rise-violence-security-plan-unfolds Markdown Content: ===============
Title: Bush Vetoes War-Funding Bill URL Source: http://www.dvidshub.net/news/530763/bush-vetoes-war-funding-bill Markdown Content: ===============
Title: Progress Continues in Iraq Despite Sensational Attacks, Petraeus Says URL Source: http://www.dvidshub.net/news/530816/progress-continues-iraq-despite-sensational-attacks-petraeus-says Markdown Content:Sensational car bomb attacks staged by al Qaeda in Iraq may grab headlines, but coalition and Iraqi forces are making real progress on the ground and steadily achieving…
Title: Petraeus: Interrogations Reveal Iranian Influence in Iraq URL Source: http://www.dvidshub.net/news/530814/petraeus-interrogations-reveal-iranian-influence-iraq Markdown Content: ===============
Title: Leaders Plan to Evaluate Iraq Security Plan, Provide Report in September URL Source: http://www.dvidshub.net/news/530812/leaders-plan-evaluate-iraq-security-plan-provide-report-september Markdown Content: ===============
Title: Bush: U.S. Security Tied to Success in Iraq URL Source: http://www.dvidshub.net/news/530851/bush-us-security-tied-success-iraq Markdown Content: ===============
Title: Officials Visit African Nations, Discuss New Command With Leaders URL Source: http://www.dvidshub.net/news/530845/officials-visit-african-nations-discuss-new-command-with-leaders Markdown Content:Defense Department officials recently met with leaders in six African countries and had “fruitful” discussions about U.S. Africa Command, the new unified combatant command the department is establishing,…
Title: Bush: Extra Troops Will Give Iraqi Government ‘Breathing Space’ URL Source: http://www.dvidshub.net/news/530865/bush-extra-troops-will-give-iraqi-government-breathing-space Markdown Content: ===============
Title: DoD Unveils Compensation Program for Frequent Deployments URL Source: http://www.dvidshub.net/news/530909/dod-unveils-compensation-program-frequent-deployments Markdown Content: ===============
Title: Department Works to Improve Acquisition Process URL Source: http://www.dvidshub.net/news/531024/department-works-improve-acquisition-process Markdown Content:Defense Department officials work every day to ensure service requirements and resources are integrated, and to improve the overall acquisition process, the vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff said…
Title: Prosecutor: Hicks Case Good Start for Military Commissions URL Source: http://www.dvidshub.net/news/531071/prosecutor-hicks-case-good-start-military-commissions Markdown Content: ===============
Title: Australian Detainee Sentenced to Nine Months URL Source: http://www.dvidshub.net/news/531073/australian-detainee-sentenced-nine-months Markdown Content: ===============
Title: Judge Accepts Australian Detainee’s Guilty Plea URL Source: http://www.dvidshub.net/news/531086/judge-accepts-australian-detainees-guilty-plea Markdown Content:The military commission judge today accepted the guilty plea of Australian detainee David Hicks to one charge of material support for terrorism, moving Hicks toward a possible jail sentence of up…
Title: Australian Detainee Heads Toward Sentencing in Guantanamo URL Source: http://www.dvidshub.net/news/531103/australian-detainee-heads-toward-sentencing-guantanamo Markdown Content:Australian detainee David Hicks, who entered a guilty plea March 26 to a charge of material support for terrorism, is expected to be sentenced by the end of the week,…