U.S. soldiers deployed to India to train with the army there, and ended up learning some valuable lessons off the battlefield.
Yoga, Curry Make for Good Army Training
Troops Wage Friendly Competition in Pentagon Fitness Challenge
Military competitors showed off their speed, agility and dedication to physical fitness in the Pentagon Athletic Center’s Ultimate Fitness Challenge.
International Forces Train Afghans in Critical Care
U.S. and other international troops in Afghanistan recently provided training in critical patient care and blood processing to Afghan doctors that they hope will spread throughout the country.
Military Will Have Enough H1N1 Vaccine, Officials Say
As shipments of some 3.7 million doses of H1N1 vaccine ordered by the Defense Department continue to arrive from the manufacturer, more than enough will be available for all military personnel and their beneficiaries, military medical experts say.
Survivors Unlikely in Midair Crash, Pentagon Official Says
Search efforts continue after two military aircraft collided off the California coast, but a Defense Department official said it’s unlikely there are survivors among the nine people aboard.
Forces Arrest Terrorism Suspects in Iraq
Iraqi forces, aided by U.S. forces advisors, detained several terrorism suspects in Iraq in recent days, including one believed responsible for the Oct. 11 bombing in Ramadi.
Combined Force Detains Suspected Militants
Afghan and international security forces detained several suspected militants in Afghanistan’s Paktia and Helmland provinces, military officials reported.
Advanced Radar Improves Iraqi Air Surveillance
The Iraqi air force has significantly enhanced its air defense capabilities with the arrival of a digital air surveillance radar system.
Exercise Seeks to Reduce Friendly Fire Incidents
The Bold Quest 2009 exercise seeks to identify emerging technologies that can be used to save military and civilian lives during combat operations.
Chairman Honored for Efforts to End Homelessness
The United States has the values, wealth, and support of its leadership to end homelessness among veterans, the top military officer said as he accepted an award for his efforts to stop what he said is a nationwide problem.
