NATO’s top military commander expressed confidence that the critical pieces are being put into place to make 2010 a turning point for Afghanistan’s future.
NATO Commander Sees Pivotal 2010 for Afghanistan
Exercise Aims to Combat Weapons of Mass Destruction
More than 30 nations sent representatives to the U.S. Central Command-hosted exercise, Leading Edge, to share ideas on combating weapons of mass destruction held in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
Study Shows Deployments’ Impact on Army Wives
Army wives whose husbands deploy seek mental health services at a higher rate than others, and the longer the deployment, the greater the impact, according to a new study.
Renuart Discusses Haiti Support, Olympic Aid
The commander of U.S. Northern Command discussed Northcom’s support for the earthquake relief effort in Haiti and the upcoming Winter Olympics in Canada during a recent interview.
Conference Boosts International Afghanistan Support
Defense Department officials are hailing the International Conference on Afghanistan in London as a major step toward integrating the governance and developmental goals they say must go hand in hand with security efforts being advanced through the troop surge.
Seminar Tackles Drug-trafficking Issues
Military and civilian security executives met to discuss the challenge of countering narcotics trafficking during an eight-day seminar held at the George C. Marshall European Center for Security Studies in Germany.
Technology Helps Wounded Warrior Lead Productive Life
A retired Army captain and Iraq-war veteran uses Computer/Electronic Accommodations Program-provided technology-based assistance aids that have enabled him to embark on a successful post-military life.
Afghan Forces Contain Attack on Barracks
Afghan security forces reacted quickly to contain an insurgent attack on the Afghan National Army’s Sharwali Barracks in Lashkar Gah, the capital of Helmand province, military officials said.
Veterans See Improvement in Iraqi Army
Iraqi soldiers are improving at a rapid pace every time they train, U.S. instructors said.
Kentucky Airmen Move Supplies Through Dominican Republic
Kentucky National Guard members have set up an airfield in Barahona, the Dominican Republic, to provide an alternative for air traffic bound for Haiti’s overwhelmed Port-au-Prince airport.
