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Face of Defense: Wounded Warrior Becomes Military Doctor By Donna Miles American Forces Press Service FORT BELVIOR, Va., June 19, 2013 Ten years ago, Army Capt. Christian Labra’s spirit was as broken as his body. Ten years after being wounded in Iraq, Army Capt. (Dr.) Christian Labr...
Our plan, as you've -- as you'll see, has basically four lines of effort or four major avenues of approach here, and that's first by opening positions that are previously restricted by the direct ground combat assignment rule, such as I just talked about those positions in the brigade...
Jun. 18, 2013 Afghan Forces Take Security Lead for Entire Nation Afghans now are in the lead for security throughout their country, and this inflection point points the way toward a stable nation, said Marine Corps Gen. Joseph F. Dunford Jr., the commander of NATO and U.S. forces in A...
Pentagon Announces Progress in Opening Jobs to Women By Karen Parrish American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, June 18, 2013 The services and U.S. Special Operations Command have completed plans to gradually open jobs to female service members that used to be closed to them, senior...
Statement by Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel on Milestone 2013 in Afghanistan Earlier today in Kabul, the Afghan National Security Forces formally assumed the lead for combat operations across the country. This critical milestone is a tribute to the determination of the people of Afg...
Officials Battle Obesity, Tobacco With Healthy Base Initiative By Amaani Lyle American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, June 18, 2013 The Defense Department has teamed with the White House, industry, medical communities and installation leaders to assess obesity and tobacco programs...
Hagel Dedicates Pentagon Korean War Exhibit By Terri Moon Cronk American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, June 18, 2013 Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel today dedicated what he called a “magnificent” permanent display in the Pentagon to honor veterans of the Korean War. Defense Secreta...
