PHOTOS: U.S. Military servicemembers, including Soldiers from the Washington National Guard’s 141st Civil Engineer Squadron and Airmen from the 141st Air Refueling Wing, are assisting in search and rescue efforts in Oso, Washington after a massive mudslide buried the community.…
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Long-overdue Medals of Honor Presented to 24 Soldiers
By J.D. Leipold Army News Service WASHINGTON, March 19, 2014 – Twenty-four U.S. Army veterans from three wars — World War II, Korea and Vietnam — received upgrades to the highest military decoration for uncommon bravery and gallantry at a…
U.S. Continues to Aid Search for Missing Malaysian Airliner
By Jim Garamone American Forces Press Service March 10, 2014 – The United States continues to assist the Malaysian government in the search for Malaysian Airlines Flight 370, which disappeared the night of March 8 during a flight from Kuala…
Missile Defense Agency Director Discusses Threats, Capabilities
By Army Sgt. 1st Class Tyrone C. Marshall Jr. American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, March 4, 2014 – The Defense Department’s Missile Defense Agency continues to develop technology and work with its partners amid growing ballistic missile threats around the…
Exercise Flintlock 2014, Niger
Paratroopers from a multinational group exit a C-130 H3 aircraft during Exercise Flintlock near Agadez, Niger on March 2nd, 2014. Image Gallery
Hagel Talks with Troops about 2015 Defense Budget Request
By Cheryl Pellerin American Forces Press Service Feb. 26, 2014 – In aircraft hangars at two different military bases in southeastern Virginia yesterday, Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel stood before several hundred airmen and soldiers, highlighting priorities in the Defense Department’s…