U.S., Kuwait Mark Gulf War 20th Anniversary
WASHINGTON — This week marks 20 years since the United States, as part of a 34-nation coalition, drove Saddam Hussein’s Iraqi army out of Kuwait, …
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Marine Forward Element Set Up to Help in Middle East
MANAMA, Bahrain — Traveling through the Middle East to confer with U.S. allies in the midst of regional unrest, the top U.S. military officer visited …
Kuwaiti Troops Recall Invasion, Friendships Forged
AL-SUBIYA, Kuwait, Feb. 26, 2011 — Kuwaiti Capt. Adel Khubert was just a 10-year-old boy when Saddam Hussein’s Republic Guard screamed over the border from …
Desert Storm Veterans Join Liberation Day Celebration
AL-SUBIYA, Kuwait, Feb. 26, 2011 — Army Chief Warrant Officer 4 Todd Simmons was a young soldier 20 years ago when his 82nd Airborne Division …
Mullen: Anniversary Reaffirms U.S.-Kuwaiti Bonds
KUWAIT CITY, Kuwait, Feb. 26, 2011 — The chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff joined in festivities today celebrating the 20th anniversary of Kuwait’s …
Face of Defense: Guard Member Recalls Gulf War
SPRINGFIELD, Ill., Feb. 25, 2011 — Twenty years ago, National Guard, reserve and active duty service members began ground combat operations to liberate Kuwait, marking …
Mullen Reaffirms American-Bahraini Alliance
MANAMA, Bahrain, Feb. 25, 2011 — Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Navy Adm. Mike Mullen continued his visit to Bahrain today to reaffirm …
Großbritannien — Auswirkungen nach Budgetkürzungen und die vorzeitige Ausmusterung
Budgetkürzungen und die vorzeitige Ausmusterung von Einheiten zeigen erste praktische Auswirkungen. Erstmals seit dem Zweiten Weltkrieg wird die Royal Navy wahrscheinlich die Präsenz von Kampfschiffen …
Mullen Visits Kuwait During Desert Storm Ceremonies
KUWAIT CITY, Kuwait, Feb. 25, 2011 — The U.S. military’s top officer arrived here today during his swing through the Middle East to meet with …
Improved Training Facilities for South Australian Defence
Senator David Feeney, Parliamentary Secretary for Defence, today toured Cultana Training Area in South Australia. The expansion of the Cultana Training Area is critical for …
Gates: Army Faces ‘Daunting, Diverse’ Challenges
WASHINGTON, Feb. 25, 2011 — During what he called his last appearance there as defense secretary, Robert M. Gates spoke to cadets at the U.S. …
USA — US Military contracts for FY11
TRICARE MANAGEMENT ACTIVITY Humana Military Healthcare Services, Inc., Louisville, Ky., is being awarded a cost-plus-fixed-fee contract to provide managed care support to the Department of …
African Nurse Saved GIs at Battle of Bulge
BASTOGNE, Belgium — It was a bitterly cold winter morning when Augusta Chiwy’s tram pulled into Brussels Central train station, Dec. 16, 1944. On that …
National Guard (In Federal Status) and Reserve Activated as of February 22, 2011
This week the Army, Navy, and Marine Corps announced a decrease in activated reservists, while the Air Force and Coast Guard announced an increase. The …
Face of Defense: Petty Officer Maintains Team’s Network
KHOST PROVINCE, Afghanistan — To his teammates on the provincial reconstruction team here, Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Ryan Riedel, an information systems technician from …
Face of Defense: ‘Gun Doctor’ Keeps Howitzers Firing
HIJUDAI TRAINING AREA, Japan, Feb. 24, 2011 — People who feel under the weather see a doctor. If a dog isn’t feeling well, a visit …
Navy Hails Cosby as Honorary Chief Petty Officer
WASHINGTON — Navy Secretary Ray Mabus and Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy Rick D. West recognized actor, comedian and former sailor Bill Cosby …
USA — Military Saves Week Spotlights Importance of Saving
WASHINGTON — Service members and their families should “start small and think big” when kick-starting a savings plan, a financial expert said today. “It’s not …
Mullen: U.S., Allies Monitor Libya Situation
MANAMA, Bahrain, Feb. 24, 2011 — U.S. defense officials are monitoring the civil unrest in Libya and will provide President Barack Obama with a range …
DOD News Briefing on the Air Force KC-46A Tanker contract award
DOD News Briefing with Deputy Secretary Lynn and DOD senior leaders to announce the Air Force KC-46A Tanker contract award MR. LYNN: At the start …