Coalition-Afghan Partnered Operations Resuming
DOD photo by Erin A. Kirk-Cuomo
Afghan and NATO troops are resuming partnered operations, which were suspended earlier this month because of a series of deadly insider attacks, Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta announced Sept. 25, 2012. The remarks came during a news conference with Army Gen. Martin Dempsey, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, at the Pentagon.
Carter Visits, Sailors, Airman in Latest Tour
DOD photo by U.S. Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Chad J. McNeeley
Deputy Defense Secretary Ashton B. Carter visited airmen at two installations in Tuscon, Ariz., and later talked with sailors aboard the USS Freedom in San Diego, Sept. 26, 2012. Carter's trip included a visit to the Raytheon Co., facility in Tuscon, where he spoke to employees.
DOD to Revise Sexual Assault Prevention Training
DOD photo by Erin A. Kirk-Cuomo
Calling sexual assault “an affront to basic human values,” Pentagon Press Secretary George E. Little announced, Sept. 25, 2012, that the Defense Department is revising its sexual assault prevention and response training requirements.
Voting Assistance Program Helps Service Members Vote
U.S. Navy photo by Miriam S. Gallet
Learn more about absentee and overseas voting options in the American Forces Press Service special report "Don't Miss the Vote." The report includes information about how to use the Federal Voting Assistance Program widget to get the absentee ballot request process started.
Secretary Shares Perspectives From Latest Trip
DOD photo by U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Jacob N. Bailey
In a message to the men and women of the Defense Department, Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta shared his perspectives from his recent trip to the Asia-Pacific region, Sept. 26, 2012. Panetta met with leaders in Japan, China and New Zealand during an eight-day trip.
Alliances, Partnerships Crucial To Pacific Command Strategy
U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Jeremy M. Starr
Calling alliances and partnerships the bedrock of U.S. Asia-Pacific strategy, Navy Adm. Samuel J. Locklear III, commander of U.S. Pacific Command, said he’s committed to building on them as he implements the new defense strategy focused on the region. This American Forces Press Service special report offers a closer look at Pacom's mission and operations.
Coalition Troops Patrol Pur Chaman District in Afghanistan
U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jonathan Lovelady
U.S. troops pulled security as their teammates from Provincial Reconstruction Team Farah approach the landing zone during a mission in Pur Chaman district, Farah province, Afghanistan, Sept. 26, 2012.
