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Special Reports
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Army Gen. Martin E. Dempsey, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, is on a four-day trip to South Korea, where he will meet with U.S. and South Korean leaders and attend the U.S. Forces Korea change-of command ceremony.
Special | Travels Archive
Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel is on a weeklong overseas trip, his third to the Asia- Pacific region since becoming secretary. Hagel intends to meet with counterparts in South Korea and Japan; celebrate the 60th anniversary of the U.S.-South Korea alliance; preside over the U.S. Forces Korea change of command ceremony and visit U.S. troops in both countries. Special | More Travels
Defense Department leaders want employees to be prepared for the possibility of a government shutdown. This American Forces Press Service special report details what employees should expect in the event that a shutdown occurs. Special
The Defense Department has honored the 2013 Secretary of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award recipients. The Freedom Award is the highest recognition given to employers for support of their employees who also serve in the National Guard and Reserve. Special
Each year the nation sets aside September 15 through October 15 to recognize the rich heritage and cultural diversity that Hispanic Americans have contributed to our country. In this special report in observance of Hispanic Heritage Month, we help celebrate the strength, pride and honor throughout the history of Hispanics' service to our country. Special
President Barack Obama has declared a major disaster in Colorado and ordered federal aid to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the area affected by severe storms, flooding, landslides, and mudslides beginning on Sept. 11, 2013, and continuing. National Guard and Army soldiers have been assisting with disaster response. Declaration | Special
Deputy Defense Secretary Ash Carter is on a seven-day trip to Central and Southwest Asia, where he will visit with counterparts from around the region and troops in that part of the world. Special
On the 12th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks, President Barack Obama and defense leaders paid tribute to the nearly 3,000 victims of the attacks and honored the first responders and U.S. service members who have fought and sacrificed ever since to keep the United States safe. Special
The Combined Federal Campaign is the world's largest and most successful annual workplace charity campaign, with more than 150 CFC national and international campaigns raising millions of dollars each year. In his memo, Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel expressed his unwavering support for the campaign and strongly encouraged members of the workforce to participate from September 1, 2013 to December 15, 2013. Special
Emotional strain can be the most formidable opponent service members face in their efforts to keep America safe. This special report takes a closer look at the struggles they cope with and offers information to help troops when they need the nation's support the most. Special
Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel has begun a trip to the Asia-Pacific region to meet with counterparts and leaders from several countries and to attend a defense ministers meeting of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations. Special | More Travels
U.S. Army Gen. Martin E. Dempsey, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, is on a multiday trip to Israel and Jordan to discuss ways regional alliances and partnerships can help contain evolving threats of terrorism and civil unrest in the Middle East.
Special | Travels Archive
The Korean War, which began June 25, 1950, with the North Korean army's invasion of South Korea, officially ended July 27, 1953, a day now officially recognized as Armistice Day. The signing marked the end of the longest negotiated armistice in history: 158 meetings spread over two years and 17 days. Special
On July 26, 1948, President Harry S. Truman signed Executive Order 9981 to end racial segregation and discrimination in the military. On the 65th anniversary of the integration of the armed forces, the Defense Department celebrates the contribution of its African-American soldiers, sailors, airmen and Marines. Special
The Defense Department named cyberspace a new domain of warfare in 2011. Today, U.S. Cyber Command, the services, and U.S. partners and allies are working together to make that inherently collaborative, adaptable environment a suitable place for military command and control. Special
The fifth annual federal-wide Feds Feed Families Food Drive campaign is now under way. Defense Department employees nationwide have been asked to step up to meet this challenge by pledging to participate and make a difference. Special
In his proclamation setting May 27, 2013, as Memorial Day, President Barack Obama called on Americans to honor the sacrifice of the fallen and "strive to be a nation equal to their example." The Defense Department honors those patriots who made the ultimate sacrifice to keep America safe and free in this American Forces Press Service special report. Special
Nearly 250 members of the Oklahoma National Guard are assisting with victim search and security in Moore, Okla., where a monster tornado left dozens dead.
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More than 200 wounded, ill and injured service members, as well as military retirees, will compete in the fourth Warrior Games, which will be held in Colorado Springs, Colo., May 11-16, 2013. Special
The Defense Department is taking a stand against sexual assault in the military in an effort to maintain the well-being of U.S. service members and their families. Check out American Forces Press Services' special coverage, which includes information about resources dedicated to preventing and appropriately responding to this crime. Special
The $526.6 billion base budget request included in President Barack Obama's fiscal year 2014 Defense Department budget proposal reflects "great uncertainty," officials said, but maintains national defense strategy and Pentagon leaders' commitment to careful use of taxpayer dollars. Special
The nation's top defense leaders are urging Congress to move now to prevent major, across-the-board spending cuts that are scheduled to take effect March 1, 2013. Special
Traumatic brain injury is one of the invisible wounds of war, and one of the signature injuries of troops wounded in Afghanistan and Iraq. This American Forces Press Service special report highlights the Defense Department's efforts to care for wounded warriors suffering from this condition while promoting research to improve diagnosis and treatment. Special
The Medal of Honor is the United States' highest military decoration. Eleven servicemembers have received the Medal of Honor since the global war on terror began following the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks on the United States. Special
Defense intelligence is critical to the Defense Department's role in national security. Such information helps frame national security policies, and enables warfighters to plan and conduct successful military and security operations that protect America. Special
Biological, chemical, and nuclear terrorist attacks, extreme weather events, and naturally-occurring emerging infectious diseases all pose national security threats unbounded by state, country, and regional borders. The Department of Defense uses global biosurveillance networks to identify and track such threats and to help defend the United States. Special
On the 11th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks, President Barack Obama and defense leaders paid tribute to the nearly 3,000 victims of the attacks and honored the first responders and U.S. service members who have fought and sacrificed ever since to keep the United States safe. Special
Emotional strain can be the most formidable opponent service members face in their efforts to keep America safe. This special report takes a closer look at the struggles they cope with and offers information to help troops when they need the nation's support the most. Special
As the United States continues to bring troops home after 10 years of war, providing veterans with new employment opportunities is becoming increasingly important. This American Forces Press Service special report takes a look at employment initiatives dedicated solely to veterans and offers helpful resources as they prepare to begin a new chapter in their lives. Special
After 12 years of unprecedented demand for special operations forces capability worldwide, Navy Adm. William H. McRaven, the commander of U.S. Special Operations Command, is shaping his forces for the future based on his Special Operations Command 2020 vision. Special
Besides performing its traditional nuclear-deterrence mission, U.S. Strategic Command also is the global synchronizer for ensuring space, cyberspace, missile defense and intelligence, reconnaissance and surveillance capabilities across the military. Special
In an era of leaner budgets and other uncertainties, U.S. Northern Command and North American Aerospace Defense Command will remain committed to deterring, preventing and defeating aggression against the United States and Canada, the chief of the two commands recently told a Senate panel. Special
Putting in place the most-sweeping strategic planning effort in U.S. Transportation Command's 25-year history, Air Force Gen. William M. Fraser III, Transcom commander, said his organization is revolutionizing the way the military deploys, sustains and redeploys its forces. Special
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. Special
Strengthening the defense capabilities of African countries and encouraging them to work together to confront common security threats and challenges is one of the primary goals of U.S. Africa Command, the United States' newest combatant command focused on the continent. Special
Air Force Gen. Douglas M. Fraser, commander of U.S. Southern Command, regularly tells members of Congress, audiences around the region and members of his command that events in South America, Central America and the Caribbean greatly affect U.S. national security. Special
Using the new defense strategic guidance as its roadmap, officials at U.S. European Command have fixed their compasses on four basic priorities: maintaining ready forces, completing a successful transition in Afghanistan, sustaining strategic partnerships and countering transnational threats. Special
A new whole-of-government approach is designed to bring the federal government's vast reach to help strengthen millions of service members and their families. This ongoing AFPS special report provides regular updates on the efforts to help improve the lives of military families. Special
Given today's globalized access to knowledge and the rapid pace of technology development, innovation, speed, and agility have taken on a greater importance. The Department of Defense serves as an innovative leader in developing technology to protect Americans and troops – on and off the battlefield. Special
The Defense Department is investing in energy conservation, from wind power to golf carts for base transportation, to save the earth and save money. Special
DOD's Operational Energy Strategy will guide the department to a more strategic use of energy resources in the fight today and in plans for the future by lowering risks to our warfighters, saving money for American taxpayers, and allowing the department to shift more resources to other warfighting priorities. Special
The National Security Space Strategy is a pragmatic approach to maintain the advantages derived from space while confronting the challenges of an evolving space strategic environment. Special
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