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October 07, 2009

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LEAD PHOTOS

ARMY LEADERS - Army Chief of Staff Gen. George W. Casey Jr., left, talks with Gen. David H. Petraeus, commander of U.S. Central Command, and the former Army Secretary Francis Harvey, far right, at the Association of the U.S. Army's annual meeting in Washington, D.C., Oct. 6, 2009. U.S. Army photo by D. Myles Cullen

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AFGHANISTAN NEWS

Airmen Use Football Rivalry to Help People

Two football fans are using a deep-seated rivalry as a way to spur people back home to send donations for the people of Afghanistan. Story

Engineers Assess School Construction

Forces Disrupt, Detain Insurgents

Team Introduces Farmers to Saffron

Officials, Elders Discuss Civilian Casualties

IRAQ NEWS

Conference Highlights Human Rights

Senior Iraqi leaders and members of Multinational Security Transition Command Iraq gathered for Iraq's second human rights conference. Story

Forces Disrupt Kidnappers, Save Boy

Forces Arrest Terrorist Leader

Cargo Transload Area Improves Security

Air Force Completes Key Training

MILITARY NEWS

Team Brings Honor to South Dakota Vets

Last year, volunteers who make up the South Dakota Military Funeral Honors team honored the passing of more than 500 of South Dakota's veterans, by performing official honors ceremonies at their funerals. And the future promises to grow even busier. Story

Group Honors Wounded Warriors, Families

Military Spouse Playwright Targets Abuse

Officials Launch Photography Widget

USS Cole Prepares for Joint Warrior

Military Works to Prevent Accidents

FACE OF DEFENSE

Pilot Recalls Difficult Medevac Decision

Army aviator Maj. Anthony Meador made a tough decision while evacuating a patient in bad weather in Iraq. Story

KOREAN WAR MEMORIAL

Veterans Pay Tribute at Korean Memorial

Veterans of the Korean War, both American and Korean, gathered with current U.S. Army and South Korean leaders to pay tribute at the National Korean War Memorial. Story | Photos

INSIDE THE MILITARY

ARMY - Ten-Miler Runners Break Records

MARINES - Troops Conduct 'Gator Crawl'

NAVY - McInerney Sets Milestone

AIR FORCE - Simulator Enhances Training

NATIONAL GUARD - Reaper Detachment Debuts

COAST GUARD - Crew Stops Drug Smugglers

TOP NEWS

Obama Praises Intelligence Community

President Barack Obama praised members of the U.S. intelligence community, pointing out that the terrorist attacks they’ve foiled have saved countless American lives. "For that, America is in your debt," he said. Story

Army to Deploy Strykers to India for Unique Exercise

The Army plans to deploy 17 of its Stryker combat vehicles to India for the first exercise of its kind in the country. Story

Army Must Continue Evolving its Force, Casey Says

The Army must structure itself to face a future of persistent conflict as it takes on a long-term struggle against terrorism and militant extremists, the service’s top officer said. Story

Deployment Stress Concerns Army Enlisted Leaders

As the White House debates sending up to 40,000 more troops to Afghanistan, the Army's top enlisted advisor said he is proud of the work soldiers are doing in Afghanistan and Iraq, but thinking about the stress the troops and their families incur from this effort keeps him awake at night. Story

Withdrawal Would Embolden Radicals, Gates Says

Withdrawing U.S. forces from Afghanistan before accomplishing the mission there would greatly embolden Islamic radicals worldwide, Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates said. Story | Transcript

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FAMILY MATTERS BLOG

Leaders Renew Commitment to Army Families

Senior Army leaders re-signed the Army Family Covenant, reaffirming their commitment to family support. AFPS' Elaine Wilson was on hand for the event.