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August 30, 2015
Coalition Airstrikes Again Hit Terrorists in Syria, Iraq
SOUTHWEST ASIA — U.S. and coalition military forces have continued to attack Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant terrorists in Syria and Iraq, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today.
August 29, 2015
Coalition Airstrikes Continue Against ISIL Terrorists in Syria, Iraq
August 28, 2015
Special Report: Hurricane Katrina – The Defense Department Looks Back
In this special report, the Defense Department marks the 10th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, one of the most devastating storms in U.S. history. More than 60,000 troops and DoD civilians provided disaster assistance to New Orleans and Gulf Coast residents in Katrina's immediate aftermath, and have worked to help communities recover in the decade since.
Iraq Progresses in ISIL Fight, Key Extremist Confirmed Dead
WASHINGTON — Progress continues across the battlespace in Iraq’s fight against the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant extremists, the U.S. Central Command spokesman said, noting that ISIL is prioritizing resources as they continue to lose fighters and leaders at a high rate.
Carter Announces Manufacturing Initiative to Aid Warfighters
WASHINGTON — The Defense Department is partnering with a large-scale consortium in the creation of a National Manufacturing Innovation Institute to produce hybrid electronics, Defense Secretary Ash Carter announced at Moffett Federal Airfield, Calif.
Airstrikes Continue Against ISIL Terrorists in Syria, Iraq
SOUTHWEST ASIA — U.S. and coalition military forces have continued to attack Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant terrorists in Syria and Iraq, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported.
‘I Will Wait’ Tells Stories of Generations of Military Spouses
WASHINGTON — America sends its sons and daughters to war, and a new play titled “I Will Wait” looks at the effects of these deployments across the generations.
Face of Defense: Coast Guardsman Pursues Passion for Photography
Coast Guardsmen often pursue passions while preserving devotion to duty, and for one rescue swimmer, photographing professional mixed martial arts competitors is an opportunity that did not come easily.
Watch Live at 2 p.m. EDT: Carter to Announce Economic Initiative at Moffett Field
Defense Secretary Ash Carter is scheduled to deliver remarks on the expanding relationship between the Pentagon, academia and the private sector, and announce a new economic initiative during remarks at Moffett Field, Calif., today.
Remembering Hurricane Katrina a Decade Later
WASHINGTON — Hurricane Katrina hit the American Gulf Coast on Aug. 29, 2005, causing initial destruction from Texas to Florida. It wreaked such damage over such a large area that it changed the way the U.S. government responds to disasters.