Tag Archives: Afghanistan

A pair of combat boots are left as a tribute at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C., June 29, 2016. DoD photo by Katie Lange

Vets Look to Create Memorial for Global War on Terror

Posted on July 12, 2016 by Katie Lange

The Global War on Terror isn’t over yet, but some veterans think now is a good time to start planning a memorial to those who have served in it.
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Posted in DoD News, Education, Military Families, Military History, Rotator | Tagged Afghanistan, Andrew Brennan, Chad Longell, Commemorative Works Act, George Chewning, Global War on Terrorism Memorial Foundation, Iraq, ISIL, veterans, Vietnam Veterans Memorial, War on Terror, World War II Memorial | 5 Comments

Defense Secretary Ash Carter meets with NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg at the NATO headquarters in Brussels, Belgium, June 14, 2016. DoD photo by Staff Sgt. Brigitte N. Brantley

What Is the Warsaw Summit, and Why Is It Important?

Posted on July 7, 2016 by Katie Lange

NATO’s Warsaw Summit begins Friday. Not sure what it is or how it affects our troops? Read on to find out.
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Posted in cybersecurity, Defense Discussions, Defense Secretary Travel, DoD News, Education, Military History, Rotator | Tagged Afghanistan, cyberdefense, e Warning and Control System, ISIS, Mediterranean, NATO, North Atlantic Council, Russia, Warsaw Pact, Warsaw Summit | Leave a comment

Pilots from the Alaska Air National Guard's 144th Airlift Squadron prepare to take off in a C-130 Hercules at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, June 17, 2016. The transport mission was one of the last combat missions during the 144th AS's final C-130 deployment. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Douglas Ellis)

Daily SITREP: Zika Virus, Troops in Afghanistan & More

Posted on July 7, 2016 by glenn.selby

From the military services and around the DoD, here’s your Daily SITREP for Thursday, July 7, 2016.
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Posted in Daily SITREP, DoD News, Rotator | Tagged Afghanistan, Barack Obama, POTUS, Ramstein Air Force Base, Walter Reed Army Institute of Research, Zika Virus | Leave a comment

U.S., Australian, European and Afghan coalition members make up the color guard at the Army change of command ceremony in Kabul, Afghanistan, March 2, 2016. Photo by D. Myles Cullen

Hats Point to Diversity, Size of Coalition in Afghanistan

Posted on March 3, 2016 by Katie Lange

Nothing illustrates the magnitude of the Resolute Support Mission coalition’s efforts in Afghanistan as much as the different styles of hats on display.
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Posted in Defense Discussions, DoD News, Inside the DoD, Rotator | Tagged Afghanistan, Army Gen. John F Campbell, Army Gen. John W. Nicholson Jr., change of command, hats, Kabul, NATO, Resolute Support Mission | Leave a comment

Veteran Archer Takes Aim at Warrior Games Team Victory

Posted on June 17, 2015 by Katie Lange

The Warrior Games are all about overcoming adversity, something former Army Capt. Frank Barroquiero knows all about. Despite a devastating arm injury, he’s a two-time archery medalist.
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Posted in DoD News, Rotator, Warrior Games | Tagged Afghanistan, archery, Capt. Frank Barrioquiero, Department of Defense, warrior games, wounded warrior | Leave a comment