Articles By: American Forces Press Service
Pentagon, VA expand disability claims test
WASHINGTON: Defense and Veterans Affairs officials today announced another step in their efforts to streamline the process of determining veterans' disability ratings.
Beginning in January, the Disability Evaluation System pilot program will expand to six installations. The new participants are medical...
November 18th, 2009 | Army News | Read More
Obama Lays Out America’s Asia-Pacific Agenda
WASHINGTON: The United States is a Pacific nation, and America wants to strengthen alliances and understandings in the region, President Barack Obama said in Tokyo today.
Obama gave a major policy speech at Suntory Hall to 1,500 Japanese leaders. He met with Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama and with the...
November 16th, 2009 | Defense & Security News | Read More
Army Major Declared Sole Suspect in Hood Shooting
WASHINGTON, Nov. 5, 2009 – U.S. Army Maj. Nidal Malik Hasan is believed to be the lone shooter of some 43 people on Fort Hood, Texas, and survived being shot by a civilian police officer, the base commander said.
Lt Gen. Robert Cone in a televised press briefing tonight corrected earlier reports that...
November 6th, 2009 | Army News | Read More
New system allows vehicle GPS to track location while in flight
FORT BRAGG, NC: Soldiers with 3rd Battalion, 27th Field Artillery (HIMARS), drove their High Mobility Artillery Rocket System out the rear of an Air Force C-17 Globemaster III at Pope Air Force Base, N.C., Oct. 22, with a new advancement that will get them into the fight faster.
The 'Hot Panel' program...
November 4th, 2009 | Defense Technology News | Read More
US-Indian Armies Wrap Up Historic Exercise
CAMP BUNDELA, India: With a massive display of firepower and teamwork, the U.S. and Indian armies finished their largest joint military exercise to date yesterday.
The exercise is dubbed "Yudh Abhyas," loosely translated as "war preparation."
About 250 U.S. soldiers from the 2nd Battalion, 14th Cavalry...
October 28th, 2009 | Army News | Read More
Agencies Work to Field, Support M-ATVs
OSHKOSH, Wis: With the first shipment of the newly designed all-terrain mine-resistant, ambush-protected vehicles fielded in Afghanistan, several government agencies are now working with the manufacturer to ensure proper maintenance of the critical vehicle.
Defense Logistics Agency officials were among...
October 20th, 2009 | Army News | Read More
Solar Array Saves Air Force Energy, Money
WASHINGTON: A solar-energy array at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., is saving money for the Air Force and decreasing the service's reliance on fossil fuels.
"The military, perhaps better than anyone, is bound and determined to be good stewards of the incredible natural resources we have in this country,"...
October 13th, 2009 | Defense Technology News | Read More
Future Weapons Need to be Adaptable, Cost Less
WASHINGTON: Future US military weapons are going to have to be relevant, adaptable and affordable, the nation’s second highest-ranking military officer told defense contractors here today.
Gone are the days of spending millions of dollars on technology and equipment that is all but obsolete by the...
October 8th, 2009 | Defense Technology News | Read More
Obama, Other Leaders Receive Afghan Resources Request
WASHINGTON: As President Barack Obama and senior defense and national security leaders reconvened meetings today on the way forward in Afghanistan, they did so with the addition of Army Gen. Stanley A. McChrystal’s list of requested resources, the Pentagon press secretary said.
Obama received a copy...
October 8th, 2009 | Defense & Security News | Read More
Army users prepare for update to Vista software
SCHOFIELD BARRACKS, Hawaii -- In an effort to improve network security, the Department of Defense has mandated the migration of all Windows-based computers to Microsoft's Vista operating system. The security of the Pacific Network is paramount when it comes to making sure all users are protected from...
October 1st, 2009 | Defense Technology News | Read More
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UAE Selects Pilatus PC-21 Training System
November 18, 2009 05:11
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UK’s largest fully-autonomous Unmanned Aircraft completes flight trials
November 18, 2009 05:11
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Russian missile cruiser leaves Singapore
November 18, 2009 05:11
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Pakistan says towns cleared in Taliban offensive
November 18, 2009 05:11
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US Afghan supply flights over Russia still not on: US
November 18, 2009 05:11
