Today in the Department of Defense, December 30, 2015
Secretary of Defense Ash Carter, Deputy Secretary of Defense Bob Work, and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Marine Gen. Joseph F. Dunford Jr. have no public or media events on their schedules.
Top Stories
December 29, 2015
Coalition Killed 10 Senior ISIL Leaders in December
WASHINGTON — A high-value Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant leader killed by U.S.-led coalition airstrikes Dec. 24 was just one of 10 ISIL leaders targeted and killed so far this month, the Operation spokesman said.
December 29, 2015
Strikes 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.
December 29, 2015
Face of Defense: Deployed Doctor Quarterbacks Medical Team
BAGRAM AIR FIELD, Afghanistan — Former U.S. Air Force Academy football team quarterback Dr. (Maj.) Cale Bonds, now the orthopedic surgeon at Bagram Air Field, Afghanistan, continues to call the plays when he and members of his medical team are striving to save a limb or a life.
December 28, 2015
Iraqi Forces Reach Strategic Milestone in Fight For Ramadi
WASHINGTON — Defense Secretary Ash Carter congratulated Iraq’s prime minister after Iraqi forces succeeded in retaking the government center in Ramadi from the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant.
December 28, 2015
Defense Department Proposes UCMJ Changes
WASHINGTON — Following a two-year review of the Uniform Code of Military Justice, DoD forwarded to Congress a legislative proposal outlining a number of reforms.
December 28, 2015
Face of Defense: Airmen Use Logistics Skills to Relieve Toy Donation Stockpile
HORSHAM AIR GUARD STATION, Pa. — Eight airmen from the Pennsylvania Air National Guard’s 111th Logistics Readiness Squadron used brain, brawn and a little military training to overhaul a congested Toys for Tots warehouse in Glenside, Pennsylvania, a few days before Christmas.
December 28, 2015
Strikes Hit ISIL 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.
December 27, 2015
More Coalition Strikes Target 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.
December 26, 2015
President Meets With Service Members for Christmas
WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama and his family spent part of Christmas Day with Marines, sailors and their families on Marine Corps Base Hawaii.
Features
Deployed Doctor Quarterbacks Medical TeamFormer U.S. Air Force Academy football team quarterback Dr. (Maj.) Cale Bonds, now the orthopedic surgeon at Bagram Air Field, Afghanistan, continues to call the plays when he and members of his medical team are striving to save a limb or a life. Story
Aircraft Carrier USS Harry S. Truman Joins Campaign Against ISILStrike aircraft from the USS Harry S. Truman are flying their first missions in support of Operation Inherent Resolve. Story
More Than 200,000 U.S. Troops Serve Overseas During Holiday SeasonRoughly 220,000 U.S. service members will be serving overseas this holiday season, operating on every continent and in more than 100 countries to protect America, its interests and its allies. Story
F-35 Program on Right TrackPentagon officials say they’ve met their delivery goals for the F-35 in 2015. Story
Joint U.S. Forces Conduct Explosive Ordnance Disposal ExerciseU.S. Army, Air Force and Marine Corps explosive ordnance disposal technicians shared tactics and techniques during a five-day training exercise in southwest Asia. Story
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