Today in the Department of Defense, January 9, 2016
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.
Iraq Discussion
U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Joseph F. Dunford Jr., center left, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, listens to Marine Col. David Coconut, left, during a group discussion with Iraqi commanders on Al Asad Air Base, Iraq, Jan. 8, 2016. Dunford met with U.S. and coalition leaders to assess progress in the Counter-ISIL effort…More
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Carter, Japanese Official: North Korean Nuke Test UnacceptableDefense Secretary Ash Carter called Japanese Defense Minister Gen Nakatani to discuss the recent North Korean nuclear test, which both leaders condemned. Story | Special
Iraqi Security Forces Share Lessons of RamadiIraqi military forces already are applying the lessons learned in the battle for Ramadi, coalition officials said. Story | Special
Southcom Seeks to Broaden, Deepen PartnershipsThe role of U.S. Southern Command is unique among the combatant commands, Southcom’s outgoing commander said. Story
January 8, 2016
Iraqi Security Forces Sharing Lessons of Ramadi, Officials Say
BAGHDAD — Iraqi military forces already are applying the lessons learned in the battle for Ramadi, coalition officials said.
January 8, 2016
Outgoing Southcom Commander Outlines Mission
WASHINGTON — The role of U.S. Southern Command is unique among the combatant commands, Southcom’s outgoing commander said.
January 8, 2016
Carter, Japanese Official Discuss North Korean Nuke Test
WASHINGTON — Defense Secretary Ash Carter called Japanese Defense Minister Gen Nakatani to discuss the recent North Korean nuclear test, which both leaders condemned.
January 8, 2016
Face of Defense: Colonel’s Work Supports Peacekeeping Efforts
VICENZA, Italy — Army Col. Darius Gallegos has been a lot of things: a star athlete, a scholar, a police officer, and currently the only American serving at the Center of Excellence for Stability Police Units in Vicenza, Italy.
January 8, 2016
Military 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.
January 8, 2016
More Sexual Assault Reports Show Growing Trust in System
WASHINGTON — More military service academy cadets and midshipmen this year reported instances of sexual assault and harassment, indicating growing trust in the reporting system, a DoD official said.
January 7, 2016
Carter Gets Update on ‘Provocative’ North Korean Action
WASHINGTON — Defense Secretary Ash Carter received an update from the commander of U.S. Pacific Command about recent events on the Korean Peninsula, the Pentagon press secretary said.
January 7, 2016
Pentagon Spokesman: Fallen Soldier Was Helping to Keep U.S., Afghanistan Safe
WASHINGTON — Army Staff Sgt. Matthew McClintock was with Afghan forces as part of a “train, advise and assist” mission in Marjah when his unit came under fire, Pentagon Press Secretary Peter Cook said.
January 7, 2016
Pentagon Announces Changes to Military Decorations and Awards Program
WASHINGTON — The Defense Department has made a number of changes to the military decorations and awards program to ensure service members receive appropriate recognition for their actions.
January 7, 2016
Face of Defense: Airman Balances Cycling With Air Guard Mission
PORTLAND AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE, Ore. — World-class competitive cyclist Air Force Tech. Sgt. Dwayne Farr balances his Oregon Air National Guard duties with his athletic endeavors.
Source: U.S Department of Defense
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