News: U. S Department of Defense

January 30, 2016

Military Strikes Target 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.

January 29, 2016

Carter Thanks The Netherlands Following Announcement of Expanded Air Campaign

WASHINGTON — Defense Secretary Ash Carter commended the Netherlands for its announcement that its pilots will expand their current mission over Iraq to participate in coalition airstrikes against the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant in eastern Syria.

January 29, 2016

Leaders From 18 Nations, Southcom Meet To Discuss Caribbean Security

KINGSTON, Jamaica — Delegations from 18 nations including the United States met in Jamaica for talks on security cooperation capacity building in the Caribbean.

January 29, 2016

OIR Spokesman: Coalition Applies Consistent Pressure on ISIL

WASHINGTON — The coalition continues to put pressure on the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant across the depth and breadth of the battlefield, Operation Inherent Resolve spokesman Army Col. Steve Warren said.

January 29, 2016

Face of Defense: Airman’s Calm Response Helps to Save Life

MCCONNELL AIR FORCE BASE, Kan. — Air Force Staff Sgt. Christina Begeal, a medical technician, employed her expertise on Christmas night to help save a restaurant cook’s life.

January 29, 2016

Sesame Street Supports Military Families in Transition

WASHINGTON — The Sesame Workshop, the nonprofit organization behind Sesame Street, launched a website devoted to support thousands of military families as they transition to civilian life.

January 29, 2016

Military 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.

January 28, 2016

Carter Announces 12 Weeks Paid Military Maternity Leave, Other Benefits

WASHINGTON — The Defense Department is increasing military maternity leave and instituting other changes in an effort to support military families, improve retention and strengthen the force of the future, Defense Secretary Ash Carter said.

January 28, 2016

NATO Secretary General Describes State of the Alliance

WASHINGTON — The NATO alliance has been challenged in the past year, but member nations are coming together to face problems, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said.

January 28, 2016

U.S., Russian Defense Officials Discuss Flight Safety Over Syria

WASHINGTON — Defense Department officials held a video conference to discuss ongoing implementation of the U.S.-Russia memorandum of understanding on flight safety over Syria, a Pentagon official said.

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