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February 17, 2016

Carter: Attack in Turkey Strengthens Resolve in Fight Against Terrorism

WASHINGTON — An attack on military vehicles in Turkey’s capital of Ankara strengthens the resolve for deepening U.S.-Turkish cooperation in fighting terrorism, Defense Secretary Ash Carter said.

February 17, 2016

Army Scientists Begin First MERS Vaccine Clinical Trial

WASHINGTON — Army scientists started vaccinations in the first clinical trial to test the safety and immune response in people for a vaccine candidate to prevent Middle East respiratory syndrome.

February 17, 2016

Syrian Situation Remains Volatile, Inherent Resolve Spokesman Says

WASHINGTON — Coalition forces are targeting the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant’s financial infrastructure, the spokesman for Operation Inherent Resolve said.

February 17, 2016

Inherent Resolve Strikes Continue Against 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.

February 17, 2016

Face of Defense: Promotion Brings Guard Soldier Full-Circle

FORT CAMPBELL, Ky. — An officer with the 101st Airborne Division was promoted to lieutenant colonel in the division’s headquarters, bringing him full-circle in his career with the Wisconsin National Guard.

February 17, 2016

U.S., Southeast Asian Nations Reaffirm Support for Regional Order

WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama and the leaders of 10 Southeast Asian nations underscored their commitment to international rules and the rights of all nations.

February 16, 2016

Press Secretary: Carter ‘Gratified’ Coalition Will Do More in Counter-ISIL Fight

WASHINGTON — Defense Secretary Ash Carter is gratified that so many nations have vowed to step up contributions to the campaign against the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant, the Pentagon press secretary said.

February 16, 2016

Face of Defense: Airman Earns Army Ranger Tab

ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam — Air Force Staff Sgt. Robert Keefe, the 736th Security Forces Squadron noncommissioned officer in charge of training, recently became the 266th airman to graduate from the U.S. Army Ranger School.

February 16, 2016

Service Academy CyberStakes Proves Worth as Learning Tool

WASHINGTON — The annual CyberStakes competition represents a new level of challenging, hands-on engagement that bodes well for the nation’s cyber training pipeline, a senior Defense Department official said.

February 16, 2016

Military Strikes Continue Against 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.

Source: US Department of State

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