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July 04, 2016
Military Strikes Continue Against ISIL Terrorists in Syria, Iraq
SOUTHWEST ASIA — U.S. and coalition military forces continued to attack Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant terrorists in Iraq and Syria, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported.
July 03, 2016
Counter-ISIL Strikes Target Terrorists in Syria, Iraq
SOUTHWEST ASIA — U.S. and coalition military forces continued to attack Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant terrorists in Iraq and Syria, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported.
July 02, 2016
Military Strikes Hit ISIL Terrorists in Syria, Iraq
SOUTHWEST ASIA — U.S. and coalition military forces continued to attack Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant terrorists in Iraq and Syria, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported.
July 02, 2016
President Salutes Troops, Joining Forces in Independence Day Weekly Address
WASHINGTON — In his weekly address, President Barack Obama noted that he, First Lady Michelle Obama, and their two daughters will be hosting hundreds of service members, military veterans and their families at the traditional White House cookout on Independence Day.
July 01, 2016
Recent Strike in Mosul Killed ISIL Commanders, Pentagon Official Says
WASHINGTON — Coalition forces conducted an airstrike that killed two Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant senior military commanders June 25 near Mosul, Iraq, Pentagon Press Secretary Peter Cook said.
July 01, 2016
Carter Congratulates Top Officers on Senate Confirmation
WASHINGTON — Defense Secretary Ash Carter extended his congratulations to three top officers on their Senate confirmation to assume their new posts.
July 01, 2016
USU Students Learn Public Health, Zombie Style
BETHESDA, Md. — Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences students must apply what they learn about theories and models of public health care through debate, small-group work and a series of creative scenarios –including a zombie pandemic.
July 01, 2016
As Nation Celebrates Independence Day, Carter Thanks DoD Personnel
WASHINGTON — Defense Secretary Ash Carter issued a message today thanking the men and women of the Defense Department for upholding the principles upon which the nation was founded.
July 01, 2016
At Iftar Dinner, Carter Salutes Muslim-American Service, Sacrifice
WASHINGTON — The thousands of Muslim-American U.S. military members serving today “stand in a long line of patriots who have stepped forward throughout our history to pursue that noblest of callings,” Defense Secretary Ash Carter said at DoD’s annual Iftar dinner.
July 01, 2016
Face of Defense: Soldier Experiences Teamwork at Her First Annual Training
SUNNY POINT, N.C. — Army Pvt. Noel Weeks, who joined the North Carolina National Guard in 2015, learned about the value of teamwork during her participation in Operation Vigilant Seahawk, a two-week regional homeland security exercise.
Source: U.S Department of Defense
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Robert Williams
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