U.S. Army in the News

Carter Presents DoD’s Highest Civilian Award to National Intel DirectorDefense Secretary Ash Carter presented James R. Clapper, the director of national intelligence, with the Distinguished Civilian Service Medal, the Defense Department’s highest civilian award. Story | Statement

Counter-ISIL Strikes Target Terrorists in IraqU.S. and coalition military forces continued to attack Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant terrorists in Iraq, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported.Story | Special Report

Secretary Accepts National Defense University Foundation AwardDefense Secretary Ash Carter said he was proud to represent “the finest fighting force the world has ever known” as he accepted the American Patriot Award from the National Defense University Foundation on behalf of the men and women of the Defense Department. Story

Iraqis Clear Areas Around Mosul Before Advancing To Liberate CityAir Force Col. John Dorrian, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve spokesman, told reporters that Iraqi forces are clearing areas around Mosul before they advance to the city. Story | Transcript | Special Report

• DoD News Update: Inherent Resolve Spokesman Briefs Reporters
• Full Event: Task Force Spokesman Conducts Briefing

Defense Leaders Discuss Importance of Innovation in DoD’s FutureDeputy Defense Secretary Bob Work and Air Force Gen. Paul Selva, vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, discussed future innovations and the DoD’s Third Offset Strategy at the Center for Strategic and International Studies. Watch the full event here: Video | Special Report