To our troops serving overseas; God Bless you for your service. Words cannot express how grateful we are for your efforts to spread freedom. The work that you are doing will build a lasting peace in a region that only knew despair and conflict. It will be a long struggle but history will show that the struggle is well worth your efforts. Thank you so much.
Tough Sanctions Could Still Work in Iran, Gates Says
February 7th, 2010 | 
adminThere is still time to toughen sanctions to pressure Iran into complying with international demands that it halt its nuclear program, Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates said at a press event in Rome.
Guard Supports Washington Blizzard Response
February 6th, 2010 | adminMore than 100 soldiers and airmen from the District of Columbia National Guard are supporting the district's emergency response to a weekend blizzard.
Gates: Iran's Nuke Program Puts Middle East at Risk
February 6th, 2010 | adminIran's nuclear program continues to put security in the Middle East at risk despite international pressure to halt its efforts, Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates said at a roundtable with traveling U.S. and Turkish press.
Force Detains Suspects, Seizes Weapons in Afghanistan
February 5th, 2010 | adminA combined Afghan and international security force detained several suspected insurgents, and seized weapons and opium in recent operations.
Mullen Urges Self-Reflection, Sober Analysis by Leaders
February 5th, 2010 | adminLeaders need self-reflection and sober analysis in all situations, especially in the heat of battle, Navy Adm. Mike Mullen, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, said during the National Prayer Breakfast.