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.
Defense Department Prepares for Hurricane Earl Response
September 1st, 2010 | 
adminThe Defense Department is ready to respond should Hurricane Earl's projected landfall bring disaster to the Atlantic coast.
Mullen Notes Iraq's Progress from 'Desperate' Situation
September 1st, 2010 | adminOn his way to Baghdad, Navy Adm. Mike Mullen, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, paused to take stock of the progress he's seen in Iraq since he took office in 2007.
Odierno Earns Praise for Getting Results in Iraq
September 1st, 2010 | adminAs U.S. Army Gen. Raymond T. Odierno signed off as commander of U.S. Forces Iraq, Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates credited his ability to turn plans into results on the ground.
Afghan, Coalition Troops Kill, Capture Hundreds of Insurgents
September 1st, 2010 | adminAfghan and coalition forces killed or captured hundreds of Taliban and Haqqani extremists during the past month.
Biden: U.S. Effort in Iraq Goes On Despite Mission Change
September 1st, 2010 | adminCombat operations may be over in Iraq, but the U.S. military and diplomatic endeavor remains, Vice President Joe Biden said in Baghdad, reminding the international community of the significance of Operation New Dawn.