American Forces Press Service

Defense Officials Clarify Nuclear Review

April 9, 2010

WASHINGTON: The Nuclear Posture Review has laid out a roadmap for the United States to follow in future nuclear dealings,...

Counter-IED Organization Concentrates on Afghanistan

April 9, 2010

WASHINGTON: The number of improvised explosive devices in Afghanistan has doubled. So has the number of American casualties. The Joint...

Official offers tax guidance as deadline looms

April 9, 2010

WASHINGTON: With the April 15 tax deadline around the corner, a defense official today offered guidance on how troops can...

Research Provides Career Opportunities

April 8, 2010

WASHINGTON: Basic research not only pushes the boundaries of technology, but also provides exciting career opportunities for women, two researchers...

Nuclear Review Takes Comprehensive Look at Strategy

April 6, 2010

WASHINGTON: The Nuclear Posture Review, released today, is the first overarching look at U.S. nuclear strategy since the end of...

Army command sustains logistics for warfighters

April 6, 2010

WASHINGTON: The Army command charged with management of the logistical aspect of the Iraq drawdown and Afghanistan buildup looks to...

Military Official Discusses Pakistani Offensive

March 30, 2010

WASHINGTON: Roughly 40,000 Pakistani troops are conducting operations against militants in the country's North Waziristan region near the Afghan border,...

Joint Forces Paper Cites Possible Future Threats

March 19, 2010

WASHINGTON: U.S. Joint Forces Command is providing military leaders with valuable insight for the future of the military, the command’s...

McChrystal reports on progress in Afghanistan

March 19, 2010

WASHINGTON: The commander of NATO and U.S. troops in Afghanistan said today he is pleased with the progress in the...

Holbrooke hails Marja operation, relationship with Pakistan

March 17, 2010

WASHINGTON: The ongoing U.S.-Afghan operation in Marja, Afghanistan, probably is the greatest in the history of counterinsurgency, the United States...