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Update to shooting at Fort Hood

At approximately 1:30 p.m., Nov. 5, a Soldier, Maj. Hasan Nidal Malik, allegedly fired shots into the Soldiers Readiness Processing Center on Fort Hood, resulting in 13 dead and numerous injured. As of this morning, 27 remained hospitalized.


Shooting at Fort Hood

Department of Emergency Services officials confirmed at approximately 1:30 p.m. Nov. 5 that more than one shooter fired shots into the Soldiers Readiness Processing Center and Howze Theater on Fort Hood.  12 Dead, 31 Wounded in Shooting at Fort Hood in Killeen, Texas.


San Juan Makes Historic Visit to South Africa

11/4/2009 - Commander, US Naval Forces Europe-Commander, US Naval Forces Africa/Commander, US 6th Fleet Public Affairs


Program Allows Wounded Veterans to Continue Service…

11/4/2009 -WASHINGTON (Army News Service, Nov. 4, 2009)—“I lost my legs. That’s all. I did not lose my desire to serve, or my pride in being an American.”


South Carolina Air Guard Wins International F-16 Competition…

MWAFFAQ SALTI AIR BASE, Jordan (11/4/09) – The 169th Fighter Wing of the South Carolina Air National Guard was named the overall winner of Falcon Air Meet 2009, a three-nation F-16 competition, held here through Nov. 3.


New Cyberspace Support Career Field Stood Up Nov. 1…

11/5/2009 - WASHINGTON (AFNS) - Air Force officials here converted more than 43,000 total force enlisted Airmen from former communications career fields to cyberspace support Nov. 1.


Yuma Marines Mix It Up With MMA Fighters

Mixed martial arts fighters from around the country visited the station Oct. 28 as part of the Train the Troops program, dedicated to training the U.S. armed forces in different martial arts fighting techniques.


Like Body Armor, Flu Vaccine Aims to Protect Troops…

WASHINGTON (NNS)—Like protective equipment issued to troops downrange, the H1N1 flu vaccine is a measure the Defense Department is taking to safeguard U.S. military forces, a defense official said Nov. 3.


Art As An Escape: Soldiers Find Creative Outlets During…

11/3/2009 -BAGHDAD—The stresses of a long deployment can wear on Soldiers.


Mullen Praises World War II Japanese-American Troops…

WASHINGTON, (11/3/09)—For three days in October 1944, a Japanese-American military unit fought in dense woods, heavy fog and freezing temperatures in the mountains of France, answering the prayers of an American battalion pinned down by German forces.


Enhanced Combat Skills Course Preps Marines for Afghanistan…

11/4/2009 - “Possible IED, possible IED.” The patrol halts as Marines locate a possible threat to the mission, an improvised explosive device.


Little Rock Officials Lead Joint Force Training Effort…

11/3/2009 - POPE AIR FORCE BASE, N.C. (AFNS) —Members of the 19th Airlift Wing from Little Rock Air Force Base, Ark., took the lead at the Joint Forcible Entry Exercise 10-01 held here Oct. 25 through 29.


Army Reduces ‘Stop Loss’ As Pentagon Begins…

WASHINGTON, (11/02/09) - As the Defense Department begins to compensate military members forced to serve beyond the expiration of their contracts, the number of those still serving under “Stop Loss” has been greatly reduced, a Pentagon official said.


Naval Safety Center Launches Holiday Safety Campaign…

NORFOLK, Va. (NNS)—With the holidays fast approaching, the Naval Safety Center has launched a comprehensive web-based campaign designed to give Sailors and their families all the resources they need to manage risk through the end of 2009 and into the early months of 2010.


Goodbye Old Friend: Huey Retires After 30 Years of…

11/3/2009 - The year was 1971. That year, President Richard Nixon began reducing the U.S. troop presence in Vietnam from more than 250,000 to 196,700. Walt Disney World opened in Orlando. Boxer Joe Frazier defeated Muhammad Ali at Madison Square Garden, the voting age changed from 21 to 18 and Jim…


HARLEY-DAVIDSON SALUTES U.S. MILITARY PERSONNEL DURING…

MILWAUKEE (November 2, 2009) – Ever since the first American troops rode Harley-Davidson motorcycles during the Mexican Expedition in 1916, the Motor Company has enjoyed a innate bond with the men and women who have served our nation.  To honor the service of active and retired U.S. military…


Experts To Answer H1N1 Questions Online

FALLS CHURCH, Va. (AFNS)—Military Health System experts will host a Web-based town hall-style meeting Nov. 10 from 3 to 4 p.m. EST to respond to questions about H1N1 influenza.


New York Lands Marines, Full USMC Static Display in…

By Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class (SW) Rachael L. Leslie and Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class (SW) Cory Rose, Pre-Commissioning Unit New York Public Affairs


Free Security Systems For Military Families

October 29, 2009 - National Advocates for Military Families (NAMF) is a national nonprofit organization dedicated to giving every military home protection at no cost to service members.


Georgia Guardmembers Build Success With Sacrifice in…

ARLINGTON, Va. (10/30/09) – Georgia Army National Guard Soldiers from the 48th Infantry Brigade are building lifetime relationships in Afghanistan, the brigade commander told local reporters in a video interview from Kabul Oct. 27.


Iraqi Medics Review Basic Medical Care

11/01/2009 - More often than not, most common medical issues can be diagnosed or prevented with early detection through basic clinical care.


Air Force Civilian Receives Spirit of Hope Award

10/30/2009 - WASHINGTON (AFNS)—Air Force leaders presented a civilian employee with a Spirit of Hope Award Oct. 27 for enhancing the quality of life of injured service members and their families.


Chairman Honored for Efforts to End Homelessness

HOLYOKE, Mass., Oct. 30, 2009 – The United States has the values, wealth, and support of its leadership to end homelessness among veterans, the top military officer said last night as he accepted an award for his efforts to stop what he said is a nationwide problem.


G-8: Army Must Show Taxpayers Value, Especially In…

WASHINGTON (Army News Service)—During the current economic downturn, the Army must show both Congress and the American taxpayer that it is getting value for every dollar it receives, said the Army’s outgoing G-8.


Navy to Commission Guided Missile Destroyer Dewey at…

SEAL BEACH, Calif. (NNS)—Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus has approved Naval Weapons Station Seal Beach, Calif., as the commissioning location of Pre-commissioning Unit (PCU) Dewey, the Navy’s newest and most technologically advanced guided-missile destroyer.


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