FORT STEWART-HUNTER ARMY AIRFIELD, Ga. (Sept. 9, 2013) - The Army's second-highest-ranked civilian recently visited Fort Stewart-Hunter Army Airfield and Savannah to share his thanks with Soldiers, families, and Army Civilians, and to talk about the vital role the area's port plays in national defense and the economy. During his three-day visit, Sept. 4-6, Under Secretary of … [Read more...]
Archives for September 2013
Undersea Domain Operating Concept Approved by Chief of Naval Operations
NORFOLK (NNS, September 09, 2013) -- The Chief of Naval Operations recently approved the Undersea Domain Operating Concept (UDOC) to ensure the U.S. Navy maintains undersea superiority into the future. Navy Warfare Development Command (NWDC) worked with commander, Submarine Forces and other stakeholders to develop this concept. Navy concepts are ways to stimulate innovation … [Read more...]
Carter Rallies Support for Combined Federal Campaign
WASHINGTON (September 09, 2013) - In response to uncertain financial times, Deputy Defense Secretary Ash Carter, Sept.5, announced more realistic contribution goals for the Combined Federal Campaign charity drive and expressed confidence that Defense Department employees still will find it in their hearts to contribute. During a CFC kickoff event in the Pentagon courtyard, … [Read more...]
UNITAS Kicks Off in Colombia
CARTAGENA, Colombia (NNS, September 09, 2013) - Naval forces from Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, the Dominican Republic, Honduras, Peru, the United Kingdom and the United States kicked off UNITAS 2013, an annual multinational exercise, Sept. 8 in Cartagena, Colombia. This year's exercise is hosted by the Colombian navy and will include 19 warships that will conduct … [Read more...]
President Explains Syria Decision in Weekly Address
WASHINGTON, Sept. 9, 2013 - President Barack Obama today used his weekly address to explain his decisions to take military action against Bashar Assad’s regime in Syria for using chemical weapons against its own people and to seek congressional approval for that action. More than 1,000 innocent people – including hundreds of children – were murdered Aug. 21 … [Read more...]