WASHINGTON, June 18, 2014 - In cooperation with law enforcement personnel June 15, the U.S. military captured a key figure in the September 2012 attacks on U.S. facilities in Benghazi, Libya, Pentagon Press Secretary Navy Rear Adm. John Kirby said today. In a statement, Kirby said Ahmed Abu Khatallah is in U.S. custody in a secure location outside of Libya. There were no … [Read more...]
Archives for June 2014
Army Secretary Honors Fallen at Arlington Commemoration
WASHINGTON (American Forces Press Service, June 18, 2014) - Army Secretary John M. McHugh praised the fallen from the nation's wars last night, during a commemoration of Arlington National Cemetery's 150th anniversary in the cemetery's amphitheater, in Arlington, Va. McHugh conveyed gratitude and historical context during the event, "Arlington at 150," which featured a … [Read more...]
CNO Kicks off 65th Annual Current Strategy Forum
June 18, 2014, NEWPORT, R.I. (NNS) - The U.S. Naval War College (NWC) kicked off the 65th annual Current Strategy Form (CSF) with a keynote address from the Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Jonathan W. Greenert, June 17, at the NWC in Newport, Rhode Island. As NWC's capstone academic event, the two-day forum brings together distinguished guests and students to explore … [Read more...]
Military and Industry Leaders Exchange Ideas at Opportunity Forum
June 17, 2014, MCSC Corporate Communications - Opportunity knocked for military and industry alike at the 2014 Navy Opportunity Forum in Crystal City, Virginia. The sea service previewed more than 200 technologies, and company representatives hoped to gain insight on how to win government contracts. Among the speakers at the June 3 forum was Jim Smerchansky, chief engineer … [Read more...]
Army Appoints General to Lead Probe Into Bergdahl’s Capture
WASHINGTON, June 17, 2014 - The Army has appointed a general officer with Afghanistan combat experience to lead its investigation into the facts and circumstances surrounding the disappearance and capture of Sgt. Bowe R. Bergdahl from Combat Outpost Mest-Lalak in Afghanistan’s Paktika province on or about June 30, 2009. In a statement released today, Army officials … [Read more...]