WASHINGTON, June 19, 2014 - The Iraqi government has requested U.S. airstrikes to help it put down a fast-moving rebellion by Sunni insurgents, but the Defense Department’s top civilian and military leaders told senators today that a clearer picture of the situation on the ground -- as well as clear objectives -- are necessary for airstrikes or other military … [Read more...]
Archives for June 2014
SecAF Outlines Changes for Nuclear Force
June 19, 2014, WASHINGTON (AFNS) - Secretary of the Air Force Deborah Lee James outlined new incentives and measures designed to change the culture of the service's nuclear force June 17. Following a cheating scandal involving intercontinental ballistic missile launch officers at Malmstrom Air Force Base, Montana, and the subsequent relief of nine officers, a commander's … [Read more...]
Army Captures Six of Eight Shooting Gold Medals at 2014 U.S. Army Warrior Trials; Two go to Trescott
WEST POINT, N.Y. (June 19, 2014) - Twenty air pistol shooters from Army, Air Force and Marines lined up at Tronsrue Marksmanship Center at the U.S. Military Academy, here, at the site of the 2014 U.S. Army Warrior Trials. "You will have 15 minutes for preparation and sighting," said Marksmanship Coach James Hall as the athletes prepare their equipment. "Then you will have … [Read more...]
Acting Secretary Gibson Initiates Process to Select New Veterans Health Chief
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June 18, 2014, WASHINGTON - Acting Secretary of Veterans Affairs Sloan Gibson today initiated the process of selecting the next head of the Veterans Health Administration (VHA). “This is one of the most important jobs in government today,” said Acting Secretary Gibson. “This is the largest integrated healthcare system in the country. We need a leader who … [Read more...]
Army Marksmanship Unit Soldiers Continue World Dominance in Munich
FORT BENNING, Ga. (June 18, 2014) - Two Shotgun shooters from the U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit took home medals in Double Trap at the International Shooting Sports Federation Munich World Cup, in Munich, June 9. Staff Sgt. Glenn Eller and Staff Sgt. Jeff Holguin claimed the silver and bronze medals, respectively, continuing an impressive run by U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit, or … [Read more...]