September 10, 2012 By Terri Moon Cronk WASHINGTON (American Forces Press Service) – In his weekly address today, President Barack Obama paid tribute to the nearly 3,000 victims of the 9/11 attacks and honored the first responders and U.S. service members who have fought and sacrificed ever since to keep the United States safe. As the anniversary approaches, Obama said, … [Read more...]
DOD Welcomes Designation of Haqqani Network as Terrorist Group
Sept. 10, 2012 By Cheryl Pellerin American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON – The Defense Department has welcomed the decision by Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton to designate the Haqqani network a terrorist organization, Pentagon Spokesman George Little said today. Clinton notified Congress that the Haqqani network meets the Immigration and Nationality … [Read more...]
U.S. Army Europe launches mobile-friendly website to highlight mission on continent
September 10, 2012 By Kevin Downey, U.S. Army Europe HEIDELBERG, Germany -- U.S. Army Europe's official website is now mobile-device friendly, no matter which handset users favor. Mobile users can access the site by the same web address as always -- www.eur.army.mil. Visitors will be automatically sorted depending on browser size, and mobile browsers will be seamlessly … [Read more...]
Presidential Proclamation — National Days of Prayer and Remembrance, 2012
September 7, 2012 NATIONAL DAYS OF PRAYER AND REMEMBRANCE, 2012 - - - - - - - BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A PROCLAMATION Eleven years ago, America confronted one of our darkest days. The events of September 11, 2001, brought collapsing towers in Manhattan and billowing smoke at the Pentagon, wreckage on a Pennsylvania field, and deep ache to the soul of … [Read more...]
Redesigned Program Eases Airmen’s Transition To Civilian Life
September 7, 2012 by Joel Fortner Air Force Public Affairs Agency A redesigned program will help ease every Airman’s transition to civilian life and better apply their military experience, Air Force officials said. The program is the first major overhaul of the transition assistance program for military members in nearly 20 years. The effort began in response to a … [Read more...]