July 9, 2012 By Karen Parrish WASHINGTON (American Forces Press Service) – The U.S. government’s designation of Afghanistan as a major non-NATO ally is “extremely important” to the Defense Department, Pentagon Press Secretary George Little said today. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton announced the designation July 7 after meeting with Afghan … [Read more...]

July 9, 2012 Story by U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Terrance D. Rhodes RC-East PAO BAGRAM AIRFIELD, Afghanistan – The NFL and the USO teamed up for its annual NFL-USO Coaches tour July 2-5. The tour visited servicemembers throughout Regional Command East. The tour began in 1966, when then NFL Commissioner Pete Rozelle conceived of the idea of sending NFL players on "goodwill" … [Read more...]

July 6, 2012 It has been said that spouses have the toughest job in the military. They support the military member and their children through frequent moves, long spans without their significant other due to deployments, and even learn a new language filled with acronyms, “hooahs” and the occasional “roger that.” Military wife’s clubs have been … [Read more...]

July 6, 2012 After reaching 15,500 feet, 50+ MPH gusts, severe snowstorms and avalanches force five wounded warriors, including two double-leg amputees, to end effort to tackle 20,320-foot climb to raise awareness, inspire others with disabilities, and support Disabled Sports USA Rockville, MD. -- Disabled Sports USA announces that Team Warfighter Sports concluded its 21 day … [Read more...]

July 5, 2012 DOD News Multinational Battle Group East recently provided nearly 200 deployed soldiers with valuable training to help them secure civilian employment once their deployment ends. The program included a résumé-writing workshop and practice job interviews. “My goal is to provide all soldiers assigned to MNBG E the best opportunity possible for … [Read more...]