News Archive

Dec. 30, 2016

DoD Announces New Outreach Efforts Regarding Discharges, Military Records

WASHINGTON — The Defense Department has announced a renewed effort to ensure veterans are aware of the opportunity to have their discharges and military records reviewed.

Dec. 30, 2016

Face of Defense: Plastic Surgeon Earns Navy Reserve Commission

MILLINGTON, Tenn. — Dr. Charles Wallace, a native of and plastic surgeon in Dallas, has earned a commission as a lieutenant commander in the Navy Reserve.

Dec. 30, 2016

Military Strikes Hit ISIL Terrorists in Syria, Iraq

SOUTHWEST ASIA — U.S. and coalition military forces continued to attack Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant terrorists in Syria and Iraq, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported.

Dec. 29, 2016

Iraqi Forces Resume Mosul Offensive

SOUTHWEST ASIA — Several elements of the Iraqi army, federal police and Counter Terrorism Service have initiated a simultaneous advance, with coalition air and artillery support, along three axes to defeat the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant in Mosul, Iraq’s second-largest city.

Dec. 29, 2016

Face of Defense: Airman Learns Lessons From Afghanistan Duty

ROBINS AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. — The first thing you notice about Air Force Airman 1st Class Corynn Marcelo when she talks about her recent deployment to Afghanistan is her professionalism and military bearing.

Dec. 29, 2016

Strikes Target ISIL Terrorists in Syria, Iraq

SOUTHWEST ASIA — U.S. and coalition military forces have continued to attack Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant terrorists in Syria and Iraq, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported.

Dec. 28, 2016

Obama, Japanese Prime Minister Pay Respects at Pearl Harbor

WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama and Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe paid their respects at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, to the victims and survivors of the attack that drew the United States into World War II 75 years ago.