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08/14/2015
President Proclaims Employer Support of Guard, Reserve Week
WASHINGTON - President Barack Obama called upon all Americans to join him “in expressing our heartfelt thanks to the members of the National Guard and Reserve and their civilian employers” as he proclaimed National Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve Week.
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08/14/2015
Anti-ISIL Airstrikes Continue 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.
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08/14/2015
2015 Military Youth of the Year Award Recipient Announced
WASHINGTON - The 2015 Military Youth of the Year honor, presented jointly by the Defense Department and Boys and Girls Clubs of America, was awarded to an 18-year-old military daughter from Vogelweh, Germany, during a ceremony held at the Navy Memorial Naval Heritage Center.
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08/14/2015
U.S., Turkey Finalizing Details of Anti-ISIL Airstrikes
WASHINGTON - The United States and Turkey are finalizing details of Turkey’s recently announced participation in the air campaign against the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant in Syria, a U.S. Central Command spokesman said.
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08/13/2015
Researchers to Gather for Military Medical Symposium
WASHINGTON - A defense medical research leader spoke about an upcoming symposium focused on military medical research, outlining five key concepts: Discover, deliver and develop for force protection and readiness.
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08/13/2015
General Discusses Afghan Forces, Security, ISIL Threat
WASHINGTON - Afghan forces are fully responsible for their nation’s security but still need and deserve the broad support of U.S. and coalition forces under the Resolute Support mission, the Resolute Support deputy chief of staff for communication said.
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08/13/2015
Army Reserve Chief Calls for Budget Flexibility
WASHINGTON - The chief of the Army Reserve understands that the U.S. deficit is a threat to national security, but says the component needs flexibility from Congress to spend what money it gets more effectively.
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08/13/2015
Airstrikes Against ISIL Forces Continue
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.
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08/11/2015
Airstrikes Destroy ISIL Infrastructure 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 said.
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08/10/2015
Marines Help With Typhoon Relief in Saipan
WASHINGTON - U.S. Marines and sailors began helping local and federal agencies in Saipan with relief efforts days after Typhoon Soudelor struck, Pentagon spokesman Navy Capt. Jeff Davis said.
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08/10/2015
Air Force F-16s Arrive in Turkey to Join ISIL Fight
WASHINGTON - Six U.S. Air Force F-16 fighter aircraft and about 300 personnel arrived at Incirlik Air Base in Turkey to support Operation Inherent Resolve in Iraq and Syria, a Pentagon spokesperson said.
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08/10/2015
Military Airstrikes Continue Against ISIL 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.
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08/09/2015
Coalition Continues Anti-ISIL Airstrikes 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.
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08/08/2015
Airstrikes Hit ISIL 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.
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08/07/2015
Coalition, Not ISIL, Dictates Pace of Operations
WASHINGTON - The current situation in Iraq and Syria clearly indicates that the coalition, and not ISIL, now dictates the pace of operations, a U.S. Central Command spokesman said.
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08/07/2015
Work Observes Large-Scale Military Exercise at Fort Irwin
ABOARD A MILITARY AIRCRAFT - The two-day exercise at the National Training Center is one of the most challenging and complex missions in the Army, with 1,500 fighting forces from the Army’s Special Operations Command, Joint Special Operations Command, XVIII Airborne Corps and the Air Force.
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08/07/2015
Anti-ISIL Airstrikes Continue 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.
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08/07/2015
Face of Defense: From Puppy to Police Dog
JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD, Wash. - He jumps, he drools, and he sheds like it’s summer all year long, but this is no ordinary pup. This dog is an invaluable part of team that could one day save lives and capture dangerous criminals.
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08/06/2015
Work, Kendall Visit Livermore Lab, Nuke Stockpile
ABOARD A MILITARY AIRCRAFT - Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory in California, which is responsible for surety of the U.S. nuclear weapons stockpile, is a “national treasure,” Deputy Defense Secretary Bob Work said.
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08/06/2015
DoD Announces Transfer of Suspected ISIL Member
WASHINGTON - Umm Sayyaf, a suspected member of ISIL who has been detained by U.S. forces in Iraq since May 15, was transferred to the custody of the government of Iraq, according to a Defense Department news release.
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08/06/2015
World War II Airman's Remains Identified
WASHINGTON - The remains of a serviceman, missing since World War II, have been identified and are being returned to his family for burial with full military honors, said the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency.
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08/06/2015
1 Year in, Officials Assess Anti-ISIL Progress
SOUTHWEST ASIA - One year after coalition aircraft conducted the first airstrikes against the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant, senior leaders reflect on progress made thus far and how it shapes the future of Operation Inherent Resolve.
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08/06/2015
Airstrikes Hit ISIL 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.
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08/06/2015
Deterrence Still Cornerstone of U.S. Strategy, Haney Says
WASHINGTON - Even in an age of terror groups like the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant and al-Qaida, deterrence remains at the heart of America’s security strategy, said Navy Adm. Cecil D. Haney, the commander of U.S. Strategic Command.
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08/05/2015
DoDEA Announces Changes in Educational Leadership
ALEXANDRIA, Va. - The Department of Defense Education Activity announced the selection of a new principal deputy director and associate director for education, said Thomas M. Brady, DoDEA director.
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08/05/2015
Airstrikes Continue Against ISIL Positions, Equipment
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.
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08/05/2015
Pentagon, DIUx Officials Discuss DoD, Industry Innovation
PLEASANTON, Calif. - In an ongoing effort to create innovative partnerships to benefit national security and industry, Deputy Defense Secretary Bob Work met with senior leaders at the new Defense Innovation Unit Experimental “point of presence."
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08/04/2015
Anti-ISIL Airstrikes Continue in Syria, Iraq
SOUTHWEST ASIA - U.S. and coalition military forces continue to attack Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant terrorists in Syria and Iraq, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported.
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08/03/2015
California Guard, Reserve Units Aid in Wildfire Containment
WASHINGTON - California National Guard soldiers and airmen and Air Force reservists are assisting first responders in fighting ongoing wildfires in Northern California, the Pentagon’s press operations chief said in a briefing.
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08/03/2015
Airstrikes Hit ISIL in Syria, Iraq
WASHINGTON - 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.
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08/03/2015
Face of Defense: F-22 Demo Team Airman 'Lives, Loves' Life
JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, Va. - Through crowds of people, the chaos of vendors and food trucks, and the overbearing sound of aircraft zooming overhead, one airman engages with the masses and broadcasts the Air Force story to all who will listen.
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08/03/2015
Air Force Vice Chief of Staff Discusses Education, Innovation
WASHINGTON - Air Force Vice Chief of Staff Gen. Larry O. Spencer and Jack Buckley, senior vice president of research for the College Board, spoke about innovation and education during the Military Child Education Coalition’s 17th National Training Seminar.
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08/03/2015
Selva Confirmed as Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs
WASHINGTON - The Senate confirmed Air Force Gen. Paul J. Selva as the 10th vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and Defense Secretary Ash Carter swore him into office during a Pentagon ceremony.
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08/01/2015
DoD Officials Observe Counter-Drone Demo in California
POINT MUGU, Calif. - Small, unmanned aircraft systems, or drones, are easy to obtain and hard to detect on radar, making them of particular concern to the Defense Department, according to officials taking part in Black Dart 2015.
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08/01/2015
Much-Traveled Military Children Enjoy Opportunities, Face Challenges
WASHINGTON - Military children may have opportunities to live in interesting places but they also face unique challenges that can affect their education, Navy Adm. Harry B. Harris Jr., the commander of U.S. Pacific Command, said at the Military Child Education Coalition seminar in Washington, D.C.
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08/01/2015
DoD Leaders Salute Winnefeld at Retirement Ceremony
WASHINGTON - Navy Adm. James A. Winnefeld Jr. made his mark as the Joint Chiefs’ vice chairman by “challenging institutional assumptions strategically, technically and conceptually,” Defense Secretary Ash Carter said at the admiral’s retirement ceremony.
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