Dempsey Rejects Notion of Exhausted United States

The United States is not politically exhausted, "and it would be a mistake to come to that conclusion," Army Gen. Martin E. Dempsey said during an interview here today."In fact, it would be a mistake to decide that we are politically exhausted or weary militarily," the chairman of the Joint Chiefs

Hagel Expresses Support for Afghanistan Troop Decision

Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel today said he strongly supports President Barack Obama's decision to maintain a limited U.S. troop presence in Afghanistan after the combat mission ends there later this year."This presence, which is contingent on a signed bilateral security agreement, will help ensure

Dempsey: Decision on Troop Levels in Afghanistan Matches Objectives with Resources

Army Gen. Martin E. Dempsey, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, issued the following statement today following President Barack Obama's announcement of the post-2014 U.S. troop commitment to Afghanistan: "Looking ahead to 2015, it's clear that Afghanistan will be challenged with the multiple

Obama: U.S. to Keep Nearly 10,000 Troops in Afghanistan in 2015

President Barack Obama today announced the United States plans to keep nearly 10,000 American troops in Afghanistan next year -- a level largely in line with what U.S. commanders had requested -- and that nearly all U.S. forces will leave the country by the end of 2016, bringing to an end a U.S.

Play it safe this summer

'Only you can prevent forest fires:' Southern Nevada under fire restrictions

The first day of summer, June 21, is right around the corner. This means lots of fun in the sun, entertaining, cooking and of course camping, leaving many opportunities for fires to occur. The summer season is the time to unwind, but not a time to get complacent with safety. As they say, a summer

CSAF provides ‘initial feedback’ to all commanders

All supervisors are required to provide subordinates with an initial feedback, outlining expectations, standards and goals they can both work together to achieve. Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Mark A. Welsh III led the way by introducing the new Air Force Instruction 1-2 "Commander's

Air Force leaders issue Memorial Day message

Secretary of the Air Force Deborah Lee James and Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Mark A. Welsh III send the following Memorial Day message to the Airmen of the U.S. Air Force and their families:On May 30, 1868, the first official Memorial Day observance was held at Arlington National Cemetery to honor

AF releases master sergeant promotion list

More than 4,000 technical sergeants have been selected for promotion to master sergeant, Air Force officials announced May 22.To see the selectee list, go to myPers at https://mypers.af.mil and search for the active duty enlisted promotions home page, or to the Air Force Portal at

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