US Military

Colonial Heritage Metaphors Used In U.S. Military Conflicts

harminka — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 09:25:11 -0500

The historical reference to “Indian Country” presents a complex metaphor. For many Native Americans it signifies home, family, and territory; however, for others the term can refer to colonialism and Native American land under siege. Through the years the term has evolved to apply to contemporary events and has taken on additional and often contradictory meanings.

Bush Thanks Troops at Easter

seher — Sat, 22 Mar 2008 13:41:41 -0500

President Bush marked Easter weekend with a message of thanks for U.S. troops serving overseas.Opposition Democrats say the war in Iraq is distracting from the fight against terrorism in Afghanistan.

US army blocks Google from mapping bases

admin_huliq — Fri, 07 Mar 2008 04:37:52 -0600

The US Defence Department has said it is forbidding Google from filming and depicting in detail its military bases, after officials found precise imagery of a Texas base on the Google Maps website.

US Unlikely to Shoot Down Falling Satellite Wednesday

seher — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 12:05:48 -0600

A senior U.S. military official says the United States is unlikely to make an attempt to shoot down a falling U.S. spy satellite Wednesday.

Appropriate medical screening for antimalarials vital to US military personnel

harminka — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 10:05:14 -0600

Malaria is a constant threat to US military personnel operating in Afghanistan, but some troops may face further risk, as epidemiologists have revealed a significant prevalence of contraindications to the safe use of the anti-malarial drug, mefloquine.

US Military Chief: Terrorists Threat to US, Pakistan

seher — Sat, 09 Feb 2008 12:52:45 -0600

U.S. Navy Admiral Mike Mullen, the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, says militants linked to the Taliban and al-Qaida have found safe haven in Pakistan and represent a threat to both the United States and Pakistan. Admiral Mullen made the remarks after meeting with top government and military officials in Pakistan. VOA correspondent Meredith Buel has details from Islamabad.

Coalition Forces Capture Suspected Shi'ite Militia Leader

seher — Fri, 08 Feb 2008 12:17:38 -0600

The U.S. military says coalition forces have captured an alleged Shi'ite militia leader and three other suspects during a raid south of Baghdad.

U.S. military suicide rates increased 20 percent in 2007

seher — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 12:27:41 -0600

At least 121 U.S. soldier committed suicide in 2007 – the whole number rose by 20 percent in comparison to 2006.

Gates Says He and Bono Discussed Africa Policy and AFRICOM

seher — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 09:33:45 -0600

U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates says he discussed U.S. military policy toward Africa with Irish rock star Bono during a short meeting at his Pentagon office earlier this week. The secretary provided some details of the meeting during a news conference Thursday and VOA's Al Pessin reports from the Pentagon.

US Plans More Training of Pakistani Forces Fighting Islamic Militants

seher — Thu, 24 Jan 2008 11:04:11 -0600

U.S. defense and military officials say they want to step up the training of Pakistani forces in the country's fight against a growing insurgency.

US Military Bombs Suspected Militant Stronghold South of Baghdad

seher — Mon, 21 Jan 2008 11:03:19 -0600

The U.S. military says it has carried out a third air assault on a suspected militant stronghold south of Baghdad.

Gates Says NATO Allies 'Committed' to Mission in Afghanistan

admin_huliq — Thu, 17 Jan 2008 10:38:24 -0600

U.S. defense officials made it clear today that while they appreciate the hard work NATO troop-contributing nations are doing in Afghanistan, more counterinsurgency training would help further the allies' success.