U.S. military

North Carolina Connections To Fort Hood Shooting Includes Wounded

Denise Clay — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 20:02:35 -0600

The country and military are dealing with an attack from within after a soldier went on a shooting rampage wounding and killing his fellow soldiers at Fort Hood. North Carolina and Fort Bragg have several connections to the tragic Fort Hood shooting including some of the wounded victims.

Fort Hood Shooting Brings Back Memories Of Fort Bragg Shooting

Denise Clay — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 19:44:48 -0600

The tragic Fort Hood shooting has hit close to home for the families and soldiers at Fort Bragg in North Carolina. The military base of the 82nd Airborne Division is a long way from Texas, but the Fort Bragg soldiers and families know what those at Fort Hood are going through.

Gates Objects To AP Photo of Dying Marine Joshua Bernard

Armen Hareyan — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 17:14:54 -0500

Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates used the strongest terms in trying to persuade the Associated Press to refrain from running a graphic picture of a Marine taken shortly after the servicemember was wounded in southern Afghanistan, Pentagon Press Secretary Geoff Morrell said here today.

After Asbestos Removal Military Barracks To Be Torn Down

Armen Hareyan — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 21:34:34 -0500

According to Winston Salem Journal Fort Bragg barracks will be torn down in North Carolina after Asbestos and other harmful material removal.

Obama Says Will Support Military Family Members

Armen Hareyan — Sat, 23 May 2009 12:40:39 -0500

The president of the United States Barack Obama vowed vowed to do all he can to support members of the U.S. military and their families, as Americans mark the Memorial Day holiday on Monday honoring the nation's war dead. In his weekly address Saturday, Mr. Obama declared that he will send U.S.

USS Intrepid Returns To Museum

Armen Hareyan — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 15:03:37 -0500

USS Intrepid Aircraft Carrier returns to home museum today after two-year refurbishment project.

Doctors' Group: Evidence That US Military Tortured Detainees

Armen Hareyan — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 22:21:08 -0500

A group of American doctors that promotes human rights says it has examined 11 former detainees who were held by the U.S. military, and determined they were systematically tortured with the complicity of medical personnel. VOA's Al Pessin reports from the Pentagon.

US Sends 2nd carrier to Persian Gulf as reminder to Iran

Armen Hareyan — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 21:03:25 -0500

US Defence Secretary Robert Gates has said sending a second aircraft carrier to thePersian Gulf could serve as a "reminder' to Iran, but he said it is not an escalation of force.

Gates Meets Top US Commanders to Prepare Iraq Report

seher — Fri, 21 Mar 2008 10:54:41 -0500

The day after President Bush marked the fifth anniversary of the beginning of the Iraq War, some of his top defense officials met to work on planning for the war's next phase. Defense Secretary Robert Gates brought together some of his top civilian and military advisers at the Pentagon, with the commander of U.S. forces in Iraq participating from Baghdad.

US to press Turkey to withdraw from Iraq

Armen Hareyan — Thu, 28 Feb 2008 06:59:54 -0600

US Defence Secretary Robert Gates will hold talks with Turkish leaders on Thursday to press for withdrawal of troops from Iraq despite the Turks refusal to withdraw its troops.

US Continues Push to Drive Out Al-Qaida in Iraq

seher — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 13:38:31 -0600

For more a year, the U.S. military in Iraq, with its reinforcements, has been on the offensive in an effort to wipe out insurgents from their strongholds.

Congress Preparing Defense Budget for Remainder of 2008

seher — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 12:42:32 -0600

Two top U.S. Defense Department officials have testified before a Congressional committee in charge of military spending. The committee grilled the officials about progress in Iraq and the status of America's military jets. VOA's Carolyn Presutti reports.