U.S. Department of Defense
Friday, March 6, 2009 - 00:00
Colombia is a country that has returned from the brink of anarchy, and its ongoing struggle against narcoterrorists holds lessons for nations around the world, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff said here today.
Thursday, March 5, 2009 - 00:00
U.S. military-to-military engagement in Latin America will require a change in thinking and in the culture within the armed services, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff said yesterday.
Thursday, March 5, 2009 - 00:00
Navy Adm. Mike Mullen is using his trip to Latin America as a way to connect with defense leaders and further military-to-military contacts in the region.
Thursday, March 5, 2009 - 00:00
The chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff visited an unheralded Navy medical research unit that is working with Peruvian military and civilian leaders and agencies to benefit the country, the region and the globe.
Monday, February 2, 2009 - 00:00
Navy Adm. James Stavridis, commander of U.S. Southern Command, left his Miami headquarters for Guatemala City, where he will meet with President Alvaro Colom Caballeros and his senior defense and military leaders
Wednesday, January 14, 2009 - 00:00
With both Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates and President-elect Barack Obama advocating closure of the Guantanamo Bay detention facility in Cuba, the Defense Department is focused on a way forward that protects the American people while also ensuring prop
Tuesday, January 13, 2009 - 00:00
The chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff advocated a “whole-of-government approach” to foreign policy in a speech here last night, urging more funding for nonmilitary departments’ roles overseas
Tuesday, January 13, 2009 - 00:00
A solution for closing down the U.S. detention center in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, has vexed Defense Department officials and will remain a challenge during President-elect Barack Obama’s administration, Pentagon Press Secretary Geoff Morrell said today.
Friday, December 19, 2008 - 00:00
This report describes for Fiscal Year 2007 each Regional Center's: Status and objectives; Program highlights; Operating costs and budget; Cost to the United Stales for each participating foreign nation; Gifts and donations, if any. accepted under Section
Thursday, October 2, 2008 - 00:00
Approximately $67 million was obligated for humanitarian assistance during fiscal year 2007. Throughout the year, the Department approved over 500 projects in approximately 100 countries worldwide. Enumerated in the enclosed report are excess property shi