U.S. Department of Defense
Wednesday, January 22, 2014 - 10:02
Meanwhile, the United States and other western donors assisting Afghanistan have, by and large, made counternarcotics programming a lower strategic priority at the same time that the 2014 drawdown of U.S. and coalition forces increases the security risks in the country.
Wednesday, January 22, 2014 - 09:58
Central Asian states have repeatedly expressed their concern over narco-traffickers and extremist networks operating across their irregular borders and extreme mountainous terrain and welcome DoD assistance in confronting these challenges.
Wednesday, January 22, 2014 - 06:05
Secretary of Defense Hagel met with Iraqi Council of Representatives Speaker Osama al-Nujaifi today at the Pentagon. Secretary Hagel provided an update on U.S. efforts to accelerate delivery of critical defense equipment to resupply the Iraqi Security Forces conducting missions in Anbar Province. The secretary also underscored the importance of proceeding with federal Iraqi elections as scheduled, and encouraged the Government of Iraq's efforts to implement local and national political initiatives.
Tuesday, January 21, 2014 - 11:27
The aircraft the U.S. showcased in static displays included the C-130J Hercules, F-15E Strike Eagle, F-18E/F Hornet, MV-22 Osprey, and UH-1Y Huey Venom, AH-1Z Viper and MH-53E Sea Dragon helicopters.
Thursday, January 16, 2014 - 12:12
A senior Defense Department official has warned about the growing threat of narcotics originating in Afghanistan and has urged continued support for efforts to eradicate production.
Thursday, January 16, 2014 - 12:10
Acting Deputy Defense Secretary Christine H. Fox and the director general of Israel's Defense Ministry reaffirmed the strength of the U.S.-Israeli defense relationship in a meeting at the Pentagon.
Thursday, January 16, 2014 - 12:06
DOD is broadening its training for those who work in contracting, acquisition and law enforcement, and that a yearly general course on how to recognize human trafficking has been mandatory for DOD personnel since 2005.
Wednesday, January 15, 2014 - 00:00
Secretary Hagel and Minister Pinzon also discussed opportunities for the United States and Colombia to continue close collaboration on various security issues.
Monday, January 13, 2014 - 05:46
Mark Pekala, U.S. Ambassador to Latvia, talks about transforming the primary mission of the Northern Distribution Network, or NDN, from moving food, fuel and supplies to the troops in Afghanistan into a commercial network dubbed the 'New Silk Road.'
Monday, January 6, 2014 - 12:59
“The overall goal of the program is to enhance each country’s, as well as regional, capability to deter, detect, defend against and mitigate the circumstances of a WMD incident -- whether it is intentional or accidental,” Rook said.