U.S. Government
Wednesday, January 14, 2009 - 00:00
Americans are concerned about the battle that's taking place in Mexico, and I want our fellow citizens to understand that this man understands the responsibilities of government to provide security
Wednesday, January 14, 2009 - 00:00
As much of the world celebrates the dawning of a new year, Cuba marks 50 years of one of the cruelest dictatorships this hemisphere has witnessed
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
Four helicopters and 34 service members from Joint Task Force-Bravo, Honduras, are deployed here at the request of the Costa Rican government to provide life-saving support to victims of a recent 6.2 magnitude earthquake that struck near San Jose.
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.
Tuesday, January 13, 2009 - 00:00
Hillary Clinton says that as secretary of state she would work to “renew America’s leadership through diplomacy that enhances our security, advances our interests and reflects our values.”
Tuesday, January 13, 2009 - 00:00
President-elect Obama “expressed his commitment to advance cooperation on a range of issues, including security, the economy and immigration.”
Tuesday, January 13, 2009 - 00:00
While on patrol in the Eastern Pacific Ocean, units assigned to the U.S. Navy’s 4th Fleet and the U.S. Coast Guard intercepted a vessel carrying illicit drugs Dec. 28.
Thursday, January 8, 2009 - 00:00
$99 million in funding under the Merida Initiative was allocated to Mexico through the Defense Security Cooperation Agency. These funds are currently being programmed to purchase aircraft and non-intrusive inspection equipment for the Mexican military
Tuesday, January 6, 2009 - 00:00
High speed vessel Swift (HSV 2) arrived in Jamaica Jan. 4 for the first of two instruction evolutions in Jamaica during Southern Partnership Station (SPS)