American Forces Press Service

Hagel Orders Carrier USS George H.W. Bush Into Arabian Gulf
Monday, June 16, 2014 - 07:17
Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel has ordered the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush to move today from the North Arabian Sea into the Arabian Gulf. The order will provide President Barack Obama additional flexibility should military options be required to protect American lives, citizens and interests in Iraq.
Hagel Notifies Egypt of Upcoming U.S. Certification
Wednesday, April 23, 2014 - 07:31
WASHINGTON, April 23, 2014 – Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel informed his Egyptian counterpart yesterday that Secretary of State John F. Kerry soon will certify to Congress that Egypt is sustaining the strategic relationship with the United States and is meeting its obligations under the 1979 Egypt-Israel Peace Treaty.
Africom Commander: Terror Threat Remains Across Africa
Monday, March 10, 2014 - 08:46
Helped by the Arab Spring, terrorist groups in North and West Africa have expanded their operations, increasing threats to the United States and its interests, the commander of U.S. Africa Command told Congress today.
Africom Commander: Terror Threat Remains Across Africa
Monday, March 10, 2014 - 08:45
Helped by the Arab Spring, terrorist groups in North and West Africa have expanded their operations, increasing threats to the United States and its interests, the commander of U.S. Africa Command told Congress today.
Launch propels Southcom-sponsored nanosatellite into space
Thursday, December 5, 2013 - 00:00
As envisioned, troops on the ground will be able to tap the new technology directly from their field radios. And when the satellite moves beyond the part of the globe beyond Southcom’s area of responsibility, it could provide that same capability to oth
Hagel, Georgian Defense Minister Meet at Pentagon
Monday, August 26, 2013 - 07:31
Little said Hagel acknowledged Georgia's continuing contribution to the International Security Assistance Force in Afghanistan, and that he thanked Alasania for the sacrifices Georgia's soldiers and their families are making.
Northcom Pursues Closer Engagement With Mexico
Wednesday, January 23, 2013 - 00:00
Mexico's constitution explicitly prohibits foreign forces from operating on Mexican soil. But as SEDENA and SEMAR, Mexico's army and navy, respectively, shed their internal focus, they are becoming increasingly open to combined training and subject matter