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Army Combatives Program
American Forces Press ServiceThe Army is revamping the curriculum to take lessons learned from Iraq and Afghanistan and build more effective close-quarters fighters. The goal is to push advanced techniques down to the small-unit level, including basic training. more

Guard's Operational Structure
American Forces Press ServiceThe National Guard’s transformation from a strategic reserve to an operational force since the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, should continue beyond the current conflicts, the nation’s top military officer told Guard leaders yesterday. more

Western Hemisphere Cooperation
American Forces Press ServiceHALIFAX, Nova Scotia – The United States and other Western Hemisphere nations must increase cooperation and collaboration for their continued security, Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates said here today. more

Focused On Balancing Ranks
American Forces Press ServiceSatisfied that it’s increased its ranks by about 20,000 soldiers and continues to meet its recruiting goals, the Army Reserve now is focused on recruiting more troops as they leave active duty to fill gaps at the mid-level ranks and in specific specialties. more

Review of Fort Hood Shooting
American Forces Press ServiceWASHINGTON (American Forces Press Service) – Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates today announced the Defense Department will conduct a broad review of the Nov. 5 Fort Hood, Texas, shooting that left 13 dead and dozens injured. more

‘Real Warrior’ Helps Others Get Help
American Forces Press ServiceWASHINGTON (American Forces Press Service) – Sheri Hall could tell something was wrong with her husband, Army Maj. Jeff Hall, at the hangar during his welcome home ceremony. “His eyes were dead,” she said. more

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Wife Succeeds Husband
American Forces Press ServiceHe was there, and then he was gone. It was just a glimpse on the night of Oct. 31. She continued to exit the C-130 Hercules that had just landed at an air base here, still scanning her surroundings to see if it could be. more

USO Military Women Care Packages
American Forces Press ServiceWASHINGTON (American Forces Press Service) – The USO has changed a lot in 68 years and today marked another milestone in the group’s history of supporting the military when it sponsored a care package service specifically for female servicemembers. more

Decisions Will Pave Path to End War
American Forces Press ServiceWASHINGTON (American Forces Press Service) – A range of decisions still remain for President Barack Obama and his administration to finalize the U.S. strategy in Afghanistan, the president said in Beijing today. more

Homeless Dogs Help Healing Troops
American Forces Press ServiceLawrence Minnis never met a dog he didn’t like. Minnis is especially fond of pit bulls, and he somewhat resembles his favorite breed -- broad-shouldered, stocky and muscular. He sat on the floor in the back of a classroom... more


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