Afghanistan

  1. DoDLive Bloggers Roundtable: Joint Improvised Explosive Device Defeat Organization

    Bloggers Roundtable Podcast &bull Mar 12, 2010

    U.S. Army Lt. Gen. Michael L. Oates, Director, Joint Improvised Explosive Device Defeat Organization (JIEDDO), who discussed JIEDDOs current efforts to rapidly provide comprehensive counter-IED support to deployed warfighters and its direct support of the surge in Afghanistan. Topics will… Full Story »

  2. PEO Soldier on uniform improvements

    The Army Now Podcast &bull Mar 12, 2010

    The Army Now: Col. William Cole, project manager, Program Executive Office Soldier, talks about how PEO Soldier improves what's already out there, including the uniform worn in Afghanistan, which is now MultiCam. Full Story »

  3. General: Army Reserve to weed out underachieving soldiers

    Stars and Stripes &bull Mar 11, 2010

    The Army Reserve has been successful in readying soldiers and restructuring units to support the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq, but now it needs to "transform the personnel system," said Lt. Gen. Jack Stultz. Full Story »

  4. Challenges in Afghanistan

    The Army Now Podcast &bull Mar 11, 2010

    The Army Now: Gen. Stanley McChrystal, commander, Afghanistan Forces, says that corruption among the police force is singlehandedly the biggest challenge that's faced in Afghanistan. Full Story »

  5. Army fast-tracking precision mortar to Afghanistan

    US Army Science and Technology News &bull Mar 10, 2010

    The U.S. Army is poised to deliver precision mortar rounds to soldiers in Afghanistan by the end of this year as part of an accelerated effort to give commanders there an improved ability to destroy targets in the mountainous terrain. Full Story »

  6. Gates Visits Afghan Army Training Center

    American Forces Information Services &bull Mar 10, 2010

    For the last stop in his visit to Afghanistan, Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates opted to take a first-hand look at an Afghan National Army training center. Full Story »

  7. Gen. McChrystal on confidence in Afghanistan

    The Army Now Podcast &bull Mar 8, 2010

    The Army Now: Gen. Stanley McChrystal, commander, Afghanistan Forces, talks to Gail McCabe about instilling confidence in the people of Afghanistan. Sgt. Earl Scott reports. Full Story »


  8. Face of Defense: Soldier Looks for 'Buried Treasure'

    American Forces Information Services &bull Mar 8, 2010

    By Army Staff Sgt. Susan Wilt Special to American Forces Press Service BAGRAM AIRFIELD, Afghanistan, March 8, 2010 It's not uncommon to see Army Sgt. Benjamin Kirk Rudy walking around with an elaborate pirate-style coffee mug while spouting off some… Full Story »

  9. Army Bloggers Roundtable: Warrior Scholars Discuss Iraq, Afghanistan

    Bloggers Roundtable Podcast &bull Mar 5, 2010

    Students from the Command and General Staff College participated in an Army Bloggers Roundtable today. All of the guest participants have been deployed, some with multiple rotations, and they will discuss the current Iraq draw-down and Afghanistan surge as it… Full Story »

  10. Humanitarian relief in Afghanistan

    The Army Now Podcast &bull Mar 5, 2010

    The Army Now: NATO Training Mission-Afghanistan conducts a humanitarian relief mission in Zabul province, Afghanistan. Full Story »

  11. Troops in Marja Focus on Public Support for Government

    American Forces Information Services &bull Mar 4, 2010

    By Army Sgt. 1st Class Michael J. Carden American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, March 4, 2010 U.S. and Afghan forces are focused on winning public support in Marja, Afghanistan, a Taliban stronghold in Helmand province known for its open opposition to the… Full Story »

  12. Combat Lifesaver Courses

    The Army Today Podcast &bull Feb 25, 2010

    The Army Today: In Mannheim, Germany, Soldiers go through their combat lifesaving courses, which have been updated based on recent lessons learned in Iraq and Afghanistan. Full Story »


  13. A Gold Star mother and her need to know

    Stars and Stripes &bull Feb 25, 2010

    Cynthia Woodard, mother of deceased Army Spc. Michael Scusa, hangs a gold star flag in the front window of her Philadelphia home Feb. 18. Her son, Michael, at bottom in photograph, was killed in Afghanistan. Some pages were blank. Spc.… Full Story »

  14. Armedforces

    www.armedforces-int.com via @Military_News  &bull Feb 25, 2010

    Bringing buyers and suppliers from across the globe together on one unified platform. Offering the latest news, products, tenders and information relating to the Armed Forces sector. Full Story »

  15. Blackwater used South Park character as alias to procure US weapons

    www.alternet.org via @south_park_fan  &bull Feb 24, 2010

    We are currently working on better support for IE6. In the meantime, you can try upgrading to one of the more modern browsers below: Full Story »

  16. Army's Lax Supervision Cited in Blackwater Case

    US Army News on Topix &bull Feb 24, 2010

    The U.S. Army's lax supervision was cited in a Senate investigation of controversial private security firm Blackwater, which allowed employees to use weapons without authorization in Afghanistan. Please note by clicking on "Post Comment" you acknowledge that you have read… Full Story »


  17. NATO considers increase in Afghan trainers

    Stars and Stripes &bull Feb 24, 2010

    Cpl. Anthony Conner of the 3rd Battalion, 10th Marine Regiment scans the horizon for enemy fighters during a patrol in Helmand province last month while an Afghan National Army soldier gets a little rest. That number is on top of… Full Story »

  18. Sexual assault awareness in Afghanistan

    The Army Now Podcast &bull Feb 24, 2010

    The Army Now: Troops in Afghanistan keep sexual assault awareness a top priority with the I. A.M. Strong campaign. Full Story »

  19. UCF, VA Medical Center to Help Returning Veterans and Their Families

    today.ucf.edu via @usmcsupporter  &bull Feb 24, 2010

    UCF graduate student Rafiq Raza, a U.S. Army veteran who served two tours in Afghanistan, knows how difficult it can be to readjust to civilian life. Full Story »

  20. Nine Nations Support Afghan Training Effort

    American Forces Information Services &bull Feb 24, 2010

    The United States and eight other nations are supplying trainers and advisors to Afghanistan to help it train and develop its growing army. Full Story »



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  1. JoeCRedCross

    Feb 25, 2010

    US Army Platoon Sergeant @ Bagram, Afghanistan notified of family emergency.

  2. WebcastrWorld

    Feb 25, 2010

    US, British Troops Meet with Locals Near Marjah: Senior British and US army personnel… http://goo.gl/fb/ps2R (Video)

  3. Military_News

    Feb 25, 2010

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    south_park_fan

    Feb 24, 2010

    Blackwater used South Park character as alias to procure US weapons: The US Army's lax supervision was cited in a ... http://bit.ly/djlgkq

  4. tvamy

    Feb 24, 2010

    Cong @bobinglis: reports he honored US Army Sgt. Jeremy Wittman on the house floor 2nite, He was killed by an IED in Afghanistan on 2/13/10.

  5. usmcsupporter

    Feb 24, 2010

    UCF, VA Medical Center to Help Returning Veterans and Their Families: UCF graduate student Rafiq Raza, a US Army v... http://bit.ly/dfxncc

  6. presstv2010

    Feb 24, 2010

    Senate slams US Army on Blackwater: The US Army's careless supervision of private security firm Blackwater allowed... http://bit.ly/cuxFmA

  7. CommonSenseGovm

    Feb 23, 2010

    US Army's lax supervision cited in Blackwater case: AFP WASHINGTON — The US Army's lax supervision was cited in a ... http://bit.ly/d9fz8B

  8. VisaDubai

    Feb 23, 2010

    New Blog post News.Az - Militant leader was at US army base hours before arrest <b>...</b> http://bit.ly/b3acIQ ...

  9. airplane_news

    Feb 23, 2010

    "US Army Selects SRT Helicopters" http://tinyurl.com/ylk8v5v

  10. HeliHub

    Feb 23, 2010

    US Army Selects SRT Helicopters http://bit.ly/acXOu1

  11. captainsamerica

    Feb 22, 2010

    Today's special guest is Us. Army Ret. Maj. Gen. Paul Vallely talking about the arrest of 5 Ameican Muslim Soldiers... http://bit.ly/cyCwBm

  12. firearmblog

    Feb 22, 2010

    US Army to use MultiCam in Afghanistan http://bit.ly/cMXCM7 #guns

  13. CorvetteForum

    Feb 21, 2010

    Better late than never: Army adopts Multicam for OEF: Quote: The US Army announced this morning t... http://bit.ly/acXy5z

  14. tseanschulze

    Feb 21, 2010

    Just finished @jnovogratz' The Blue Sweater. Should be required reading for US Army and ISAF reconstruction teams in Afghanistan.

  15. NenosPlace

    Feb 20, 2010

    New camo for the ’Stan: Secretary of the Army John McHugh has approved a new camouflage pattern for Army troops in http://bit.ly/cNs0ja

  16. cdrsalamander

    Feb 20, 2010

    BlogPostAlert: Army WIN !: Of course, you knew this was the right answer back in '08.The secretary of the Army ann... http://bit.ly/azQ8MM

  17. armysupporter

    Feb 20, 2010

    Mystery holes and angry ants: another Afghan day: US Army Capt. Michael Kovalsky of Fords, New Jersey, stoop... http://tinyurl.com/yhmjea2

  18. besegal

    Feb 20, 2010

    NYTimes: If US Army surveys consumer to find strategy to beat Taliban, why don't more companies us the same intel? http://nyti.ms/bOps6O

  19. GearScout

    Feb 19, 2010

    It’s official: US Army adopts Multicam for use in OEF http://bit.ly/aIBg5I