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NSA Chief: Surveillance Stopped More Than 50 Terror Plots
NSA Chief: Surveillance Stopped More Than 50 Terror Plots By Nick SimeoneAmerican Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, June 18, 2013 – The director of the National Security Agency told Congress today more than 50 terrorist plots worldwide have been prevented since the 9/11 attacks through the classified surveillance programs the government uses
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Officials Battle Obesity, Tobacco With Healthy Base Initiative
Officials Battle Obesity, Tobacco With Healthy Base Initiative By Amaani LyleAmerican Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, June 18, 2013 – The Defense Department has teamed with the White House, industry, medical communities and installation leaders to assess obesity and tobacco programs for the
Wireless Spectrum Essential to Defense Operations, Official Says
Wireless Spectrum Essential to Defense Operations, Official Says By Claudette RouloAmerican Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, June 18, 2013 – The Defense Department depends on the wireless spectrum for nearly all of its activities, the DOD chief information officer said here today. Essentially,
U.S., Russia Agree to Cooperate on Cyber, Nukes
U.S., Russia Agree to Cooperate on Cyber, Nukes By Jim GaramoneAmerican Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, June 18, 2013 – Cooperation at many levels will help to reduce misunderstandings between the United States and Russia, the leaders of both countries said after meetings in Northern Ireland
Special Report: U.S. Special Operations Command
Special Report: U.S. Special Operations Command American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, June 18, 2013 – After 12 years of unprecedented demand for special operations forces capability worldwide, Navy Adm. William H. McRaven, the commander of U.S. Special Operations Command, is shaping his
Dempsey Meets With Airmen, Spouses at Minot Air Force Base
Dempsey Meets With Airmen, Spouses at Minot Air Force Base By Air Force Tech. Sgt. Thomas DowMinot Air Force Base Public Affairs MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D., June 18, 2013 – More than 1,000 airmen, spouses and local community members turned out here yesterday for a town hall meeting with the
Hagel Hails Milestone in Afghanistan Security
Hagel Hails Milestone in Afghanistan Security American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, June 18, 2013 – Praising the Afghan people for their determination and noting the sacrifices that led to achievement of the milestone, Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel today praised the formal transfer of
Face of Defense: Soldier Hopes to Help Inner-City Students
Face of Defense: Soldier Hopes to Help Inner-City Students By Army Sgt. Alexa BecerraTask Force Longrifles CAMP LEMONNIER, Djibouti, June 18, 2013 – Throughout history, teaching has been considered one of the most noble of careers. Teachers work long hours and live on a modest salary, yet
Afghan, Coalition Forces Kill Extremists in Paktia Province
Afghan, Coalition Forces Kill Extremists in Paktia Province From an International Security Assistance Force Joint Command News Release KABUL, Afghanistan, June 18, 2013 – A combined Afghan and coalition security force killed two extremists during a search for a senior Haqqani network leader
Carter Enlists Fed Defense Employees’ Help for Food Drive
Carter Enlists Fed Defense Employees’ Help for Food Drive By Amaani LyleAmerican Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, June 17, 2013 – Deputy Secretary of Defense Ash Carter is encouraging federal employees to participate in the Department of Agriculture’s fifth annual “Feds Feeds Families”