Aug. 16, 2018
U.S., Argentina Agree to Strengthen Military Relationship
WASHINGTON — The United States and Argentina are in agreement about the security situation in South America, and the countries are looking to increase military-to-military ties, Defense Secretary James N. Mattis told reporters.
Mattis, Argentine Defense Officials Meet in Buenos Aires
WASHINGTON — Defense Secretary James N. Mattis and top Argentine defense officials reaffirmed the long-standing defense relationship between the United States and Argentina during a meeting in Buenos Aires.
Guardsmen Bring Combat Skills to Fighting Western Fires
WASHINGTON — Representatives from the California Army and Air National Guard discussed the National Guard's role during the California wildfires and described how combat skills are enhancing firefighting efforts during an update to reporters at the Pentagon.
New York, Pennsylvania Guardsmen Assist Flood Response Efforts
BINGHAMTON, N.Y. — Two hundred New York National Guard soldiers and airmen were placed on state active duty after nearly seven inches of rain fell on parts of the state’s Finger Lakes region.
Noble Partner 18 Exercise Concludes in Georgia
VAZIANI TRAINING AREA, Georgia — The fourth iteration of the Noble Partner training exercise wrapped up with a combined arms live-fire exercise and a ceremony.
Face of Defense: Son Follows Father’s Path to the Air Force
KIRTLAND AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. — Air Force Airman 1st Class David Mapel is following in the footsteps of his father, Air Force Chief Master Sergeant Mark Mapel, as a CV-22 Osprey tiltrotor aircraft special mission aviator.
Aug. 15, 2018
Civilian Contractors Receive Medal of Valor for Actions in Afghanistan
WASHINGTON — Three retired soldiers were presented with the Defense Department's highest civilian award for valor for exceptional gallantry in action against an armed enemy while serving in Afghanistan as civilian contractors.
Chairman Presents Legion of Merit to Lithuanian Defense Chief
JOINT BASE MYER-HENDERSON HALL, Va. — Marine Corps Gen. Joe Dunford, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, awarded the Legion of Merit to Lithuanian armed forces chief Lt. Gen. Jonas Vytautas Zukas at a ceremony at Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall.
Guardsmen Work Together to Save Stricken Woman’s Life
MOLOKAI, Hawaii — A group of Guardsmen worked together to get medical attention for a woman who was experiencing a cardiac event at a local medical clinic in Hawaii.
U.S., Kenyan Military Dog Handlers Share Knowledge, Experience
NAIROBI, Kenya — Kenyan and American service members teamed up at the Kenyan army’s 1st Canine Regiment headquarters in Nairobi, Kenya, to share the best ways to treat and train military working dogs in the field.
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