General Martin Dempsey’s plane was hit by rocket shrapnel early Tuesday morning during the the Chairman of the Joint Chief of Staff’s trip to Afghanistan. According to White House Deputy Press Secretary, Dempsey was in his quarters and was not harmed. 2 Air Force maintainers were mildly injured, according to the American Forces Press Service. [...]
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WH Provides Details About Afghanistan Helicopter Crash
White House Press Secretary Jay Carney comments on an ISAF helicopter crash that killed eleven U.S. troops yesterday in Afghanistan. (2:22) [audio:http://trns.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/20120816Carney1.mp3|titles=20120816Carney1]
Helicopter Crash Kills 11 In Afghanistan
An ISAF helicopter crashed in Southern Afghanistan Thursday, killing 11 on board. According to ISAF, the cause for the crash has not yet been identified, but the Taliban has claimed responsibility. The victims include four International Security Assistance Force members and three United States Forces-Afghanistan as well as three members of the Afghan security force [...]
Panetta: America Hopes For The Best, But Must Fight For It
Appearing at the graduation ceremony for the Marine Corps Officer Candidate School, Defense Secretary Leon Panetta emphasized that Americans hope for the best, but must ultimately fight to achieve it. [audio:http://trns.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/2012810fight.mp3]
Embattled Missile Defense Director To Be Replaced
The Defense Department announced Monday that Lt. General Patrick O’Reilly will be replaced at the Missile Defense Agency following the release of an Inspector General report that claimed O’Reilly “engaged in a leadership style that was inconsistent with standards expected of senior Army.” Navy Rear Admiral James Syring has been nominated to take the reins [...]
DoD To Exploit Renewable Energy Opportunities On Government Land
The Department of the Interior and the Department of Defense announced an agreement that will open up 16 million additional acres of government land for solar, wind, geothermal, and biomass energy investment in the coming years.
Panetta: Egyptian President Morsi Appears Committed To Democratic Reform
Speaking with reporters in Cairo, Egypt Tuesday, Defense Secretary Leon Panetta said that he felt confident following his meeting with newly elected Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi. “I was convinced that President Morsi is his own man and that he is the president of all the Egyptian people and that he is truly committed to implementing [...]
Panetta Plans To Discuss Iran Contingencies With Israelis, Not Direct Attacks
Speaking with reporters in Cairo, Egypt Tuesday, Defense Secretary Leon Panetta said that in his upcoming talks with Israeli leaders, he will discuss contingency plans for dealing with Iran rather than plans for a direct attack. [audio:http://trns.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/2012831contingencies.mp3]
Nominated Afghanistan Ambassador Promises Post-2014 Relationship
In an appearance before the Senate Foreign Affairs Committee, James Cunningham, the Obama administration’s nominees for an ambassadorship Afghanistan, told lawmakers that having a relationship with Afghanistan following the 2014 transition of security responsibilities is vital. [audio:http://trns.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/2012731transition.mp3]
U.S. Will Focus On Transparency In Afghanistan, Promises Nominated Ambassador
In an appearance before the Senate Foreign Affairs Committee, James Cunningham, the Obama administration’s nominees for an ambassadorship Afghanistan, told lawmakers that Americans will insist on greater transparency from the Afghan government. [audio:http://trns.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/2012731transparency.mp3]
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