America Supports You: Contest Brings Kudos to Teen, Support Group The founder of a Texas-based troop-support group proved volunteer work can be glamorous when she was chosen as one of five winners of a contest to honor women involved in their communities.	07/24/08
Marksman Soldiers Prepare for Olympics Six soldiers of the U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit are living out their wildest dreams, representing the United States at the Olympics Games in Beijing in August.	07/24/08
Private Trucking Companies Improve Iraqi Economy In another sign of progress in Iraq, 62 tribes and 68 sheiks have organized four private trucking companies to form the Iraqi Transportation Network.	07/24/08
Face of Defense: Neurologist Brings Important Skills to Iraq Lt. Col. (Dr.) Margaret Swanberg from Maryland brings especially important skills to the combat theater: She is the only Army neurologist deployed to Iraq.	07/24/08
Presidential Proclamation Commemorates Armed Forces Integration President Bush signed a proclamation commemorating the upcoming 60th anniversary of the integration of the U.S. armed forces.	07/23/08
General Credits Success in Iraq to Various Surges The five-brigade troop surge was one of many surges responsible for progress in Iraq, a coalition spokesman said.	07/23/08
Defense Leaders Promise Improved Contracting Oversight The U.S. military depends heavily on the support contractors provide in Iraq and Afghanistan, and is stepping up efforts to ensure dollars dedicated to their activities are spent appropriately, Deputy Defense Secretary Gordon England told Congress.	07/23/08
Surge Successful By Any Measure, Pentagon Official Says The surge in Iraq has been a success by any measure, Pentagon Press Secretary Geoff Morrell said during a news conference.	07/23/08
Work Continues at Iraq Water Pumping Station The 926th Engineer Brigade has countered the effects of a dry winter on Camp Victory in Baghdad by assisting in repairs to water pumps and stabilizing water levels.	07/23/08
Truman's Military Desegregation Order Reflects American Values, Gates Says President Harry S. Truman's 1948 executive order to desegregate the U.S. military was a statement of equality that declared all servicemembers must be judged by individual merit instead of their racial background, Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates said.	07/23/08
Mullen Discusses Iraq, Afghanistan, Election in Interview The chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff cited the need for additional troops in Afghanistan, potential troop reductions in Iraq, and the upcoming presidential election during a wide-ranging interview on PBS's "NewsHour With Jim Lehrer."	07/23/08
Bush Meets With Defense Leaders in Pentagon President Bush met with Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates and the members of the Joint Chiefs of Staff at the Pentagon to discuss a range of security issues in a classified setting.	07/23/08
Military Tracks Hurricane Dolly, Readies Relief Support "Hurricane Hunters" from the Air Force Reserve's 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron flew through Hurricane Dolly, relaying critical data to National Weather Service forecasters in Miami.	07/23/08
Push for Oil Exports Highlights Iraqi Navy's Security Role Iraq's fledgling navy is gaining prominence within its country's security forces due to its role in protecting the nation's oil infrastructure.	07/23/08
Coalition, Afghan Forces Kill Armed Militants Coalition and Afghan forces killed groups of enemy fighters during operations in Afghanistan this week.	07/23/08
Troops in Iraq Capture Five Suspects, Seize Weapons Coalition and Iraqi forces caught five suspected terrorists and seized two weapons caches in Iraq.	07/23/08
Soldiers With Enlistment Waivers Find Success While the number of Army recruits who need conduct waivers has increased, waivers are based on "solid judgment calls" and don't mean the military has relaxed its standards, a defense official said.	07/23/08
America Supports You: Group Helps Wounded Vets Secure Adaptive Housing Wounded warriors looking for housing to fit their needs can turn to "Helping a Hero," an expanded pilot program in Texas.	07/23/08
Army Wrestler Earns Greco-Roman Berth in Beijing Olympics Army Staff Sgt. Dremiel Byers secured an Olympic berth by defeating his teammate in the U.S. Olympic wrestling trials.	07/23/08
Afghan Governor Speaks at Alma Mater's Grand Opening More than 600 villagers attended the opening of a 16-room high school, where classes were once held under trees.	07/23/08
Face of Defense: Soldier Continues Jujitsu Training in Iraq Duty in Iraq isn't stopping Army Sgt. Scott Sperling from pursuing Brazilian jujitsu fighting.	07/23/08
Pentagon Official Calls Integrated Military 'Model of Diversity' The U.S. armed forces have exemplified racial diversity since integrating 60 years ago, but further efforts are necessary to diversify military leadership, a Pentagon official said.	07/22/08
Afghan Security Forces Hold Key to Success, General Says Training Afghan security forces is the key to success in the country, but the effort continues to be plagued by a shortage of trainers, said Army Maj. Gen. Robert W. Cone, who is in charge of that training.	07/22/08
Captain Leads Military Athletes at Olympic Track and Field Trials An Air Force captain led military athletes competing in the 2008 U.S. Olympic Team track and field trials by earning his second Olympic berth in the 20-kilometer race walk.	07/22/08
Northern Command Sends Coordinating Cell to Texas for Storm Response U.S. Northern Command has deployed a defense coordination unit in anticipation of the landfall of Tropical Storm Dolly in southern Texas.	07/22/08
Air Force Chief of Staff Nominee Pledges Support to Warfighters The four-star general nominated to be the Air Force's next chief of staff told Capitol Hill legislators that, if confirmed, he will continue to support warfighters deployed around the globe.	07/22/08
Texas Guard Gears Up as Storm Approaches As Tropical Storm Dolly beat a northwestward path over the Gulf of Mexico toward southern Texas and Mexico, at least 600 Texas National Guard members prepared for storm duty.	07/22/08
Coalition, Iraqi Forces Detain 14, Find Weapons Coalition and Iraqi forces detained 14 suspected terrorists and found weapon caches in Iraq.	07/22/08
Donley Pledges to Restore Air Force's Reputation, Credibility The acting secretary of the Air Force told the Senate Armed Services Committee during his confirmation hearing that he'll work to restore the Air Force's reputation for excellence.	07/22/08