Iraqi troops have recovered control over the city of Fallujah from control of the Islamic State militant organization through the country’s security forces and the multinational coalition, DoD News reported Monday. Cheryl Pellerin writes U.S. Navy Capt. Jeff Davis, Pentagon spokesman, told reporters the coalition will continue to provide strikes, intelligence, advice and assistance to …
Read More »Army Org Conducts Preclinical Research on Zika Vaccine Candidate
The Walter Reed Army Institute of Research and partners at the Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center have conducted preclinical research on a vaccine candidate to potentially prevent the Zika virus in humans, the Defense Department news service reported Thursday. Cheryl Pellerin writes the U.S. Army research organization plans to commence human testing within the …
Read More »Navy Adm. Kurt Tidd: Southcom Seeks Help to Disrupt Illicit Networks in Latin America & Caribbean
U.S. Southern Command leader and U.S. Navy Adm. Kurt Tidd has outlined the security challenges posed by illicit networks in Latin America and the Caribbean, DoD News reported Thursday. Cheryl Pellerin writes criminals and terrorists use illicit networks for smuggling drugs, wildlife, bulk cash, weapons, people, illegal logging and mining activities to raise money. The report said the U.S. …
Read More »Gen. Joseph Votel: A-10 Aircraft at Turkey Base Runs 24/7 Operations Over Syria
U.S. Army Gen. Joseph Votel, U.S. Central Command leader, has visited an army base in Turkey and met with U.S. Marine Corps EA-6 Prowler Squadron representatives as part of the general’s five-country trip, DoD News reported Friday. Votel said operations from the Incirlik Air Base that deploy to Syria work on a 24/7 basis and include air support for …
Read More »NSA, Cybercom Chief Michael Rogers Discusses Army Networks and Cybersecurity in 2025
Navy Adm. Michael Rogers, National Security Agency director and and CyberCom commander, recently spoke to the Association of the U.S. Army’s Institute of Land Warfare about where he thinks Army networks and cybersecurity will be in 2025, the American Forces Press Service said Monday. Cheryl Pellerin writes Rogers spoke about integrating cyber …
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