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    Hagel Hails Milestone in Afghanistan Security
    Monday, June 17, 2013 - 10:00 PM - 11 years ago   - DoD  - AFPS Articles
    Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel saluted the Afghan people for their determination and noted the heavy sacrifices by the United States, coalition partners, and Afghan forces that led to the formal transfer of security lead throughout Afghanistan to Afghan national security forces.

    Dempsey Meets With Airmen, Spouses at Minot Air Force Base
    Monday, June 17, 2013 - 10:00 PM - 11 years ago   - DoD  - AFPS Articles
    Army Gen. Martin E. Dempsey, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, met with more than 1,000 airmen, spouses and local community members during a town hall meeting at Minot Air Force Base, N.D.

    Dunford Congratulates Afghans for Taking Lead in Security
    Monday, June 17, 2013 - 10:00 PM - 11 years ago   - DoD  - AFPS Articles
    With Afghanistan's national security forces now leading all security operations throughout the country, Marine Corps Gen. Joseph F. Dunford Jr., the commander of U.S. and coalition forces in Afghanistan, congratulated the Afghan people, calling the milestone "a monumental step forward."

    Afghan, Coalition Forces Kill Extremists in Paktia Province
    Monday, June 17, 2013 - 10:00 PM - 11 years ago   - DoD  - AFPS Articles
    A combined Afghan and coalition security force killed two extremists during a search for a senior Haqqani network leader in the Zurmat district of Paktia province.

    Face of Defense: Soldier Hopes to Help Inner-City Students
    Monday, June 17, 2013 - 10:00 PM - 11 years ago   - DoD  - AFPS Articles
    Army Cpl. De'Marcus Hopson, a member of the Kentucky National Guard, hopes to one day become a teacher and mentor to inner-city students.

    Carter Enlists Defense Employees' Help for Food Drive
    Sunday, June 16, 2013 - 10:00 PM - 11 years ago   - DoD  - AFPS Articles
    Deputy Secretary of Defense Ash Carter is encouraging federal employees to participate in the Department of Agriculture's fifth annual "Feds Feeds Families" campaign by bringing non-perishable food items to their offices through August for distribution to local food banks.

    Colorado Guardsmen Battle Fire on Father's Day
    Sunday, June 16, 2013 - 10:00 PM - 11 years ago   - DoD  - AFPS Articles
    The Black Forest fire is keeping at least 150 Colorado National Guard members busy, including fathers who were away from home fighting fires during Father's Day.

    Face of Defense: Soldier Shares Perspective on Humanitarian Aid
    Sunday, June 16, 2013 - 10:00 PM - 11 years ago   - DoD  - AFPS Articles
    Army Sgt. Francis Buor, a water purification engineer with the Wisconsin National Guard, is performing humanitarian missions in El Salvador as part of the Beyond the Horizon 2013 multinational exercise.

    Afghan, Coalition Forces Arrest Extremists During Search
    Sunday, June 16, 2013 - 10:00 PM - 11 years ago   - DoD  - AFPS Articles
    A combined Afghan and coalition security force arrested two extremists during a search for a Taliban leader in the Sar-e Pul district of Sar-e Pul province.

    Officials Weigh Resource Priorities During Sequester
    Sunday, June 16, 2013 - 10:00 PM - 11 years ago   - DoD  - AFPS Articles
    Defense Department officials are weighing resource priorities and moving toward the decision phase for the fiscal year 2014 budget, said Mike McCord, the Pentagon's principal deputy comptroller.

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