Coast Guard Members Celebrate Service's Birthday at Cybercom
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The Coast Guard element at U.S. Cyber Command headquarters celebrated the service's 225th birthday during a ceremony led by Coast Guard Rear Adm. Kevin E. Lunday, Cybercom's director of training and exercises.
U.S., Turkey Finalizing Details of Anti-ISIL Airstrikes
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The United States and Turkey are finalizing details of Turkey's recently announced participation in the air campaign against the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant in Syria, a U.S. Central Command spokesman said.
2015 Military Youth of the Year Award Recipient Announced
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The 2015 Military Youth of the Year honor, presented jointly by the Defense Department and Boys and Girls Clubs of America, was awarded to an 18-year-old military daughter from Vogelweh, Germany, during a ceremony held at the Navy Memorial Naval Heritage Center.
Anti-ISIL Airstrikes Continue in Syria, Iraq
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U.S. and coalition military forces have continued to attack Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant terrorists in Syria and Iraq, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported.
President Proclaims Employer Support of Guard, Reserve Week
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President Barack Obama called upon all Americans to join him "in expressing our heartfelt thanks to the members of the National Guard and Reserve and their civilian employers" as he proclaimed National Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve Week.
Ground Forces 'Must Never, Ever Fail,' New Army Chief Says
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Freedom in America requires a continuing commitment to maintaining strong, equipped, well-led and well-trained ground forces, the newest chief of staff of the Army said.
Face of Defense: New York Guard Officer Becomes Champion Powerlifter
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What started as a weightlifting hobby at the gym while deployed at Guantanamo Bay in 2011 and 2012 has become a record-breaking event for New York Army National Guard Capt. Jeremy Hillyard.
Airstrikes Against ISIL Forces Continue
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U.S. and coalition military forces have continued to attack Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant terrorists in Syria and Iraq, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported.
Army Reserve Chief Calls for Budget Flexibility
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The chief of the Army Reserve understands that the U.S. deficit is a threat to national security, but says the component needs flexibility from Congress to spend what money it gets more effectively.
General Discusses Afghan Forces, Security, ISIL Threat
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Afghan forces are fully responsible for their nation's security but still need and deserve the broad support of U.S. and coalition forces under the Resolute Support mission, the Resolute Support deputy chief of staff for communication said.