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The article discusses the results of a 2010 survey on the views of U.S. service members on the war in Afghanistan. Results indicate that the armed forces tend to be pessimistic about the mission in Afghanistan and are divided on how they perceive the performance of President Barack Obama as commander in chief. It adds that 40% of the respondents believe that the Afghan military will need as long as five years before it will be capable of replacing U.S. and allied troops. It notes that nearly half of respondents preferred deployment to Iraq.

The article reports on the statement addressed by the Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte during a visit to Japan on October 26, 2016, against the U.S. troops, wherein he states that he wanted the troops out to his country and might end base-hosting agreements with the U.S. According to Navy Commander Gary Ross, a Pentagon spokesman, that they knew already about the report and will seek clarification through direct dialogue.

An interview with General Roger A. Brady, commander of the U.S. Air Forces in Europe (USAFE) who is set to retire in 2010, is presented. He describes the changes in the service 42 years since he was commissioned as second lieutenant in 1968. He offers advice to airmen on how they can continue to advance their careers. He expresses concern about the proposed budget cuts which could affect the budget for USAFE.

Discusses the low number of military medals awarded to U.S. airmen involved in the Operation Enduring Freedom than other military conflicts. Reason for the trend; Comparison of statistics of awards given in the Operation Enduring Freedom, Desert Storm and Allied Force; Information on some Air Force missions in the Enduring Freedom whose leaders were awarded medals. INSET: AIR FORCE AWARDS.

The article reports on the decision by U.S. President Barack Obama to approve the deployment of 2,500 to 3,000 additional non-combat soldiers called combat enablers in Afghanistan. The troop surge has been requested by U.S. Army commander General Stanley McChrystal. It is said that combat enablers are important in military operations, particularly the counterinsurgency campaign in Afghanistan and Iraq. Department of Defense (DoD) Secretary Robert Gates is said to have been contemplating on how to counter improvised explosive devices (IEDs) capabilities.

The article reports on the authorization of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the emergency utilization of a swine influenza test for U.S. soldiers deployed overseas in 2009. It states the potential benefit of such authorization for the acceleration of diagnoses and treatment of the virus by the military. According to the FDA, the authorization permits the use of medical products that have not been approved for a public health emergency. The possible schedule of the arrival of the vaccine for such disease is noted.

The article focuses on the U.S. National Defense Service Medal created to recognize honorable service on active duty during national conflict. The medal has been awarded to U.S. Armed Forces who served for Korean War, Vietnam War and the 1991 Persian Gulf War. It was launched on April 22, 1953. It was designed by the Heraldic Branch, Office of the Quartermaster General and sculpted by Thomas Hudson Jones.

Presents an update on the U.S. Air Force as of May 2006. Possibility of more sonic booms in Alamogordo, New Mexico due to airspace and altitude changes needed to bring in F-22A fighters according to officials at Holloman Air Force Base; Decision of the Air Force to stop making permanent-change of station assignments to Naval Air Station Keflavik in Iceland; Construction of the Forward Operating Base Marez in Mosul, Iraq by airmen with the 557th Expeditionary Red Horse Squadron.

Focuses on the statement issued by U.S. President George W. Bush on the status of the Iraq mission, as part of an effort to address polls that show an increasing number of U.S. citizens who do not approve of his handling of the Iraq war. Factors that will led to the withdrawal of U.S. troops in Iraq according to Bush; Recommendation from Senators Carl Levin (D.-Mich.) and Susan Collins (R.-Maine) if Iraqis fail to meet their deadline for writing a new constitution; Importance of pushing Iraqi government officials to write a constitution according to Senator Lindsey Graham, (R.-S.C.).

Reports on the launching of the celebrity entertainment tour by the United Service Organizations for members of the United States Armed Forces deployed overseas. Celebrities who will join the tour; Areas which might be visited during the tour.

Presents the views of J.D. Crouch, assistant secretary of the Defense Department for international security policy, on foreign deployment of the United States (U.S.) Armed Forces. Statistics on U.S. military personnel stationed in Europe and Asia; Plan of Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld to put emphasis on the deployment of U.S. troops in Asia; Importance of the deployment of U.S. troops in Europe.

Reports on the findings of a study on the attractions of military service and deployment to enlisted men in the United States. Correlation between overseas deployment and retention levels; Relationship between active duty and promotions; Enlisted men's views on overseas deployment.

Focuses on the issue regarding the cost of sending United States (US) military troops to Kosovo, Serbia in case violence escalates. Position of US President Bill Clinton on the issue; Number of troops that would be deployed if the administration agrees; Costs associated with the deployment of the troops.