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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 offers news briefs related to U.S. military operations in foreign countries. Army leaders including Major General Michael T. Flynn, General Stanley A. McChrystal, and General David H. Petraeus calls for changes on how the intelligence is gathered in Afghanistan. The U.S. Forces-Iraq (USF-I) headquarters stood up at Camp Victory in Baghdad, Iraq on January 1, 2010. The Republic of Korea will take the operational control of U.S. Forces Korea on April 17, 2012.

The author reflects on the capabilities and roles of the U.S. Pacific Command (USPACOM). He argues that the command actively carries out military-to-military activities and supports the development of new strategic partnerships. He believes that leveraging healthy alliances, economic strength and diversity will enable the command to ensure prosperity among Asia-Pacific community members. He contends that USPACOM cooperates with other U.S. government agencies to maintain regional security.

Presents news briefs related to the United States (U.S.) army as of January 1, 2001. Celebration of the 364th anniversary of the National Guard; Criticism against Army Secretary Louis Caldera for questioning the stories of the survivors of No Gun Ri, the Korean War incident where U.S. soldiers fired on civilian refugees; Arrival of soldiers sent to Kuwait in August 2000 at Fort Riley, Kansas.

Looks at the United States Armed Forces service members who are in imminent dangers. Pay they received for serving in areas where there is imminent dangers in their lives; Military personnel who died serving in areas where there is imminent danger; Commendation to soldiers who serve in risky areas overseas. INSET: IDP Recipients Could Soon Be VFW Members.

Presents observations on the foreign area officer (FAO) study program of the United States Marine Corps. Providing officers who can fill billets requiring an advanced understanding of political-military matters and international affairs; What future FAOs can expect in the extended training pipeline; Dilemma FAOs face in maintaining primary military occupational specialty credibility.

Explains the state of affairs of the United States Marine Corps' International Affairs Officer (IAO) Program. Initiatives underway in the unified commands and division, department and Headquarters Marine Corps that manage the program; Challenges related to administration, assignments and funding; Improvements in the way the program provides the Marine Corps with area specialists.

The article presents the legislative history of the amendment offered to the 2007 Defense Authorization Bill by Senators Jim Webb and Chuck Hagel that would restrict U.S. troops to one-year tours of duty in Iraq before redeployment. A July 12, 2007 cloture vote on the amendment was 56-44, four short of the votes needed to end the filibuster by Republicans. The amendment was reintroduced in September, and again failed to get the needed 60 votes.

The article presents an excerpt from a letter by U.S. Secretary of Defense Robert Gates to Senator Lindsey Graham giving Gates' views on the troop deployment legislation proposed by Senator Jim Webb.

The article looks at the plans for military withdrawal of U.S. troops from Iraq. The presence of the U.S. military in Iraq both guarantees and undermines Iraq's security. The U.S. troops in Iraq exacerbate the insurgency while also controlling it. Scaling down the number of troops in Iraq could show Iraqis that the U.S. does is not intent on an indefinite occupation.

Presents a description of United States Supreme Commander Dwight Eisenhower's decision to launch the invasion of France in June 1944. Previous postponement of the invasion because of weather; Preparation of a press release in case of disaster.

Presents the recollections of a major on United States General George S. Patton's Third Army staff at Knutsford, England, in 1944. Patton's appearance and reputation; Reasons he offered for fighting the Nazis.

Presents a brief excerpt from an address to United States troops in France, seven weeks after Armistice Day. American regret; Home support for the war effort in France.

Presents the recollections of an American veteran, one of four brothers who served in France during World War I. The brothers' enlistment for the war; Letter from his future wife; Death of a friend near Verdun; Parading in Boston, Massachusetts after the war.

Presents the recollections of an American veteran who saw action under General John Pershing in Mexico before being sent to France in 1917. Pershing's remarks to a group that had been searching for Pancho Villa; The voyage to France and recollections of war at sea.

Presents the recollections of an American veteran of World War I. Family response to enlistment; Arrival in France and transfer to the medical corps; Experiences as a medic; Physical effects.

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.

The article discusses the military and national security policy of U.S. president Donald Trump. Alleged contradictions between the administration's stated goals of drawing down overseas troops, decreasing deployment lengths, and increasing overall troop numbers. Trump's request for an assessment of the financial and national security implications of a reduction in the numbers of U.S. troops in Europe is described.

The article reports on the move of the U.S. to put up to 450 troops on the ground in Iraq in 2015. According to Army Colonel Steve Warren, the plan to add troops might be the first of more deployments to come as part of the revamped effort of U.S. President Barack Obama to counter Islamic State group militants. The 450 personnel are charged to improve relations with Sunni tribesmen, with the aim to urge greater Sunni presence inside the Iraqi military.

Reports on the United States Air Force's preparations for a potential armed conflict with North Korea. Increase of training pace of pilots based in South Korea; Challenges stemming from high-altitude turbulence and strong side winds; Creation ofthe Expeditionary Aerospace Force.

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.

This section offers news briefs on the U.S. Army as of June 2010. The Advanced Combat Helmets that have been recalled by the service due to defects have been made by federal inmates hired by subcontractor UNICOR. Data from the Defense Department showed that more troops are serving in Afghanistan as compared in Iraq which is a first since 2003. It reports that seven Afghans have been arrested in line with the suicide bombing in the Afghan capital on May 18 which left 18 members of the coalition forces dead.

The article presents a forecast related to personnel issues in the U.S. Army for 2010. It is said that soldiers under the Army Married Couples Program are likely to receive more assignment options. Under a new career management system, command sergeants major and sergeants major will undergo central selection for command and key billet assignments. An increase in the number of troops serving accompanied tours in South Korea is expected.

The article discusses the report of Adam Goldman and Missy Ryan of the "Washington Post" regarding the attacks launched by detainees from the prison at Guantanamo Bay against U.S. or allied forces in Afghanistan.

The article reports that a team from the Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) is deployed in Faza Village, Pate Island, Kenya. It states that the team is sent to assist the village after a fire destroyed 350 houses and displaced 2,100 people. It mentions that the mission was in response to Kenya's request to the U.S. Embassy. It notes that the teams carries tent supplies for the displaced people.

The article discusses the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve's works in Djibouti. The Marine Reservists of the 6th Provisional Security Company guard the entry points of a former French Foreign Legion outpost in Djibouti. They also provide port security for U.S. ships surrounding the Horn of Africa. The reservists also built a library for an elementary school in Douda.

An outbreak of multidrug-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii-calcoaceticus complex (ABC) infections in U.S. service members injured in Iraq was investigated. ABC organisms were isolated from the skin of only 1 of 160 patients (0.6%) and 1 of 49 (2%) of soil samples obtained from the theater of operations but ABC organisms were recovered from treatment areas of all 7 field hospitals sampled. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Reports on the adoption of a family program to help needy Bedouin families in Iraq by the Texas Army National Guard. Proponent of the program; Involvement of the soldiers' families and friends in the U.S. in the initiative; Reaction of Farhan Kamel, one of the recipients, to the program.

Focuses on the threat posed to the political leadership in North Korea. Indications of the alleged removal of President Kim Jong-il's portraits from a number of public buildings across the country; Implications of the removal of U.S. troops in South Korea for the North's national security; Efforts of the South Korean government to extend its alliance to the North.

Focuses on the plan to establish low maintenance military bases and airports for U.S. forces across Africa. Deployment of U.S. special forces into neighboring countries; Impact of the U.S. war on terror on the African community; Promotion of international military relations.

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.

Discusses the conflict between the United States Defense Department and the Army about the deployment of the Interim Brigade Combat Team (IBCT) in Europe. Opposition of the Army to the Defense proposal to deploy the IBCT in Europe; Advantages of deploying a brigade in Europe; Details on the plans of the Army to convert heavy brigades into IBCT; Suggestion on the conversion of a heavy brigade in Germany to an IBCT.

Focuses on the role of military member-voters on the result of the presidential election in the United States (U.S.) in November 2000. Impact of soldier taxation issues to the candidate preferences of military members who are registered in Florida; Information on a Florida law on the people voting overseas; Encouragement of the U.S. Department of Defense for overseas military members to vote.

Reports on the possible awarding of the United States Armed Forces Reserve Medal with the `M' device to the Reservists who served in the US Operation Allied Force and other contingency operations on or after August 1, 1990. List of other designated US contingency operations; Eligibility requirements for the Award.

Reviews some of the operations and overseas missions of the United States Army in 1998. Deployment of Army servicemen to the Balkans for Operation Joint Forge; Involvement in disaster relief missions in Central America; Medical and community-relations missions in the Federated States of Micronesia; Peacekeeping operations in Africa.

Reports that Asians are starting to question United States resolve to fight for peace in the region. Issue of US as global peacekeeper; Crises in Taiwan, the Koreas and South Asia; View of Americans and Asians regarding the ability of the US to shape events; US officials' actions with regard to troop levels in Asia; Lessons from the war in the Serbian province of Kosovo.

Editorial. Analyzes the importance of the armed forces of the United States in defense of America's vital interest and the advancement of human rights worldwide. Justification of American military intervention; Success and failure of military intervention; Proposition for the end of international military welfare.

Reports on the conditions of the United States troops deployed in Haiti. Supply of water and electricity; Recreation facilities; Food supply; Plans for improvement.

Reports on updates regarding the United Nations peacekeeping operations in Haiti, spearheaded by the United States troops. Core of the U.S. force in Haiti; Changes in troop organization; Primary mission of the squadron; Training program; Concerns about the operations.