Archive - May 25, 2010
U.S., South Korea increase military exercises following attack
By Lisa Daniel, American Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON (May 24, 2010) -- The U.S. and South Korean militaries will undergo two new training exercises in light of last week's finding that North Korea sank a South Korean navy ship, killing 46 sailors, a Pentagon spokesman announced today.
Odierno selected to lead U.S. Joint Forces Command
By American Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON (May 24, 2010) -- President Barack Obama has nominated Gen. Raymond T. Odierno, the present commander of U.S. Forces Iraq, to head U.S. Joint Forces Command, Pentagon officials announced today.
Officials outline federal role in oil spill response, Army eyed for building barrier islands
Sgt. 1st Class Michael J. Carden, American Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON (May 24, 2010) -- The Gulf of Mexico oil spill could soon reach levels on par with the 250,000 barrels of crude oil lost in the 1989 Exxon Valdez tanker spill, the Coast Guard commandant said yesterday in an interview on CNN's State of the Union.