U.S., Pakistan Need to ‘Get it Right,’ Obama Says
WASHINGTON – President Barack Obama yesterday met with Pakistan’s prime minister and said he welcomes the Pakistani parliament’s review of the countries’ bilateral relationship.
Growing Missile Threat Needs Robust Defenses, Official Says
WASHINGTON, March 27, 2012 – The United States is well protected against the current threat from limited intercontinental ballistic missile attacks, but the threat is growing, underscoring the need for a robust and flexible defense system, a senior Pentagon official said here yesterday.
Active-duty Downsizing Should Benefit Reserve Forces, Board Says
WASHINGTON, March 8, 2012 – A policy board plans to ask Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta to highlight service in the reserve forces as a good option for outgoing active-duty members during downsizing.
Obama Nominee Could Become Air Force’s First Female General
WASHINGTON, Feb. 6, 2012 – President Barack Obama has nominated Lt. Gen. Janet C. Wolfenbarger to the rank of general, and as commander of Air Force Materiel Command at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta announced today.