Taliban to launch offensive Sunday against U.S. forces
April 30th, 2011
The Taliban on Sunday will begin a spring offensive against the U.S.-led coalition in Afghanistan, a statement posted on the insurgent group's website said.
Taliban Announce Beginning of Spring Offensive
April 30th, 2011
The Taliban on Saturday announced the beginning of their spring military offensive against the U.S.-led coalition, a day after a new Pentagon report claimed that the militants' fighting spirit was low after sustaining heavy losses on the battlefield.
Gadhafi Offers Truce as NATO Strikes in Tripoli
April 30th, 2011
Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi called for a cease-fire and negotiations with NATO powers in a live speech on state TV early Saturday, just as NATO bombs struck a government complex in the Libyan capital.
Syrian protesters Defy Government; 42 Killed
April 30th, 2011
Thousands of defiant Syrians chanting "We are not afraid!" were met by security forces firing bullets and tear gas Friday in a crackdown on nationwide protests that left 42 people dead - many of them villagers trying to break an army blockade of the southern city where the six-week uprising began.
Vietnam-Era Green Beret Finally Returns Home
April 30th, 2011
No one had seen Sgt. 1st Class Donald Shue since he was on a mission in Laos during the Vietnam War in November 1969, so his sister was skeptical when Army officials called a few months ago to say his remains had been found.
Army: Manning Fit to Stand Trial
April 30th, 2011
The intelligence analyst suspected of illegally passing government secrets to the WikiLeaks website has been found competent to stand trial, the Army said Friday.
Kabul AF Deaths Worst Since Khobar Towers
April 30th, 2011
The attack at Kabul Air Base by a rogue Afghan pilot that left nine Americans dead earlier this week was the worst single attack on Air Force personnel since the invasion of Afghanistan nearly 10 years ago.
NATO says U.S. troops were armed when Afghan pilot killed them
April 30th, 2011
The eight American troops killed by an Afghan pilot Wednesday at an airport in Kabul all were armed with "weapons and ammunition," according to preliminary investigation findings released by NATO officials in an effort to correct inaccuracy news media reports.
Misawa drum team holds earthquake, tsunami fundraiser
April 29th, 2011
Misawa’s Dragon-Eagle Taiko drum team celebrated its 12th anniversary with a fund-raising performance Saturday to benefit the victims of the March 11 earthquake and tsunami that hit northeastern Japan.
Cloyd replaces Wren as head of Navy forces in Japan
April 29th, 2011
Rear Adm. Dan Cloyd took command of U.S. Naval Forces Japan from Rear Adm. Rick Wren during a change-of-command ceremony Friday at Yokosuka Naval Base.
