Washington--President Barack Obama today announced the designation of a Presidential Delegation to San Jose, Costa Rica to attend the Inauguration of Her Excellency Laura Chinchilla as President of the Republic of Costa Rica on May 8, 2010. The Honorable Susan E. Rice, United States Permanent…
The air assault students craned their necks to see the top of the looming tower. In a few minutes they would rappel down the face of the 40-foot rappel tower for the first time. It was what they had been waiting for - the moment they could prove they were worthy to wear air assault wings.
A PROCLAMATION When Americans answer the call to serve in our Armed Forces, a sacred trust is forged. Our men and women in uniform take on the duty of protecting us all, and their spouses and families also help shoulder this important responsibility. As we mark Military Spouse Appreciation…
elow please find an update on the situation in Greece from White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs: The President continues to be briefed regularly on the situation in Greece during his daily briefings. The President was briefed on the situation in Europe and on the markets this afternoon by…
4:00 P.M. EDT MR. CARROLL: Thank you, everyone, for joining us today. On the call today we have Tennessee Governor Phil Bredesen; we have Nashville Mayor Karl Dean; FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate; and Red Cross Senior Vice President for Disaster Services Joe Becker. As you know, the President…
See below for an answer to a question(marked with an asterisk) posed in the briefing that required follow up. *On May 4, the Vice President chaired his monthly Cabinet-level meeting on Iraq. Ambassador Hill and General Odierno briefed Principals on political and security developments via secure…
“The Home Star Energy Retrofit Act is a common sense bill that will create jobs, save consumers money, and strengthen our economy. I commend the House on passing this bill, and I particularly want to thank Congressman Peter Welch of Vermont for all of his hard work on this issue. At a time…
The President today declared a major disaster exists in the State of Maryland and ordered Federal aid to supplement the State and local recovery efforts in the area struck by severe winter storms and snowstorms during the period of February 5-11, 2010. Federal funding is available to the State and…
“This morning, President Obama was briefed by Assistant to the President for Homeland Security John Brennan on the ongoing efforts in response to the severe weather and flooding in Tennessee and other southeastern states. The federal government has been engaged in the response since this…
Nearly two years after the collapse on Wall Street that cost over 8 million jobs on Main Street, the American people deserve strong, tough reform that will help prevent another financial crisis. The bill before the Senate demands accountability from Wall Street and includes the strongest consumer…
12:30 P.M. (local) VICE PRESIDENT BIDEN: Mr. President, thank you for that welcome. It was a delight to have you in Washington and at the White House. And it’s a great honor -- and I might add, a privilege -- to be able to address such an esteemed body. I served in a parliament that only…
World War II was the largest and most violent armed conflict in the history of mankind, but by the early spring of 1945, the future looked bright for Allied forces in Europe.
Military Spouse Appreciation Day? Really? I have to admit that I didn't know there was such an occasion.
Motorcycle-riding members of the national organization Rolling Thunder stop at the Pentagon Wednesday and meet with two wounded Sailors and a Soldier who will be participating in the first ever Warrior Games at the Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs May 10-14.
The Army is continuing the most fundamental and profound series of changes it has seen since World War II, the service's chief of staff said Thursday.
The top Army logistician discussed leading concerns with Soldiers and Army civilians at the Pentagon Tuesday as part of the Army Senior Leaders Forum.
In the stifling heat of the Ecuadorian coast an army patrol of humvees and armored vehicles winds its way through a narrow jungle road. In an instant, the column erupts into a chaotic firefight with smoke and hand grenades exploding all around.
New Army recruits with skills critical to the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan are eligible for bonuses, educational help and other incentives if they enlist to serve in the Army's most under-manned jobs.
Wednesday, two members of the Team Redstone family were involved in an accident that has deeply touched us all. It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of two of our team members.
The Pentagon's top policy official told Congress today she's "cautiously optimistic" about progress in Afghanistan as the new strategy there begins to show signs of success.