Posts Tagged ‘south’
Success in the Arghandab valley, Afghanistan
http://www.youtube.com/v/p9C_cxm_-cM?f=videos&app=youtube_gdata Video: In the Arghandab river valley, Afghanistan, tribal leaders, Afghanistan government representatives and US Soldiers meet to defend the people from the Taliban. Gail McCabe reports. Source
SKorea Suspends Underwater Rescue Ops
Stormy conditions forced the South Korean military to suspend the search for 46 sailors missing since a mysterious blast blew apart their navy ship last week, officials said Wednesday, a day after a diver died during the rescue mission. Follow this link: SKorea Suspends Underwater Rescue Ops
NKorean Mine Suspected in Ship Sinking
A naval mine dispatched from North Korea may have struck the South Korean warship that exploded and sank near the Koreas' disputed sea border, the defense minister told lawmakers Monday, laying out several scenarios for the maritime disaster. Read the original post: NKorean Mine Suspected in Ship Sinking
Sharp Salutes South Korea’s Military Forces
U.S. forces will be prepared to transition wartime operational control to the South Korean joint chiefs of staff as scheduled April 17, 2012, Army Gen. Walter "Skip" Sharp told the House and Senate Armed Services committees. Read more: Sharp Salutes South Korea's Military Forces
Many Pieces Come Together for ‘Key Resolve’
Combined Forces Command in South Korea is conducting Key Resolve 2010, one of the world's largest simulated exercises. See more here: Many Pieces Come Together for 'Key Resolve'
Cattle blood used in treatment experiments
A South Dakota bio-tech firm is using blood byproducts from cattle to develop new ways of treating injured soldiers on the battlefield.The technology could also save lives after natural disasters such as the Jan. 12 earthquake in Haiti, company executives say."It could help a lot of people in mass casualty situations where blood loss and wounds [...]
Koreas exchange artillery fire near border
SEOUL, South Korea — North Korea fired artillery rounds toward its disputed sea border with South Korea on Wednesday, prompting a barrage of warning shots from the South’s military and raising tensions on the divided peninsula.No casualties or damage were reported, and analysts said the volley — which the North announced was part [...]
SC adjutant general not running for fresh term
COLUMBIA, S.C. — South Carolina’s Adjutant Gen. Stanhope Spears said Tuesday he will not run for re-election after serving 16 years as the state’s top military officer and the nation’s longest serving adjutant general.“These 16 years have been the best years of my life,” Spears said in a letter released by his [...]
Signs Point to North Korea Missile Launch
North Korea issued two no-sail zones near its disputed western sea border with South Korea, officials said Tuesday, a possible indication the country may be preparing to conduct missile tests. Read the rest here: Signs Point to North Korea Missile Launch
Mullen Urges Closer Ties With Central, South Asia
The U.S. commitment to Central and South Asia is long-term and enduring, Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Navy Adm. Mike Mullen told chiefs of defense from the region. Visit link: Mullen Urges Closer Ties With Central, South Asia
