Showing posts with label Military. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Military. Show all posts
Friday, July 2, 2021
Friday, December 14, 2018
Tuesday, December 19, 2017
Saturday, August 19, 2017
Friday, August 18, 2017
Thursday, August 17, 2017
Wednesday, July 5, 2017
US Senate Delegation headed by Sen McCain @SenJohnMcCain Chairman Armed services Committe Visits Wana SW
Good delegation visit to #Pakistan military base in Wana, South Waziristan this wkend - US-Pakistan cooperation vital for regional security pic.twitter.com/SNshz83qBi— John McCain (@SenJohnMcCain) July 3, 2017
US Senate delegation under Senator John McCain met COAS."Pak has done its best for regional peace & stability despite constraints"COAS(1of2) pic.twitter.com/AE4iu3INQJ— Maj Gen Asif Ghafoor (@OfficialDGISPR) July 2, 2017
Jul 3, 2017A five-member US Senate delegation led by Senator John McCain, Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee called on the Prime Minister pic.twitter.com/Kjca6nOdLo— PML(N) (@pmln_org) July 3, 2017
A five-member US Senate delegation led by Senator John McCain, Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee called on the Prime Minister in Islamabad today. Other members of the delegation included Senators Lindsey Graham (Republican), Elizbeth Warren (Democrat), Sheldon Whitehouse (Democrat) and David Perdue (Republican). The Prime Minister was assisted by Minister for Finance Mr. Ishaq Dar, Adviser to Prime Minister on Foreign Affairs, Mr. Sartaj Aziz, National Security Adviser, Lt. Gen. Nasser Khan Janjua and other senior officials.
US senators' delegation led by Senator John McCain visits South Wazirstan, talks on Pakistan's military role against terrorism. pic.twitter.com/cEB3pMoa1u— VOA DEEWA (@voadeewa) July 3, 2017
US delegation acknowledged and appreciated Pak Army's success and socio-economic uplift efforts. COAS thanked US for their support. (2 of 2) pic.twitter.com/eXACLpBqb4— Maj Gen Asif Ghafoor (@OfficialDGISPR) July 3, 2017
Friday, March 17, 2017
Tuesday, February 7, 2017
Saturday, January 21, 2017
Gen. James Mattis sworn in as secretary of defense
James Mattis
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| 26th United States Secretary of Defense | |
| Assumed office January 20, 2017 |
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| President | Donald Trump |
| Preceded by | Ash Carter |
| Commander of United States Central Command | |
| In office August 11, 2010 – March 22, 2013 |
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| President | Barack Obama |
| Preceded by | John R. Allen (Acting) |
| Succeeded by | Lloyd Austin |
| Commander of the United States Joint Forces Command | |
| In office November 9, 2007 – August 11, 2010 |
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| President | George W. Bush Barack Obama |
| Preceded by | Lance L. Smith |
| Succeeded by | Keith Huber (Acting) |
| Supreme Allied Commander of Transformation | |
| In office November 9, 2007 – September 8, 2009 |
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| Preceded by | Lance Smith |
| Succeeded by | Stéphane Abrial |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 8, 1950 Pullman, Washington, U.S. |
| Political party | Independent |
| Education | Central Washington University (BA) |
| Military service | |
| Nickname(s) | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Service/branch |  United States Marine Corps |
| Years of service | 1969–2013 |
| Rank |  General |
| Commands | |
| Battles/wars | |
| Awards | |
Tuesday, November 22, 2016
Some people say Over my dead body too often.....
China, US militaries wrap up 3-day joint drill focused on humanitarian assistance in Kunming, southwest China’s Yunnan Province pic.twitter.com/WTVrVdV5Nz— CCTVNEWS (@cctvnews) November 19, 2016
Thursday, October 20, 2016
Tuesday, June 14, 2016
Afgns firing at Torkham on under construction gate by Pak on Pakistani side
Afgns firing at Torkham on under construction gate by Pak on Pakistani side.As explained in pic,Gate is 37 Meters inside Pak-1— Gen Asim Bajwa (@AsimBajwaISPR) June 13, 2016
This gate considered essential to check&verify documentation of all border crossers.will check move of terrorists-2 pic.twitter.com/upYxjlboQI— Gen Asim Bajwa (@AsimBajwaISPR) June 13, 2016
Friday, May 27, 2016
Saturday, May 14, 2016
Torkham border reopens after four days
Afgn Amb to Pak, HE Omer Zakhilwal met #COAS.Issues related to bilateral relations with particular ref to border mgmt discussed.Was agreed-1— Gen Asim Bajwa (@AsimBajwaISPR) May 13, 2016
to resume routine x border tfc at Torkham.Both sides showed resolve to continue efforts 2 fight terrorism,bring lasting peace in the region— Gen Asim Bajwa (@AsimBajwaISPR) May 13, 2016
Fence installation conflict at Pak-Afghan border Torkham , the border remains closed on 4th consecutive day
Wednesday, May 11, 2016
Ali Haider Gilani Released After Second List Of Panama Papers
Ali Haider Gilani, son of former Pak PM, rescued 3 years after being abducted by Taliban https://t.co/2jevm0tcHB https://t.co/dFgMSUXWa2
Saturday, April 16, 2016
Saturday, April 2, 2016
Blue Angels Celebrate 70 th Anniversary
The Blue Angels celebrate 70th anniversary
Posted by Fox News Video on Friday, April 1, 2016
| Blue Angels United States Navy Flight Exhibition Team | |
|---|---|
 The Blue Angels F/A-18 Hornets fly in their trademark tight diamond formation, maintaining 18-inch wing tip to canopy separation. | |
| Active | 24 April 1946 – present |
| Country |  United States |
| Branch |  United States Navy United States Marine Corps |
| Role | Aerobatic flight demonstration team |
| Size | 16 officers, 110 enlisted |
| Garrison/HQ | NAS Pensacola NAF El Centro (Winter Airfield) |
| Colors | "Blue Angel" blue "Insignia" yellow |
| Website | blueangels |
| Insignia | |
| Identification symbol |  |
| Aircraft flown | |
| Fighter | 10 – F/A-18C Hornets (single seat) 2 – F/A-18D Hornets (two seat) *Note – four aircraft are spares |
| Transport | 1 – C-130T Hercules |
Thursday, March 31, 2016
General Joseph L. Votel, Commander of United States Central Command
MACDILL AFB, Fla.
(March 30, 2016) — Defense Secretary Ash Carter receives the U.S.
Central Command guidon as U.S. Army Gen. Lloyd J. Austin III relinquishes
command to U.S. Army Gen. Joseph L. Votel. Carter officiated the change of
command ceremony, which attracted more than 1,000 attendees, including Chairman
of the Joint Chiefs of Staff U.S. Marine Gen. Joseph F. Dunford, Central
Command's component commanders, community leaders and senior coalition
representatives. (U.S. Central Command photo by Marine Cpl. Jordan Belser)  |
U.S.
Army Gen. Joseph Votel, nominee to be the next commander of the U.S.
Central Command, testifies before the Senate Armed Services Committee
March 9, 2016 in Washington, DC. The committee heard testimony from the
two military leaders on their nominations. (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty
Images)(Photo: Win McNamee, Getty Images)
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| Joseph L. Votel | |
|---|---|
General Joseph L. Votel, Commander of United States Central Command
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| Born | February 14, 1958 Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States[1] |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service/branch |  United States Army |
| Years of service | 1980–present |
| Rank |  General |
| Commands held | |
| Awards | |
Thursday, January 28, 2016
Nicholson to succeed Campbell as commander in Afghanistan
Nicholson to succeed Campbell as commander in Afghanistan
WASHINGTON (January 27, 2016) — The U.S. Army commander of NATO land forces has been selected to succeed Army Gen. John F. Campbell as the commander of U.S. and NATO forces in Afghanistan, the Pentagon press secretary said today.
Army Lt. Gen. John W. "Mick" Nicholson Jr. is an accomplished soldier with extensive command experience in Afghanistan and around the world, Peter Cook said at a news briefing, reading a statement from Defense Secretary Ash Carter.
Carter is "absolutely confident" in the man President Barack Obama intends to nominate to succeed Campbell,
Cook said. The nomination
and Nicholson’s accompanying promotion to four-star rank require Senate
confirmation.
The defense secretary believes Nicholson will build upon Campbell’s hard work to "secure a bright future for the Afghan people, and help the government of Afghanistan strengthen a professional and capable security partner to the American people," Cook said, adding that the secretary thanks Campbell for his extraordinary leadership and dedication to the mission in Afghanistan.
Carter credits Campbell with taking the fight to al-Qaida and making clear the resolve to deny it safe haven, and with consistently identifying ways to increase the capability and capacity of the Afghan forces, Cook said.
"While many challenges remain, we have made gains over the past year that will put Afghanistan on a better path, and much of the credit for that progress rests with General Campbell," he said.
WASHINGTON (January 27, 2016) — The U.S. Army commander of NATO land forces has been selected to succeed Army Gen. John F. Campbell as the commander of U.S. and NATO forces in Afghanistan, the Pentagon press secretary said today.
Army Lt. Gen. John W. "Mick" Nicholson Jr. is an accomplished soldier with extensive command experience in Afghanistan and around the world, Peter Cook said at a news briefing, reading a statement from Defense Secretary Ash Carter.
Carter is "absolutely confident" in the man President Barack Obama intends to nominate to succeed Campbell,
Cook said. The nomination
and Nicholson’s accompanying promotion to four-star rank require Senate
confirmation. The defense secretary believes Nicholson will build upon Campbell’s hard work to "secure a bright future for the Afghan people, and help the government of Afghanistan strengthen a professional and capable security partner to the American people," Cook said, adding that the secretary thanks Campbell for his extraordinary leadership and dedication to the mission in Afghanistan.
Carter credits Campbell with taking the fight to al-Qaida and making clear the resolve to deny it safe haven, and with consistently identifying ways to increase the capability and capacity of the Afghan forces, Cook said.
"While many challenges remain, we have made gains over the past year that will put Afghanistan on a better path, and much of the credit for that progress rests with General Campbell," he said.
Lisa Ferdinando
@ferdinandoDoD
Reporter, traveler & explorer.
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