President Barack Obama has nominated a new chief for the U.S. military’s Africa Command. Army General David Rodriguez is being tapped for the post to replace Army General Carter Ham. Ham has led the command, known as AFRICOM, since March of last year. The U.S. Senate must confirm the nomination. Rodriguez previously led the Joint […]
Obama Nominates New Chief for U.S. Africa Command
US Korean Commander Visits Border Island
The new commander of U.S. armed forces in Korea has visited the South Korea border island which was the target of a deadly artillery attack by North Korean forces late last year. Tuesday’s trip to Yeonpyeong island by was the first by General James Thurman since he took over command of the 28,000 U.S. forces […]
US Korean Commander Visits Border Island
The new commander of U.S. armed forces in Korea has visited the South Korea border island which was the target of a deadly artillery attack by North Korean forces late last year. Wednesday’s trip to Yeonpyeong island by was the first by General James Thurman since he took over command of the 28,000 U.S. forces […]
US Military Holds Pacific Emergency Response Workshop
The U.S. military’s Pacific Command has completed its first-ever regional emergency response forum involving more than 20 Asia-Pacific nations and organizations. The command held its four-day Pacific Endeavor workshop at Singapore’s Changhai Naval Base last week. The workshop brought together national militaries from across the Pacific region, as well as non-governmental organizations and academic and […]