On Oct. 13, the U.S. Navy celebrated its 237th Birthday, a day that wasn't
officially recognized until 1972. In addition, this year also marks some of
the most decisive Navy battles fought and won, including the 70th
Anniversary of Guadalcanal, and the 50th Anniversary of the Cuban Missile
Crisis. For more on the Navy's Warfighting Team visit: http://www.navy.mil/features/index.asp?f=4
Secretary of Defense, Leon Panetta announced leadership changes for NATO and
the International Security Assistance Force during the NATO Defense
Ministerial in Brussels, Germany. Gen. John Allen, Commanding General for
ISAF, was nominated by President Barack Obama as Commander, U.S. European
Command and NATO Supreme Allied Commander in Europe while Gen. Joseph
Dunford will be replacing Gen. Allen as Commanding General for ISAF. Read about the changes here: http://www.defense.gov//News/NewsArticle.aspx?ID=118153
October is recognized as Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Kathy Robertson,
manager of the Department of Defense Family Advocacy Program, says this
month is dedicated to raising awareness for those who need help. If you know
someone who is in need of help, contact your local Family Advocacy Program
office, call the national domestic violence hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE
(7233) or visit the website: www.militaryhomefront.dod.mil
If you are stationed outside the United States go to:
www.militaryinstallations.dod.mil. Also available in high definition.
| Date Taken: | 10.19.2012 |
| Date Posted: | 10.19.2012 13:29 |
| Category: | Newscasts |
| Video ID: | 158778 |
| VIRIN: | 121019-D-OO792-001 |
| Filename: | DOD_100577342 |
| Length: | 00:05:37 |
| Location: | US |
| Downloads: | 6 |
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