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NURISTAN SCAN - U.S. Army Spc. Joshua Balhuizen uses an M-14 rifle to scan the hills surrounding the Nurgaram District Center while Afghan and alliance forces meet with key provincial election officials to discuss election security in Nuristan province, Afghanistan, Aug. 4, 2009. The nation’s second national election is scheduled for late August.U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Matthew C. Moelle
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MILITARY NEWS

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Officials Look to Solve Social Network Risks
As Pentagon officials weigh the benefits and risks of social networking sites such as Twitter and Facebook, they hope to craft a policy that shores up security vulnerabilities without requiring a ban. Story  |  Special

Reserve, Guard Sign Partnership With Employers
The Army Reserve and National Guard signed partnership agreements with dozens of Chicago and Illinois state employers to enhance job opportunities for soldiers and veterans.  Story
• Medical NCO Earns Army's Top Recruiting Honor
• Officials Update Guard, Reserve Activations

AROUND THE SERVICES

 AROUND THE SERVICES 
• Army Divers Repair Alaskan Breakwater System
• Marines Bring Two Community Pools Back to Life
• Romanian Chief Visits Naval Special Warfare Command
• Guam Airmen Leave Signature Work in Dili
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Obama Pledges Protection for Troops From 'Burn Pit" Smoke

As the military ramps up its program to identify health problems from "burn pit" smoke exposure, President Barack Obama has pledged to see that troops are protected and resulting ailments are treated. Story

Mullen Lists Top Defense Challenges
The global financial crisis and other challenges facing the world today are the most daunting and complex in his lifetime, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff told a student leadership group. Story

IRAQ NEWS

 IRAQ NEWS 

Iraqis Take Security Lead in South
Iraqi soldiers and police serving in the southern part of their country are performing the lion’s share of security duties. Story  |  Transcript

Women Take Business Into Own Hands
Iraqi women discussed opportunities in business development and contracting with U.S. soldiers and contractors. Story

Soldiers Teach Iraqi Nurses, Midwives
Iraqi nurses recently completed a four-day day medical symposium on infection control and patient assessments led by U.S. soldiers. Story
• Police Arrest Suspected Terrorist Commander

AFGHANISTAN NEWS

 AFGHANISTAN NEWS 

Infantrymen Maintain Austere Base
Photo: Army Pfc. Bryan E. Delashmit
Infantry soldiers in Zabul province take turns going on missions and maintaining their small base. Story

New Weapon System Boosts Safety
A new warfighting tool enables soldiers to acquire and engage targets from the safety of their armored vehicle.  Story

FACE OF DEFENSE

 FACE OF DEFENSE 

Soldier Launches Recycling Effort in Iraq
The Army teaches soldiers to leave a place better than they found it. One soldier has applied this adage to the Multinational Division Baghdad area of operations by thinking “green.”  Story

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