DNU Flash - Comedian Bo Irvine conducts a safety standdown at Naval Support Activity Bahrain.
Wednesday, September 1, 2010
Headlines for September 1, 2010
DNU Flash - Headlines from around the fleet: President Barack Obama announces the official end of combat operations in Iraq; the Navy Reserve offers career options for Sailors who want to leave active duty but not the Navy.
26th MEU Goes to Pakistan
The 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit is deploying aboard the USS Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group to join the flood relief efforts in Pakistan one month early.
GEN Austin Takes Over
GEN Lloyd Austin officially assumed command of U.S. Forces-Iraq Wednesday during a change of command ceremony in Baghdad.
GEN Odierno speaks at CoC
As General Ray Odierno stepped down as commander of U.S. Forces-Iraq, he reflected on the accomplishments during his time in Iraq .
Operation New Dawn
A change of command ceremony in Baghdad Wednesday marked the beginning of Operation New Dawn.
Obama on Afghanistan
President Obama says with combat operations at an end in Iraq, U.S. forces can now focus on Afghanistan.
Obama Speech
In a speech to the nation from the White House Tuesday, President Barack Obama announced the official end to the combat mission in Iraq and thanked U.S. troops for their service.
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