Today's Focus:
Exercise Yudh Abhyas 2009 in Babina, India
SENIOR LEADERS ARE SAYING
"Now, some may wonder: After all these years, why honor this heroism now? The answer is simple. Because we must. Because we have a sacred obligation. As a nation, we have an obligation to this troop. Their actions that day went largely unnoticed -- for decades..."
- President Obama, presenting The Presidential Unit Citation to veterans from Troop A, 1st Squadron, 11th ACR, for their heroic actions on March 26, 1970. The Presidential Unit Citation is the highest award that a military unit can receive.
President cites heroism of 11th ACR troopers in Vietnam
WHAT THEY'RE SAYING
Year of the Noncommissioned Officer
"Our guys on the battlefield don't understand the amount of effort that goes into the equipment and innovations; and they shouldn't have to, but we've got individuals from all sorts of backgrounds and all kinds of degrees working hard 24-7 to save Soldiers lives. I've got a lot of respect for all they do."
- Command Sgt. Maj. Hector Marin, command sergeant major of the U.S. Army Research, Development and Engineering Command, was recognized by Technica Magazine, the national Hispanic Engineering and Science publication, with its Role Model of the Year Award for 2009
Hispanic engineers recognize RDECOM CSM as role model
INFORMATION YOU CAN USE
- Early Bird News Site
- Information Papers with "2009 Army Posture Statement"
- Stories of Valor
- Army Public Affairs Portal
- Strategic Communication Coordination Group (SCCG) Workspace
- 2009 Strategic Communication Guide - Read the 2009 Army Strategic Communication Guide for key messages and updates
CALENDAR
2009 Commemorations :
Year of the NCO
Year of the Military Family
100th Anniversary of the Chaplain Assistant
October 2009
Army Domestic Abuse Prevention/Awareness Month
National Disability Employment Awareness Month
National Depression Education and Awareness Month
Energy Awareness Month
TODAY'S FOCUS
Exercise Yudh Abhyas 2009 in Babina, India
What is it?
The exercise Yudh Abhyas is a regularly-scheduled Indian Army/U.S. Army Pacific (USARPAC) co-sponsored bilateral exercise hosted by the Indian army. The exercise is designed to promote cooperation among the two militaries while sharing training, cultural exchanges and improving partnership readiness. This year the exercise will include a multi-echelon, full-spectrum combined operation focusing on a United Nations Peace Keeping Operation scenario, while executing a maneuver live-fire exercise.
Seventeen Stryker fighting vehicles from the 2nd Squadron, 14th Cavalry Regiment, 2nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division stationed at Schofield Barracks, Hawaii, are scheduled to participate in the only U.S. bi-lateral exercise with the Indian army, in Babina, India, Oct. 12-29.
What has the Army done?
Yudh Abhyas 2009 (YA09) is the 6th annual U.S./Indian exercise, promoting regional stability and security. In past exercises, staff exchanges and command post exercises developed joint operating skills. YA09 differs as the exercise constitutes the largest troop exchange since the YA partnership exercise commenced in 2004. Like any other Theater Security Cooperation Program, YA also allows the participants from both armies to train together, share tactics, techniques and procedures and enjoy an enriched appreciation for each other's culture and professional traditions.
What continued efforts does the Army have planned for the future?
Exercise Yudh Abhyas is an exercise with one of our joint partners in the Pacific area of responsibility. The relationship between U.S. Army Pacific and the Indian military grows stronger with each annual event. Yudh Abhyas will continue to be one of our premier exercises in the Pacific for many years to come and the plans for the 2010 staff exercise are already being finalized.
Why is this important to the Army?
Routine bilateral dialogues establish strategic and operational guidance for future defense cooperation. Additionally, this exercise provides a valuable opportunity for U.S. Army Pacific to train with our Indian army counterparts to improve joint operation skills of our forces while building personal relationships.
Resource:
USARPAC Web site
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OVERSEAS OPERATIONS
- Gates denies rift on Afghan war strategy (Reuters)
- U.S. deeply split on troop increase for Afghan war (The Washington Post)
- With new Afghan vote, path forward is unclear (The New York Times)
- Gates says Japan troop cuts hinge on Okinawa Base (Bloomberg)
- Obama sticks to Iraqi pullout schedule, presses leader on vote (The Boston Globe)
- U.S. troops in Iraq have time on hands (USA Today)
- Taliban retakes town as Pakistan offensive runs into trouble (McClatchy Newspapers)
- Gates says U.S. won't accept nuclear North Korea (The Washington Post)
OF INTEREST
- Pentagon announces Afghan deployments (Army Times)
- Military reverses ban on publicizing fatal war photos (CQ Today)
- Report details Soldier's unraveling (Los Angeles Times)
- Bioterror neglect criticized in report (USA Today)
- Guantanamo Bay: Senate allows more transfers of detainees to U.S. for trial (The Washington Post)
- No fees on new commissary gift certificates (Army Times)
- Editorial: Time to end don't ask, don't tell (The Herald Bulletin)
WORLD VIEW
- U.S. raises pressure on Japan air base (The Financial Times)
- Pakistan condemns U.S. for abandoning Afghan checkpoints (London Daily Telegraph)
- Australia to review Afghan force (BBC)
- Pakistan battles in Taliban leader's hometown (The Independant)
- Korea, U.S. 'on schedule for handover of troop control' (The Chosun IIbo)
- Israel push to change laws of war (Al Jazeera)
- Israel & U.S. start military drill to prepare for Iran (Al Arabiya)
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