Handling of Service Member Remains
Retired General John Abizaid talked to reporters and answered questions about the findings of the investigation into the mishandling of service members remains at the Dover Air Force Base mo…
206 viewsRetired General John Abizaid talked to reporters and answered questions about the findings of the investigation into the mishandling of service members remains at the Dover Air Force Base mo…
206 viewsGeneral John Abizaid (Ret.), former commander of U.S. Central Command, talked about the changing role the military plays in counterterrorism and counterinsurgency efforts. In his remarks he …
86 viewsThe House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform held a hearing to examine whether senior Defense Department officials knew about U.S. Army Corporal Patrick Tillman’s death by friendly…
1,777 viewsGeneral Abizaid, commander of the U. S. Central Command, spoke about military efforts to combat terrorism, sustaining operational readiness in a protracted and asymmetrical warfare, challeng…
181 viewsGeneral Abizaid testified about U.S. military operations in Iraq, security concerns in the country, the state of sectarian violence, and future U.S. strategy in the region. In his testimony …
345 viewsGeneral Abizaid and Mr. Satterfield testified about U.S. military operations in Iraq, security concerns in the country, the state of sectarian violence, and future U.S. strategy in the regio…
115 viewsThe Senate Armed Services Committee held a hearing on military operations in Iraq, Afghanistan and efforts to combat terrorism. Witnesses testified about new troop deployments in Iraq, the s…
643 viewsThe Senate Appropriations Committee held hearings on the president’s fiscal year 2006 request for supplemental appropriations for stabilization and counter-insurgency activities in Iraq and …
162 viewsA U.S. Congressional delegation visited the Middle East on an information-gathering trip. Led by Florida Republican Ileana Ros-Lehtinen, the group also included Massachusetts Democrat Steve …
324 viewsThe U.S. Senate Committee on Armed Services held a meeting to receive testimony on “U.S. Military Strategy and Operations in Iraq.” Secretary Rumsfeld and other Department of Defense offici…
598 viewsOutside of the CBS Studios, General Abizaid spoke to reporters about the future of U.S. soldiers in Iraq. He responded to questions and comments from the reporters. Among the topics he addre…
48 viewsThe Senate Armed Services Committee held a hearing on military operations in Iraq, the strength of the insurgency movement, force levels and structure, and strategies for future operations i…
478 viewsWitnesses testified about the training of Iraqi security forces, security threats to forces and reconstruction efforts, and assessments on the strength of the Iraqi insurgency.
107 viewsSenator John Warner R-VA talked about the elections in Iraq and the possible aftermath. General John Abizaid U.S. Central Command, Commander discussed the training of the Iraqi forces. Secre…
47 viewsMilitary commanders testified about reports on mistreatment of prisoners held in Iraq by U.S. forces. Among the issues they addressed were the abuses at Abu Ghraib prison, the policies estab…
602 viewsGeneral Abizaid talked with reporters at the Defense Department in Washington about the areas of operation during the past month. He showed slides to illustrate his information. Topics inclu…
68 viewsGeneral Abizaid and General Sanchez spoke to reporters about military operations in Iraq. Among the topics they addressed were recent increases in insurgent movements, efforts to secure seve…
69 viewsWitnesses testified about military operations and obligations overseas. Among the topics they addressed were missions in Iraq and Afghanistan, transferring power to Iraqi authorities and bui…
77 viewsPresident Bush and others spoke at an annual prayer breakfast for lawmakers. They offered thanks for the blessings bestowed on America and prayed for U.S. forces deployed overseas. During th…
364 viewsGeneral John Abizaid briefed Tampa reporters and, by video-conference, Washington, DC reporters. He talked about U.S. actions in Afghanistan and Iraq and illustrated his comments with slides…
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