Tag: U.S. Army

WASHINGTON: Captain Kristen Griest became the U.S. Army's first female infantry officer this week, the Army said, in a milestone for the U.S. military as it opens up combat roles for women.

Pressure is growing on the U.S. military to do more to help Afghan forces repel the threat posed by Taliban militants, and commanders in Washington and Kabul agree that enhanced air power may be where it can make the most difference.

CALIFORNIA: Chief of Army Staff General Raheel Sharif toured Fort Irwin National Training Centre in California where he met U.S. Army soldiers, ARY News reports.