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The article reports on statement issued by U.S. Coast Guard Commandant Admiral Robert Papp on October 27, 2010, that the clean-up of the Deepwater Horizon oil spill would be handled by the 8th District staff of the service.

The article reports on the completion of assembly and component-level testing for DRS Technologies' permanent magnet motor, a key part of the prototype hybrid-electric drive for the Arleigh Burke-class destroyer Truxtun and Zumwalt-class destroyers.

The article reports on the successful test of the Joint Multi-effects Warhead System, a bunker-penetrating warhead for the Tomahawk Block IV missile developed by the U.S. Navy and Raytheon, at Naval Air Weapons Station in China Lake, California on October 24, 2010.

The article reports on the decision of the U.S. Navy to partner with the non-profit rehabilitation clinic Hazelden to create the My Ongoing Recovery program (MORE), which will offer long-term assistance to sailors who are recovering from alcoholism.

An interview with J. Scott Burhoe, retiring superintendent of the Coast Guard Academy in New London, Connecticut, is presented. When asked about changes in the academy under his leadership, Burhoe says they have been able to do some facility upgrades. According to Burhoe, one of his visions for the academy is to have its own preparatory school. He comments on the diversity issue facing the academy.

An interview with Rear Admiral Scott Burhoe, the outgoing superintendent of the U.S. Coast Guard Academy.

The article reports on the 2011 U.S. Coast Guard authorization bill which mandated the Coast Guard to appoint an acquisitions chief and prohibited the service from using a private-sector lead systems integrator. The task of appointing an acquisitions chief was given to Coast Guard Commandant Admiral Robert Papp. The move was aimed at preventing similar problems faced by the service's Deepwater program.

The article focuses on over 1,000 U.S. Coast Guardsmen whose records will be reviewed by the Career Retention Screening Panel (CRSP) in October 2010. According to office of military personnel chief Captain Chris Calhoun, guardsmen who have shown marginal performance and core values issues will be forced to retire by the retention board. Senior Chief Public Affairs Specialist Mike O'Berry stated that those forced out must leave the service by December 1, 2011. It outlines some of the indicators that a guardsman is a candidate for involuntary retirement.

The article reports on the potential risks associated with the so-called laser strikes. Ten separate incidents of lasers being pointed at aircraft were reported during summer 2010, most of them were helicopters of the U.S. Coast Guard conducting search-and-rescue missions. According to HH-65C Dolphin pilot Lieutenant Keith Blair, a laser is a distraction to pilots and can also interfere with night-vision equipment. He adds that more powerful lasers can endanger the eyesight of a pilot.

The article reports that the U.S. Coast Guard and Navy are seeking to enhance coordination in flight safety and air control procedures following the release of investigations by the two services and the Marine Corps into the Marine AH-1W Super Cobra and Coast Guard HC-130H aircraft collision on October 29, 2009. The investigations found weaknesses in coordination between the two services in terms of search-and-rescue mission in San Diego, California. It is said that the collision could have been avoided if HC-130H pilots had used night-vision goggles.

The article reports on the call for tougher physical training (PT) standards by Master Chief Petty Officer of the Coast Guard Michael Leavitt. He is also calling on deck-plate leaders to motivate U.S. Coast Guardsmen who are not physically fit. Leavitt adds that he was developing a mechanism for the service that would measure fitness better than existing weight requirements. Leavitt also agrees with Coast Guard Commandant Admiral Robert Papp's view that the service should not adopt mandatory physical fitness.

The article reports on the near completion of the installation of Rescue 21, the maritime 911 system of the Coast Guard which covers most of the continental U.S., and as of August 2010, Rescue 21 is said to cover over 35,000 miles of coastline and has saved thousands of lives.

This article announces that applications are now being accepted by the U.S. Navy for those interested to join the crew of the frigate Constitution, the world's oldest commissioned warship afloat that is anchored at the Charleston Navy Yard in Boston, Massachusetts.

The article reports on the creation of a study group by U.S. Coast Guard Commandant Admiral Robert Papp to investigate the series of aircraft accidents that killed 14 after the July 7, 2010 crash of an MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter near La Push, Washington. In an August 2 interview, Papp said that deaths of his men in such accidents is unacceptable. The service Chief of Staff Vice Admiral John Currier, who will lead the group, has released a statement on July 8 that urges aviators to boost their risk mitigation and safety practices.

The article reports on a joint mission of the U.S. polar icebreaker Healy with the Canadian coast guard heavy icebreaker Louis S. St.-Laurent to study the Arctic seabed scheduled from August 7 to September 3, 2010 in an attempt to help establish a maritime border on the extended continental shelf.

The article announces awards given to several UH-60 Black Hawk medevac crew including the Silver Star to U.S. Army Staff Sergeant Emmet Spraktes and the Distinguished Flying Cross to Command Chief Warrant Officer 4 Brandon Erdmann and co-pilot Chief Warrant Officer 2 Scott St. Aubin.

The article reports on the increase in the number of U.S. military service members who were killed in Afghanistan in June 2010. June was considered as the deadliest month of the almost 9-year Afghan war for U.S. and international forces, recording 102 fatalities. The year-over-year casualty figures are said to indicate the growing commitment of American forces to Afghanistan. Among the units of the Army that were affected the most were the 1st and 2nd Battalions.

The article reports that the First Brigade, First Armored Division of the U.S. Army will be transformed into a Stryker brigade combat team that uses lighter vehicles, effective January 2011.

The article discusses the highlights of the Association of the U.S. Army meeting on June 10, 2010 in which Army Secretary John McHugh discussed the impact of rapid expansion and wartime commitments on military training.

The article offers information on the Husky Mounted Detection Systems, which are being fielded by the U.S. Army to defeat the threat posed by improvised explosive devices (IEDs) to troops in Afghanistan.

The article reports on the transfer of control of the Green Zone in Baghdad, Iraq to Iraqi security forces by the U.S. Army's 336th Military Police Battalion during a ceremony on June 1, 2010.

The article mentions the anniversary of the U.S. Army, which has turned 235 on June 14, 2010 since its adoption by the Second Continental Congress in 1775.

The article reports on the guidance released by the U.S. Army on camouflage (camo) painting of rifles in the war zone without affecting the weapons' performance after the service approved the practice in March 2010. The ban on rifle painting was lifted because soldiers are doing it anyway, Colonel Doug Tamilio says. His Project Manager Soldier Weapons published a cheat sheet with photographs and suggestions on how to correctly paint a rifle. The approval came after the service was advised that camo is ineffective if a black rifle is visible.

The article reports on the call by legislators in U.S. border states such as Senator John McCain for President Barack Obama to provide more than 1,200 troops that he ordered to protect the border.

This article reports on a suicide bombing in Kabul, Afghanistan, on May 18, 2010 that killed five U.S. soldiers.

The article reports on an Internet music video featuring soldiers from 4th Squadron, 73rd Cavalry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division of the U.S. Army serving in Afghanistan who produced a choreographed lip-sync performance of the song "Telephone," by Lady Gaga.

The article reports on the response of guardsmen from Alabama, Florida, Louisiana and Mississippi to the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico caused by an explosion of a BP oil rig on April 20, 2010.

The article reports on the deployment of a battalion of U.S. Army paratroopers from Fort Bragg, North Carolina on April 30 to Afghanistan just after returning from Haiti.

The article offers information on the green initiatives of the U.S. military, one of which is the plan of the Army to lease nontactical electric vehicles for transport and security patrols around its installations.

This article announces the selection of U.S. Army Lieutenant Colonel Marc Hoffmeister as a recipient of the 2009 Adventurers of the Year awards from the magazine "National Geographic Adventure."

This article reports on the plan of Maine National Guard officers Colonel Jack Mosher and Major Herbert Brock to conduct a marathon to address suicides and mental health issues among U.S. soldiers.

The article announces that U.S. Army Lieutenant Colonel Marc Hoffmeister was name one of the National Geographic's 2009 Adventurers of the Year for assembling a team of wounded warriors that climbed Denali.

The article offers information related to work at the U.S. Army in which the service needs to destroy its stock of chemical weapons using incineration and neutralization technologies by a 2012 deadline.

The article offers information on the U.S. Army Signal Corps which celebrates its 150th anniversary in 2010, including its founder Major Albert Mayer and the Academy Awards it won from 1942 to 1953.

The article offers information on the importance for the allied forces in Afghanistan to secure the city of Kandahar in the campaign against the Taliban group. It notes that the city stands as a target for coalition forces as the insurgents have gained influence in the area. According to U.S. General Stanley McChrystal, more soldiers need to be added to the existing 30,000 troops patrolling in and around the city. It is said that a ring of stability is being created by Task Force Kandahar around the city to prevent the entry of insurgents.

The article offers information on the new Joint High Speed Vessel (JHSV) of the U.S. Navy which is designed to transport sailors and Marines from port to port at speeds of 35 to 45 knots and carry a full load of 312 Marines.

The article provides information on the new design of the Joint High Speed Vessel (JHSV), which is a joint venture between the U.S. Army and Navy, including its dimensions, flight deck and guns.

The article presents information on the Tactical Combat Casualty Care Card (TCCC) to be filled out by members of the U.S. Army, with special emphasis on its purpose and how it is used.

The article focuses on several factors to consider by U.S. Army in dealing with a future war, addressed in a report issued by the Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC) in 2010. The report includes a proposal for armored troop carriers that have a capability to defend light infantry. It was noted that TRADOC aims to increase the mental preparedness of soldiers for potential stress due to deployments. Also stressed is the desire of the TRADOC to use technologies in developing a realistic battle training.

The article offers information on the possible changes in the disability procedures of the U.S. Army resulting from a study on the system led by retired General Frederick Franks. One recommendation by Franks is to conduct a national dialogue regarding the duties of the nation to soldiers wounded during service. Another suggestion is to have the new system to focus more on rehabilitation and education. Under the proposed system, training at the command level will be given importance.

The article reports that the U.S. Army spent 32.8 million dollars for the development of the free online video game America's Army, which officials described as an invaluable recruiting tool.