Captain Michael John Gutheinz an attorney in the U.S. Army’s Judge Advocate General Corps graduated from the U.S. Army Air Assault School in Ft. Campbell Kentucky on May 7, 2008. Captain Gutheinz had previously graduated Magnum Cum Laude from the University of St. Thomas and Cum Laude from South Texas College of Law.

The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers who were supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. They died May 7 in the Sabari District, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when their vehicle encountered an improvised explosive device.

Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates hosts an honor cordon to welcome Tunisia's Minister of National Defense Kamel Morjane to the Pentagon today at 1 p.m. EDT. The cordon will be held on the steps of the Pentagon River Entrance. Journalists without a Pentagon building pass will be picked up at the North Parking Entrance only. Plan to arrive no later than 45 minutes prior to the event; have proof of affiliation and two forms of photo identification. Please call (703) 697-5131 for escort to the cordon.

The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.

The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.

The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.

The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.

The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.

The Air Force chief of staff announces the assignment of the following general officers:

The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers who were supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. They died May 7 in the Sabari District, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when their vehicle encountered an improvised explosive device.

Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates and Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff Adm. Michael Mullen will conduct a press briefing at 2 p.m. EDT, in the DoD Briefing Room, Pentagon 2E579. Journalists without a Pentagon building pass will be picked up at the North Parking Entrance only. Plan to arrive no later than 45 minutes prior to the event; have proof of affiliation and two forms of photo identification. Please call (703) 697-5131 for escort into the building.

The Department of Defense announced today the death of four Marines who were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates and Deputy Secretary of Defense Gordon England have no public or media events on their schedules.

The Army chief of staff announced the following Army Reserve officers assignments:

Secretary of the Navy Donald C. Winter announced today at a ceremony in Lake Ronkonkoma, N.Y., the name of the newest Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer will be Michael Murphy. Designated as DDG-112, the name honors Lt. Michael Murphy who was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor for his heroic actions during Operation Red Wing in Afghanistan on June 28, 2005.

Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates announced that the President has made the following nominations:

Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates hosts an honor cordon to welcome President Martin Torrijos of Panama to the Pentagon today at 10 a.m. EDT. The cordon will be held on the steps of the Pentagon River Entrance. Journalists without a Pentagon building pass will be picked up at the North Parking Entrance only. Plan to arrive no later than 45 minutes prior to the event; have proof of affiliation and two forms of photo identification. Please call (703) 697-5131 for escort to the cordon.

The Department of Defense announced today the transfer of nine detainees from Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. Five detainees were transferred to Afghanistan, three to Sudan and one to Morocco. These detainees were determined to be eligible for transfer following a comprehensive series of review processes.

The chief of staff, Air Force announces the assignments of the following general officers:

Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates will deliver remarks at the White House for Military Spouses Day at 9:30 a.m. EDT.

The Department of Defense announced today the death of one soldier who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.

The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.

The Department of Defense, Office of Personnel Management (OPM) and the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) have approved revisions to question 21 on the Questionnaire for National Security Positions, Standard Form (SF) 86, regarding mental and emotional health counseling.

The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.

The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.