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Cheney Calls Georgia Victim of 'Unjustified' Russian Assault Russia's invasion of the former Soviet republic of Georgia was unjustified, Vice President Richard B. Cheney told members of the American Legion veterans group. Michigan Sheriff's Office Earns Award for Military Support The Oakland County Sheriff's Department is one of 15 organizations receiving the 2008 Secretary of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award for supporting military workers. Army Guard Ad Campaign Features Kid Rock, Earnhardt The National Guard has enlisted two superstars to attract new members and remind those already serving what the Guard is all about through a new nationwide theater advertising campaign. Cheney: U.S. Will Keep Afghanistan, Iraq Commitments The United States will maintain its commitments in Iraq and Afghanistan as part of its offensive strategy to defeat global terrorism, Vice President Richard B. Cheney told American Legion members in Phoenix. Anbar Handover Could Free Marines for Afghanistan Missions, General Says Iraq's once-deadly Anbar province could within the next few days become the 11th province to be turned over to Iraqi control, paving the way for a reduced U.S. Marine Corps presence there, the Marine Corps commandant said. Coalition Forces Detain, Kill Militants in Afghanistan Coalition and Afghan security forces detained four militants and killed more than a dozen others in separate operations. Terrorists with Suicide Vests Killed, Cell Leader Detained Coalition forces killed three terrorists - two of whom were wearing suicide vests - and detained six suspects, including an alleged al-Qaida in Iraq leader, in Iraq's Diyala province. America Supports You: Search for Top Military Spouse in Full Swing Military Spouse magazine is accepting nominations for its 2009 Military Spouse of the Year award, which recognizes military spouses' myriad contributions. Face of Defense: Soldier Donates Money, R&R Time to Needy Army Spc. Timothy Roy serves his country, and the needy. Pool Reopening Symbolizes Return to Normalcy In what was once a recruiting hotbed for terrorists in northern Baghdad, community leaders gathered to celebrate the reopening of a pool complex. Engineers Bridge Gaps on Afghanistan's Highway 1 In a matter of days, American and Australian combat engineers completed the emplacement of two Mabey Johnson bridges in eastern Afghanistan. America Supports You: Mayor Asks Counterparts to Support Guard, Reserve The mayor of Anchorage, Alaska, has asked his fellow mayors around the nation to publicly declare their support for their military employees. SouthCom Transformation Promotes New Approach to Regional Challenges The Defense Department soon will reach a new milestone as U.S. Southern Command completes a major reorganization. Bush Condemns Russia's Recognition of Breakaway Georgian Provinces President Bush condemned what he called Russia's "irresponsible decision" to recognize the Georgian regions of South Ossetia and Abkhazia as independent states. Air Force Captain Finishes 23rd in Olympic Modern Pentathlon Air Force Capt. Eli Bremer, an Air Force World Class Athlete Program modern pentathlete, finished 23rd in the Olympic men's modern pentathlon in Beijing. Despite Movement, Russia Falls Short of Cease-Fire Mandates Though "significant Russian movements" have taken place in Georgia, Russia still is not living up to the terms of the cease-fire agreement, a senior Defense Department official said. TransCom Rolls Out New Program for Household Moves Two military commands dealing with transportation and distribution have announced a new automated system to move the household goods of troops and government civilians. Coalition Captures Kataib Hezbollah Suspects, Numerous Others Coalition forces captured two suspected Kataib Hezbollah associates during operations in Baghdad. America Supports You: Elmo and Friends Entertain, Educate Families Elmo and other "Sesame Street" stars are traveling to 43 military installations across the country to help kids and families adapt to loved ones' deployments and returns. Foundation-Stone Ceremony Celebrates Farmers Market Project An Iraqi agricultural official signs a document that will go into a time capsule to mark a new beginning for farmers in Iraq's Babil province. Face of Defense: Corporal Becomes Unit's 'Go-To' Guy Two tours in Iraq have helped an Army corporal develop into an effective leader. U.S. Official Says NATO Benefits From Missile Agreement The agreement between the United States and Poland on ballistic missile defense is important for the two countries' relationship and for NATO, a senior State Department official said. Military Health System Prepares More Online Mental Health Tools The Military Health System is planning a late-September update to its behavioral health Web site, AfterDeployment.org. Survivor of 9/11 Attack Honors Memory of Sister Who Died in Pentagon A Defense Department employee who lost her sister in the Sept. 11, 2001, Pentagon attack works to honor her memory. Coast Guard Learns What It Takes to Operate in Arctic The Coast Guard is testing and compiling initial lessons learned from its ongoing Arctic operations. Law Firm Offers Careers, Support to Guard, Reserve Members As military veterans who understand the sacrifices troops make, top leaders of the law firm Womble, Carlyle, Sandridge and Rice have created a military-friendly workplace. Coalition Forces Capture Two Key al-Qaida Leaders in Baghdad Coalition forces captured two suspected senior al-Qaida in Iraq leaders, military officials reported. Russia Defies Calls for Withdrawal; U.S. Continues Georgia Relief Russia continues to defy international calls for the country to pull its forces out of Georgia as aid operations proceed, a Pentagon official said. Coalition Forces Detain Nine Suspects in Iraq Coalition forces in Iraq detained nine suspected terrorists, including five wanted men, during operations around the country targeting al-Qaida in Iraq leaders. America Supports You: Runners Complete Memorial to Fallen Heroes A 10-man relay team arrived at Arlington National Cemetery after completing a cross-country run to honor all the American troops killed in Operation Iraqi Freedom.