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Video, Audio, Photos & Rush Transcript: We Got It Done: Governor Hochul Celebrates Huge Budget Win to Put Nearly $5,000 Back in Pockets of Working Families
New York State Office of the Governor
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April 30, 2025
Earlier today, Governor Kathy Hochul today rallied with New Yorkers to celebrate a FY 2026 New York State Budget deal that delivers all of the Governor’s affordability commitments and will put nearly $5,000 back in the pockets of New York...
Task Force Southwest Supports Afghan Forces’ Operations
U.S. Department of Defense
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June 15, 2017
By Marine Corps Sgt. Lucas Hopkins, Resolute Support Headquarters CAMP SHORABAK, Afghanistan, June 15, 2017 — Marine Corps advisors with Task Force Southwest continue to support their Afghan forces during offensive operations throughout Helmand...
Afghanistan Travel Warning
Travel.State.Gov
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January 29, 2013
The Department of State warns U.S. citizens against travel to Afghanistan. The security threat to all U.S. citizens in Afghanistan remains critical. This Travel Warning supersedes the Travel Warning for Afghanistan issued on June 27, 2012, and...
Baku hosted Azerbaijan-Iran business forum
President of Azerbaijan
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April 28, 2025
AZERBAIJAN, April 28 - An Azerbaijan-Iran business forum was held at the Heydar Aliyev Center in Baku on April 28. Ilham Aliyev, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, and Masoud Pezeshkian, President of the Islamic Republic of Iran, attended...
Additional A-29s Arrive in Kabul in Time for Fighting Season
U.S. Department of Defense
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March 22, 2017
By Air Force Capt. Jason Smith, 438th Air Expeditionary Wing DoD News, Defense Media Activity KABUL, Afghanistan, March 22, 2017 — Four A-29 Super Tucano light-attack aircraft arrived for duty at Kabul Air Wing here, March 20, 2017, where they...
Afghan President Receives Digitized Cultural Treasures
Library of Congress
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January 11, 2013
Contact: Jennifer Gavin, Library of Congress (202) 707-1940 Contact: George Soule, Carnegie Corporation of New York (212) 207-6344 Afghan President Hamid Karzai Receives Digitized Cultural Treasures in State Department Ceremony Library of...
Mattis: Assessment on Afghanistan Coming Soon
U.S. Department of Defense
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February 20, 2017
WASHINGTON, Feb. 20, 2017 — Defense Secretary Jim Mattis said he will soon have an assessment to give President Donald J. Trump about the way ahead in Afghanistan. Mattis spoke to reporters in Abu Dhabi yesterday, as part of his first Middle...
Defense agency provides religious support during April holidays
Marketwire
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April 13, 2017
PHILADEPHIA, PA--(Marketwired - April 13, 2017) - Service members who celebrate Passover, Palm Sunday and Easter this month will do so with the help of the Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support. Christian service members observing Palm Sunday...
Allianz Global Assistance Releases Enhanced TravelSmart App
Marketwire
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October 12, 2016
RICHMOND, VA--(Marketwired - October 12, 2016) - Allianz Global Assistance, a leading provider of travel insurance and travel assistance, has launched the Android version of its innovative and enhanced smartphone app for travelers. The Apple...
South and Central Asia: Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs Thomas Shannon Travels to Afghanistan and Austria
U.S. Department of State
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January 7, 2017
Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs Thomas Shannon traveled to Kabul, Afghanistan, where he met with President Ashraf Ghani, Chief Executive Abdullah Abdullah, and other senior government officials. Ambassador Shannon underscored the...
Europe and Eurasia: Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs Thomas Shannon Travels to Afghanistan and Austria
U.S. Department of State
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January 7, 2017
Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs Thomas Shannon traveled to Kabul, Afghanistan, where he met with President Ashraf Ghani, Chief Executive Abdullah Abdullah, and other senior government officials. Ambassador Shannon underscored the...
Face of Defense: Injured Airman Recovers, Deploys to Afghanistan
U.S. Department of Defense
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January 19, 2017
By Air Force Staff Sgt. Katherine Spessa 455th Air Expeditionary Wing BAGRAM AIRFIELD, Afghanistan, Jan. 19, 2017 — “Being here, you get treated like a normal person. Not like an amputee. Not like an injured guy,” said Air Force Tech. Sgt. Jason...
Face of Defense: Army Father, Daughter Celebrate Holidays in Afghanistan
U.S. Department of Defense
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December 27, 2016
By Navy Lt. Lauren Sucher, Resolute Support Mission Headquarters KABUL, Afghanistan, Dec. 27, 2016 — When we think of family holiday gatherings, we often think of a decorated mantle and crackling fireplace, or perhaps the planes, trains and...
Carter, Ghani, Reaffirm Security Commitment for Afghanistan
U.S. Department of Defense
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December 9, 2016
WASHINGTON, Dec. 9, 2016 — Defense Secretary Ash Carter and Afghan President Ashraf Ghani today reaffirmed their strong strategic partnership and common vision for a secure and prosperous Afghanistan during a meeting in the country’s capital of...
Afghanistan Travel Warning
Travel.State.Gov
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June 27, 2012
The Department of State warns U.S. citizens against travel to Afghanistan. The security threat to all U.S. citizens in Afghanistan remains critical. This Travel Warning supersedes the Travel Warning for Afghanistan issued December 1, 2011, to...
Secretary Carter Arrives in Afghanistan for Visit to Thank U.S. Troops
U.S. Department of Defense
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December 9, 2016
Defense Secretary Ash Carter arrived in Afghanistan Friday on a visit to thank U.S. troops for their service to the nation during the holidays, receive an update on NATO and U.S. efforts to support Afghan security forces and to meet with senior...
Carter Arrives in Afghanistan for Visit to Thank U.S. Troops
U.S. Department of Defense
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December 9, 2016
WASHINGTON, Dec. 9, 2016 — Defense Secretary Ash Carter arrived in Afghanistan today on a visit to thank U.S. troops for their service to the nation during the holidays, receive an update on NATO and U.S. efforts to support Afghan security forces...
Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff to Lead Second USO Holiday Tour of 2016 and Join USO in Asking America to be the Force Behind the Forces
Marketwire
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December 19, 2016
ARLINGTON, VA--(Marketwired - December 19, 2016) - WHAT: USO Holiday Tour led by Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Joseph Dunford WHO: Country music star and TV personality Kellie Pickler Singer/songwriter Kyle Jacobs Comedian and...
USO's 75th Anniversary Celebration Continues with Star-Studded Holiday Tour Led by the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff
Marketwire
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December 13, 2016
ARLINGTON, VA--(Marketwired - December 13, 2016) - As the USO nears the end of its 75th anniversary year, the nation's highest-ranking military officer wrapped up a star-studded USO tour designed to uplift and bring holiday cheer to troops and...
81 Designs and Studio Lél Present New Art Installation at Abu Dhabi Art
EIN Presswire
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November 19, 2024
Interconnected – The Beacon of Light Collection brings together traditional techniques and patterns from the UAE, Palestine, Pakistan, Afghanistan, and Italy ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, November 19, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The UAE-based...