U.S. Military

Since its inception in 1998, MEMRI has been an integral research tool for the U.S. military. On a daily basis, MEMRI assists and lends support to all branches of the U.S. Armed Forces, including over 200 different units. MEMRI has been used in military classroom lessons, cultural awareness training, internal websites, mission support for soldiers, training aids, pre-deployment preparation, basic research, and much more. All branches of the U.S. Armed Forces utilize MEMRI material and research. Click on the seals below to see examples of units with which MEMRI has worked:

U.S. Army		U.S. Air Force		U.S. Navy
U.S. Marine Corps			Military Universities

Quotes From The Us Military About Memri

"Clearly the products provided by MEMRI are essential research tools unfettered by ideology and political bias. Across the board, your translations from the Middle East press have become important tools in bridging the language gap and deepening Western and international analysis of Middle Eastern events."

– Former President of the National Defense University Lt. Gen. Michael N. Dunn

"You have my personal thanks for your personal and organizational participation in defending the rights and privileges we enjoy as citizens of a free society and for ensuring the truth is disseminated in the form of primary sources and original documentation. Only though such transparent reporting will we win the information war which is critical to our efforts on both the home front and in the battle space."

– Lt. Col., US Air Force

"Your assistance has been absolutely invaluable."

– Lt. Col., Multi-National Force – Iraq

"I congratulate you on the excellent service that your organization provides for me as a member of your online audience. I use your material to prepare military members in my organization for real-world deployments as well as keeping my commanders informed as to the current dispositions of friendly and opposing populations and leaders throughout the Middle East."

– Lt. Col., NYANG Senior Intelligence Officer

"MEMRI's TV monitoring center provides a 'One stop shopping' approach to gaining and maintaining situational awareness of what is being reported in the Arab and Muslim world and since the Global War on Terrorism must be waged on all fronts, including efforts to 'win their hearts and minds' an understanding of their perception and presentation of information is a key component in developing antiterrorism, force protection and cultural awareness presentations/training."

– Federal Protective Service/Anti-Terrorism officer

"Your translations add an invaluable perspective to National Security discussions. Thanks for opening a window on distant perspectives."

– Col. USAir Force, Department of Military Strategy and Operations

"The value of MEMRI extends beyond translation. The reports and backgrounders you provide are also of great value. In my view, you are indispensable to anyone seeking a balanced assessment of the Middle East."

– Associate Dean of Academics, US Naval War College

"The notices MEMRI distributes are very valuable and assist in learning more about the Arab and Muslim worlds. The timely translations of Arab and Iranian media give me insight into a critical region of the world."

– US Air Force, Assistant Professor of Military Strategy and Logistics

"Their eyes went wide when they saw what kinds of things that being broadcast in the Middle East."

– Chief Warrant Officer, U.S. Army

"While I was in Iraq I often used MEMRI to see what was on Arab TV and get rapid translations. I found the service invaluable... Your clips show the support of the Iraqi people for democracy and provide a valuable counterpoint to the terrorist videos shown on Al-Jazeera."

– Senior Analyst Multi-National Force – Iraq