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U.S. Northcom Aids Oklahoma Tornado Disaster Relief Efforts

May 22, 2013 - U.S. Northern Command is coordinating Department of Defense-provided support to the Federal Emergency Management Agency and state and local response activities in response to tornado-devastated areas in Oklahoma.

Marine Corps Sgt. Major Bryan B. Battaglia Praises Students for Mural Honoring 9/11 Victims

May 22, 2013 - In a dedication ceremony here yesterday, the U.S. military’s top enlisted member commended students who produced a mural that honors the victims of the 9/11 terrorist attacks and service members who have died in Iraq and Afghanistan.

Director Details Furlough Plans for Department of Defense Schools

May 22, 2013 - Students, teachers and parents of the Defense Department’s schools can be confident that despite the department’s upcoming civilian furloughs, the school year will start on time, the Department of Defense Education Activity’s director said today.

Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel Says Department of Defense and Veterans Affairs should Work Together to Cut Claims Backlog

May 22, 2013 - The Pentagon is committed to doing everything it can to work with the Department of Veterans Affairs to reduce the claims backlog, Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel told a Senate panel today.

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Accountability Site Activated for Tinker Air Force Base Airmen

May 21, 2013 - Air Force Personnel Center officials activated the Air Force Personnel Accountability and Assessment System to ensure Airmen and their families in the Moore and Oklahoma City, Okla., are accounted for.

Airmen Submit Innovative Ideas by the Thousands

May 21, 2013 - More than 8,000 money-saving ideas have cascaded into the Pentagon from across the Air Force this month.

Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Ships Visit Pearl Harbor

May 21, 2013 - Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMDSF) ships, landing ship tank JS Shimokita (LST 4002); destroyer JS Atago (DDG 177) and helicopter destroyer JS Hyuga (DDH 181) departed Pearl Harbor May 20 following a five-day port visit.

U.S. Northcom Aids Oklahoma Tornado Disaster Relief Efforts

May 21, 2013 - U.S. Northern Command is coordinating Department of Defense-provided support to the Federal Emergency Management Agency and state and local response activities in response to tornado-devastated areas in Oklahoma.

Chief Nurse candidates Must Submit Applications by May 31

May 20, 2013 - Statements of intent for officers interested in chief nurse positions are due May 31, Air Force Personnel Center officials said May 20.

Keesler Picked as one of Five Top Installations in Department of Defense

May 20, 2013 - Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel today announced Keesler Air Force Base, Miss., as one of five of the 2013 recipients of the Commander in Chief's Annual Award for Installation Excellence.

Navy Announces Fleet-Wide Women's Uniform Survey

May 20, 2013 - Approximately 16,000 randomly selected female officers and enlisted are being asked to participate in the online survey on the fit, design and durability of Navy uniforms in a Fleet-wide survey announced in NAVADMIN 127/13.

Active Duty Officers Sought for Attache Duty

May 18, 2013 - Active duty line of the Air Force captains, majors and lieutenant colonels interested in attaché duty could find themselves on an international affairs team in Switzerland, Venezuela, Burma and others.

Senior Enlisted Advisers Mark Armed Forces Day

May 18, 2013 - To mark Armed Forces Day, the services' senior enlisted advisers joined the senior enlisted adviser to the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff in an inaugural wreath-laying ceremony here at the Tomb of the Unknowns.

Unit Deployment Manager now Special Duty Position

May 17, 2013 - Unit deployment manager is now a two-year-controlled special duty assignment (identifier 8U000); a change Air Force officials say will help professionalize the position and improve deployment program continuity.

Obama Emphasizes Concern about Sexual Assault in Military

May 17, 2013 - The crime of sexual assault undermines the trust needed for the U.S. military to do its missions, President Barack Obama said after meeting with his military leaders May 16.

Air Force Surgeon Helps Belizean Boy Gets 'New Hand'

May 17, 2013 - An Air Force surgeon deployed here performed surgery on a 4-year-old Belizean boy May 2, to improve the usability of the boy's hand.

Team Navy Finishes Competition at the 2013 Warrior Games

May 17, 2013 - The 35 athletes of Team Navy wrapped up the final days of the 2013 Warrior Games with competitions in wheelchair basketball, seated volleyball and swimming in Colorado Springs, Colo., May 15 - 16.

Famed Museum Back with Leadership Focus

May 16, 2013 - Who would have thought Base Realignment and Closure would create a tremendous training and education opportunity for U.S. Army Cadet Command and Fort Knox?

Motorcycle Mentorship Program Required at All Commands

May 16, 2013 - The most recent change to the Navy's Traffic Safety Instruction, OPNAVINST 5100.12J, requires commands to set up mentorship programs for motorcycle riders.

Navy Leaders Say for Wounded Warriors that the Best is Yet to Come

May 16, 2013 - The biggest message everyone should take away from this week's Warrior Games is that

Beneficiaries Must Sign up for TRICARE Automatic Payment by May 31

May 15, 2013 - Beneficiaries enrolled in TRICARE Reserve Select or TRICARE Retired Reserve who pay monthly premiums by check must switch to an electronic form of payment by May 31 to avoid losing coverage.

Natick Soldier Makes Impressive Marathon Debut in Tribute to Boston Victims

May 15, 2013 - Running as a tribute to those affected by the Boston Marathon bombing, Maj. Owen Hill made a memorable marathon debut of his own on Mother's Day.

Stratcom Strives to Build Coalitions for Space Operations

May 14, 2013 - Recognizing the value of multinational coalitions for operations in the land, maritime and air domains, officials at U.S. Strategic Command here hope to forge a coalition that shares assets and capabilities in space.

Marines Dominate Warrior Games Shooting Competition

May 14, 2013 - As a hush went across the spectators, two Marines, tied in the finals for shooting an air rifle, lined up their final shots in a shoot-off. A tenth of a point on the last shot meant the difference between winning gold and silver for these two Marines.
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Marine Makes Mom and Wife Proud on Mother’s Day

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Army Seecretary Calls Sexual Assault 'Sickening,' and Vows Continued Action

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Service Members Set to Compete in Annual Warrior Games

Department of Defense Honors Civilian Employees for Excellence

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