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DOD Now on Track to Rebuild, Restore Military
February 27, 2018 — The Bipartisan Budget Act puts the Department of Defense on track to rebuild, restore and modernize the U.S. military, Dana W. White, the Pentagon’s chief spokesperson, said Feb. 22... MORE

Pentagon Releases New Policy on Nondeployable Members
February 16, 2018 — The Defense Department has released a new policy on military retention for nondeployable service members as it seeks to provide more ready and lethal forces, the undersecretary of defense for personnel and readiness told Congress Feb. 15... MORE

President’s Fiscal 2019 Defense Budget Request Calls for $686.1 Billion
February 13, 2018 — The president’s fiscal year 2019 defense budget request calls for $686.1 billion in spending and will reverse years of military erosion, defense officials said in Washington Feb. 12... MORE

Safety of DOD Members, Families Drives Electronic Device Review
February 2, 2018 — The safety and security of Defense Department members and their families is Defense Secretary James N. Mattis’ top priority as he reviews the use of electronic devices at DOD locations worldwide, chief Pentagon spokesperson Dana W. White said Feb. 1... MORE

DOD Seeks to Connect With America Through ‘This Is Your Military’ Initiative
February 1, 2018 — The Department of Defense has launched an initiative called “This Is Your Military” to highlight the work of service members, dispel myths about military service, and increase awareness among the American people, the deputy assistant to the secretary of defense for outreach announced last month... MORE

DOD, VA Release Online Tool to Help Vets With Discharge Upgrade Process
January 30, 2018 — A joint initiative between the Defense and Veterans Affairs departments has yielded a web-based tool that will provide customized guidance to veterans who desire to upgrade or change the conditions of their military discharge... MORE

New commandant seeks to make IAAFA known
September 20, 2017 — The mission of the Inter-American Air Forces Academy is strengthening international partnerships through education and training and the new IAAFA commandant, Col. Isaac Davidson, wants to make sure everyone knows this about his academy... MORE

Intelligence Exploitation Analysts: Creating cyberspace warriors
May 1, 2017 — As one of Air Combat Command’s integral assets, the 70th Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Wing is home to several cyberspace warriors, including the exploitation analysts of the 41st Intelligence Squadron... MORE

First-of-its-kind surgery, rehab puts U.S. Border Patrol dog back in action
March 27, 2017 — U.S. Border Patrol Dog returns to duty after being diagnosed with degenerative lumbosacral stenosis, a premature breakdown of spine discs that puts painful pressure on the nerves. The canine, Kvido, returned to duty after Dr. James Giles III, South Texas Veterinary Service surgeon, inserted a surgical implant enabling Kvido greater flexibility and decreased discomfort... MORE

DOD opens online exchange shopping to veterans
January 23, 2017 — The Department of Defense announced Jan. 13 that veterans will soon be able to shop online at military exchanges... MORE

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