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PEP RALLY - Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates poses for a photo with the U.S. Naval Academy Band outside his office, Dec. 4, 2008, during the a pep rally in the Pentagon in anticipation of the 109th annual Army-Navy football game in Philadelphia, Dec. 6. DoD photo by U.S. Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Molly A. Burgess

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MILITARY NEWS

Missing Pilot’s Wife to Tell Story of Journey Home

A missing pilot's wife, who found closure after more than 35 years thanks to the efforts of the Defense Department to recover her husband's remains, plans to tell her story at last. Story

• Special Report: Honoring the Pledge

Country Star Supports Troops Through Music

Former soldier and country music star Craig Morgan can relate to the veterans he meets. That's why he's offering troops a free download of his song "Let Me Take You Home." Story

• New Social Media Platform Helps Troops Relocate

• Financial Road Show Heads to Washington State

WARRIOR CARE

Guard Develops Blast Injury Database

A new National Guard database that will track personnel injured by blasts could improve long-term medical treatment for servicemembers in all branches, and boost research into traumatic brain injury and other health issues. Story

Sailors Unite for Suicide Prevention

The Navy has rolled out a new suicide prevention poster series that encourages sailors in distress to reach out for help and encourages shipmates to look out for each other. Story

• Scholarships Help Wounded Veterans

TOP NEWS

Gates Will Lead New Obama Team at Defense Department

While Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates will stay in office in President-elect Barack Obama’s administration, other Bush administration political appointees will move on. Story

Mullen, Pakistani Officials Meet to Discuss Mumbai Terror Attacks

The chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff met with senior Pakistani officials in Islamabad to thank them for their willingness to work with Indian authorities in a joint investigation into the recent terror attacks in Mumbai, India. Story

U.S. Commits to Reducing Collateral Damage from Cluster Bombs

U.S. officials share the concerns of some 100 countries that gathered in Norway Dec. 3 to sign a treaty banning cluster bombs, but the United States opted not to sign the treaty. Story