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	Jan. 13, 2009

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PACE'S PORTRAIT - Retired U.S. Marine Gen. Peter Pace, 16th chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, right, stands with artist Peter E. Egeli, left, who painted the portrait of Pace which was unveiled in a ceremony in the Pentagon, Jan. 13, 2009. DoD photo by U.S. Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Chad J. McNeeley

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MILITARY NEWS

Officials Host Suicide Prevention Conference

More than 750 people from the departments of Defense and Veterans Affairs and private enterprise -- including social workers, chaplains, researchers, and family members – are attending a suicide-prevention conference. Story

• Services Meet, Exceed December Recruiting Goals

• Veterans to Benefit From Safe-Driving Initiative

WARRIOR CARE

Life Lessons Help Shape Iraq War Veteran

A former basketball star from Chicago’s inner city who served in the Army and was injured in Iraq has learned that time does really heal wounds. Story

FACE OF DEFENSE

Air Force Engineer Helps Afghanistan's Air Corps

Air Force Maj. Kevin Mantovani has been recognized for his work in building Afghanistan's air force. Story

AROUND THE SERVICES

• Army's Web Site Gets New Look in 2009

• Marines Hone Skills in Assault on Mock City

• Navy Revises Short-term Extension Policy

• Air Force Activates Provisional Global Strike Command

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Senate Committee Slates Defense Nominee Hearings

Four people nominated to serve in the Defense Department in President-elect Barack Obama’s administration are to appear before the Senate Armed Forces Committee on Jan. 15 for confirmation hearings. Story | Transcript

Chairman: 'Soft Power' Agencies Deserve More Money, Support in Foreign Policy

The chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff advocated a “whole-of-government approach” to foreign policy in a speech, urging more funding for nonmilitary departments’ roles overseas. Story | Video

Pace Portrait Unveiled in Pentagon

It seems fitting that it was a former Marine who captured the measure of retired Marine Corps Gen. Peter Pace in the official portrait that now hangs in the Pentagon with those of others who have served as chairman of the Joint Chiefs. Story | Photos

Guantanamo Solution Remains a Defense Department Priority, Spokesman Says

A solution for closing down the U.S. detention center in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, that has vexed Defense leaders will remain a challenge during President-elect Barack Obama’s administration, Pentagon Press Secretary Geoff Morrell said. Story | Transcript

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